The Lagos State Government has appealed to youths in the state to enroll in the military. Making the appeal during the quarterly meetings with the members of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Ikeja on Wednesday, the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin said the security of a nation was everybody’s business and being in the military was a service to the state and the nation at…

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the National Task Group on Sanitation (NTGS), has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing hand hygiene across Nigeria. The Ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Imuetinyan Funmi in a statement said handwashing is a fundamental component of public health, especially as the nation prepares to observe Global Handwashing Day. The statement emphasised that ongoing advocacy efforts are crucial in…

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Toyin Alausa has said the federal government has finalized the executive order to implement zero value-added tax (VAT) and excise duties on imported pharmaceutical products and medical devices. In a statement posted on social media on Wednesday, the minister said the scheme would alleviate the financial burden on millions of Nigerians reliant on critical health supplies, aligning with the government’s commitment…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two brothers identified as Femi Fagbohun, aged 43, and Kayode Fagbohun (41), for the alleged kidnap, robbery, and rape of a 17-year-old girl (name withheld).Confirming the incident, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the victim had ordered a ride driven by Femi from Lekki in Lagos State to Abeokuta garage in Mowe, Ogun State when the incident occurred. The…

Some yet-to-be-identified soldiers attached to the Ojo Cantonment Barracks on Wednesday stabbed a policeman, Saka Ganiyu to death for accosting them for driving against the traffic around Volks Bus Stop, along the Ojo Iyana Iba Road area of Lagos State. According to PUNCH, trouble started when a senior officer, who was in mufti while driving an unregistered T4 Volkswagen commercial bus against the traffic, was stopped by policemen on enforcement…

Officers of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday engaged some unidentified gunmen in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State in a fierce gun duel, leaving in its wake scores dead and many injured. The Nation reported that the attack occurred at the Aba branch in Ehime Mbano last night. The report said, “Some non-state actors attacked and killed some soldiers in the area yesterday. “The whole place is on…

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday said it was fully behind the judgment of the Supreme Court on local government autonomy. The Upper Chamber also said it would work with the House of Representatives to ensure alterations to the relevant provisions of the Constitution to provide for the full autonomy of local governments in the country. Thus, the lawmakers asked all the states and local governments to fully comply with the…

The Federal Government has pledged its support for the Mansion of Blessedness, a women’s group that recently inaugurated the Mother Elizabeth Multipurpose Factory in Asiak Obufa Ayanganse village. The factory, which has an investment of over N85 million, was officially commissioned on October 4-5, 2024. At the commissioning ceremony, the Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting the importance of women’s collective efforts in…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s ongoing “gamble” with leadership selection, describing it as a precarious “try-by-error” system. Speaking at the 11th Annual Public Lecture of the Foursquare Gospel Church, titled “Leadership in Nigeria and its Impact on the Next Generation,” Oyebanji advocated for integrating leadership training and mentorship into the national education curriculum. In his address, Oyebanji emphasized that leadership should be considered a…

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested three suspects for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl in the Festac area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the suspects to journalists on Wednesday in Lagos. Hundeyin identified the suspects as Vincent Omar, 22; Leonard Nwodo, 30; and Henry Chiokwe, 17. He said that a complainant reported the case at Area ‘E’ Festac…

The Federal Government is taking steps to resolve the ongoing conflict between the Osun State Government and Segilola Resources Operating Limited, a gold mining company. Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, announced the inauguration on Wednesday, October 9, of a fact-finding team aimed at investigating the dispute’s root causes. This announcement follows the Osun State Government’s decision on September 30 to seal the mining company’s premises, citing…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has expressed optimism that the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines & Agriculture (NDCCITMA) will play a crucial role in transforming the region’s economy. Eno made the remarks on Wednesday, October 9, during a one-day sensitisation event in Uyo aimed at introducing the NDCCITMA initiative to the people of the state. Represented by the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Mr. John Etim,…