On Monday, 10 March, 2024 the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, presided over a significant groundbreaking ceremony aimed at the reconstruction of the vandalized Lagos Theatre Arena located at Oregun. The world-class facility has received the approval of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stressing his unwavering commitment to advancing the creative economy in Lagos State. The reconstructed facility is designed to be a state-of-the-art venue that will not only host a variety of artistic performances, including theatre, dance, and music but will also serve as a cultural showcase for local talents. It aims to create an…
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The Lagos State Government and experts in the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) sector have urged Nigerian youth to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in solving societal challenges. They gave the advice during the 2025 Commonwealth Day organised by the Tantacom Group and the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) at the University of Lagos, Akoka, on Friday. The theme of the event was “AI, Youth, and the Future of Work.” Speaking at the event attended by hundreds of youths and students, Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, said AI has not only transformed how people work;…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has continued to work in the interest of the people in the Niger Delta region through development projects that impact directly on the lives of residents and Nigerians in general. One of such projects is the Seibokorogha link road, which the NDDC constructed across Seibokorogha, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area in Bayelsa State. The project, the NDDC says, has improved connectivity between Seibokorogha and its neighbouring communities and also provided access to essential services.
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says the Nation has a space for women in all spheres and they can occupy that space with their continued hard work and dedication. She spoke when the management teams of the Nigeria Customs Service and the National Sports Commission and others paid her a visit at the State House Abuja. The visit which was led by the Comptroller General of the NCS, Adewale Adeniyi was to honour her as the Grand Patron for the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship, scheduled for April, this year. The First Lady who expressed her appreciation noted…
By Shua’ib Usman Leman As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists – NUJ from 15th March 1955 to 15th March 2025, it is imperative that we pause to acknowledge and honour our fallen colleagues, tragic victims of impunity. Every act of violence against journalists – be it intimidation, harassment, or murder – constitutes a fundamental assault on the very principles of democracy and freedom of expression that we hold dear. As the esteemed journalist and advocate for press freedom, Anna Politkovskaya, astutely observed, “Without journalism, there are no freedoms.” The courageous pursuit of truth by…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved an unprecedented training programme for Permanent Secretaries and other top management officers in the public/civil service of the state at the Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies (OSKASOGS), located at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye. The Oba Sikiru Adetona School of Governance Studies is being operated by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos. The State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, who disclosed this in a statement, said the one-week intensive training programme is expected to train Permanent Secretaries, Principals-General, General Managers, and other…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a yet-to-be-identified woman who jumped off the Third Mainland Bridge on Thursday, 13 March, 2025 It was gathered that the woman jumped into the waters near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront in Lagos State, resulting in her death despite efforts to rescue her. The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the incident occurred at about 4 pm as marine police officers on ground immediately swung into action to rescue the woman. According to Hundeyin, efforts to rescue the woman was futile as she was pronounced dead…
Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has firmly rejected a call by the Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027. The group had proposed Kalu as a candidate, suggesting Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal or Adamawa State Governor, Umar Fintiri as his running mate. The coalition of 40 groups made the request during a visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State. NYLF President Eliot Afiyo named Obasanjo as the forum’s patron and listed Labour Party’s 2023 presidential…
The Southern Kaduna Support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the president of block votes in future elections, citing his administration’s support for the region. The group’s pledge comes in response to the defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and his reported efforts to form a coalition against the current administration The group in a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Dr. Joseph G. Ibrahim, and Director of Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Victor Bobai Mathew to newsmen, said President Tinubu’s emergence has changed the fortunes of Southern Kaduna. “With President…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an updated voter register and the official list of political parties ahead of the rescheduled local government elections in Rivers State. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) confirmed on Thursday, 13 March, 2025 that it had received the revised voter list and party details as part of preparations for the upcoming elections. RSIEC had earlier announced that elections for all 23 local government areas in the state would take place on 9 August , 2025. The fresh polls became necessary after the Supreme Court annulled the 5 October, 2024, local government elections…