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Four escape death as plane crashes at Imo airport
Four persons escaped death on Tuesday in a crash of a Cessna 172 light aircraft operated by Skypower Express near the approach area of Runway 17 at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri
Polaris Bank Promotes Girls’ Hygiene Awareness in Lagos Schools
Lagos, Nigeria — Polaris Bank has reinforced its commitment to empowering the Nigerian girl-child with the distribution of female hygiene essentials to students of Kuramo and Victoria Island Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos.
Former Lagos Deputy Governor Orelope-Adefulire Loses Only Son After Surgery in Dubai
The Lagos political community has been thrown into mourning following the passing of Dr. Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire, the only son of former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.
Owo massacre: Catholic priest recounts church bombing, shootings in court
A Catholic priest on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja how terrorists launched a deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, killing more than 40 worshippers and injuring over 100 others during Pentecost Sunday service in 2022.
Ojodu LCDA Extends Geriatric Outreach to Ward F Residents at Gabovies Centre
The Ojodu Local Council Development Area has continued its drive to strengthen grassroots healthcare delivery, as the administration of Hon. Segun Odunmbaku on Thursday expanded its weekly geriatric medical outreach to residents of Ward F.
NAF Jet Crashes In Niger State, Pilots Eject Safely
An Alfa Jet aircraft crashed a few kilometres from the Karabonde town in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Lagos intensifies war against drug abuse as state, NDLEA kick off 2-Day youth education summit
In a renewed push to stem the alarming rise in drug and substance abuse among young people, the Lagos State Interministerial Drug Abuse Control Committee (LSIDACC), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Thursday commenced a two-day education programme and youth summit in Agege.
Over-speeding driver kills police officer, scavenger in Lagos Island tragedy
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has expressed deep grief over a fatal road accident at Ilubirin, inward Simpson on Lagos Island, which claimed the lives of a police officer and a scavenger in the early hours of Wednesday.
Sanwo-Olu announces robust HIV reforms as Lagos posts 9,467 new infections
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday used the 2025 World AIDS Day commemoration to unveil sweeping reforms aimed at securing the state’s HIV response against future shocks.
HARPIC partners Federal, Lagos Governments to tackle open defecation, boost sanitation ahead of 2030 target
Residents in Lagos and Abuja may soon witness intensified efforts to curb open defecation as Harpic has joined forces with the Federal Government and the Lagos State Government to expand access to clean and safe toilets in line with Nigeria’s 2030 open-defecation-free target.