The chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, Ms Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, has empowered vulnerable residents with ₦50,000 cash grants as part of her administration’s welfare initiative. The CitizenDiary reports that the programme, tagged “Ijede–Tunrayo Empowerment Cash Grant,” is the second edition since Gbadebo-Alogba began her second term in office.

Yuletide: Ijede LCDA disburses ₦50,000 cash grants to vulnerable residents

The chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, Ms Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, has empowered vulnerable residents with ₦50,000 cash grants as part of her administration’s welfare initiative.

The CitizenDiary reports that the programme, tagged “Ijede–Tunrayo Empowerment Cash Grant,” is the second edition since Gbadebo-Alogba began her second term in office.

IGP inaugurates ultra-modern police divisional headquarters in Ikorodu

IGP inaugurates ultra-modern police divisional headquarters in Ikorodu

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday, inaugurated a newly constructed ultra-modern Divisional Police Headquarters in the Eleshin area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.

The project was facilitated by the lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, with support from the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF).

FG declares Christmas, New Year public holidays

FG declares Christmas, New Year public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25, and Thursday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

It also declared Wednesday, January 1, 2026, as a public holiday for the New Year celebration.

FG declares Christmas, New Year public holidays

FG declares Christmas, New Year public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25, and Thursday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

It also declared Wednesday, January 1, 2026, as a public holiday for the New Year celebration.

Late Sen. Nwaoboshi was a consummate party administrator, says Nwoko

Late Sen. Nwaoboshi was a consummate party administrator, says Nwoko

He also described the late former lawmaker, who was his immediate predecessor, as a long-standing political figure and dedicated community leader.

He said that Nwaoboshi would be remembered for his notable contributions to the political development of Delta and Anioma land, dating back to the 1990s.

Late Sen. Nwaoboshi was a consummate party administrator, says Nwoko

Late Sen. Nwaoboshi was a consummate party administrator, says Nwoko

He also described the late former lawmaker, who was his immediate predecessor, as a long-standing political figure and dedicated community leader.

He said that Nwaoboshi would be remembered for his notable contributions to the political development of Delta and Anioma land, dating back to the 1990s.

Edtech expert advocates LMS adoption to bridge Nigeria’s skills gap

Edtech expert advocates LMS adoption to bridge Nigeria’s skills gap

An education technology expert, Mr Bayo Jayeola, has called on the government, organisations and institutions to close Nigeria’s skills gap through effective use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) to boost workforce productivity.

Jayeola made the call in an interview on Thursday during a training session in Lagos. He urged organisations to continue investing in training, skills development and workforce education.

Court dismisses Malami’s quest for bail from EFCC custody

Court dismisses Malami’s quest for bail from EFCC custody

Justice Babangida Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a summons for bail filed by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said Justice Hassan delivered the ruling on Thursday, December 18, 2025.