78 rescued victims of human trafficking arrive Lagos
The victims, comprising 73 females, two males and three babies arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos around 11 :00 p.m. on Saturday.
Lagos empowers over 17,000 women, youths with cash, tools, skills
Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. Bolaji Cecilia Dada, on Friday disclosed that over 15,000 students have benefitted from the State’s Skill Acquisition Programme, with more than 10,000 vulnerable women empowered across the State with business tools and cash grants.
Defence minister throws weight behind NASS’ security summit
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has expressed his readiness to fully participate in the proposed national security summit being planned by members of the National Assembly.
Fasoranti a courageous man – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as he clocks 99 years today.
Radda hails FG’s $158m agricultural value-chain programme for Northern Nigeria
Also present at the meeting were some members of the National Assembly; Minister of State for Regional Development, Hon. Uba Maigari Ahmadu; the Regional Director of IFAD, Mr Bernard Mwinyel Hien; the Deputy Governors if Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, Kano, Yobe and Bauchi States; heads of government agencies and representatives of development partners, among others.
South African Police re-arrests Nigerian Pastor Omotoso
A South African based Nigerian Pastor, Timothy Omotoso, who was recently acquitted of charges of rape, sexual assault was re-arrested by the police on Saturday morning.
Lagos LG chair denies anti-Tinubu move
The Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Dele Oshinowo, has denied a report suggesting that he was threatening the 2027 re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a fabrication devoid of truth or decency.
Ajadi sends strong message to FG over disturbing situation at Lagos international airport
Olufemi Ajadi, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, has sent a message to the Federal Government of Nigeria as travellers at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, were on Saturday left sweating and visibly distressed due to poor ventilation, and non-functional air conditioners.
Insecurity: Northern Govs, Traditional Rulers Ask NASS To Expedite Action On State Police
The Northern Governors’ Forum and the traditional rulers’ council in the region have reiterated their support for the creation of state police, with a call on the National Assembly to expedite action on the enactment of the legal framework for its take-off.
Lagos APC primaries: Full list of successful LGAs, LCDAs chairmanship candidates
Approximately 51 chairmanship candidates have emerged from Saturday’s All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries conducted across various Local Government Areas, LGAs and Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, in Lagos State.