By Ayomide Otitoju Education District VI has held the 2025 edition of its annual Festival of Arts, Culture and Music, a celebration designed to promote cultural heritage and strengthen unity among Lagos State’s diverse communities. The event brought together students, teachers, cultural leaders and enthusiasts who showcased an array of performances reflecting Nigeria’s rich cultural…
By Ayomide Otitoju A University of Lagos (UNILAG) academic has called on the Lagos State Government to adopt urban agriculture, enhance its monitoring and evaluation framework, and deepen social inclusion as it prepares its 2026 development agenda. Speaking at the Lagos Economic Outlook 2026 roundtable organised by the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Shell Nigeria Gas Limited (SNG) is expanding its operations in Ogun State through a new agreement to supply gas to SG Industrial FZE, a steel company located in the Guangdong industrial zone. The deal adds to SNG’s growing portfolio of clients, with the company currently serving over 150 customers across Abia, Bayelsa,…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday commended the Nigerian military for its prompt intervention in Benin Republic, acting on requests from the Beninese government to protect its democracy following an attempted coup at dawn. According to a statement, President Tinubu authorised the Nigerian Air Force to secure Benin’s airspace and assist in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 students abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. The attack occurred in the early hours of November 21, 2025, when gunmen arrived on motorbikes around 2:00 a.m. and stormed the school…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian government on Sunday condemned the attempted forcible seizure of power in neighbouring Benin Republic, describing it as “an outright attack on democracy and constitutional governance.” Gunfire was reported near President Patrice Talon’s residence as armoured vehicles from the presidential guard patrolled key areas amid the coup attempt. A group calling…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Air Force conducted strikes in neighbouring Benin Republic on Sunday, a source in the Nigerian presidency told AFP, in apparent coordination with Beninese authorities working to contain an attempted coup. Air Force spokesman Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame confirmed the operation, stating it was carried out “in line with ECOWAS protocols…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State says it has not been officially notified about the reported release of 100 students abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri community. In a statement issued on Monday, the state chairman of CAN, Bishop Bulus Yohanna, said the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Education District I team delivered an impressive outing at the 19th Head of Service (HOS) Cup Final, securing second place in a display marked by determination, teamwork and competitive spirit. The event was held recently at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos. Dr. Oyetola Olufunke Idowu, Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of…
