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.
