The Lagos State Government has taken delivery of a newly constructed Custodian Accident and Emergency Centre in Epe. The edifice officially handed over to the government is described as a “Level IV Trauma Centre,” designed to provide immediate triage and stabilisation services in the event of accidents and other emergencies, especially critical in hard-to-reach areas…
The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has granted the father of late Mohbad, Joseph Aloba, permission to challenge the Director of Public Prosecutions DPP’s legal advice, which freed Abdulazeez Fashola (popularly known as Naira Marley) and two others on allegations of being involved in his son’s death. Justice Taiwo Olatokun permitted Aloba to serve…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja, saying over 1.9 million candidates sat for the examination across the country. He revealed that it is withholding the results of…
Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Mass as pontiff, just a day after his historic election, addressing cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel with a powerful message of renewal, mission, and faith. Born Robert Prevost in Chicago, the newly elected Pope is the first North American to assume the papacy. His appointment has already…
The Lagos State Government wishes to inform motorists that the previously announced traffic diversion for repair works on the Ogudu-Oworonshoki Bridge has been rescheduled A new date for the repair works will be communicated. The State Government remains committed to ensuring public safety and minimal disruption during infrastructural upgrades. We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding,…
Chinese exports rose last month despite the trade war raging with the United States, official data showed Friday, ahead of talks between the world’s top two economies towards easing the standoff. Experts said that the forecast-smashing 8.1-percent rise indicated that Beijing was re-routing trade to Southeast Asia to mitigate US tariffs of up to 145…
The Federal government and the International Monetary Fund IMF have confirmed that Nigeria has completely paid off 3.4 billion borrowed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Wale Edun and the IMF office in Washington have confirmed that Nigeria is no longer listed among the countries indebted to the international lender. IMF resident representative for Nigeria,…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has sent a letter of sanction to Kenya Airways over the cases of one Gloria Omisore and two other passengers. According to a press statement by the Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, the penalties are for consumer protection-related infractions, including right to care, failure…
The United Arab Emirates has agreed to contribute to a huge gas pipeline project that will connect Nigeria to Morocco and eventually reach Europe. Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the UAE is now one of the supporters of the project, which is estimated to cost…
The World Bank has disbursed additional funds to Nigeria under the $800m National Social Safety Net Programme-Scale Up, raising the total amount released to $530m The World Bank’s official website revealed that the cumulative disbursement had increased from the earlier reported $315m in 2023 to $530m this year, reflecting fresh inflows into Nigeria’s accounts for…
