- News from States
Lawyers advocate domestication of disability law in States
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA’s Lawyers with Disabilities have called on state governments to domesticate the Disability Law, already assented to by the Federal Government. The lawyers argued that it will protect the rights of people with disabilities, as well as their families. At a zonal summit held in Maiduguri, Borno State, the forum of Lawyers with Disabilities, converged to…
Read More » - Homeland News
LASG reaffirms commitment to combating child trafficking
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its firm stance against any form of child trafficking within the State. Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, reaffirmed this at a press briefing in Lagos. The Commissioner sensitised the public on the prohibition of child trafficking. Ogunlende praised the Police for rescuing five children – Marvelous Obi (M, One-Year-Old),…
Read More » - Crime & City Diary
Ogun Police begins enforcement of third-party motor insurance
The Ogun State Police Command on Saturday commenced the enforcement of third-party motor insurance across the State. A statement issued in Abeokuta by the Spokesperson for the Command, Omolola Odutola, said that the enforcement was in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. Odutola said the enforcement exercise officially began on Saturday, February…
Read More » - National News
REA to deploy 23 mini-grids across six geopolitical zones
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is set to deploy 23 new mini-grids across six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. This is coming as the Agency has advanced the implementation of the Africa mini-grids programme. These mini-grids, with capacities ranging from 30 kWp to 200 kWp, would enhance electricity access in underserved rural communities, contributing to sustainable energy solutions and improving the…
Read More » - Homeland News
1,591 Oyo Council ad-hoc workers get permanent employment
—- distribution of letters begin Monday By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The 1,591 local government ad-hoc workers in Oyo State have been converted into permanent staff in a bid to strengthen the councils workforce Governor Seyi Makinde had in October last year approved the conversion of ad hoc staff in the service of the 33 Local Government Councils in the State…
Read More » - Politics
2027: Ogun PDP moves to unite members, sets up Elders’ Advisory Council
Ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Ogun state, the main opposition party in the State, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has initiated moves to reconcile all aggrieved members as it constituted an advisory council to be led by Pa Reuben ogunnaike. The party at its state secretariat in Abeokuta, inaugurated an Elders’ Advisory Council aimed at fostering unity and strengthening…
Read More » - Business
LASG begins enumeration of telecoms towers
The Lagos state government on Saturday began the enumeration exercise of communication Masts and Towers across the state. The exercise was in collaboration with the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and would be for three months. A statement signed by GM/CEO Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), Prince Oyekanmi Elegushi, said the primary objective of…
Read More » - News from States
Nigeria will develop if everyone tackles corruption- EFCC Chairman
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that Nigeria’s under-development would be a thing of the past if everyone begins to see corruption as a common enemy and tackle it. He stated this on Friday when officials of the Centre for Crisis Communication, CCC, led by the Director of its Board of Trustees, BoT,…
Read More » - News from States
Kano NDLEA Command raids major areas, nabs 18
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has raided major areas in the state, arresting 18 suspects linked to various drug offenses and the recovery of significant quantities of illicit substances. The operation, carried out on January 30, targeted areas known for drug trafficking and abuse, including Fagge, Kwarin Kaya, Kofar Wambai, and Kofar Mata. Speaking on…
Read More » - Homeland News
Ogun HoS lauds Abiodun for prioritizing workers’ welfare
Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya has affirmed that with the approval for the 2023 and 2024 promotion exercise granted by Governor Dapo Abiodun, the stage was now set for the career advancement of all eligible officers towards increased productivity. He commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for prioritizing workers’ welfare through laudable policies aimed at enhancing efficient service delivery…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel