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Lagos Council Boss Inspects Ongoing Work At Museum Centre The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Princess Surah Animashaun has inspected ongoing construction and development work at the Museum centre located within the secretariat, as part of the urban regeneration scheme of her administration. Princess Animashaun said that her administration has succeeded in rewriting Epe's developmental stride, which she said must be sustained in the council area of Lagos state. "Indeed, those projects within the council is part of my unwavering commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage and historical identity of Epe, and we are promising to sustain the tempo of the ongoing construction works across the council area of the state," Princess Animashaun said. She noted that the inspection underscored her administration’s dedication to promoting culture, history, and tourism while creating a befitting space that would showcase the remarkabl...

Unsafe Termination Of Pregnancy Causes 6000 Preventable Deaths Annually - Lawyers Alert A Non-Governmental Organisation, Lawyers Alert (LA), has said that the states non-compliance with the “Maputo Protocol” which permits termination of pregnancy in cases of rape and incest causes an estimated of 6000 preventable deaths annually, 13-30 percent of maternal deaths, a maternal mortality ratio of 1047 per 100,000 live births, and over 60 percent of termination performed unsafely. A legal practitioner and advocate for reproductive rights in Nigeria, Barrister Bamidele Jacobs stated this at a two-day training organised by the NGO with the theme “The Judiciary And Advancing Reproductive Rights In Nigeria,” held at H3 Event Centre, Abeokuta, the state capital. He said that women and girls who become pregnant as a result of rape by insurgents, bandits, or family members through incest were compelled by some states to continue those pregnancy under Nigeria's restrictive safe termination of p...

MUSLIMS CHARGED TO UPHOLD SPIRITUAL ,MORAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS OF RAMADAN.            Ramadan which is the Ninth month of Islamic calendar is not merely abstaining from food and drinks but a period of spiritual growth and self reflection . The Guest Lecturer at the first annual Ramadan lecture, orgarnised by the Office of the Auditor General for State Muslim Community at the Conferences hall, Oke- Mosan, Abeokuta, Imaam Aqeeb Idris. Speaking on the theme, "Ramadan Fast: Maximizing the spiritual, Moral and Social Benefits", Imam Aqeeb said the period prevents Muslims from lying, backbiting, insult and oppression, adding that when they fast from dawn to sunset, it allow them to focus on prayers, charity, spiritual improvement and strengthening of faith.  "It is the season of worship and competing in good deeds. Ramadan brings a triple win ,...

ÒGUN TESCOM BOSS ASSURES SUPPORT FOR  SCOUT ASSOCIATION  The Chairman of Ogun State Teaching Service Commission ( TESCOM), Apostle 'Biodun Sanyaolu has reiterated  his agency's commitment to promote scout activities among learners in public  secondary schools. Sanyaolu gave the assurance in Abeokuta, during a  courtesy visit by the executive members of The Scout Association of Nigeria,, Ogun State Coumcil, led by its State Scout Commissioner, Pastor Olatunji Akinsanya. The Commission Chairman, who is also  a  Scout council member affirmed that the association has made significant impacts on society,   noting that learners should be well engaged in voluntary organizations that would shape their lives for better. According to him,  "We are working to instill discipline in our learners, and this aligns with the Scout Association's goals. It promotes character development, citizenship, and personal growth among young people throu...

Epe LG Chair Swears-In Council Supervisors, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants The Executive Chairman, Epe Local Government Area Council of Lagos State, Princess Surah Animashaun has officially sworn in the newly appointed supervisory Councillors, Special Advisers, and Senior Special Assistants to the council’s chairperson. The events which was held at council headquarters, Ita-Marin, Epe, Lagos state, the Chairperson who described the events as a defining moment in her administration’s commitment to strengthening governance and delivering impactful good governance and development at the grassroots. Princess Animashaun congratulated the newly sworn-in officials, noting that their appointments represented a call to serve the good people of the council with integrity, dedication, and measurable impact. She reaffirmed that her administration remains committed to its guiding philosophy that, Epe was built on progress and driven by vision, emphasizing that continued ef...

OGUN GOVT BEGINS ONLINE VERIFICATION FOR RETIREES ON ITS PAYROLL The Ogun State Government through the Bureau of State Pensions, Office of the Head of Service begins online verification exercise for all retirees on Ogun State Government pension payroll known as "I AM ALIVE". A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of State Pensions, who doubles as the Chairman, Pension Fund Management Committee, Mrs. Arinola Adetayo indicated that the exercise will start on Monday, March 9, 2026 and end on Friday, May 8, 2026. According to Mrs. Adetayo, the exercise is to ascertain the status of the State retirees towards making life more better for them in retirement. The Permanent Secretary revealed that for the retirees to be verified, they should on their android or IOS mobile phones, download OGUN STATE PENSIONERS APP from Play store or Apple store; and proceed to Set Up, enter Personal Enrollment Number (PEN), registered phone number and Submit.  She added that...