Spotify is pulling out of Russia due to the country’s new laws on what media companies can broadcast or post online. Published material deemed to be “fake news” about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could lead to lengthy prison sentences under the new rules. In a statement sent to media outlets, Spotify said the rules “further…
…Aviation project complements, redefines Lagos’ infrastructure narrative – Sanwo-Olu …Lagos Government, FAAN seal partnership to develop new access roads to airport Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State, Nigeria’s hub of commerce, is set to witness a rapid economic growth, as a major remodelling project undertaken by the Federal Government at the Murtala Mohammed…
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has dismissed an appeal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for weapons and tougher sanctions against Russia, saying it would be “against Hungary’s interests”. Orban rejected Zelensky’s demands at the European Council “because they are contrary to the interests of Hungary”, Hungarian government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said in a statement. “Hungary wants…
About 300 people were killed after a Russian air attack blew up a drama theatre in Mariupol last week, Ukrainian authorities have claimed. The theater had been used as a shelter for civilians as Russian forces increased their attempts to take the Ukrainian port cityIf confirmed, the catastrophic loss of life is likely to further…
A raging fire has been reported at an oil depot in the Saudi city of Jeddah with Yemen’s Houthis rebels acknowledging they had launched a series of attacks on the kingdom. Saudi state media on Friday reported a string of drone and rocket attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group and a huge plume of black…
•As ex-Super Eagles players defeat Team Lagos 2:0 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare; Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, public office holders at federal and state levels on Sunday converge on Lagos to honour the National…
…Affirms Commitment to Funding its Implementation Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled the State’s Social Protection Policy to combat the socio-economic vulnerabilities to poverty and deprivation at all levels in the society. The Lagos State Social Protection Policy is a framework that will provide direction, clarity and ensure consistency in the…
Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday swore in three new permanent secretaries, urging them to continue to remain committed and serve the citizens diligently and competently. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Executive Chamber, Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu said his administration has appointed close to 50…
…Governor commissions 60-bed hospital, as Lagos varsity holds 25th convocation …Tinubu endows N1 billion for Leadership Centre, delivers graduation lecture Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju With a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.97 over a scale of 5.0, Benjamin Damilare Olowu became the overall Best Graduating Student at the 25th convocation of the Lagos State University (LASU)…
