By Kemi Akintokun The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has urged youths to be innovative in their thinking to drive progress and transformation in the country. The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) in a statement on Sunday said Hamzat gave the advice during his visit toContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, hosted a visit from the Delta State Commissioner for Urban Renewal, Mr Michael Anoka. The Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Mr Mukaila Sanusi, in a statement on Saturday, said that the visit was toContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado The North East Development Commission (NEDC) says plans are underway to install mega waste recycling centre in Yola in order to foster a clean and safe environment in Adamawa. The Senior Manager, Environment and Natural Resources of the commission, Mr Sufiyan Mallum, disclosed this at theContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) says it is important for students to acquire skills alongside their academic pursuit. The Executive Secretary of NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje, gave the charge in a goodwill message at the matriculation of 80 students of the Wavecrest College ofContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Kenya’s Bernard Sang on Saturday won the 2024 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon with the time of 2:16:49. Sang led compatriots, Silas Cheprot, with the time of 2:16:54; and Godffrey Birger, with the time of 2:17:43; who won the second and third place respectively. The NewsContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Mr Bukola Olopade, the Chairman of Nilayo Sports Management Company, owners of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, has commended Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his commitment support to sports development in Lagos State. Olopade gave the commendation on Friday in an interview on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) advocates enhanced civic space for Persons with Disability in Lagos State. Mrs Florence Austin, the Interim Head of Office, CCD, made this known when the centre visited the Office of the Chief Judge of Lagos State on Thursday in Lagos. Austin saidContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned the production of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles below 200ml. The Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, announced the ban at a news conference on Monday in Abuja. AdeyeyeContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola A Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, Dr Anthonia Sowumi, says concerted effort is required to reverse the trend of poor survival and the increasing death ratio of liver cancer in Nigeria. Sowumi, Associate Professor at the NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre, said this during the Association of RadiationContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Mutiu Adepoju, Nigerian ex-international, has urged the Super Eagles to keep their defence strong and maintain their style of play in their next match against Angola in the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition in Côte d`Ivoire. Adepoju, who was part of the Eagles squadContinue Reading
