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LASTMA APPREHENDS DANGOTE TRUCK DRIVER FOLLOWING SERIOUS HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH COMMERCIAL BUS, LEAVING THREE PASSENGERS CRITICALLY INJURED ALONG LAGOS–BADAGRY EXPRESSWAY.

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The Lagos State Government has received with deep concern reports of a serious road traffic collision that occurred at Mosafejo–Aradagun, along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, involving a Dangote articulated truck and a commercial Mazda bus with registration number FST 946 YK. Preliminary accounts indicate that the incident ensued when the driver of the articulated truck, while attempting to execute a manoeuvre at an unauthorised U-turn point, collided head-on with the oncoming commercial bus. The violent impact resulted in three male passengers sustaining severe injuries while the driver was immediately apprehended by LASTMA. Personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in synergy with operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), responded with commendable promptitude to the distress situation. Through a swift and well-coordinated emergency intervention, all three critically injured victims were successfully rescued from the scene and immediately conveyed to...
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Oyo @ 50: Oyo State Advisory Council Congratulates Governor Makinde, State Indigene

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  The Chairman Oyo State Advisory Council Chief Bolaji Ayorinde SAN, OFR and other members of the Council congratulate His Excellency, Governor  Seyi Makinde, FNSE, D.Sc, GSSRS, and the great people of Oyo State on the historic milestone of the  Oyo State @ 50 celebration. In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, Chief Ayorinde hailed the people of Oyo State for their resilience and support in taking the State to greater heights. The statement said, "As we mark 50 years since the creation of Oyo State, we reflect with pride on how far we have come. Our journey has not been without challenges, but it has been shaped by resilience, shared sacrifices, notable achievements, and steady growth. This celebration belongs to all of us. It is a time to appreciate the leadership that has steered our course, the communities that have worked tirelessly for progress, and the rich cultural heritage that continues to unite us as one people". He Continued  "...
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Fidelity Bank Improves Access to Quality Education in Anambra

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    Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing quality education and youth empowerment with the renovation of an administrative building to Community Secondary School, Enugwuabo Ufuma, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.   The one-storey administrative block was comprehensively renovated as part of Fidelity Bank’s interventions to address infrastructural challenges faced by the school. The renovated facility was then formally handed over to the school community at a ceremony attended by government officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders.   Speaking at the official handover ceremony, the Regional Bank Head, Fidelity Bank Plc Awka, Dr. Nosa Orumwense, said the project underscores the bank’s long-standing commitment to investing in education as a catalyst for sustainable development.   “For us at Fidelity Bank, this project represents more than a building. It represents opportunity, p...
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Adron Group Congratulates Ogun State At 50, Salutes Legacy of Progress

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  The Board of Directors, Management, and staff of Adron Group heartily congratulate His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, CON, and the good people of Ogun State as the State marks its Golden Jubilee, celebrating 50 years of progress, resilience, and development. Since its creation five decades ago, Ogun State has remained a beacon of progress, intellectual excellence, and enterprise. Founded on a vision of education, industry, and cultural pride, the Gateway State has consistently distinguished itself as a major contributor to Nigeria’s socio-economic development. As an organisation whose roots and remarkable growth are deeply intertwined with Ogun State, Adron Group acknowledges the state as more than a host—it has been a strategic partner and enabler. The investor-friendly climate, strategic location, and supportive governance of Ogun State have played a significant role in our journey to providing accessible and sustainable housing solutions for Nigerians. This Golden Jubil...
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HON. SOLA GIWA’S ₦25 MILLION ALTRUISTIC INTERVENTION FOR ECONOMIC INCLUSION AND GRASSROOTS SOCIOECONOMIC ASCENDANCY.

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   ---Adebayo Taofiq At a time characterized by protracted economic volatility, deepening social asymmetries and an urgent clamor for inclusive growth, the SEED Empowerment Initiative stands as a radiant illustration of intentional leadership and people-focused governance. Conceived and vigorously championed by the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, the initiative represents a deliberate, compassionate and strategically engineered intervention designed to uplift low-income earners while reinforcing grassroots economic resilience. The disbursement of ₦25 million in financial support to 500 beneficiaries under the SEED Empowerment Initiative transcended the confines of routine benevolence. Far from a symbolic gesture, it constituted a decisive affirmation of purpose reasserting Hon. Giwa’s unflinching conviction that sustainable societal advancement must be firmly rooted in the empowerment of the most economically vulnerable. At its...
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Oyo Govt Pledges to Promote Adeyipo Research, Library Centre on African Heritage*

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* The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has pledged to promote the Adeyipo Research and Library Centre as part of its commitment to preserving, documenting and showcasing African heritage to a wider audience. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, made this pledge while receiving the founder of the Centre, Dr. Bayo Adebowale, in his office. He promised to visit the facility alongside the ministry’s management and media teams, assuring that the ministry would support and promote the centre within its capacity. Dr. Olatubosun further disclosed plans to organise a media tour of the centre to expose it to the global community, adding that the facility would be enlisted among tourist sites to be recommended for visitation in the state. “I will tell the whole world to come, see, and enjoy Adeyipo village,” the Commissioner said. Earlier, Dr. Adebowale explained that the purpose of the visit was to seek partnership with the ministry fo...
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Oyo Govt Directs Early Closure of Offices for Oyo@50 Celebration*

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  * The Oyo State Government has approved the early closure of offices across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to enable public officers to fully participate in the grand finale of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Oyo State. The directive was conveyed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Adetunji Babatunde, on Monday. According to the directive, all state government offices are to close by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The approval was granted by the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as part of preparations for the golden jubilee celebration tagged Oyo@50. Heads of MDAs have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the directive, while also making adequate arrangements for skeletal services in critical areas where necessary. Babatunde urged that the information to be given the widest publicity to ensure awareness and compliance across the state.
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