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YKK celebrates International Day Of The Girl Child, distributes sanitary pads to students in Oregun High School
As part of efforts to promote girl-child welfare and advance grassroots impact, the Councillor representing Ward E, Oregun, and Deputy Leader of the Onigbongbo Legislative Arm, Hon. (Mrs.) Khadijah K. Dosunmu, popularly known as YKK, has distributed free sanitary pads to female students of Oregun High School in commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child.
Elder statesman Christopher Kolade dies at 92
Former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Christopher Kolade has died aged 92.
Christopher Kolade was exceptionally brilliant, Tinubu mourns elder statesman
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of veteran broadcaster, diplomat, and corporate leader, Dr Christopher Kolade, describing him as one of Nigeria’s finest intellectuals and a model of integrity.
Sanwo-Olu expands Healthcare Access, signs Health Insurance Order
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving universal health coverage, announcing the signing of an Executive Order that makes health insurance mandatory for all residents of the state.
Sanwo-Olu, NGE mourn Arise TV anchor
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the ARISE Television News Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who died during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, on Monday.
ARISE TV anchor dies in Abuja armed robbery attack
ARISE News Channel mourns the tragic loss of a young journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, following a violent armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja.
Lagos Assembly Mourns Ex-Council Chair, Others
The Lagos State House of Assembly has expressed sadness over the death of one of the party leaders from Oshodi/Isolo, Samuel Aina.
NSIB Blames Poor Maintenance, Faulty Track Switch For Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said that its investigation into the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment at Asham Station has revealed that poor maintenance and a faulty track switch were key factors behind the incident.
Laogs: 40-ft container collapses on tricycle, kills two
A 40 ft container on Tuesday in the Ijora area of Lagos fell on top of a commercial tricycle with registration number KJA 364 QN (popularly called Keke Napep), conveying two unsuspecting passengers, including a serving police officer, killing them instantly.
Ebola Scare: Lagos races against time as Congo death toll soars
The Lagos State Government has activated its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) Incident Management Structure (IMS) as part of precautionary measures against a possible outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the state.