Naira swap rage in Lagos: Polaris, UBA, Zenith, First Bank under attack in Epe
By Idris Olukoya As agitations against Naira scarcity across the country has spread to Epe town in Lagos state resulting in destruction of banks and properties by some suspected hoodlums….
Acting DDI Pays Visit to Media Houses in Lagos, Solicits Continuous Support
The Acting Director Defence Information (DDI), Brigadier General Tukur Gusau has solicited for the support of media establishments in reporting activities of Armed Forces of Nigeria through prompt and balanced…
AS BENUE GOVERNOR FINISHES WITH ORTOM-ATIC FLOURISH
By Tunde Olusunle You have to give it to Samuel Ioraer Ortom, governor of the north central state of Benue. Benue is the geopolity which savours the bragging rights of…
LASG empowers over 10,000 youths, women through MESI — Commissioner
Some of the items distributed to participants By Kemi Akintokun The Lagos Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), says 10,385 vulnerable women have benefitted from…
Naira swap: Odinkalu knocks el-Rufai for fighting more for old notes than killings in Kaduna
A human rights activist, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has challenged Kaduna governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, to show as much passion in curbing the killings and abductions in his state as he…
UN seeks $84m to support African migrants
Feb. 17, 2023 The UN Migration Agency and partners are seeking $84 million dollars to provide humanitarian and development assistance to over one million migrants in the Horn of Africa…
Nigeria signs African Disability Protocol to promote rights, inclusive society
Feb. 17, 2023 The Nigerian Government has signed the African Disability Protocol (ADP) to ensure an inclusive society where the rights of People with Disabilities (PWDs) were respected and protected….
LASG DEPLOYS AIRCRAFT FOR AERIAL MAPPING OF STATE
February 17, 2023 The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has deployed a Cessna 406 aircraft for aerial mapping of the state in line with the government’s determination to ascertain…
78m children not in school globally – UN chief
Feb. 17, 2023 UN Secretary-General António Guterres says 78 million girls and boys around the world “don’t go to school at all” because of conflicts, climate disasters and displacements. According…
CASH SWAP: SUPREME COURT’S POSITION REMAINS VALID – LAGOS ATTORNEY-GENERAL
February 17, 2023 …Says the President can’t repeal the order of the Court Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) has joined the debate, saying the…