Ibeju Lekki
12 Dec
The Management of Ibeju-Lekki General Hospital, Lagos State, says that 1,113 residents benefitted from its one-week free medical and surgical intervention programme. Its Medical Director, Dr Ime Okon, disclosed this in an interview on Thursday in Lagos. She restated management’s commitment to reducing morbidity and mortality through quality healthcare service delivery. “This intervention is to…
9 Sep
A group of indigenes from Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, has filed a lawsuit against the Lagos state government, demanding details of the $100 million payment allegedly made by Aliko Dangote to acquire the land used for his refinery. They also allege that only $1.4 million is reflected in the state's account, leaving $98.6 million unaccounted for. The…
3 Aug
De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, a Lagos State socio-cultural organisation, has written to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following recent revelations by President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, requesting details and to clear the air on issues surrounding the land Africa's richest man used to build refinery in the state. Leaders of the group are demanding explanation…
24 Apr 2024
An octogenarian, Sherifat Abass, the only surviving member of Ashabi Abass descendant of Ojuoto Village, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, has cried out over alleged intimidation by landgrabbers and taking over of her 8.058 hectares of land.
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Clergymen have once again offered prayers for the unity and prosperity of Nigeria as leaders of the Benin City Christian Community on Monday rounded off their 2025 Universal Week of Prayers with a message of hope and fulfillment. The interdenominational service, which is an annual ritual, took place at the Oba of Benin Palace, Benin…
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… “I served FBN with dedication and integrity” - Onasanya … “I’ll defend my reputation aggressively” – Otudeko Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, sitting at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, denied a request by the EFCC to issue an arrest warrant for Dr. Oba Otudeko, Dr. Bisi Onasanya, and others due to the lack of…
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The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal (EPT) on Monday adjourned hearing in the petition filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo, against the conduct of the September 21, 2024, election to tomorrow (Tuesday) following a delay in the service of the petitioners' list of witness schedule on the…
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The spokesperson for the Opposition Coalition, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has hailed the Rivers High Court judgement sacking a loyalist of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the state’s Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement on Monday, Ugochinyere declared that the Rivers High Court judgement, which…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for accusing Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of betraying a presidential peace accord. In a statement issued on Monday, January 20, 2025, and signed by its national coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA argued that it…
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Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has called on farm equipment manufacturer LOVOL to consider setting up workshops and training centres in the state. Sule expressed optimism that the establishment of the farm equipment by the Chinese company is in line with his administration's strides to revolutionize agricultural practices in the state for food security and…
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Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has applauded the medical team of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Specialist Hospital Minna, after conducting the first brain and knee surgeries at the Hospital. Bago, in a statement by his spokesman, Bologi Ibrahim, described the development as a milestone achievement and a major breakthrough in his administration. The…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said it is not responsible for the explosion of the NNPC wellhead in Buguma, Rivers State. Spokesman of the Airforce, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, who debunked the insinuation, hinted that it noted with concern a misleading report by certain media outlets suggesting that the NAF may have been…
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The rapist and murderer of an Indian doctor was sentenced to life in prison Monday for a gruesome crime that sparked nationwide protests and widespread hospital strikes last year. The family of the 31-year-old medic broke into tears saying they were "shocked" at the sentence and had hoped her murderer would be hanged, for a…
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The wife of the Inspector General of Police, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, has applauded Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's empowerment initiatives for police officers, wives and widows in the state. Mrs Egbetokun, who doubles as President of the Police Officers' Wives Association (POWA), gave the accolade when she led wives of top police officers on a courtesy…