By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has issued a public advisory cautioning schools, educational institutions, and organized groups against making any payments for excursions on its transport infrastructure, including the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) services. In a statement on Thursday, the agency emphasized that it does not charge fees, levies,…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a bid to curb rising drug and substance abuse among young people, the Lagos State Interministerial Drug Abuse Control Committee (LSIDACC), in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Thursday launched a two-day youth education summit in Agege. The programme, held at the Oba Sanni Komolafe Youth Centre,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have sustained a major offensive against armed groups in Taraba State, recording significant breakthroughs that include the destruction of bandits’ camps, recovery of weapons, and the arrest of a key suspect. The latest operations, carried out under Operation Zafin Wuta,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC Limited Supply Chain Management (SCM) Executive Forum 2025 opened on Tuesday in Abuja, focusing on the theme, “Unlocking Limitless Possibilities in Supply Chain Management.” The event brought together senior executives and supply chain professionals to assess current performance, align strategic priorities, and enhance collaboration across the organisation. Day One featured…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has unveiled the official mascot, logo, and theme for the 15th Biennial Nigeria Police Games, scheduled to take place in Asaba, Delta State, in February 2026. The unveiling ceremony, held on Wednesday at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja, marked a significant milestone…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government, in partnership with its agencies, on Wednesday marked the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities with an event held at the Whitehouse Event Centre, Billings Way, Oregun, Ikeja. The commemoration, themed “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,” underscored the state’s ongoing efforts to strengthen inclusive governance…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State’s 2026 “Changing Gears 3.0” budget places strategic emphasis on consolidating and operationalising the major health investments made over the past four years, with the sector receiving a 13% year-on-year increase. According to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the increase signals a transition from large-scale construction to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has placed education at the forefront of his 2026 “Changing Gears 3.0” budget, allocating ₦757.9 billion in total with a striking 46.9% year-on-year increase to the sector—the largest allocation of any major sector. According to Christian Aburime, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Soludo, the surge reflects…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in five permanent secretaries and the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. The permanent secretaries sworn in include Dr. John Chidiebere Ezeamama (Imo State), Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ozi (Nasarawa State), Dr. Abdul Sule Usman…
