Written by By Olasunkanmi Akoni THE Lagos State Government, yesterday, charged players in the textile industry to collaborate with the government to tackle textile and fashion waste and adopt circular fashion practices across the metropolis. Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Engr. Olakunle Rotimi- Akodu, made the call during the year 2025 World Clean Up Day … Continue reading “Fashion waste: Lagos charges textile industries on circular practices”
Former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, were among dignitaries at the traditional marriage ceremony of Dr. Chikamkpa Amaechi, first son of former Rivers State Governor and erstwhile Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, in Abuja at … Continue reading “Obi, Ngige, Ihedioha, others grace Amaechi’s son, Chikamkpa, traditional marriage in Abuja”
By Ebunoluwa Sessou THE Lagos State House of Assembly has urged the State Government to step up its emergency response system and strengthen compliance with safety regulations to curb the increasing fire incidents, building collapse and other disasters across the State. The House also called on the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to convene a stakeholders’ … Continue reading “Fire outbreak, building collapse: Lagos assembly raises concern, calls for tougher safety measures”
…Says early intervention necessary to prevent full- blown addiction among youths By Kingsley Omonobi Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohammed Marwa(retd), has called on families to take proactive steps towards preventing drug abuse among children, including acquiring drug test kits for home use. According to General Marwa, “It … Continue reading “Drug Abuse: Marwa asks families to acquire drug test kits at home”
By Chioma Obinna As Nigeria continues to grapple with limited access to affordable healthcare, pharmacists are calling for formal recognition as frontline healthcare providers. This year’s World Pharmacists Day, themed “Think Health, Think Pharmacy,” is being used to highlight the evolving and increasingly critical role of pharmacists in healthcare delivery. Across the country, pharmacists are … Continue reading “World Pharmacists Day: Pharmacists seek recognition as frontline healthcare providers”
•How we can fight insecurity •Why North can never speak with one voice •Nigeria has made steady progress in 65 years •Never again’ll any part take up arms to divide us •Civil war outcome, a lesson to any would-be secessionist By John Alechenu Elder statesman and Second Republic Presidential Liaison Officer, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, who … Continue reading “Why we can’t return to regionalism — Tanko Yakassai”
By Favour Ulebor Abuja—No fewer than 750 women from across Nigeria, yesterday, staged a peace walk in Abuja, demanding that lawmakers pass the long-awaited Special Seats Reserved for Women Bill aimed at increasing female representation in governance. The women, drawn from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, gathered at the Maryam Babangida … Continue reading “Women march in Abuja, demand passage of reserved Seats Bill”
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA—The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Command, has foiled an attempt to smuggle suspected psychoactive drugs into the Medium Security prison, Kuje. A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Adamu Duza, said the incident occurred on Saturday about 12:45p.m., when a visitor, identified as Njimogu Ikedi, tried to … Continue reading “NCoS halts drug smuggling attempt at Kuje Prisons”
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA—The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has intensified clampdown on illegal transport operators in Abuja, impounding 40 vehicles and 52 motorcycles linked to traffic violations and criminal activities, including the notorious “one chance” robberies. Mandate Secretary of the FCT Transport Secretariat, Mr Chinedu Elechi, said the operation was carried out by a … Continue reading “One Chance: FCTA seizes 40 vehicles, 52 motorcycles”
…Demolition not illegal, tenants served notices—New owner By Evelyn Usman The controversy over the demolition of 35 shanty shops on Gasikiya College Road, Ijora-Badia, Lagos, has taken a fresh twist, as Mr. Omopariola Adeleye, the new owner of the disputed one-acre property, has debunked allegations by Mr. Taiwo Alonge-Lawrence, a member of the late Chief … Continue reading “Why shanty shops were demolished in Ijora Badia — Adeleye”