By Afolabi Oyekunle. It was a great appreciation today from people who received  free medical examination and drugs at the medical exercise conducted by health experts as part of the program organised by the Holy Order of Cherubim @ Seraphim, Dew of Blessings,  Ifo branch Ogun state, to mark the Church anniversary next Sunday, 19th of July, 2026.  According to information, there would also be free eyes test tomorrow for everyone. Those who attended today's free medical examination thanked the church for the good gesture and free drugs. According to the program of the anniversary, Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th July are slated for revival in the evening, while Friday, 17th July is Praise Night. The anniversary comes up on Sunday 19th July 2026, at the Church, The Holy Order of Cherubim @Seraphim Church,1, Olorunsogo Street, Abule-Oke, Iyana-Cele bus stop, going to Ifo, Ogun state.  All are cordially invited. For enquiries call. 08055414490, 08084629008,0806...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Oyo Police Arrest 3 Suspected Railway Vandals, Recover Rail Tracks Worth ₦200m The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a railway vandalism syndicate and recovered stolen railway tracks valued at approximately ₦200 million during a major intelligence-led operation. The suspects have been identified as Waheed Ayinde (54), Muhammed Sani (27), and Hassan Ibrahim (22). According to the Police, operatives intercepted the suspects on July 14, 2026, in the Gambari, Orile-Igbon area of Oyo State, where they also recovered a large quantity of vandalized rail tracks and a HOWO truck (registration number CAL 972 XA) allegedly used to transport the stolen materials. Police spokesperson DSP Olayinka Ayanlade said preliminary investigations indicate that the railway tracks were stolen from Niger State and were being transported to Lagos. The syndicate reportedly used Ogbomoso as a temporary storage location before attempting to move the st...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals as a source of national pride and Nigeria's most transformative industrial investments, saying the Federal Government will continue to provide the policy and regulatory support needed to maximise its contribution to the country's energy security, industrialisation and economic growth.   Ekpo gave the commendation during a visit to the refinery in Lekki, Lagos, alongside the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and the leadership of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).   Addressing the management of the refinery after a tour of the facility on Monday, the Minister said what the delegation witnessed underscored the importance of supporting indigenous investments capable of transforming Nigeria's economy, creating employment and strengthening the cou...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has announced the official kick-off of the Project Management, Operations and Design (PMOD) Consultancy for the Omi Eko Project. LASWA GM and Special Adviser on Blue Economy to Governor Babajide Sanwoolu, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel. The project is designed to revolutionize public transit through electric ferry technology and modernized infrastructure, this flagship initiative represents a pivotal step toward a safer, cleaner, and more connected Lagos. LASWA extends appreciation to Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, international development partners(AFD, EIB, EU), the consulting team at Planet SA, and all stakeholders working collaboratively to bring this vision to life.

By Afolabi Oyekunle.  The Lagos State Government has officially kick-started the Project Management, Operations and Design (PMOD) Consultancy for the Omi Eko Project, marking another major milestone in the implementation of the landmark initiative aimed at transforming water transportation across the State. Speaking at the PMOD Consultancy Kick-off Meeting held in Lagos, the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, described the commencement of the consultancy as a critical step towards delivering a modern, efficient and sustainable water transport system for Lagos residents. According to the Commissioner, the kick-off meeting signals the beginning of a strategic partnership that will provide the technical leadership, operational guidance and project management expertise required for the successful delivery of the Omi Eko Project. "The Omi Eko Project represents one of the most ambitious investments in inland waterways transportation in Africa.  Beyon...

  Agbado-Oke Odo LCDA Chairman, Mayor Jimoh Ishola Ejigbadero has  urged  residents to embrace tree planting to save the environment and also  ensure that every tree planted is properly nurtured to maturity. Mayor Jimoh Ejigbadero said this yesterday at the tree planting exercise by the Council to mark the tree planting exercise in Lagos state which the council keyed into. He noted that trees are indispensable to human existence, serving as natural air purifiers, providing shade, improving biodiversity and helping to combat the growing The Chairman used the occasion to   reaffirmed his administration commitment to environmental sustainability by participating in the 2026 Lagos State Tree Planting Day, held at the Council Secretariat on Tuesday, 14th July , 2026. The event, held under the theme "Trees for Lagos: Our City, Our Responsibility," brought together government officials, traditional leaders, community stakeholders, environmental advocates, student...