Gymnastics in Lagos State is set for a significant revitalisation as the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) strengthens its synergy with private stakeholders to drive talent growth, grassroots excellence, and podium success. This renewed commitment was the focal point of a strategic meeting held recently, where the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, received Mrs. Adeyoyinsola Akpose, Co-convener of the foremost gymnastics competition, the Gymfest Championships, and discussed strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors to accelerate gymnastics development in Lagos State, particularly through structured talent identification, coaching capacity building, and sustainable competition platforms…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the 2026 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP), reaffirming its commitment to move beyond emergency relief toward prevention, resilience, and sustainable development. Speaking at the launch held on Thursday, 22 January, 2026, at the UN House Auditorium in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, said Nigeria is at a critical turning point in its humanitarian journey and must transition from repeated crisis response to long-term solutions that reduce vulnerability and poverty. Dr. Doro commended the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, was among the distinguished participants at the 23rd edition of the Daily Trust Dialogue, held on Thursday, 22 January, 2026, at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja. This year’s Dialogue, themed “Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: What Is Working and What Is Not Working,” brought together key stakeholders, policymakers, scholars, and civic leaders to reflect on Nigeria’s democratic journey since the return to civilian rule in 1999, and to examine the nation’s governance challenges, achievements, and future prospects. Professor Yilwatda’s presence underscored the APC’s commitment to constructive national engagement on…
No fewer than 120 malnourished children and their caregivers in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State have benefited from a community-based malnutrition intervention programme aimed at improving child health and nutrition at the grassroots. The programme, held on Thursday, 22 January, 2026, at the Alimosho Local Government Multi-purpose Hall, was organised in partnership with the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX) and the Bloom Project. Beneficiaries received nutrient packs and participated in enlightenment sessions designed to combat childhood malnutrition. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, described malnutrition as a…
Former political office holders across Kosofe Federal Constituency, comprising Kosofe Local Government Area, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, and Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, on Tuesday, 20 January, 2026, openly declared their collective support for the second-term bid of Hon. Kafilat Adetola Ogbara, Member of the House of Representatives representing Kosofe Federal Constituency. The declaration, made at a well-attended stakeholders’ gathering, underscores broad-based confidence in Hon. Ogbara’s leadership, legislative competence, and people-centered representation since assuming office. The former office holders unanimously praised her outstanding performance in the National Assembly, particularly her impactful role as Chairperson, House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development. According to the…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of major road projects in Sagamu Local Government Area, including the Sagamu–Ode Road, Fadebo Street Road, Ajaka Road, and the Likosi–Ogijo Road, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructure as a catalyst for socio-economic development. The governor disclosed this on Thursday while commissioning the newly completed Sagamu–Ayepe Road, describing road infrastructure as a critical driver of economic activities, connectivity, and overall development. Governor Abiodun said his administration would continue to invest heavily in the construction and rehabilitation of roads across the state, despite the huge backlog of neglected infrastructure inherited from…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has clarified circulating reports suggesting a confrontation between him and the Council of Afobajes regarding the Awujale selection. According to official sources, these claims are completely false and misleading. The Governor held a respectful consultative meeting with the Council of Afobajes, consistent with meetings he held in the past with the Olori Ebis that were hitherto polarized which fostered their harmonization and, through such earlier engagements, he also persuaded one of the kingmakers to withdraw a filed litigation. The discussions he had, focused on matters of mutual concern in the interest of the…
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, a leading aspirant for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has unveiled his official website. The website is designed as a comprehensive information and engagement platform, offering Lagosians, party members, stakeholders, and the general public direct access to Dr. Adediran’s vision, policy priorities, public engagements, and official updates relating to his governorship aspiration. Beyond information dissemination, the platform is structured to encourage interaction and enhance citizen participation in the collective pursuit of a more prosperous and progressive Lagos State. The launch of the website further underscores…
By Dr. Bernard M. Doro and Mohamed M. Malick Fall Nigeria is entering a pivotal moment in its humanitarian response journey. As one of eight transition countries in the global Humanitarian Reset, Nigeria faces a stark reality: humanitarian needs remain persistently high, while international funding continues to drastically shrink. This tension is forcing a necessary reckoning on how humanitarian assistance is delivered — and, more importantly, who leads it. Nowhere is the challenge more visible than in north-east Nigeria. In Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states alone, an estimated 5.9 million people will require humanitarian assistance in 2026. Yet available resources…
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has embarked on a week-long diplomatic mission that includes stops in Abuja, Nigeria; Muscat, Oman; Manama, Bahrain; and Rome, Italy from January 21–29, 2026, the U.S. State Department confirmed in a statement this week. In Nigeria, Hooker is leading the American delegation and serving as head of the U.S.–Nigeria Joint Working Group—a recently established platform aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on security and economic issues. During talks in Abuja, the delegation is expected to discuss strategies for protecting vulnerable communities, enhancing cooperation against terrorism, and expanding U.S. investment opportunities in the…