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The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has categorically denied any involvement in a purported threat to organize a protest against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The council has expressed deep concern over the malicious intent behind this false information and has taken swift action to clarify its stance. In a recent statement, the IYC emphasized […]
Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has expressed his interest in succeeding Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. While acknowledging his aspirations, Obasa emphasized his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its overall success. In a recent statement, Obasa highlighted the importance of party loyalty over individual political ambitions. He asserted […]
The landing cost of petrol in Nigeria has recently experienced a decline, reaching a new level of N97.1 per liter. This reduction in import costs is a positive development for the country’s fuel market. However, despite the lower landing cost, the retail price of petrol at gas stations has continued to increase. This discrepancy between […]
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to defaulting states, threatening imminent strike action if they fail to implement the new national minimum wage. The labor union expressed deep concern over the worsening economic conditions in the country and the government’s apparent disregard for the welfare of workers. In a recent statement, […]
The Indigenous People of Biafra has asked South-East residents to ignore any declaration of sit-at-home on October 21 and 22, insisting that the order did not emanate from the group. A video and voice notes have been circulating on social media for over two weeks, warning residents of the South-East to remain indoors on October […]
In order to raise awareness of the increasing risks that young people in particular face, as well as the increasing vulnerability to the dangers lurking online, t he Lagos State Safety Commission today, in Ikeja, Lagos, organized a seminar for public and private schools, with the theme, “Building a Strong Cyber Safety Awareness”. According to Mrs. […]
In honor of World Mental Health Day, read what stars like Bella Hadid, Demi Lovato and Dwayne Johnson have shared about their journeys. Though World Mental Health Day is Oct. 10, prioritizing one’s wellbeing means focusing on it more than one day a year. And while it can sometimes feel difficult to put yourself […]
The database “Does My Hospital Transition Kids?” has revealed a significant number of minors undergoing gender-affirming surgeries in the United States between 2019 and 2023. Over 5,700 minors underwent these surgeries, including mastectomies and genital reassignment procedures. Additionally, thousands of minors received puberty blockers or hormone replacement therapy. The data was collected from insurance claims […]
The Director General/CEO of Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, has called for the safeguarding of the health and safety of workers in Nigeria. He made this call on Tuesday 8 October, 2024, during the on-going three-day Nigerian Artisans and Technicians Conference (NATCO 2024), with the theme “Innovation! Innovation!! Innovation!!! organised by Global Sight […]
Former Presidential Spokesperson Disagrees with Dangote on Fuel Subsidy Removal Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, has expressed his disagreement with Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s proposal to completely remove fuel subsidies in Nigeria. Okupe believes that such a move would be detrimental to the Nigerian economy, especially for the poor. In an interview with the […]
