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 Sanwo-Olu reaffirms support for cooperatives as LASCOFED unveils online radio       Cooperatives   By Aderonke Ojediran   Lagos, July 4, 2026 (NAN) Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening cooperative societies through financing, digital innovation and institutional reforms aimed at promoting inclusive economic growth and peaceful communities.   Sanwo-Olu made the reaffirmation at the 2026 International Day of Cooperatives held at the Lagos State Cooperative Federation (LASCOFED) Multipurpose Hall, Ikeja, with the theme, “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World’’.   The governor was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mr Babatunde Onigbanjo.   He described cooperatives as enduring vehicles for economic empowerment, social inclusion and community development, noting that they had continued to unite people across social, religious...

The second edition of the Eko Club National Under-15 and Under-19 Boys and Girls Squash Tournament, held in memory of late Adejuwon Adenuga, began on Thursday with exciting opening-round matches as young players from across Nigeria battled for places in the next stage. The tournament, organised by Eko Club, attracted participants from Lagos, Ogun, Kwara, Edo, Rivers, Oyo, Abuja and other states, with several top junior players recording comfortable victories on the opening day. Tournament Director, Yusuf Durosinlorun, said the quality of play witnessed on day one reflected the steady growth of grassroots squash development across the country. "The opening day produced impressive performances and a high standard of competition. It is encouraging to see young players displaying confidence, discipline and technical ability," the referee said. In the Under-15 boys' category, Nworah Devine of Lagos defeated Edo's Iyawe Osamudiamen 11-4, 11-9, while Kwara's Fatai Abdulr...

The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) says recent reports suggesting Lagos recorded the highest number of new HIV infections in Nigeria in 2025 were based on a misinterpretation of public health data. The Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr Folakemi Animashaun, made the clarification on Thursday during a news conference in Ikeja, saying the report should not cause panic. His clarification came on the heels of reports based on The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025. Animashaun said the widely reported figure referred to newly diagnosed HIV-positive cases and not necessarily new HIV infections that occurred within 2025. “The figure that has been widely circulated refers to newly diagnosed HIV-positive cases, not necessarily new HIV infections that occurred within the year. “These are two very different public health indicators and should never be interpreted interchangeably,” she said. According to her, newly diagnosed cas...

The Federal Government has extended its advocacy on the “Snacks for Thought” initiative under the PBAT FEEDS programme to Lagos State, with a call on individuals and corporate organisations to support school feeding through the adoption of schools and classrooms. The National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, made the call on Wednesday at a news conference held in Alausa, Lagos. Adebowale said the initiative was designed to provide meals for pupils, improve school attendance and support the Federal Government’s efforts to enhance access to quality education. She said the programme aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and would contribute significantly to reducing the number of out-of-school children across the country. According to her, Nigerians of goodwill, corporate organisations and philanthropists should embrace the Adopt-a-School campaign by sponsoring the feeding of pupils in schools or c...

  The UNISSCA/ESGCA Alumni Association has congratulated the management, staff and students of Government College, Ado-Ekiti, following the emergence of one of its students, Yusuf Quazim, as the overall winner of a statewide quiz competition organised at the Ekiti State House of Assembly. The Global President of the association, Mr Olamilekan Olowe, conveyed the congratulatory message on behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC), Board of Trustees (BOT) and members of the alumni body. Olowe said the achievement further demonstrated the school's commitment to academic excellence and intellectual development. According to him, Quazim's outstanding performance in the competition earned him the distinction of serving as a one-day Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly. He noted that the competition featured representatives from the 26 state constituencies, with contestants drawn from secondary schools across Ekiti State. "The competition was highly competitive, with...

Seecurity The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit, has called for stronger measures to tackle insecurity, improve students’ welfare and expand educational opportunities across the country. The new President of the society, Dr Ajibola Salami, made the call on Monday during his inauguration and that of other new executive members of the society. The inauguration held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Salami said Nigerian students and youths were facing economic hardship, insecurity, rising educational costs and unemployment. He said that many Nigerian students and youths were struggling not because of lack of potential, but because of increasing barriers to educational and economic opportunities. “Nigeria’s future depends largely on the quality of its youth population and the opportunities available to them. “Economic hardship, insecurity and unemployment have placed significant pressure on families and young people, making it imperative for...