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Eid-el-Fitr: Ayinla urges peace, tolerance among Lagos residents

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LAGOS, Nigeria — A Philanthropist and aspirant at the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries Hon.Olalekan Ayinla, has felicitated Muslims and residents of Lagos State on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, urging them to continue to uphold peace, tolerance and harmonious coexistence. In his goodwill message on Wednesday, Ayinla described Islam as a religion of peace and called on residents to continue to show love and understanding toward one another, irrespective of ethnic, political or religious differences. He also urged residents to remain law-abiding and vigilant against criminal activities capable of threatening the peace and security of the state. According to him, peaceful coexistence and collective responsibility are essential to sustaining the growth and development of Lagos State. “I congratulate Muslim faithful and all residents of Lagos State on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. “Islam is a religion of peace, and I urge everyone to continue to live in peace, tole...
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2027: Market leaders ready for elections, demand political inclusion says Tinubu-Ojo

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         The Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, says market men and women across Lagos State and the country are fully prepared to participate actively in the 2027 general elections.     Tinubu-Ojo also called for greater political inclusion and representation for traders in governance and empowerment programmes on Tuesday.       She spoke during a press session held at her residence in Alausa, Lagos, ahead of the forthcoming Salah celebration.       According to her, market leaders and traders have already begun mobilisation efforts through voter registration and collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).       She said market associations remained a major political force and would continue to support candidates who prioritise the welfare and interests of traders.       “Market women and men are fully ready for the 2027 elections. We are mobilising ourselves through voter regi...
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Ayinla congratulates Tinubu, Hamzat on APC primary victories

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A Lagos-based philanthropist and prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Mr Olalekan Ayinla, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as the Presidential Candidate of the APC for the 2027 general elections following his overwhelming victory at the party’s nationwide presidential primary election. Ayinla also extended warm congratulations to the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on his emergence as the APC gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State, describing both victories as a triumph of visionary leadership, loyalty, competence, and service to humanity. In a statement made available to journalists in Lagos, Ayinla said the landslide victory recorded by President Tinubu at the primaries clearly demonstrated the confidence Nigerians and party faithful have in his administration and his Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at repositioning the country for sustainable growth and development. “President Tinubu has continued to provid...
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Lagos arrests 931 for waste offences

 Lagos, May 24, 2026 (NAN) The Lagos State Government says 931 persons were arrested for waste offences during intensified environmental enforcement operations conducted across the state within one year.     Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, on Sunday.     Wahab said the ministry strengthened Monitoring, Enforcement and Compliance operations to ensure stricter adherence to environmental laws and sanitation standards statewide.     “Through the agency’s enforcement drive, 931 persons were apprehended for waste offences, 2,251 sites inspected, 1,711 contravention notices issued and 239 sites sealed,” he said.     He said enforcement teams evacuated more than 650 tonnes of construction waste during the review period across different parts of the state.     “The agency evacuated over 650 tonnes of construction waste and sustained a...
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Onilude congratulates Tinubu, Hamzat on apc primary victories

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Lagos, May 24, 20 The immediate past Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Dr Olusegun Onilude, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 general election. Onilude also congratulated Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, on his emergence as the party’s gubernatorial flag bearer in Lagos State. Speaking with journalists in Lagos on Sunday, Onilude described Tinubu’s victory at the APC presidential primary as a reflection of the confidence Nigerians and party members had in his leadership. “I heartily congratulate our leader and President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his well-deserved emergence as the Presidential Candidate of the APC for the 2027 general election. “His victory with over eleven million votes nationwide clearly shows the confidence party members and Nigerians have in his leadership and vision for the country,” he said. The former council chairman assured the President...
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The Magician of Ikenne.

The question can’t be “have you heard about him?”. It should be “have you met him?”. Billionaire businessman, adroit administrator, humanitarian, noiseless philanthropist and youth builder; Kunle Soname, will effortlessly don the epaulette of “Pillar of Football in Africa”, going by his exploits in football development home and abroad.  Talk of power of enthusiasm backed by conviction. So last Thursday, a beloved uncle invited me to visit the moneyed one with him.  Despite my worries about Ogun State roads, the terror of the highway; articulated vehicles (trailers in local parlance) which recklessly ply the axis in their numbers and the regular reports of carnage, I accepted the offer.  So off we went to Ikenne which also needs no introduction. The sage; Chief Obafemi Awolowo already ensured it as one of the most famous geographical entities in Nigeria, situating his place of birth alongside his evergreen memory in the heart of millions. Ikenne, in brief, is a centrepiece...
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Former Commissioner, Anofiu slams Noheem Adams over remarks against Oba Elegushi, Demands Public Apology*

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Former Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofi Elegushi, has slammed Lagos House of Assembly member representing Eti-Osa I constituency, Noheem Adams, over his remarks against His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III and the entire Elegushi family in the aftermath of the just concluded House of Assembly primary election of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Eti-Osa local government. In a statement signed by him, Anofiu noted that in spite of the support and encouragement Oba Elegushi had given to Adams and other public office holders over the years, his verbal attacks in a video against the monarch showed lack of respect and appreciation for the traditional ruler’s fatherly roles. The statement reads: ““Following the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Eti-Osa Constituency I involving Hon. Saheed Bankole, the immediate past Chairman of Eti-Osa Local Government and Hon. Noheem Babatunde Adams, the incumbent Honourable Member re...
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