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By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 28, 2024 (NAN) Lagos State Government on Friday reiterated its commitment to engaging local engineers and students in higher institutions to ensure transfer of knowledge in roads and bridge construction.   Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, gave the during a tour of five strategic road and bridge projects.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government selected for internship, no fewer than 30 students studying civil engineering in both private and public universities.   The projects toured include Abiola-Onijemo link road with bridge, Ikeja GRA regeneration road project, and Opebi Mende-link bridge and roads.   The others include Arowojobe link bridge and approach road at Maryland, Agidi Demurin and Church Street Network, and Saint Finbarrs Road (UNILAG to Abule Okuta- Soluyi).   Omotosho said: ” Many of our youths have been employed, we have seen our students working ther...

    Hajj By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 27, 2024 (NAN) Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Ibrahim Layode, has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to meet with stakeholders to find solutions to pilgrims’ challenges.   Layode made the call during a press conference in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, according to a statement by an Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Lagos State Welfare Pilgrims Board, Mr Taofeek Lawal.   The commissioner said that most of the challenges encountered during 2024 Hajj were from inadequacies of the commission. He said that the South West was not pleased with food service at Mina as well as accommodation provided in Makkah.   “We had a lot of challenges, and most of them are from NAHCON. “The caterer selected to provide meals for the state’s pilgrims was using his own discretion to select menu that was not favourable to the people of the South West.   “Pilgrims almost protested at Mina, and many of th...

  The list of carefully selected ambitious and business oriented youth clubs from across south west Nigeria has been unveiled to join host, Green Lock FC for its maiden summer youth football competition in Ikenne Ogun State starting from the 19th through to the 23rd of July, 2024. The teams include the exciting Lagos based teams: Ojodu City FC - a semi finalist in the 2024 Viareggio Cup in Italy where the team's player is now trialing with Chelsea FC in London; unbeaten in the NLO 2023, Magic Stars FC and Kings FC, a serial winner team within Lagos State. Other teams from Ogun State are  Atlanta City Sports Club, Ijebu Ode, Best Talents FC based in Mowe, and champions of the 2022 Ogun State Football League, Star Builders FC of Ijebu Ode. Also a proven hub of talented players to Europe, Right2Win FC from Abia state will make the trip to Ikenne for the tournament. In addition to outstanding talents being scooped by international scouts, prizes and awards will be doled out to des...

  Health By Clara Egbogota Asaba, June 21, 2024 (NAN)Delta State Contributory Health Scheme (DSCHC) has urged vulnerable persons to register for the ongoing affordable health insurance scheme for a quality health care. Dr Isaac Akpoveta, Director General of the scheme, made the appeal during the registration of 295 vulnerable persons on Friday in Asaba. Akpoveta said that an indigent required N7,000 to register for the scheme to access quality health care in a health facility of his choice for a year. According to the DG, the 295 persons being registered today are sponsored by his family because of the passion for better health care services to the people. “With an insurance card, they will receive quality healthcare services from any facility of their choice for one year. “With this, we have enrolled over two million residents of Delta State with over 7 million encounters since inception of the scheme about eight years ago,” he said. He lauded the current administration for suppor...

   Training By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 20, 2024 (NAN) The Office of Infrastructure, Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure on Thursday began training of no fewer than 60 engineers on bridge construction.   The three-day training is taking place at the Public Service Staff Development Centre, Magodo, Lagos State.     The training, with the theme: “Bridge Building: From Theory to Practice”, will focus on practical application of knowledge. It is aimed at enhancing the skills and expertise of engineers in bridge and road constructions. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training covers various aspects of bridge building such as design, construction, and maintenance. Experts in construction engineering are the resource persons at the training.     The Special Adviser to the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, said that the participants were drawn from Lagos State Ministry of Works, the Office of ...

Hygiene By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 18, 2024 (NAN) Ahead of schools’ resumption from mid-term and Eid-el Kabir breaks, the Lagos State Government has called on public and private school administrators to ensure pupils’ hygiene in order to curb cholera outbreak. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made the call at a press briefing at the Lagos House, Marina. ” The children are resuming school, universities too are resuming; so, we are working very closely with our two commissioners in education, to make sure that we sensitise teachers and school clinics. “When there is severe vomiting, it is crucial to start the first aid. “We are still on high alert, we are not relaxing in anyway so that we protect our children. ” Don’t collect treatments on streets, don’t go and take antibiotics, you may not need to, you may just need rehydration,” he said. Abayomi disclosed that since the cholera outbreak in the state, not less than 15 persons had died because they starte...

