The stage is getting set and Lagos is all but ready to host the Surulere Festival. Get ready, Lagos! From Monday, 8 December, to Sunday, 14 December, 2025, the heartbeat of Lagos, Surulere, proudly known as the Sportcity City, will light up with colors, culture, music, and unforgettable energy! The Surulere Fiesta 2025 is more than just an event — it’s a week-long celebration of unity, creativity, and community spirit. Experience thrilling parades, street dances, art exhibitions, food carnivals, sports competitions, live performances, and so much more — all showcasing the vibrant culture and youthful energy that make Surulere truly…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has commended the quality of facilities at the Gateway International Airport, describing the airport as one of the best in the country. In an interview with journalists after touching down at the airport on a Valuejet commercial flight from Abuja, the Minister lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for putting up such a gigantic project in a short time. He said: “Today, I just landed at the Gateway International Airport, and I understand this is a maiden flight. We landed very smoothly, and it was a very good drive; it was a…
The attention of the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to yet another unsolicited sermon from Mr Peter Obi, urging the Lagos State Government to “temper law with compassion” in the ongoing demolition of illegal structures at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex. Ordinarily, we would have ignored Obi’s latest outburst, but his trademark hypocrisy deserves to be called out. The same Peter Obi who, as Governor of Anambra State, ordered the demolition of illegal structures – including markets, shops, and residential buildings – without batting an eyelid, now seeks to play the saint…
By Yinka Salaam, Osogbo A faith-based organisation, The Muslim Congress, TMC has commended the government of Nigeria for its respect for the rights of citizens despite pressure from foreign interests. The commendation follows the release of the leader of the Palestinian community in Nigeria, Abu Ramzy Ibrahim from the Nigeria intelligence agency after a month in detention. Speaking on Sunday, 5 October, 2025, at TMC Annual Independence Lecture in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65 Independence Anniversary in Osogbo, Osun State, the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo, Dr. Taofeek Abdul-Hameed Adekunle commended the relevant security agencies for professionalism and courtesy…
In a powerful show of continental unity and vision, the League of African Ambassadors (LAA) is set to officially launch in Lusaka, Zambia, promising to become a game-changer in Africa’s socio-political and economic diplomacy. On the evening of Sunday, 5 October, 2025 2025, members of the LAA, led by Ambassador Ominyi Nwanne, the Interim President of the League of African Ambassadors (LAA), the immediate past Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia and Zambian Special Envoy Ambassador Lazarus Kapambwe, held an exclusive briefing and dinner at Pamodzi Hotel, outlining plans for the historic event. Among the distinguished guests was the Board of…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reported another case of vandalism on the Lagos-lbadan Standard Gauge corridor between Agege and Agbado Stations. The Corporation disclosed that some unknown persons had tampered with vital signalling components along the corridor. The vandalized items include the removal of signal machine cap protectors and the cutting of connection cables on Switch Point Machine No. 2. The damage was discovered during a routine inspection on Monday, 6 October, 2025. The Corporation condemned the acts of sabotage against national infrastructure, stressing that such actions not only disrupt smooth train operations but also pose serious safety risks…
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has commended the Federal Government’s efforts towards achieving the ‘Mission 300 Target’. Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed that Nigeria is making significant progress in implementing the policy, with a focus on deploying solar-powered irrigation systems to farmers across the country. Speaking during a visit to the Federal Ministry of Power on Monday, 6 October, 2025, GEAPP African Director and Leader of Delegation, Labna Bhyani commended the Minister for what the Nigerian Government has achieved within the time the Minister assumed office, particularly his efforts towards achieving the Mission 300…
Nigeria has asked for fairness and inclusivity in sharing positions among member states of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu gave this advice on Tuesday, 7 October, 2025, in Abuja to the Economic Community of West African States Adhoc Committee on rotation of statutory positions, stating that by doing this every member would feel a sense been included in the activities of the bloc. The members of the committee were drawn from Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo. The committee has been entrusted with…
The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum has inaugurated a 72-unit housing complex, comprising two and three-bedroom apartments, for teachers in Mafa Local Government Area of the state. The project is part of the efforts by the administration of Zulum to address the critical shortage of teachers’ accommodations and improve welfare in the education sector. The commissioning ceremony, which was held on Tuesday, 7 October, 2025, was part of the Zulum administration’s ongoing efforts towards revitalising education, particularly in rural communities that were affected by over a decade of insurgency. Zulum, while presenting the keys to the beneficiaries, said…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the collaborative efforts of the Ministries of Environment, Water Resources and Sanitation, and Agriculture and Food Security, remains committed to combating climate change and environmental degradation, with the ACReSAL project yielding tangible results in restoring degraded lands and promoting sustainable livelihoods in the semi-arid region of the country. This resolve was emphasized during the Federal Technical Committee (FTC) meeting of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, held at the Federal Ministry of Environment in Abuja. The meeting was attended by the Permanent Secretaries of the three implementing ministries, key Director Generals, Directors,…