Nigeria’s next president deserves our pity
Expectations are high. Rightly so. 2023 has been roundly described as a make-or-mar year for Nigeria. Citizens seek change. Things have to change. The current socio-economic tailspin must be arrested. But we have to be pragmatic with our expectations. Good things do not come easy.
Sanwo-Olu orders total ban on Okada in six Local Councils, nine LCDAs
Against the backdrop of growing menace and nuisance constituted by commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, Lagos State Government has imposed a fresh ban to curtail the unruly activities of the riders.
Liverpool beat Southampton to take title race to final day
Jurgen Klopp rated Liverpool’s chances of winning the Premier League as “not likely but possible” after the under-strength quadruple chasers took the title race to the final day of the season with a 2-1 win against Southampton on Tuesday.
Lagos First Lady Holds Parenting Seminar to Address Upbringing of Boy Child
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has renewed the call on the United Nations to fully recognise May 16 as the International Day of the Boy Child in order to deepen initiatives and interventions targeted at promoting the interest, welfare and wellbeing of the Boy Child globally.
World Hypertension Day: Physician speaks on risk factors
A Consultant Family Physician at General Hospital, Ijede, Dr. Oluwaseun Ayodeji Jegede, has outlined some risk factors of hypertension as unhealthy diets – excessive salt consumption, a diet high in saturated fat and trans fats, low intake of fruits and vegetables, physical inactivity, consumption of tobacco and alcohol, as well as being overweight or obese among others.
LASWARCO delivers paper on groundwater pollution to international community
The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) is scheduled to deliver a report on Socio -Economic and health impact of groundwater pollution in Ejigbo, Lagos State, at an international conference scheduled to hold in Paris, France between May 18 and 20, 2022.
Four dead in Kano explosion: Police say explosion not caused by bomb
The Kano State Police Command said four people have been confirmed dead in the explosion that rocked Kano on Tuesday morning.
LASG prioritises people-centred policies for SDGS implementation
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that people-centred policies are at the forefront of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the State.
National Productivity Award: Education commissioner applauds Lagos School Principal
Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, has applauded the Principal of a Lagos State Public School – Community Junior Secondary School, Ikorodu – Mrs. Agnes Elusakin, on her conferment with the National Productivity Order of Merit Award by President Muhammadu Buhari at the 19th National Productivity Day (NPD) in Abuja.
LASG evacuates residents of distressed building on Lagos Island
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has commenced the evacuation of a distressed five-floor building at No. 13/17 Breadfruit Street, Lagos, ahead of the planned demolition of the structure.