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The Lagos State First Lady, Doctor Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called for continuous learning, capacity building, and adaptation of nurses and health care professionals to emerging innovations in a bid to enable them remain relevant and effective in this new era. Doctor Sanwo-Olu made the call during a one-day symposium organized by fellows of the West African Post Graduate College of Nurses and Midwives (WAPCNM) Lagos-Ogun branch, in Lagos to mark the 2026 Nurse’s Week, themed: “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Modern Healthcare and the Future of Nursing Practice.” Doctor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the wife of the Permanent…

Lagos State University, LASU, has dissociated itself from a viral flyer promoting a purported “Official Sign-Out Party” for graduating students, warning that the event is unauthorized and the Vice-Chancellor’s image was used without consent. The flyer, which circulated on social media, announced the party for Thursday, 19 June 2026, from 8:00 p.m. till dawn at Don J Hotel, Igboelerin and it also featured the photograph and name of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello. In a statement issued by the Centre for Information and Public Relations, LASU said neither the Vice-Chancellor nor the university has any involvement, knowledge, or affiliation with…

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Community Development Service (CDS) Group, is set to hold a consumer empowerment campaign in Surulere on Friday, June 19. According to a statement issued by the General Manager of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, the “Know Your Rights” advocacy programme is designed to educate residents on their rights and responsibilities as consumers. He said the campaign reflects the agency’s commitment to promoting consumer awareness, preventing exploitation, and ensuring a fair marketplace. Solebo explained that during the outreach, the Agency’s officials and NYSC CDS members will engage…

Leading engineering and construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, has achieved a significant milestone with the award of the internationally recognised ISO 14001:2015 certification, reaffirming the company’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. The certification, presented by globally accredited standards organisation TVECert, confirms that Julius Berger’s Environmental Management System (EMS) meets globally accepted benchmarks for identifying, managing, monitoring, and improving environmental performance. It further demonstrates the company’s dedication to reducing environmental impact, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding sustainability into its core operations. ISO 14001:2015 is widely regarded as the leading international standard for Environmental Management Systems. It…

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), says it is committed to inclusive healthcare delivery with the sensitization of persons with hearing and visual impairments on HIV and AIDS prevention and stigma reduction. The programme, held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), brought together members of the hearing and visually impaired community, stakeholders, and advocates to enhance awareness on HIV prevention, promote disability-inclusive healthcare services, and address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in accessing HIV-related information and support. Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State AIDS…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation says all equipment involved in the Warri-Itakpe Train Service incident of 8 June 2026 has been recovered, and injured passengers have been treated and discharged. The train, carrying 442 passengers and 40 crew, derailed at about 4:17 p.m. near Goodluck Jonathan Railway Station, Agbor, Delta State. It had departed Itakpe at 12:00 noon en route to Ujevwu, Warri. NRC activated its Emergency Response Plan immediately working with the Delta and Kogi State Governments, NEMA, FRSC, Police, NSCDC and local communities, all passengers and crew were evacuated and accounted for. “Regrettably, five people died and several others…

The Lagos State Government says it has created over three hundred and twenty thousand jobs, disbursed fifteen billion naira to Small and Medium Enterprises, and trained thirty thousand youths in the last ten years. Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, LSETF, Feyisayo Alayande, said at a media parley in Ikeja, Lagos, where she presented the agency’s 10-year impact report and outlined its contribution to employment generation, enterprise development and wealth creation. Alayande said the fund, established in 2016 to tackle unemployment and support entrepreneurship, has become a critical driver of economic empowerment by providing access to finance,…

The Lagos State Police Command, in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at enhancing public safety, strengthening security, and denying criminal elements the opportunity to conceal their identities and activities, will commence a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced or no registration number plates. The exercise will commence on Monday, 15th June 2026, and will be led by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai. He has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), across the State to commence enforcement of the directive and…

The Lagos State Government has launched a statewide Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) public awareness campaign tagged “Operation Lagos BioShield” as part of proactive measures to strengthen preparedness and prevent the importation of the deadly disease into the State amid ongoing outbreaks in parts of East and Central Africa. In a statement said the State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, reassured residents that there are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease in Lagos State or anywhere in Nigeria, stressing that the campaign was designed to promote public awareness rather than respond to an existing crisis. “This campaign is…

Veteran filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, has paid tribute to late scholar and actor Professor Kola Oyewo, describing him as a rare talent who bridged scholarship and performance. In a farewell message, Kelani recalled working with Oyewo on Koseegbe, Oleku and Saworoide. He said the Professor’s portrayal of Oba Lapite in Saworoide gave the role “depth, dignity and humanity”, making it one of the film’s most enduring characters. “Ironically, Lapite’s death in the story created a challenge for me as a filmmaker. Once he was publicly executed by Lagata, I could not bring Kola Oyewo back into the narrative. I missed him…