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A few concerned private travel operators have called on President Bola Tinubu to order an independent investigation into the allocation of Hajj 2027 slots to Nigerian tour operators. The group, alleged that 5,000 of the 15,000 seats originally allocated to private operators were diverted to two newly introduced companies linked to Kano and Adamawa States. The operators said the development had created serious questions about transparency, fairness and the integrity of Nigeria’s Hajj administration, particularly after more than 500 licensed Hajj operators nationwide were left to share the remaining 10,000 slots. The group demands are as followed revelations from engagements involving representatives of Nigerian tour operators, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and officials of the Saudi Hajj Ministry concerning the distribution of Hajj 2027 slots. According to a detailed account of the engagements, the Saudi Hajj Ministry had initially agreed to an allocation of 25,000 se...

    By Aderonke Ojediran   The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Culinary Group, has launched the third season of the EkoFlavours culinary competition to discover and develop emerging culinary talents in the state.       The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, disclosed this on Friday during the review and selection of contestants for EkoFlavours Season three at Alausa, Ikeja.       Olusanya said there was need for greater investment in creative opportunities for children and young people to enable them explore their talents beyond conventional career paths.       She said culinary arts provided an avenue for young people to experiment, express themselves and discover career possibilities beyond the classroom.       “Lagos must create more pathways for children to explore their creativity. We need to encourage young people to think beyond the conventional ideas of wha...

 ​‌‌​⁠‌​‍⁠⁠‌‍‍⁠‍‌‌⁠​‌​ Mr Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development Lagos State   Waterfront By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Sept. 10, 2026 (NAN) Lagos State is taking strategic measures to address flooding, sand dredging and other challenges affecting its waterfronts. The state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, gave the assurance on Thursday during  an interactive session with newsmen in Lagos.   Bush-Alebiosu said the government’s approach was not merely to react to flooding. He said the focus should be on how quickly floodwater would recede after rainfall rather than the mere occurrence of flooding.   “Flooding happens everywhere but what you should look at is how quickly the water drains.   “Some of these interventions should be addressed before the problems explode.   ” The issue is about understanding the factors responsible and putting the right interventions in place,” he...

    ​‌‌​⁠‌​‍⁠⁠‌‍‍‌​⁠‌‍‌‌​     Prayers By Aderonke Ojediran Members of  the All Progressives Congress (APC)  in Lagos on Tuesday converged on the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan, for  interfaith prayers ahead of its electioneering.   The party members prayed  for re-election of President Bola Tinubu and election of Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos Deputy Governor and APC  Governorship Candidate for the state. They also prayed for Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as well as other candidates of the party, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC members offered prayers for the success of the party at all levels of elections and peaceful conduct of the general elections. The prayer session was also attended by religious leaders and other stakeholders. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that  governorship election campaigns will begin  on Wednesday, according to the  Independent National Electoral Commission.   ...

      Aderonke Ojediran  The Lagos State Government on Monday pledged to continue to engage residents and other stakeholders in formulating its annual budgets.   The state Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Ope George, gave the assurance on Monday in Lagos.   George spoke at the 2027 Budget Consultation Forum for the Ikeja Division, where stakeholders made submissions on their priorities and development needs. He said the consultation remained an important avenue for  the government to listen directly to residents, understand their needs and incorporate relevant submissions into its development planning.   According to him, the government does not only consult stakeholders but also returns to communities to give an account of projects and programmes  it implemented based on previous engagements.   “Every year, we go around Lagos State and talk to our people. We ask them what they want to do and what they want government to...

   A squash tournament has been organised in honour of the late Senior Police Officer, Maria Eboma, to sustain her legacy of philanthropy and support for young squash players. The tournament held Sept. 1, at Police College in memory of her posthumous birthday. Seun Peters, the Tournament Director, said the competition was organised to commemorate Eboma’s birthday and provide a platform for nurturing young talents in squash. Peters said Tosin Bejide emerged winner of the tournament, while Friday Daniel and Daniel Eniafoghe finished second and third, respectively. He said Bejide received a cash prize of N100,000, while Daniel and Eniafoghe received N80,000 and N50,000, respectively, for their performances. Peters said the tournament was conceived as a platform to honour Mama Eboma and sustain her legacy of philanthropy, particularly her contribution to the development of young squash players. According to him, Eboma, while serving at the Police College and after her retirement a...