The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has announced free access to all its public parks for children aged 0 to 15 years in celebration of the 2025 Children’s Day on May 27. This initiative is aimed at providing children across Lagos with opportunities for outdoor recreation, learning, and social interaction in safe and
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, 22nd May 2025, delivered the keynote address at the official launch of the Centre for African, Social and Economic Transformation (CASET), held at the University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom. Speaking to a distinguished audience of academics, policymakers, development experts, and
The Federal Government of Nigeria has recovered a $200 million bond and an additional $10 million legal award following its legal victory against Process and Industrial Developments Limited (P&ID) in a high-profile case adjudicated in the United Kingdom. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, announced the development, describing it
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with the diversion and illegal sale of agrochemical products valued at ₦184 million. According to police authorities, the suspects allegedly diverted a truckload of 1,925 cartons of Roundup 360XL herbicide, originally consigned to Springfield Agro Limited, a Lagos-based company. The truck
UYO — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended seven individuals alleged to be part of a burglary syndicate terrorising residents in Uyo and surrounding communities. In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed that the suspects were arrested at various locations in the
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has commended the historic inclusion of a Nigerian film, My Father’s Shadow, in the official selection of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The film, directed by Akinola Davies Jr. and co-written with Wale Davies, made history as the first Nigerian film to be
The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of Nigerian students who, after receiving government-funded foreign scholarships, choose to remain abroad and fail to contribute to national development. According to the Minister of Education, Mr. Yusuf Tunji Alausa, an alarming 85 percent of scholarship recipients sponsored to study overseas do not return
In a significant move to provide relief to Nigerians amid rising economic pressures, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again lowered the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), reducing it by N15 per litre. The new price takes immediate effect, with petrol now retailing at N875 per litre in Lagos, while varying slightly across
Shareholders of Wema Bank Plc have lauded the financial institution’s impressive performance during its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), following the release of its best-ever financial results. At the AGM held virtually in Lagos, the bank presented its audited 2024 financial report, which showed significant growth across all key performance indicators. Gross earnings surged by
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended seven individuals alleged to be part of a burglary syndicate terrorising residents in Uyo and surrounding communities. In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed that the suspects were arrested at various locations in the state following