  Fair By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 16, 2024 (NAN) The sixth edition of Naija Brand Chick (NBC) Trade Fair ended on Sunday in Lagos, with many participants describing it as remarkable. The event which began on Friday at White Stone, Oregon, Ikeja, was organised in partnership with Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. No fewer that 200 vendors participated at the sixth edition of the fair tagged “Buy, Sell, Network”. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, some participants said that the fair was a huge success. Mrs Bahijja Wasai, a Kano resident and dealer in incense and cosmetics, told NAN at the fair venue that its organisation should be a template for organisation of other trade fairs. “I came all the way from Kano State for the trade fair. I have participated in many trade fairs but this particular trade fair was different. “It is the best fair in terms of organisation, and it is the most intensive in term of sales. ” It was back-to...

  By Funmilola Gboteku QNET, an e-commerce company,on Sunday says it would be empowering fathers around the world with business opportunities and wellness solutions. Mr Biram Fall, Regional General Manager, QNET Sub-Saharan Africa said this in a statement to celebrate Father's Day. Fall said that to acknowledge the crucial role fathers have in families and communities, QNET would be providing them with the chance to excel effortlessly in their roles through its direct selling business opportunities. According to Fall, a recent report on balancing work and dad duties in Nigeria recognises the sacrifices incredible Nigerian fathers make to be providers and active caregivers. "The report highlights the challenges fathers face in balancing work and family life. "Understanding these challenges, QNET is dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly fathers, by providing them with the tools and support they need to succeed. "For fathers who aim to build a bet...

  From middle Mr Idris Aregbe Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Arts Culture and Tourism and Mrs Nelly Agboju, the Founder Naija Brand Chick fare Tourism   The Lagos State Government says its committed to harness the state's tourism and entertainment potential as well as grow its economy through the collaboration with the Lagos Tourism Naija Brand Chick Trade (NBC) fair. The Special Adviser to the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe, said the Lagos Tourism Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair tagged:" buy, sale, network"  he Naija Brand Chick kick off the sixth edition of the fair at the White Stone Oregon, it will hold from June 14 to June 16. " The leadership of Gov. Sanwo-Olu is committed to the partnership with the Lagos Tourism Naija Brand Chick, NBC's Trade Fair, which is targeting several vendors and over hundred thousand participants. "The brand is working and re-echoing that Lagos would continue to lead while m...

  Obiageri Clara   Defence/Security Sallah: FRSC deploys 654 personnel in Delta Sallah: FRSC deploys 654 personnel in Delta Sallah By Clara Egbogota Asaba, June 14, 2024 (NAN) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta Command, has deployed 654 personnel including regular and special marshals to various locations in the state to ensure safety during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Mr Muftau Irekeola, Sector Commander, FRSC, said this on Friday in Asaba while addressing personnel of the command in preparation for the Eid-el-Kabir special patrol. Irekeola said that a total of 654 personnel, 19 operational vehicle, one ambulance, one power bike, and others would be deployed in the state. The sector commander, however, said that the command was partnering with private tow truck owners, saying that the command’s tow truck was not in good condition. “If it is more than 30 tons truck, we will call FRSC Onitsha command for towing because Onitsha is less than four kilometers away from A...

     Construction on Old Ojo Road in Lagos State Aderonke Ojediran Connectivity By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 12, 2024 (NAN) In a bid to boost intermodal transport system, Lagos State Government is determined to connect roads to jetties across the state.   The Special Adviser to the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, said this when he led other officials to inspect roads and other strategic projects on Lagos-Badagry Expressway and Old Ojo Road.   Other roads inspected include Mumuni Adio Road, Buba Maruwa Road, Navy Town-Ijegun-Egba Road and Orile-Irede-Iyana Iba Interchange.   “At present, we are on Old Ojo Road, it is a four-kilometre road.   ” The progress of work is very commendable. We have the contractor here, Messrs CCECC, and we envisage that in another two months, we will deliver this project. Mr governor will deliver this to residents of Lagos.   ” It has also offered us an opportunity to look at other roa...

  By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 11, 2024 (NAN) Nigeria’s afrobeats artiste and entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has called for more collaborations in education and sports in Africa. Mr Eazi said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. “As we grow in life, there’s this self awareness that drives us into new passion, education is the bedrock of any forward thinking nation, as Africans I believe we need to be more deliberate about creating the right environment for learning.  “I recently visited Rwanda, engaging in several significant events and meetings. One of my highlight was attending the NBA Basketball Africa League (BAL) finals between the champions Petrol De Luanda and Al Ahly ly. “This event showcased the best of African basketball talent, and undoubtedly my presence underscored support for the continent’s sports growth and development,” he said. Mr Eazi said he had also visited various Rwandan compa...

