The Lagos State Government has pledged to continually offer support for persons with hearing loss and other other persons with disabilities. This was as the Lagos State Association of the …
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NCDC urges increased testing as 43 countries record new COVID-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday allayed fears over the newly detected COVID-19 XEC variant reportedly in circulation in Australia and 42 other countries. While stating …
Read More »INEC chair commends Ghana poll, highlights lessons for Nigeria
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Sunday commended Ghana’s electoral process, highlighting its innovations and political stability as key factors in the smooth conduct …
Read More »LASG, US Consulate harp on culture preservation
The Lagos State Government and the United States Consulate in Lagos have harped on the need for Nigerians, particularly Lagosians, to preserve culture. The PUNCH reports that Lagos Island was …
Read More »Equity market gains N319bn in one week
The Nigerian equity market gained N319 billion last week, as 51 stocks appreciated. The All-Share Index rose by 0.72 per cent to close at 98,210.75, while market capitalisation reached N59.534tn. …
Read More »NBSA calls for more blood donation as Nigeria faces shortage
The Director General of the National Blood Service Agency, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, has revealed that Nigeria currently supplies less than 30% of its blood needs, highlighting a critical shortage in …
Read More »FCCPC warns Air Peace against obstructing ongoing inquiry
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has warned Air Peace against obstructing the ongoing inquiry into alleged exploitative ticket pricing and other potential violations of consumers’ rights. This is …
Read More »SGF asks northerners to wait for 2031 presidency
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has said that those eyeing the presidency from the North in 2027 should wait till 2031. He also has …
Read More »Lagos health workers begin three-day warning strike Wednesday
Healthcare workers in Lagos State, under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals, the Joint Health Sector Unions and …
Read More »Delta activist petitions IG over police brutality, killings
A human rights activist in Delta State, Mr. Victor Ojei, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, demanding urgent action over recent cases of alleged police brutality and excessive use …
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