Veteran sports icon and ex-Super Eagles great, Chief Segun Odegbami has lauded the organization and template of the ongoing National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, saying that it has restored the original objectives of the founding fathers, which was initiated in the aftermath of the Nigerian civil war to foster bonding and unity among Nigerians. Odegbami, a Grand Sports Ambassador for the games, gave this commendation during an interview with TVC. Lauding the vision of the Dapo Abiodun-led administration for the games, Odegbami said housing of athletes, transport logistics, and the provision of facilities during the 22nd edition of…
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expanded eye care outreach to Gbagada General Hospital, owned by the Lagos State Government. A statement on Thursday, 22 May, 2025, by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Embassy Press Attaché in Nigeria, Mohammed Alsahabi read that: “In a continuation of its global mission to provide critical healthcare services to underserved communities, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has extended its “ Saudi Noor “ ophthalmic volunteer programme to Lagos State’s Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos, from May 20th to 27th, 2025.” He noted that this marks a significant step in the Kingdom’s…
By Gbenga Akingbule. In a clear response to the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks, Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has taken swift action. One of his key decisions was to visit towns and villages devastated by the insurgents, aiming to reassure and bring hope to affected communities. Gatekeepers News reports that this is not first time Prof Zulum will be visiting deadly zones where boko haram terrorists had lunched attacks against the military and civilians, his aim as always is to bring hope and support to affected communities. Last week, Governor Zulum embarked on a visit to Marte…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum returned to Marte on Thursday, 22 May, 2025, after spending a night in the community Saturday, 17 May, 2025. The visit was part of the ongoing efforts to restore peace, rebuild trust and foster sustainable development in the Lake Chad region, which is infested by members of the Boko Haram terrorist group. Zulum, who left Maiduguri last week, has been coordinating security logistics and building resilience among residents affected by the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks. According to a statement by the governor’s press team, Zulum has since Saturday, 17 May, 2025, visited…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has called for renewed commitment to multilateralism and a candid examination of the challenges threatening global peace and governance. He made the call at the European Union–African Union Ministerial Follow-Up Committee and the 3rd EU–AU Ministerial Meeting in Brussels, Belgium. Tuggar, in his statement, acknowledged the EU’s enduring support for African-led initiatives, stating that “it is at this point, when discussing peace, security and governance, that the foreign minister of a large African country is meant to outline for his hosts the progress we have made in tackling a host of complex issues…
The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for heightened support and partnership for education. She spoke at the Charity Gala Event organized by the Spouses of Heads of Missions in Nigeria which was in aid of an NGO, Five Cowries Art Education Initiative. She explained that innovations such as this have lasting impacts in critical sectors of the society including Education. “From renovating schools and assisting hospitals, to support poor people in business, your contributions are making a lasting impact in our communities,” she said. The First Lady commended the Spouses of Heads of Missions for not…
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Africans to unlock new pathways for young people to thrive by reforming higher education to make it more entrepreneurial and relevant to the rapidly evolving realities of the 21st century. The Governor said taking an audacious move would drive entrepreneurship as a tool for economic empowerment and position Africa as a global leader in innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth. He noted that “the transformation we seek is not an abstract ideal; it is real, a call to action, and it is urgent. A call to harness our collective resources, talents, and networks…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of chairmen and members of governing councils/boards of tertiary institutions in the state. Governor made this disclosure through a statement signed by his Chief of Staff to , Otunba Ogunwuyi, on Thursday, 22 May, 2025. See the list below: Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate 1 Comrade Olusegun Oyewumi– Chairman2 Alhaji Badmus Tajudeen Tunde– Member3 Mr. Bamise Alabi– Member4 Saliu Alao Jimoh– Member5 Babarinde Sunday Ademola– Member Oyo State College of Agriculture, Igboora 1. Dr. Amusan Damilare Gideon– Chairman2. Alhaji Salami Lateef Adebayo– Member3. Mr Oseni Abolade Olosun– Member4. Dr Adekunle…
The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) has intercepted prohibited items worth over N3.247 billion, including large quantities of codeine syrup, counterfeit pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and used clothing, just as it also seized two stolen vehicles imported from Canada. Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, who made this disclosure this during a press briefing on Thursday, 22 May, 2025, also revealed that the vehicles were smuggled through the Apapa Seaport in a 40-foot container and falsely declared as food items. “The container marked MRKU 0904594 (40 FT) was found to contain two stolen vehicles from Canada. A 2024 model Lexus RX 450…
The Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr Afolabi Tajudeen, has disclosed that state government has so far disbursed N2.46 billion to 8,690 residents through the Sanwo-Olu Listens Financial Assistance Programme. Tajudeen made this disclosure at the 2025 Lagos State Ministerial Press Briefing in Ikeja on Thursday, 22 May, 2025.The briefing is part of activities to commemorate the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. “It is a well-known fact that vulnerable citizens face numerous challenges – from high medical bills to difficulties in paying rent, providing education for their children,…