The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Friday vowed to ground economic activities in Lagos State as part of its protest against the ban on the operations of its affiliate union, the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) by the state government. It also directed its members to mobilise for a one-day protest on Monday in preparation for …

Floods due to torrential rainfalls have left many across the country in gruelling situations. The floods, wreaking havoc in parts of Lagos, Delta and Anambra states among others, displaced scores from their homes, robbed many of their valuables, led to the loss of life and the postponement of palliative works scheduled to begin on the Third Mainland Bridge today. In …

The remains of the Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya were buried in Lagos on Saturday. Before the interment, a funeral service held at the church’s headquarters had in attendance a large crowd of mourners, including dignitaries such as Dolapo, the wife of the immediate past Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; Pastor Paul Adefarasin; Bishop Stephen …

More people experience food and nutrition insecurity in Borno, Katsina, Kaduna, Jigawa, and Kano states, according to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). It noted Cadre Harmonisé report said 17.6 million in 26 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT),  suffer from food and nutrition crises. The report added between March and May, the top food and nutrition insecure states were Lagos …

The Lagos State Government has stated that it is open to collaboration with the Kingdom of Denmark to ensure food security in the state. Speaking at Alausa on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the Consul General and Head of Trade of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ms Jette Bjerrum, to Round House, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the …

The Lagos State Government has warned residents to avoid crossing the track of the Blue Rail line as it is set to start full commercial operations on Monday (tomorrow). The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Mr. Gboyega Akosile gave the warning on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, adding that citizens should instead use the overhead …

Lagos State Government paid 644 retirees N2.02 billion retirement benefits in August. This was disclosed during the 101st retirement bond certificate presentation ceremony in Lagos on Wednesday, which was well attended by retirees of the state. At the event, the Director-General of Lagos State Pension Commission, Mr. Babalola Obilana said the retirement bond certificates symbolised more than just financial rewards …

Lagos has emerged as the fifth best African city with high desirability by people to live, work, and invest, according to a report by Brand Finance City Index 2023. The report puts Lagos (Nigeria) at 56.7 per cent behind Cape Town (South Africa), Cairo (Egypt), Johannesburg (South Africa), and Casablanca (Morocco) which are ranked the first four best African cities …

Lagos State Office of Disability Affairs (LASODA) has celebrated over 200 physically challenged children to mark the day of special needs children. General Manager of LASODA, Mr. Oluwadamilare Ogundairo said the occasion was to give more credence to the government’s policy of inclusiveness. He said: “This is a testimony of the government’s commitment to the THEMES+ Agenda of Governor Babajide …

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted items suspected to be dried shark fins and dried donkey genitals worth N1.22 billion at the Lagos airport. The command’s Area Controller, Comptroller Muhammed Yusuf said in Lagos on Thursday that this was through coordinated anti-smuggling activities in synergy with critical stakeholders. Yusuf while briefing the media on …