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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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Lagos maintains stable debt profile as revenue hits N2.6trn — Commissioner

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  L/R. Dr. John Adetola, Accountant General/Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Alake Sanusi, Permanent Secretary, Debt Management Office, Mr. Hamzat Subair, Executive chairman, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Kabir Ogungbo, Special Advisser to the Governor on Taxation, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, Hon. Commissioner of Finance, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho Hon. Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr. Segun Ogundeji, Director Public Affair (representing the PS Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Tajudeen Mahmud, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Engr. Funsho Elulade, Chairman, Lagos State Wharf Landing Fee Collecting Authority during the 7th and 2026 Ministerial press briefing marking the 7th anniversary of the administration of Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu held on 22nd May, 2026 at Bagauda Kaltho press centre, the State Secretariat, Alausa-Ikeja Finance   By Aderonke Ojediran   The Lagos State Government says it maintained a stable and sustainable debt profile in 202...
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Beyond World Cup Qualification: Brands must sustain football investment — Omotoyinbo

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        By Vivian Ahanmisi Lagos, May 20, 2026 (NAN) Ayodeji Omotoyinbo, a sports media consultant, has urged brands, sponsors and the media to sustain investments in Nigerian football beyond World Cup qualification campaigns.     Omotoyinbo spoke on Wednesday during an executive breakfast roundtable held in Lagos with the theme, ‘The Super Eagles and the World Cup: Lessons for Brands, Sponsors and the Media.’     The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event took place at The Zone, Lagos, and attracted stakeholders across Nigeria’s sports business industry.     Omotoyinbo said the gathering aimed to bridge existing gaps among brands, marketing agencies and the sports media industry.     According to him, stakeholders often reduce football business activities whenever the Super Eagles fail to qualify for major international tournaments.     “Most times, brands use the media to promote their products and serv...
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