Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, have conducted series of clearance operations across multiple bandit hideouts in Taraba State. Following intensive stakeholder engagements, clearance missions, and successful confidence-building patrols in the northern portion of the state, the operation code-named “OP GOLDEN PEACE” got underway. The operation’s most recent phase, which focused…
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has successfully contained the fire that broke out at Ebute Ero Market, near the Police Station adjacent to Carter Bridge, Lagos Island, in the early hours of today, Saturday, November 30, 2024. While the fire has been extinguished, it resulted in the loss of several lock-up shops within…
Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed two of its personnel following their involvement in theft during a recent raid. The operation, conducted at a hotel in Gowon Estate known for harboring drug users and traffickers, resulted in numerous arrests. However, the raid’s integrity was compromised by the actions of two officials whose misconduct was captured on…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu attended the State Dinner hosted by President Emmanuel Macron of France in honor of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his official State visit to Paris. This visit highlights the strong bond between our nations and offers a valuable opportunity for dialogue and collaboration.
The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion for the maiden edition of the 10-kilometer Capital City Race, scheduled for Saturday, November 23. The 10 kilometer Capital City Race between 5:00am and 11:00am this Saturday, 23rd November, 2024 has commenced as announced by the Lagos State Government. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun…
Heated negotiations on a global climate deal were set to spill into Saturday after developing nations rejected an initial $250 billion offer from rich countries to help them tackle global warming. The hosts of COP29 In order to develop a final document, Azerbaijan stated that talks will take place “over the course of the night”…
The Y2025 Budget proposal, tagged “Budget of Sustainability”, as proposed by Governor@jidesanwooluthis afternoon to the Lagos State House of Assembly, has a total budget size of Three Trillion, Five Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Five Million, One Hundred and Ninety Eight Thousand, Four Hundred and One Naira (N3,005,935,198,401), comprising a Total Revenue of Two Trillion,…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has promised to appoint a team of special marshals to monitor staff conduct and assess the general hygiene and conditions of the airports. The development aims to enhance airport hygiene and professionalism while ensuring passenger expectations are consistently met. The special marshals will be drawn from…
A former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has requested to amend her suit before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court AbujaShe is challenging the order obtained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for final forfeiture of her seized assets. At the Resumed hearing, Justice Ekwo asked her counsel if he had…
The Senate has granted approval to the ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2b) loan request of President Bola Tinubu . The Senate presided by Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, approved the loan after the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts chaired by Senator Wammako Magatarkada (APC, Sokoto North) presented the report of the committee. The request which…
