By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited, an integrated electro-mechanical solutions company, has called for stronger collaboration among government, industry and educational institutions to equip young Nigerians with future-ready skills needed to drive innovation, boost employability and support sustainable economic growth. The company made the call to commemorate the 2026 World Youth Skills Day, observed annually on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inspected flood-affected communities in the Eti Osa area of the state, assuring residents of immediate relief measures and long-term solutions to address recurring flooding. The governor, accompanied by Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab, and other members…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening social protection programmes and combating gender-based violence through sustained investment, public awareness, and strict enforcement of existing laws. Hamzat made the pledge at the presentation of Who Is She, a book advocating for the protection of the girl…
By Ayomide Otitou Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, on the occasion of her 60th birthday. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu described Mrs. Abiodun as an Amazon, a devoted wife and mother, and…
An American citizen infected with Ebola has arrived in Germany for specialised medical care, the German Health Ministry said on Monday. The patient arrived in Frankfurt overnight and was transferred to a university hospital for continued treatment. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said the patient is a humanitarian worker who had…
Spain and France will battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup final on Tuesday in a highly anticipated semi-final clash between two of the tournament’s strongest teams. The reigning European champions, Spain, will face Didier Deschamps’ France at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in a match widely regarded as a final before…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in state congresses organised by the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark. In a split two-one decision delivered on Monday, a three-member panel dismissed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated El Salvador as having eliminated trachoma, the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, as a public health problem. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, congratulated the country, describing the achievement as a reflection of strong political commitment, strategic investment, and community participation. He said…
The British government has announced a security package worth more than £250 million to enhance police protection for the Jewish community following a series of antisemitic attacks across the country. The funding, unveiled on Monday, will support the deployment of more than 500 police officers in areas with large Jewish populations, including 300 officers in…
