By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday presented brand-new official vehicles to Level 17 officers across Lagos State’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), aiming to boost efficiency and service delivery in the civil service. The handover ceremony, held at the State House in Alausa, marks the third occasion the administration has provided vehicles to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised the Lagos chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) for initiating a community clinic project in Elesan Village, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, pledging government support to ensure its completion. The governor gave the commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by FOMWAN’s Amirah,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ikeja Electric on Tuesday reported reduced electricity supply across Lagos, citing a nationwide drop in power generation caused by limited gas availability to thermal power plants. In a statement, the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kingsley Okotie, said the shortfall has led to intermittent outages and load shedding, affecting both residential and…
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Tuesday declared a state of “national energy emergency,” citing risks to domestic fuel supply and electricity stability caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The declaration follows statements by Energy Secretary Sharon Garin that the government plans to temporarily increase output from coal-fired power plants to mitigate rising…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State on Tuesday adjourned proceedings on the bail application of former Nasir El-Rufai to March 31, 2026. During the hearing, El-Rufai’s counsel, Ukpon Akpan, urged the court to grant bail, citing constitutional rights and the need for adequate time to prepare a defense. The prosecution,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Joseph Aloba, father of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has raised concerns after two of the three laboratories approved by a court to conduct a DNA test on his grandson reportedly indicated they lack the capacity to carry out the procedure. Aloba’s lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, said the laboratories nominated by Wunmi Aloba and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government on Tuesday ramped up efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) with an awareness walk and stakeholders’ symposium to mark the 2026 World Tuberculosis Day, reaffirming its commitment to eliminating the disease. The event, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Office of the First…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s attractiveness to global investors, stating that the country’s strong fundamentals and clear value proposition position it as a key destination for energy capital. Speaking at CERAWeek 2026 in Houston, Ojulari said Nigeria’s energy strategy is anchored on realism,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Two nurses have been arrested following the deaths of two young sisters, aged six and three, at the General Hospital in Zuru, allegedly due to a drug misapplication. The incident occurred on March 18 and is linked to suspected medical negligence. The suspects are in police custody in Birnin Kebbi while authorities…
