By Ayomide Otitoju Pernod Ricard Nigeria, part of the global spirits and wine group Pernod Ricard, in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has launched the “Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign in Lagos to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and promote responsible drinking among road users. The campaign, themed “Take…
Israeli authorities on Monday demolished a four-storey residential building in the Silwan neighbourhood of east Jerusalem, leaving dozens of Palestinian residents unsure of where to go after being forcibly evicted in the early hours. The structure, housing around 100 people—including women, children, and the elderly—was the latest in a series of demolitions targeting what Israel…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United States will partially suspend the issuance of certain visas to Nigerian nationals starting January 1, 2026, under Presidential Proclamation 10998 on border and national security, the US Mission in Nigeria announced on Monday. The restrictions, effective from 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, are part of the proclamation titled “Restricting and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has conferred the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. The ceremony, held on Sunday at the Alaafin’s palace in Oyo, drew dignitaries from across the country and beyond. Seyi Tinubu arrived at the palace accompanied by his…
By Ayomide Otitoju Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has received the remaining abducted students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of the state, following their successful rescue. The victims were formally handed over to the governor on Monday by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, who was…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has declared December 25 and 26, 2025, as well as January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations. The announcement was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Efforts to strengthen security in Lagos State received a major boost on Monday as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led the groundbreaking for the permanent headquarters of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) in Alausa. The multi-storey building, sited along Assfibi Road, will serve as the operational hub of the State-owned agency, which…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has sworn in Hon. Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa as the substantive Chairman of Agege Local Government. Obasa, the son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Obasa, had been acting as chairman following the resignation of the former council boss, Tunde Azeez,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian nurses in the diaspora, under the umbrella of the Yoruba United Nurses of North America (YUNONA), have presented cash and gifts to outstanding graduating nursing students from Lagos State colleges of nursing, as part of their end-of-year activities in Nigeria. The presentations were made during visits to selected institutions across the…
