14yrs after, Abule-Egba residents celebrate another Yuletide in anguish
LAST Wednesday was the 14th anniversary of a pipeline explosion that rocked Abule-Egba community in Ifako-Ijaiye area of Lagos State, killing hundreds of residents. The disaster is still fresh in the memory some of the victims who constantly pray against such incidents in the area. However, they have been thrown into anguish again as another explosion hit the densely populated community on December 19, leaving many in sorrow, tears and blood.
100,000 civil servants combating mental illnesses – Lagos HOS
lagos—The Lagos State Head of Service, HOS, Mrs. Folasade Adesoye, has raised the alarm over high rate of mental health challenges among civil servants in the state which she puts at over 100, 000.
Mark harps on peaceful polls, urges politicians to eschew bitterness
ABUJA—AHEAD of 2019 general election, former Senate President, Senator David Mark has called for a violent-free general election, urging politicians to eschew bitterness.
APC PRIMARIES: Akeredolu, state Exco on collision course in Ondo over AA option
THE leadership of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Ondo State and the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu are on collision course over his decision to back the party’s senatorial and House of Representatives aspirants, who defected to the Action Alliance, AA, and emerged as candidates against the party’s candidates in the February election.
Anambra govt commences construction of general hospital at Umueze Anam
Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joe Akabuike says work will soon commence on the proposed General Hospital at Umueze Anam Anambra West Local Government Area.
Conduct LG elections now, rights group tells Obiano
The ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra State has been accused of taking the people of the state for a ride by not conducting local government elections in the state.
5-day Polo tournament gallops off in Jos
In order to consolidate on the returning peace in Plateau State, the NASCO Group Nigeria has sponsored a Polo Tournament to mobilize and involve especially the youths from all walks of life to compete and share in an atmosphere of mutuality and ensure the promotion and sustenance of peace in the State.
Prophet Ituen warns politicians against politics of do-or-die affair
Fiery Cleric and spiritual leader of Christ Deliverance Ministries Inc. (CDM) Lagos, His Grace, Prophet Ekong Ituen, has warned gladiators in the political circle not to consider politics as a do-or-die affair, adding that whatever anyone becomes in life is exclusively in the hands of God.
MSSN warns guber candidates against hijab rejection, faults FG on strike
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit has maintained that unconditional approval for female students to wear hijab in schools will be one of the criteria for voting for any gubernatorial candidate in the state.
Trabzonspor want Kabore to replace Onazi
Trabzonspor are desperate to sign a replacement for injured Nigeria international Eddy Onazi in the winter transfer market, according to reports.
The ominous silence on herdsmen
The lull is explainable by the nearness of the February 19, 2019 presidential election
