The Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education and youth development with the distribution of free GCE forms to 100 students across the council area. The exercise, held on Wednesday, 19 August, 2026, at the Council Secretariat, Imota, was aimed at easing the financial burden on families while providing deserving students with an opportunity to pursue their academic aspirations and take another step toward tertiary education. Speaking at the event, Hon. Benson described education as a critical foundation for sustainable development and a powerful tool for transforming lives. He…
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The Zenith Bank 2026 Team Tennis Tournament taking place at Ikoyi Club 1938 is fast getting to the climax with four teams cruising into semis on Wednesday night. After three days of keen contest at the tennis courts of the elite club, the four teams, two each from the Red Group and the Blue Group, have emerged. The Prestige Banking Team topped the Red Group with a total points haul of 80, with Diaspora Banking Team coming second with 76 points. In the Blue Group, Zenith Aspire Team topped the group with a total of 78 points, while Zenith Zeca…
The Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Jimoh Olawale Saliu, has distributed 13,000 exercise books to participants of the ongoing Season 2 of the Olugbani Summer Classes across various learning centres in the council. Hon.Jimoh who visited some of the centres on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, presented 60-leaf exercise books to pupils and students participating in the programme, with the initiative targeted at supporting their academic development. He also encouraged the beneficiaries to take their studies seriously, maintain good conduct and avoid habits that could jeopardise their future, including stealing, drug abuse, smoking, drinking and involvement in…
All paths converge at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday, August 23, 2026, as the Bet9ja Foundation ex-International Cup reaches its grand finale. Organizers have ramped up preparations for what is set to be a momentous occasion honoring Nigerian football legends, with fans ready to experience a blend of skill, nostalgia, and camaraderie in one thrilling event. The day’s events will commence with the Third Place match at 12 noon featuring FC Okpara against FC Alloy. Both teams have fought valiantly throughout the tournament and are eager to finish strong by securing the bronze medal and the accompanying…
The Chairman of Òdì‑Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Dr. Seyi Jakande, has added another feather to his cap with the conferment of a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration, specialising in Project Management, by the prestigious Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. Dr. Jakande received the academic honour on Wednesday, 19 August, 2026 during LASU’s 29th and 30th Combined Convocation Ceremonies held at the university’s main campus in Ojo. The milestone represents a significant stride in the Chairman’s academic journey and further enriches his record of public service and leadership. The occasion attracted family members, political associates, traditional rulers, government…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule, representing Lagos West Senatorial District, has disbursed N200 million in cash empowerment to 2,000 women across the district while unveiling her legislative scorecard and constituency projects spanning education, healthcare, infrastructure and human capital development. The empowerment programme was held on Wednesday,19 August, 2026, at the LTV Blue Roof Pavilion, Ikeja, during the second edition of the Lagos West Women’s Assembly and Cash Empowerment Programme, themed, “From Voice to Action: Empowering Women for Impact.” Adebule said the initiative was designed to celebrate women’s resilience and leadership, strengthen families, support thriving communities and promote…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expressed its appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing that eligible liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be channelled to the Fund to support its growing student loan obligations. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)disclosed this in a statement issued by Director, Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi on Wednesday, 19 August, 2026, in Abuja. Also, It welcomed the Federal Executive Council’s approval for unclaimed dividends from the Capital Market Trust Fund and the Dormant Account Trust Fund to be directed to NELFUND. According…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola President Bola Tinubu has directed the commissioning of a comprehensive forensic investigation into the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council scandal, following revelations that additional fake agencies were operating within the Federal Government. The directive was disclosed on Wednesday, 19 August, 2026, by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting, presided over by Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, the Council’s first sitting since Monday, 29 June, 2026. Oyedele explained that the President gave Council updates on the work…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Government is set to establish Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to boost local production, reduce construction costs and improve access to affordable housing. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, disclosed this on Wednesday, 19 August, 2026, in Abuja, while declaring open the 56th Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Builders. According to a statement by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation’s (OSGF) spokesman, Chris Ugbuegbulam, Akume explained that the initiative was aimed at strengthening domestic…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has raised concerns over the alleged manipulation of production and expiry dates on expired and near-expired products being sold in markets and retail outlets across the state. The General Manager/CEO, Afolabi Solebo, Esq., disclosed this on Tuesday, 19 August, 2026, explaining that devices and chemicals used to erase and reprint product dates are reportedly being circulated online, warning that their misuse could enable the distribution of unsafe products to unsuspecting consumers. He said, “Consumer safety is non-negotiable. Expired products are being reintroduced into the market with falsified dates, in…