The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has again demonstrated her strong commitment to ensuring economic freedom, prosperity, and empowerment for women across the board, stressing that they play a pivotal role in nation-building. She also expressed optimism that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration will positively impact a large number of vulnerable Nigerians in due course. The First Lady expressed these views at the official flag-off and presentation of empowerment items to 1,000 women in Lagos State, an initiative of the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The 2023 Lagos PDP Governorship Candidate and Lead Visioner of Lagos4Lagos Movement, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, has mourned the passing of Otunba Okanlawon Sabiu, who passed away earlier today, Saturday, 23 August 2025, at the age of 80. Dr. Adediran described Otunba Okanlawon as an elder statesman who gave his best to the development of his community and the state. He extolls his rich investment in grassroots politics and nation-building. “The death of Otunba Okanlawon is a painful loss, not just to his family and the good people of Isolo, but to the entire state. I extend my heartfelt…
The Abavo Community in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State on Friday raised concern over the abandoned Agbor-Amukpe road dualisation project, saying it has led to an increase in criminal activity and economic paralysis in the region. The community said that the terrible condition of the 10-year-old project has created a “kidnapper’s perfect hunting ground,” making commuters “sitting ducks for ambush.” At a press conference held at the Market Square, the President-General of Abavo Clan Union, Justine Onyeibe, said that the contract for the vital economic corridor was awarded in two sections in 2014, with Messrs CCECC handling…
Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) has urged public servants in Local Governments (LGs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to keep their pension records accurate to avoid delays in accessing benefits after retirement. The commission gave the advice at a sensitisation programme on the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in Lagos. LASPEC’s Director-General, Babalola Obilana, said the initiative aims to deepen awareness of the scheme and resolve issues that often cause delays in processing pension benefits. “One of the highlights of the programme is the data recapture exercise. Many public servants are unaware that inaccurate records can cause unnecessary delays in…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said that the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution provides a unique opportunity to find answers to the question about the constitutional role of traditional rulers in nation-building. She stated this during an interactive engagement with traditional rulers and religious leaders in Lagos State on Friday, 22 August 2025. The First Lady pointed out that as the custodian of tradition and culture, they are the closest to the grassroots, hence their influence weighs much. Senator Oluremi Tinubu seized the opportunity to appeal to the traditional rulers and religious leaders to increase…
Head Coach Eric Sekou Chelle has selected team captain William Ekong, first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Simon Moses in a provisional list of 31 for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. There are also youthful goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi, midfielders Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and forwards Sadiq Umar and Nathan Tella. Young defender Benjamin Fredericks, rearguard mates Felix Agu and Igoh Ogbu, midfielder Christantus Uche and forward…
The week-long Gbolahan Odele Age Group Tennis tournament organized for young smashers between the ages of 12 and 16 years comes to an end today. Organised annually by Badejo Sports, the event has seen up and coming tennis boys and girls compete keenly in the past five days at the iconic Adejumo Tennis Centre in Ejigbo, Lagos. The smashers were divided into two groups in each of the boys and girls categories due to the impressive turn out of entries received by the organisers. Tournament Director, Coach Dele Badejo, said on Friday that the tournament, in its third edition has…
The Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the dedicated leadership of Hon. Seyi Jakande, today held a special plenary to bid farewell to Hon. Zainab Adeshewa Shotayo, the esteemed Councillor representing Ward C3, who sadly passed away on Monday, 18 August, 2025. Recall that Chairman Jakande had earlier visited the family to offer his condolences and pledged to continue supporting them throughout his tenure. In his heartfelt condolence address, Hon. Jakande eloquently portrayed Shotayo as a passionate advocate for the community, emphasizing her unwavering commitment to representing her constituents and her keen understanding of local challenges. He urged all…
The Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande, has announced the highly anticipated commissioning of the Lagos State Industrial Leather Hub, scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, 23 August, 2025, urging residents to participate in their number. The significant event will be co-hosted with Hon. Tunbosun Aruwe, Chairman of Mushin Local Government, and features the esteemed presence of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, OON, CON, alongside Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Located in Matori, Mushin, the Leather Hub is a pivotal initiative aimed at empowering local artisans and revitalizing the leather sector throughout Lagos State.…
By Mobolaji Sanusi “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.”—Martin Luther King Jr. For some time now, the piteous plight of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) personnel has consistently been perturbing to the sight. This is coupled with the high expectations from an unyielding public despite glaring official underfunding that make police personnel situation precarious. The untidy daily sights of policemen on our roads in rickety vehicles adorned in not-too-neat uniforms and weather-battered booths; observed constraints in the discharge of their duties during occasional visits to police stations in my line of…