Fire Service rescues one from fire disaster, while 2 others injured in Lagos
The Lagos State Fire Service has confirmed that one of the victims of the fire disaster that happened at Iyana Odo Bus Stop, in Idimu area of Lagos State on Dec. 5 had been rescued. The Chief Public Affairs of the service, Mr. Dosunmu Jamiu, who confirmed the development, added that two other victims sustained […]
Gbajabiamila calls for international efforts for PLWDs
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has urged the different arms of government to make intentional efforts to promote the accessibility of persons with disabilities in the country. Gbajabiamila said this at an event to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities organised by the house on Wednesday. The speaker said the […]
Customs intercepts Jerry cans of petrol concealed in 2 caskets
The joint anti-bunkering team of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday intercepted 23 jerry cans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at Idiroko border, concealed in two caskets. Abdullahi Maiwada, Customs Spokesman in the area, said in a statement that the fuel lading coffins were abandoned in a Mazda 626 with Lagos registration number LSD 617 […]
Oraifite Community bans masquerade, cult groups over killing of policemen
The Oraifite community in Anambra has proscribed all forms of night masquerades and cult groups following a violence that erupted in the town on Dec. 2 leading to the killing of two policemen. In a statement issued by the Oraifite Improvement Union (IDU), the community condemned the lawlessness contending that the proscribed groups in the […]
Osinbajo inaugurates committees for GRID3 Nigeria
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, inaugurated the Nigeria National Steering Committee(NNSC) and Nigeria National Technical Committee(NNTC) for Geo-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data for Development, GRID3 Nigeria. GRID3 Nigeria project works across all states in Nigeria to collect accurate, complete and location data relevant to a variety of sectors. GRID3 […]
Polio: WHO official applauds Nigeria’s achievement, urges more efforts
Dr. Pascal Mkanda, Coordinator, Polio Eradication Programme, at World Health Organisation (WHO), Africa Regional Office, has commended the Nigerian Government over its achievements in the area of Polio eradication. Mkanda, however, advised that more work needed to be done to stop the transmission of all types of polioviruses. He made the recommendation on Wednesday, in […]
