Author: Ayobami Ogungbemi

A devastating tanker explosion at the Otedola Under-Bridge in Lagos State has resulted in at least two unidentified fatalities and multiple injuries. The tragedy unfolded when a 50,000-litre gasoline tanker, attempting to make a turn, lost control, overturned, and burst into flames. The inferno rapidly spread, consuming 10 vehicles, eight tricycles, and a nearby building. The blaze also affected several surrounding structures, including a church, a residential house, and a mechanics’ park. The tanker explosion occurred around 8:18 p.m. on Tuesday when the vehicle’s loss of control triggered a massive fire. Eyewitnesses reported that the flames quickly engulfed the area,…

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the state’s healthcare system, focusing on revitalizing primary healthcare centers. Speaking at a health conference in Abeokuta, he emphasized that well-equipped centers are essential for accessible and affordable healthcare. His administration has invested significantly in upgrading these centers to enhance service delivery. Experts at the event, including Prof. Alphonsus Isara, stressed the need for trained medical officers in all local governments and stronger public health departments in hospitals. Dr. Adewale Adesanya raised concerns about healthcare worker shortages due to the “japa syndrome” and called for better recruitment and retention…

NEPC was selected as the only African Business Support Organization among four out of 600 applicants. “This is great news for the country and for our women as the WEIDE Fund,” said Ayeni. The project supports women entrepreneurs in developing and least-developed countries by helping them adopt digital technologies and expand their online presence. Nigeria joined the ITC SheTrades Initiative in 2016, pledging to connect three million women to the global market by 2021. As the SheTrade Hub in Nigeria, the council works closely with ITC and other agencies. Since 2018, over 5,000 Nigerian women have registered under the initiative.…

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo recently singled out Nigeria’s Ola Aina as one of the most challenging defenders he’s encountered in the Premier League this season. Semenyo compared Aina with top defenders like Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Tottenham Hotspur’s Destiny Udogie, emphasizing their consistent ability to thwart attacking plays. In an interview with Bleacher Report, Semenyo stated, “Van Dijk was tough when we played them home and away. I think Udogie as well. He is a tough player to come against. Ola Aina is also up there. I think those three.” His remarks underscore the high level of defensive competition…

Manchester United has announced ambitious plans to build a state-of-the-art 100,000-seat stadium, marking a new era for the club and its global fan base. The new stadium will replace the historic Old Trafford, which has been home to Manchester United for 115 years. While the current stadium holds a special place in football history, Ratcliffe acknowledged that it has fallen behind modern sports venues in terms of infrastructure and fan experience. Our current stadium has served us brilliantly for the past 115 years, but it has fallen behind the best arenas in world sport,” he added. The proposed stadium aims…

The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called on the Lagos State Government to extend its groundbreaking disability empowerment program beyond the current administration. This initiative, which has already empowered 300 individuals with disabilities through targeted vocational training and start-up tools, is paving the way for increased financial independence and social integration. The disability empowerment program, spearheaded by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has equipped participants with essential skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Through hands-on vocational training, individuals are gaining the confidence and technical know-how to secure better job opportunities and build sustainable…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism that Nigerian professionals who have left the country will return as the economy improves through sustainable economic reforms and bottom-up policies. Speaking at the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, President Tinubu highlighted his administration’s commitment to strengthening the economy for the prosperity of Nigerian youths, who represent more than 60 percent of the country’s population. “I want to reassure you that you are the hope of this country, and everything hangs on you. Every decision that I have taken is about you. It’s about the…