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The Lagos State Government has pledged to intensify advocacy for voluntary environmental cleanliness as the second edition of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise was held across the state’s Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas. The Wife of the Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, participated in the exercise in Alimosho Local Government Area alongside the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab. Others at the exercise included the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Mr Rotimi Akodu, members of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, and other government officials. The exercise is the second since the state government reintroduced the monthly sanitation programme as part of efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment. Speaking with journalists after monitoring the exercise, Wahab commended residents for their level of participation, describing Alimosho as one of the cleanest local government areas ...

  A member of the House of Representatives representing Apapa Federal Constituency, Dr Adesola Adedayo, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the crisis trailing the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Lagos State. Adedayo, in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos, expressed confidence in the president’s ability to ensure justice over disputes arising from the shadow poll conducted to nominate candidates for the forthcoming National Assembly election. The lawmaker, who is seeking a second term in office, urged his supporters to remain calm while awaiting the final decision of the party’s appeal committee on the outcome of the exercise. He alleged that many of his supporters were disenfranchised during the primary election after it became apparent that his camp had garnered more support than his opponents. Adedayo said he had petitioned the party, seeking either to be declared winner of the exercise or for the cancellation and conduct of a fresh pri...

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...

         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...

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...

 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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

        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...

  From L-R; The Admin Officer of the Institute of Export and International Trade; Victoria Orji, Lead Consultant, 3T Impex Trade Consulting; Dr. Bamidele Ayemibo, Human Resource Manager, 3T Impex Trade Consulting; Ms. Grace Adedayo and the Head of Trade Logistics and Operations; Mr. Caleb Afuwape during the virtual launching of the 3T Impex Non-Oil Export Index Report 2026 by the Lead Consultant, Dr. Bamidele Ayemibo. Lagos, May 19, 2026 (NAN) Nigeria’s non-oil export value rose to 6.17 billion dollars in 2025, representing a 93 per cent increase over five years, despite worsening logistics, energy and port challenges threatening the survival of exporters. This is according to the 3T Impex Non-Oil Export Index Report 2026 presented by the Lead Consultant, Dr Bamidele Ayemibo, in Lagos on Tuesday. Ayemibo said the report analysed 87,824 export transactions between 2021 and 2025, alongside a sentiment survey involving 94 active non-oil exporters across the six geopolitical zones. Ac...

  The Lagos State Government has warned residents against making fake emergency calls to its Command and Control Centre.     Officials said the trend continued to undermine rapid responses to genuine emergencies across the state.     The warning came during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing in Ikeja on Monday.     The event formed part of activities marking seven years of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.     Olugbenga Oyerinde, Commissioner for Special Duties, who addressed journalists and stakeholders at the briefing, said abuse of emergency lines had reached an alarming level.     According to him, millions of calls received were fake or completely unnecessary.     Oyerinde disclosed that 24.15 million calls entered the centre between January 2025 and April 2026. He said 16.39 million calls were fake, representing 67.9 per cent.     The commissioner described the statistics as deeply disturbing and u...

  An aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives ticket for Apapa Federal Constituency, Mrs Funmilayo Muhammed, has rejected the outcome of the party’s primary election held on May 16, alleging widespread irregularities and manipulation. Muhammed, in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos, described the results being circulated from the exercise as “fake and doctored”. She alleged that results from some wards were manipulated despite reported cancellations arising from irregularities during the exercise. “I categorically reject the results being circulated and announced in respect of the APC House of Representatives primary election for Apapa Federal Constituency. “This rejection is based on clear electoral infractions that undermine the credibility of the process,” she said. According to her, results from Wards E, I and F were allegedly manipulated and later included in the outcome being circulated. “Cancelled wards were doctored. Results from Ward E, ...

  An aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for Apapa Federal Constituency, Dr Adesola Adedayo, has petitioned the party leadership over alleged widespread irregularities during the exercise held on May 16.   Adedayo, who currently represents Apapa Federal Constituency, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.   The lawmaker, in the petition addressed to the APC Electoral Appeals Committee, alleged that the elections in nine wards — A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J — were marred by electoral fraud, violence and disenfranchisement of party members.       He claimed that the irregularities substantially affected the outcome of the primary and rendered the results from the affected wards unreliable and inconclusive.       According to him, the alleged infractions included the use of forged party registration slips by unregistered persons, failure to accredit electoral officers and agents, violen...

  Pic From left, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs Lolade Aina; Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr Akinyemi Ajigbotafe and Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Olanrewaju Bajulaye during the Lagos State Government Year 2026 Ministerial News Conference by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, in Commemoration of the Seventh Year in Office of Gov. Sanwo-Olu in Lagos on Wednesday (13/05/26) By Aderonke Ojediran LThe Lagos State Government says it disbursed about N1.9 billion in loans and grants to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the state in 2025. The Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, disclosed this on Thursday during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing at Alausa, Ikeja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the disbursement of funds was to stimulate economic growth, reduce unemployment and strengthen entrepreneurship. Aji...

Pic From left, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, Mr Oluwole Shotire; Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, Mr Dayo Alebiosu; Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Olanrewaju Bajulaye during the Lagos State Government Year 2026 Ministerial News Conference by the Ministry of Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, in Commemoration of the Seventh Year in Office of Gov. Sanwo-Olu in Lagos on Wednesday (13/05/26) By Aderonke Ojediran  The Lagos State Government says it has completed over 50 kilometres of channelisation works across major ferry routes and commenced installation of modern floating pontoons as part of efforts to strengthen water transportation infrastructure in the state. The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, disclosed this at the ongoing ministerial pr...

  Mr Olalekan Ayinla, an aspirant for the House of Representatives seat representing Ikeja Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has declared readiness for the party primaries scheduled for May 15. Ayinla, in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, urged party faithful, delegates and supporters across the constituency to come out en masse and vote for him during the exercise. He expressed confidence in the APC’s internal democratic process, saying he remained committed to providing purposeful and people-oriented representation for residents of Ikeja Federal Constituency. “I am fully prepared for the primaries and I believe the delegates and party members understand the need for credible, accessible and grassroots leadership that truly represents the interests of the people,” he said. The aspirant appealed to supporters not to relent in mobilisation efforts ahead of the polls, stressing the need for unity and active participation in the exercise. “I want to urge ...

The Lagos State Government says its 2026 N4.444 trillion “Budget of Shared Prosperity” is designed to deepen infrastructure development, economic diversification, housing delivery and inclusive social growth across the state. The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, disclosed this on Tuesday during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. George said the budget, signed into law by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was strategically structured to strengthen institutional reforms and improve residents’ quality of life. “The 2026 Budget of Shared Prosperity reflects the state government’s commitment to infrastructure sustainability, economic resilience and inclusive development for all Lagos residents,” he said. According to him, the budget comprises N2.338 trillion capital expenditure and N2.106 trillion recurrent expenditure, representing a 53:47 ratio aimed at accelerating economic growth. Ina breakdown, George explained t...