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LASG dismisses fears over HIV figures, says response remains strong

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...
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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...
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Government College student tops Ekiti quiz competition, emerges one-day Assembly Speaker

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  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...
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Islamic group seeks stronger security measures, improved student welfare

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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...
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Lagos council unveils secretariats, 3 PHCs to boost healthcare

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The Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr David Odunmbaku, has inaugurated major grassroots development projects.     The projects include a remodelled council secretariat and three newly upgraded Primary Health Centres (PHCs).     The facilities were commissioned on Tuesday across Powerline, Gbadamosi and Akiode areas of the council.     Odunmbaku said the projects reflected his administration’s commitment to improving residents’ welfare.     He described the developments as strategic investments under the HEYSRELOADED Agenda.     The chairman said healthcare remained the first priority of his administration.     According to him, a healthy population was essential for sustainable economic and social growth.     “The commissioning of these projects is a declaration that local government can work,” Odunmbaku said.     He added that public resources could be managed responsibly to delive...
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Lagos agency disburses N15bn to 20,000 MSMEs, creates 320,000 jobs

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  Disbursement By Aderonke Ojediran  The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has disbursed N15 billion to about 20,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state. The Executive Secretary of LSETF, Mrs Feyisayo Alayande, disclosed this at a news conference on Monday at Alausa, Ikeja, during which she gave account of the agency’s stewardship in the past decade.   Alayande said that LSEFT also facilitated creation of more than 320,000 direct and indirect jobs. She said that the achievements reflected Lagos State Government’s commitment to reducing poverty and expanding economic opportunities for residents through access to finance and enterprise support. According to her, the impact of the interventions is evident in the growing number of entrepreneurs and businesses that have benefitted from LSEFT’s programmes. “In the last 10 years, we have disbursed N15 billion across 20,000 MSMEs and facilitated creation of over 320,000 direct and indirect jobs. “Th...
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Hajj 2026: 1,600 Lagos pilgrims return safely from Saudi Arabia

No fewer than 1,600 pilgrims from Lagos State who participated in the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia have returned safely to Nigeria, marking the successful conclusion of the state’s pilgrimage operations. The arrival of the final batch of 187 pilgrims at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Saturday brought the 2026 Hajj exercise to a close. Speaking with journalists at the airport, the Amir-ul-Hajj and Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Ibrahim Layode, described the exercise as successful, attributing the achievement to adequate planning, teamwork and the exemplary conduct of the pilgrims. “We give all glory to Almighty God for the successful completion of this year’s Hajj journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ” It was a success achieved through teamwork and consciousness of purpose,” he said. Layode said the state commenced preparations early despite the strict timelines set by Saudi authorities for payments and documentation. “We carried out comprehensive h...
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