Tragedy struck around noon in Lagos when a chopper crashed in Ikeja area of the state. Spokesman for the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Tunji Oketunbi, confirmed the incident on Tuesday. Another official of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that the chopper went into flames when it went down. Two persons were on board the aircraft and …

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The nomination of Alhaji Mohammed Idris, (Malagi), Kakaaki Nupe from Niger State is no coincidence but a step in the right direction for the administration of President Bola Tinubu. With a wealth of experience, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, a well-known media entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political leader in Nigeria is one Nigerian who must add value to wherever they are found per …

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Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on food security in the country. In a monitored report on Channels Television, Tinubu made the declaration on Thursday through a statement released by his spokesman, Dele Alake who briefed State House correspondent on Thursday. All matters concerning food and water availability and affordability, as essential livelihood items, now to …

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A non-governmental organisation, Hope Builders for The Physically Challenged Foundation, has marked the 2023 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Day for the People With Disabilities (PWDs) in Lagos. The event with the theme: ‘Building a Strong Future Together’, attracted entrepreneurs from the PWDs clusters in Lagos area and also featured an exhibition where hand crafts and other products made by …

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The Chairman, Odu’a Group, Bimbo Ashiru has said that plans were underway to partner the governments of the six South-West states on power generation and distribution to improve power generation and distribution in the region. Ashiru also said the group would soon begin oil exploration and production as part of efforts to boost the potential of the group, reposition it …

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Despite the Federal Government’s response to claims of a purported electricity tariff increment on July 1, Nigerians have continued the panic buying of electric units. Responding to an enquiry on Monday concerning electricity tariff increments by Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said there is yet to be an approval. The Assistant General Manager, Public Affairs …

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Actionaid Nigeria and its implementing partners, Humanity Family Foundation For Peace and Development (HUFFPED), and Women’s Rights in Health Project, have condemned the rising cases of gender based violence in Nigeria, saying the crime must stop in the country. In a way to curb the crime in Lagos State, the collaboration has concluded a day sensitisation workshop for primary school …

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Commuters plying the ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway may have nothing to fear this festive season as the Federal Government on Monday has ordered the immediate suspension of construction works along the route. According to the announcement, construction on the expressway resumes 2nd July, 2023. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Olukorede Kesha, in a release on Monday, said the announcement was …

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Abuja-based Church, The House of David, has lined up activities to commemorate it’s 14th anniversary celebration with the theme: Extravagant Favours. In a chat with National Wire, Pastor of the Church, Pastor Tosin Ajolore said it is time to appreciate God for His help on the journey so far. According to Ajolore, “We are celebrating the mercy of God and …

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Major General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja was born on Wednesday, 28 February 1968 in Ilobu, now in Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State. He had his early childhood in Osogbo where he attended the Local Authority Teachers College Demonstration School Osogbo between 1973 and 1979. He attended St. Charles Grammar School and Local Authority Teachers College from 1979 to 1984. …

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