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To commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 7am. This is according to a statement by Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. According to the brief communique, television and radio stations as …

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem as the President of the Court of Appeal. The confirmation of Dongban-Mensem followed the forwarding of her name to the Senate by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. The President of the Senate then forwarded her name to the Senate …

Lagos State High Court, Igbosere on Wednesday sentenced two robbers, Williams Umoh Udoh and Ubong Lazarus Isaiah to death for armed robbery in Lagos. The court sentenced Ubong Isaiah to death for armed robbery while Williams Udoh was sentenced to a separate 21 years imprisonment for rape at the scene …

  …Says Sexual, Gender-Based Violence Must Be Treated Like Covid-19 …Receives All-Male March Against Rape In Alausa Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Thursday called on Nigerian men to replicate the ongoing massive anti-racism protest in United States in Nigeria against sexual and gender-based violence to …

Late MKO Abiola during June 12 struggle Thedederal government has declared Friday, June 12 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on Monday in a press release signed by Georgina Ehuriah, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. …

The auspicious day of a great woman of excellence, a proverbs 31 woman, a business mogul, and an exceptional philanthropist, Reverend. Dr. Helen Oritsejafor, fondly referred to as “Mama” Helen Oritsejafor is being celebrated specially. In the light of the celebration, beautiful words were put together to show appreciation for …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Ms Abisola Olusanya as acting Commissioner for Agriculture. She replaces Oba Gbolahan Lawal who has been installed as the 15th Oniru of Iruland. Ms Olusanya was until this appointment the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture. Her appointment takes immediate effect.

The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria will commence a nationwide strike on Monday, June 15, 2020. Dr Aliyu Sokomba, National President of NARD, said this in an official letter with reference number NARD/SG/2019-2020/070620/246. Sokomba said the association found it necessary to take “the painful decision” following the inability of the government to …

…Urges Residents To Stop Dumping Refuse In Canals Lagos State Government on Sunday explained the convergence of refuse on Akobi Crescent in Surulere which has been trending on social media, saying massive work was ongoing on all drainage channels in the State In a statement by the Commissioner for the …

•‘Keep Your Doors Open To All, Akiolu Advises New King •Oniru: ‘Appointment A Call To Life-Long Service To Lagos’ At exactly 1:05pm on Sunday, Prince Abdul-Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal received the traditional staff and officially ascended the throne of Iru Kingdom as the 15th Oniru. At a simple but colourful ceremony …