    Inspection exercise at the reconstruction of the Ketu Alapere pedestrian bridge  Projects By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 8, 2024 (NAN) Lagos State Government has embarked on a road and bridge project which will link Sangotedo in Eti Osa with Ito-Omu creek in Ibeju Lekki and Epe. The Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, gave the assurance on Saturday, during an inspection of some projects across the state. ” Today, we are at the Omu Creek Road which is one of the strategic projects that is ongoing. “It is a road of about five kilometres and about 600 metres bridge. ” It is about 1.1 kilometres from the Lekki-Epe Express Road. What we have witnessed today is really a big progress, there has been a lot of soil reclamation, a lot of soil replacement has gone on. ” We will be able to get to the point where the bridge work will start, a lot of soil investigation is going on, the progress is very commendable,” he said. The s...

  Surgery By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 7, 2024 (NAN) No fewer than 3000 residents of Ketu in Lagos State will benefit from free surgery put together by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) – Open Hands Amazing Charitable Organisation. This was made known on Friday in a statement by the founder of the NGO, Dr Magdalene Agada, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The four days outreach will take place June 29, in partnership with Michael Catholic Church Ketu, St. Vincent Dr Paul Society Ketu. “We will work with some churches, it’s easier that way, religions as they say is the opium of the masses, we know we will see those who are most vulnerable. “Our NGO for the past five years, has put together life changing health outreaches and interventions in different states of Nigeria, like Egede, Enugu State; Ibuzor and Akomazi in Delta State. ”There were also free cleft pallet surgery made possible by this charity “This in addition to hospital equipment donated ...

  Convocation By Oluwakemi Oladipo/Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 6, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Thursday gifted the best graduating student at the Lagos State University (LASU), Olaniyi Olawale, with a sum of N10 million. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at the 27th Convocation of the Lagos State University, which held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium in LASU. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olawale graduated from the Accounting Education Department with a cumulative CGPA of 4.98. NAN reports that some eminent stakeholders, Prince Tajudeen Olusi and Dr Samuel Adedoyin, were awarded honorary doctorates while two professors, distinguished Prof. Amidu Sanni and Emeritus Prof. Martins Anetekhai were elevated. “Congratulations Olaniyi Olawale, well done! Your hard work has brought you this far, the reward for hard work is more work. I believe there are so many Olawales in here, I want you to be inspired, LASU is a school of excellence. “LASU ha...

  News Conference in Lagos Pic From left, Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on New Media, Mr Jubril Gawat; Team Lead, Capstone Team Ace, Mr Usman Adeniji and Representative, Executive Secretary, Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, Mr Dare Amosu during the Official Project Launch of the Eko Laws Simplifier App in Lagos on Wednesday (05/06/24) Law By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 5, 2024 (NAN) The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy on Wednesday inaugurated a web application, Eko Laws Simplifier App, created to educate Lagos residents about laws and give accessibility to all and sundry. Mr Usman Adeniji, the Team Lead of the Ace group, disclosed this at a press briefing which held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the app will be launched June 6, to make the laws of Lagos State easily accessible to residents. The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy is a programme that aims to build skills, awareness, and a n...

  Lagos, June 5, 2024 (NAN) Lagos State pilgrims observing the 2024 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday acknowledged the gestures of the State leadership with fervent prayers in the Holy Land. The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Ibrahim Layode, said this while addressing pilgrims on his arrival at Mekaah. Layode, who is also the Lagos State Amir-ul-Hajj for the 2024 Hajj exercise said Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu would continue to prioritise the welfare of pilgrims. He informed the pilgrims that the promises made by the Governor to pay for their sacrificial rams, monetisation of their Ihram clothes as well as ziyyarah (visitation) to historical sites in both Makkah and Madinah have been catered for. The Commissioner added that the governor also gave each of them another 100 Saudi Riyals as pocket money for their stay in Muna and Arafah in addition to the $100 shortfall in the Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for pilgrims on the third and fourth batches who were yet to collect their...

  By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 1, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Saturday handed over a police station it constructed to the Marine Division of the force in Epe.   The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports the old police station is to be demolished by the state government to pave the way for a road project in the local government area.   Speaking at the handing over ceremony , Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, said the planned demolition of the old station and construction of a new one was to enable government promptly deliver the expansion of Awolowo Way-Ita Marina road project.   Daramola,represented by a Permanent Secretary, Mr Ayodele Somide, said the old police station was marked for demolition because it was standing in the way of the ongoing project.   Daramola said that the expansion of segment five of the project required redesign of the existing vertical and horizontal cur...