Day: December 21, 2023

Lagos DSVA moves to reverse high yuletide SGBV cases

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has sounded the alarm to alert Parents and Guardians in the State to be extra vigilant in the monitoring and protection of children and wards during this festive period.  The Executive Secretary revealed that the historical trend from available data points to children being at a higher […]

WHO prequalifies second malaria vaccine, R21

The World Health Organisation on Thursday added the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to its list of prequalified vaccines. In October 2023, WHO recommended its use for the prevention of malaria in children following the advice of the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation and the Malaria Policy Advisory Group. The prequalification means larger access […]

NRC begins free train ride today

In line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced commencement of free train service on its entire passengers’ services from today, December 21 to January 4, 2024, both days inclusive. NRC in a statement signed by its management yesterday said passengers are advised to obtain their free tickets via the […]

Lagos demolishes illegal structures in Banana Island, Parkview Estate

The Lagos State Government has demolished illegal structures erected on drainage alignment in Parkview Estate and Banana Island area of the State. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab disclosed this on his X handle on Wednesday. According to him, the Lagos enforcement team of the ministry began the removal of the illegal structures on Tuesday to […]

Sanwo-Olu vows to scale up funding for Artisans

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday reiterated the commitment of his administration to scaling up funding to build the capacity of Artisans/Tradesmen in the state. He spoke at the 14th Tradesmen and Artisans Day with the theme “Collaboration and Networking: the Path to Artisanal Growth and Development.” Sanwo-Olu said that the event was designed […]

Man arraigned for stealing N25m in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a man,  Adegboyega Rabiu, before the Yaba Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stealing the sum of N25 million from one Lanre Badmus in the Ikorodu area of the state. The 50-year-old defendant was arraigned before Magistrate Patrick Nwaka on two counts of receiving money by false pretence and stealing. […]

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