Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, who clocked the age of 59 years today, Tuesday, 19 September, 2023. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, 19 September, 2023, praised Dr. Hamzat for being a trustworthy partner in the Greater Lagos agenda of the incumbent administration. The Governor said his deputy has been very supportive of the administration’s delivery of good governance and dividends of democracy to Lagos residents. He also commended Dr. Hamzat’s contribution to the growth and development of Lagos State in…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
Hakeem Muri-Okunola has resigned as the Lagos State Head of Service (HoS) following his appointment as President Bola Tinubu’s Principal Secretary. In a Monday, 18 September, 2023 message to Lagos civil servants, Muri-Okunola said his civil service career will end on Friday, 29 September, 2023. According to him, he has informed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of his voluntary retirement from the Lagos State Civil Service after nearly five years as the state Head Of Service. “I am grateful to MG and MDG and the entire executive council, the Body Of Permanent Secretaries, and the entire workforce of Lagos State for the…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has launched the implementation of the Special National Economic Livelihood Emergency Intervention (SNELEI) programme, a Federal Government initiative aimed at aiding Nigerian farmers affected by the 2022 flood disaster across all States and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Speaking at the event held at the MKO Abiola Trade Fair, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the Governor emphasised that the intervention programme was targeted at stimulating grassroots-level economic activities by providing support to selected beneficiaries. Abiodun, represented by the State’s Scribe, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi added that the initiative would also assist the beneficiaries to start their businesses…
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON has described advocacy on awareness and prevention of Tuberculosis as a priority for government at all levels of governance. She also noted that every child deserves a chance at a healthy and fulfilling living where their potentials can be fully be harnessed and put into use for the their personal benefits and the society at large. The First Lady disclosed these while speaking at a side event organized by Concordia at the ongoing 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Senator Tinubu spoke at two separate…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has emphasized the need to instill party discipline within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure that members of the party are accountable for their actions. Governor Abiodun made this known during a meeting with leaders of the APC in Ijebu East Local Government, led by a former member of the House of Representatives, who represented Ijebu North, Ijebu-East and Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency between 2007 and 2011, Chief Segun Osibote, on Monday, 18 September, 2023. The Governor, also disclosed that he is prepared to defend himself against the allegation of funds diversion levelled…
The Fashion Industry is in for another exciting experience as the GTCO Fashion Weekend returns for its 6th edition in November. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to hold on November 11th and 12th, 2023, at the GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos. The GTCO Fashion Weekend is an annual consumer-focused fair designed to showcase the best of Africa’s Finest fashion to a global audience. Over the years, the event has firmly established its place as an incubator for diverse talent, creativity, and enterprise in fashion retail, bringing together some of Africa’s prominent fashion brands alongside relatively newer labels…
Lagos State Police Command on Monday, 18 September, 2023, set up a special investigative team to probe the death of Afrobeat musician, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad. The Police in a statement said the 13-man investigative team is expected to submit an interim report within two weeks. “The panel will also identify witnesses, culprits if any and any person that will be helpful to the investigative process and deploy processes and other technological tools to aid the investigative course in line with the relevant provisions of the Nigeria,” the police said. The committee is to carry out a…
Vibesland, a leader in the Afrobeat promotion community has suspend dealings with Marley music group. In a statement released by the promotion outfit, Zinolensky, an artiste on the Marley Music Label was hired to perform at the Vibesland concert series on Saturday, 30 September, 2023 at the Palladium Theatre, London and the artiste had been issued a Visa by the UK High Commission in Nigeria to that effect. But with the uproar generated by the death of an ex-artiste of the label, Mohbad, Vibesland suspended its dealings with the group until further notice and insisted the group absolve themselves in…
In its bid to drive successful grassroot programs with latest technologies, Osun State Football Associations have partnered with broadcast technology company Blackdrum 360 Ltd., to help power the streaming service that will be available for fans and scouts for the upcoming grassroots competitions. With its head office in Lagos and operating beyond the shores of Africa, Blackdrum 360 is a full service production company, designing, producing, and broadcasting live content for global brand leaders will help promote and broadcast Osun FA grassroot matches and its proposed league to fans and stakeholders. Technically, Osun FA has been adamant that in the…