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Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Is Dead
He was 61 years old “we mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” the Super Eagles posted on their X handle on Thursday.
Lagos suspends BRT Lane enforcement on Eko Bridge, Odo Iya-Alaro
In a bid to ease mounting traffic congestion caused by ongoing structural repairs on the Ifako Bridge expansion joint, the Lagos State Government has temporarily suspended the enforcement of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane restrictions on Eko Bridge and the Odo Iya-Alaro axis.
FirstBank Unveils Advanced Facial Biometric Technology on FirstMobile for Seamless User Enrollment and Device Activation
Lagos, June 29, 2025– FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has launched an advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking application- FirstMobile, along with other exciting features that includes:
N2.7bn fraud case: How ex-minister Hadi Sirika split aviation contracts among family members
The Twelfth Prosecution Witness, PW12, Christopher Adekunle Odofin in the trial of the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Abubakar Sirika on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 told the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja, presided over by Justice S.C Oriji that the defendant used his position as a sitting minister from November 11, 2016 to May 29, 2023 to split federal government aviation contracts among his family members.
Five Chinese jailed for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Nigeria
Five Chinese have been sentenced to various jail terms after they pleaded guilty to charges bordering on cyber-terrorism and internet fraud before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.
LASG Revolutionises Civil Service With Full Competency Framework Rollout
In a significant move set to redefine public sector efficiency, the Lagos State Government has fully institutionalised its Competency Framework across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)
Lagos Joins African Cultural Festival To Drive Tourism, Deepen Diaspora Ties
The Lagos State Government has announced a strategic partnership with African Cultural Festival ahead of its 2025 edition.
Sanwo-Olu To Commission Roads In Agege, Igando, Ikotun
To further demonstrate an unwavering commitment to bringing relief to residents and motorists, through the provision of infrastructure for economic development across the nooks and crannies of the State, the Lagos State Government will formally commission the reconstructed Abaranje Road in Igando- Ikotun Local Council Development Area and Babajide Sanwo Olu (Old Dopemu) Road in Agege Local Government Area on Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025.
LASG Encourages Residents To Embrace Good Environmental Habits
The Lagos State Government on Monday urged marketmen/women and all residents to keep their environment clean and imbibe good environmental sanitation and hygiene practices.
Saint Lucia Confers Knighthood On Tinubu For Promoting Africa-Caribbean Unity
Saint Lucia has conferred its national honour, the Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), on President Bola Tinubu in recognition of his leadership and contributions towards strengthening the historical and cultural bonds between Africa and the Caribbean.