WaterAid, council deliver lifeline projects in Lagos communities

WaterAid, council deliver lifeline projects in Lagos communities

The Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has inaugurated three solar-powered water facilities across communities in Lagos, alongside a new toilet block at Farm Settlement Primary School, Ikorodu.

The projects, delivered in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and WaterAid Nigeria, were unveiled on Thursday in Irepodun, Arobiona and Agbede communities.

Lagos women step up pressure for special seats bill

Lagos women step up pressure for special seats bill

The League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV), Lagos Chapter, Kosofe Constituency, has intensified its campaign for the passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill.

Speaking at a rally, the Chairperson of NILOWV, Mrs Adetola Abubakar, described the initiative as a bold step capable of reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape. She said the peaceful demonstration reflects a growing determination among women to secure their rightful place in governance.

Sanwo-Olu backs FOMWAN’s Eti-Osa clinic project

Sanwo-Olu backs FOMWAN’s Eti-Osa clinic project

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the Lagos chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) for constructing a community clinic in Elesan village, Eti-Osa Local Government Area.

The governor pledged government support for the project, noting that the facility, funded by the organisation, would benefit residents across the state.

2026 AGM: APPSN urges surveyors to drive political participation

2026 AGM: APPSN urges surveyors to drive political participation

Surveyors in Lagos State must actively participate in politics and governance to promote value-driven leadership and national development, the guest speaker, Mr Adewusi Ademola, has said.

Ademola made this call at the 2026 Annual General Meeting and Luncheon of the Association of Private Practising Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN), Lagos State branch, held in Magodo. The event was themed “Politics and Governance: Enhancing Value-Driven Leadership in the Professional and Political Landscape.”

Village chief arrested as police recover AK-47

Police arrest 60-year-old village chief, recover AK-47 rifle

Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a village head and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Mbo Local Government Area.

The suspect, identified as Chief Edet, a 60-year-old village head of Asik Ubofa Fishing Settlement in Effiat Clan, was apprehended following credible intelligence alleging he had an illegal firearm.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, directed operatives to carry out a coordinated operation to verify the intelligence and take appropriate action.

Ex-AGF Nwabuoku jailed for 72 years for fraud

Ex-AGF Nwabuoku jailed for 72 years for fraud

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, 23 March 2026, convicted and sentenced former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, to a total of 72 years’ imprisonment for money laundering involving N868.4 million.

The conviction followed nine counts brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), bordering on conspiracy, conversion and concealment of proceeds of unlawful activities.