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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…

About 1,600 Lagos pilgrims that participated in the just concluded Hajj exercise in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia have all arrived safely to join their respective families. The safe arrival of the last and final batch of 187 pilgrims on Saturday concluded the year 2026 Hajj operations. Speaking to the journalists at the tarmac of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, the Amir-ul-Hajj and State Commissioner of Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode said that the spiritual exercise was a success for Lagos State. The Commissioner who attributed the success to the exemplary conduct of the pilgrims while in the Holy land…

The Lagos State Government has honoured voluntary blood donors as silent heroes whose selfless acts continue to save thousands of lives, calling on eligible residents to embrace regular blood donation as a civic responsibility and an enduring expression of humanity. The call was made during the commemoration of the 2026 World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, with the theme, “One Drop of Humanity: Give Blood, Save Lives.” The event brought together government officials, development partners, healthcare professionals, humanitarian organisations and regular blood donors to celebrate individuals whose donations sustain the state’s healthcare…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC is a world-class firm that does not take its projects lightly. He spoke at the commissioning of the full scope development of Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way) from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III, Dape District Section, Abuja. The President who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima defied the heavy rainfall to inaugurate the project commending the construction company for a good job done with its trademark professionalism. I commend Julius Berger for marching speed with world-class engineering and for treating…

The future of healthcare innovation in Nigeria has received a major boost as SFH Access unveiled the inaugural beneficiaries of the CoElevate Catalytic Fund, presenting seed funding awards to promising startups poised to transform healthcare delivery across Nigeria and Africa. The maiden edition of CoElevate Catalyst: Scaling the Future of Health, held at the Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Ikeja, brought together healthcare leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers, development partners and ecosystem stakeholders in a shared commitment to accelerating locally developed solutions capable of strengthening health systems and improving health outcomes. The selected startups emerged through a rigorous and competitive process involving more…