The GYMFEST Championship 2.0 will be remembered as one of the most outstanding sporting events in Lagos in recent times, as young gymnasts, mostly under-10-year-old children, dazzled and entertained the large crowd present at the event. The excellently curated gymnastics event is the brainchild of the Society of Performing Arts in Nigeria and Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club, with Ms. Yoyin Akpose serving as the Programme Director of the event. The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon. Lekan Fatodu, who was among the top dignitaries present at the occasion, stated that the deliberate actions of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo as the winner of the governorship election held in Anambra State on Saturday, 8 November, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com Incumbent Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled a total of 422,664 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Thegazellenews.com reports that Ukachukwu polled 99, 445 votes to come a distant second in the election. The Returning Officer for the governorship election, Professor Edoba Bright Omorege, who is also Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin declared Soludo the winner of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria notes the recent remarks by U.S. President Donald J. Trump alleging large-scale killings of Christians in Nigeria and calling for the country’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern.” While Nigeria appreciates global concern for human rights and religious freedom, these claims do not reflect the situation on the ground. Nigerians of all faiths have long lived, worked, and worshipped together peacefully. Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria remains committed to fighting terrorism, strengthening interfaith harmony, and protecting the lives and rights of all its people. Nigeria will continue to engage constructively…
By Tunde Rahman Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am immensely honoured to be here to attend this important Nigeria Session on China’s newest development plan and the future of China-Africa cooperation, under the theme – “Jointly Drawing the Blueprint, Sharing the Development.” I thank the China Media Group and the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos for extending an invitation to me to speak at this forum. The theme of this forum couldn’t be more apt, given the contemporary realities of our world and, of course, the blossoming friendship between Nigeria and China. The forum’s theme…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed a security expert, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, as the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Ogunsan was appointed in line with the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s drive to continue to strengthen the security apparatus of Lagos State and its effectiveness for the protection of the citizens. According to a circular issued and signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, on Friday, 31 October, 2025, the appointment of Ogunsan takes immediate effect. Governor Sanwo-Olu also commended the erstwhile Executive Secretary of the LSSTF, Dr Abdurrazaq…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, 29 October, 2025, empowered 1,000 residents with ₦460 million through the Eko Cares Programme. The fund was disbursed at the official presentation of cheques to beneficiaries of the Financial Assistance Programme (Eko Cares), organised by the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement at Agidingbi, Lagos. During the event, different categories of beneficiaries received cheques ranging from N300,000 to N1.5 million, based on individual needs, for businesses, health, school fees, rent and people with disabilities. Speaking at the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu, who expressed satisfaction with the process, enjoined the beneficiaries…
The Chairman of the South-West Governor’s Forum and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, 30 October, 2025, charged the South-West region to light the path for Nigeria’s rebirth by deepening collaboration across the states, sectors and communities. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Wednesday, 30 October, 2025, during the South-West Citizen–Government Engagement Summit held in Akure, Ondo State. The theme of the summit was “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future.” The Governor charged stakeholders at the summit, which included serving and former political leaders and traditional rulers, ethnic and religious leaders, as well as civil…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, on his 82nd birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Wednesday, 29 October, 2025, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, described the monarch as a traditional ruler who has used his wealth of experience and knowledge to contribute to the progress and development of Lagos State. He said, “On behalf of my family, the government and the good people of Lagos State, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Olowo Eko, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, the…
By Segun Babatunde Awofadeji, Bauchi A N15 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), has been signed between my the Member representing Darazo-Ganjuwa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives, Hon Mansur Manu Soro and the Darazo-Ganjuwa Water Management Initiative. The MoU is in furtherance of the commitments of the Federal Lawmaker to providing a clean and safe drinking water to the communities that make up the Federal Constituency. Speaking on Wednesday, 29 October, 2025, while signing the MoU, Mansur Manu Soro said that, “We have provided, last Monday, mobilization funds for the commencement of solar-powered water project in…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), is hosting a two-day strategic meeting with commissioners, permanent secretaries, and directors of agriculture, fisheries & livestock in the nine Niger Delta states. The meeting, which kicks off on Thursday, 30 October, 2025 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, would be addressed by the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, who is expected to outline his plans for a retreat and agricultural summit for the Niger Delta region in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s agrarian programme. An invitation extended to the stakeholders by the NDDC Director of Agric and Fisheries, Dr Winifred Madume,…