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Olayinka inaugurated as first President of Dideolu Rotary Club Inauguration  Dr Adekunle Olayinka, the Special Adviser on Works to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been inaugurated as the first Charter President of Club Dideolu Golden  The inauguration, 20th anniversary and Charter presentation of Club Dideolu Golden was held at Rotary Club Ikeja, on Sunday. Rotary Club is a global network of different body of professionals and entrepreneur, whose aim is to serve humanity. Olayinka promised to uphold the ideology and humanitarianism of the Rotary club in areas such as health, education and others  "The hallmark of this new club is to further contribute to humanity through humanitarian services in health, as enshrined in the seven vocal point of Rotary International which is modern care, health, education, youths and others. "Rotary is a club that will give us the platform to reach out to more and see how those at the grassroots can be further supported,all we have to do is plu...

 LASG exposes 30 students to road, bridge construction  By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 28, 2024 (NAN) Lagos State Government on Friday reiterated its commitment to engaging local engineers and students in higher institutions to ensure transfer of knowledge in roads and bridge construction.   Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, gave the during a tour of five strategic road and bridge projects.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government selected for internship,  no fewer than 30 students studying civil engineering in both private and public universities.   The projects toured include Abiola-Onijemo link road with bridge, Ikeja GRA regeneration road project, and Opebi Mende-link bridge and roads.   The others  include Arowojobe link bridge and approach road at Maryland, Agidi Demurin and Church Street Network, and Saint Finbarrs Road (UNILAG to Abule Okuta- Soluyi).   Omotosho said: ” M...

Green Lock FC Announce Teams for Summer Youth Tournament  The list of carefully selected ambitious and business oriented youth clubs from across south west Nigeria has been unveiled to join host, Green Lock FC for its maiden summer youth football competition in Ikenne Ogun State starting from the 19th through to the 23rd of July, 2024. The teams include the exciting Lagos based teams: Ojodu City FC - a semi finalist in the 2024 Viareggio Cup in Italy where the team's player is now trialing with Chelsea FC in London; unbeaten in the NLO 2023, Magic Stars FC and Kings FC, a serial winner team within Lagos State. Other teams from Ogun State are  Atlanta City Sports Club, Ijebu Ode, Best Talents FC based in Mowe, and champions of the 2022 Ogun State Football League, Star Builders FC of Ijebu Ode. Also a proven hub of talented players to Europe, Right2Win FC from Abia state will make the trip to Ikenne for the tournament. In addition to outstanding talents being scooped by internat...

  Delta Govt. urges vulnerable persons to register for affordable health scheme Health By Clara Egbogota The Delta State Contributory Health Scheme (DSCHC) has urged vulnerable persons to register for the ongoing affordable health insurance scheme for a quality health care. Dr Isaac Akpoveta, Director General of the scheme, made the appeal during the registration of 295 vulnerable persons on Friday in Asaba. Akpoveta said that an indigent required N7,000 to register for the scheme to access quality health care in a health facility of his choice for a year. According to the DG, the 295 persons being registered today are sponsored by his family because of the passion for better health care services to the people. “With an insurance card, they will receive quality healthcare services from any facility of their choice for one year. “With this, we have enrolled over two million residents of Delta State with over 7 million encounters since inception of the scheme about eight years ago,” ...

 LASG trains 60 engineers on bridge construction  Training By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 20, 2024 (NAN) The Office of Infrastructure, Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure on Thursday began training of no fewer than 60 engineers on bridge construction.   The three-day training  is taking place  at the Public Service Staff Development Centre, Magodo, Lagos State.     The training, with the theme: “Bridge Building: From Theory to Practice”, will focus on practical application of knowledge. It is aimed at enhancing the skills and expertise of engineers in bridge and road constructions. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training covers various aspects of bridge building such as design, construction, and maintenance. Experts in construction engineering are the resource persons at the training.     The Special Adviser to the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, said that the participants were...

 Participants laud 6th Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair Fair By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 16, 2024 (NAN)  The sixth edition of Naija Brand Chick (NBC) Trade Fair ended on Sunday in Lagos,  with many participants describing it as remarkable. The event which began on Friday at  White Stone, Oregon, Ikeja, was organised in partnership with Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts  and Culture. No fewer that 200 vendors participated at the sixth edition of the fair tagged “Buy, Sell, Network”. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, some participants said that the fair was a huge success. Mrs Bahijja Wasai, a Kano resident and  dealer in incense and cosmetics, told NAN  at the fair venue that its organisation should be a template for organisation of other trade fairs. “I came all the way from Kano State for the trade fair. I have participated in many trade fairs but this particular trade fair was different. “It is the best fair in terms ...

 LASG, Naija Brand Chick continue to build economy through tourism  Tourism   The Lagos State Government says its committed to harness the state's tourism and entertainment potential as well as grow its economy through the collaboration with the Lagos Tourism Naija Brand Chick Trade (NBC) fair. The Special Adviser to the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr  Idris Aregbe, said the Lagos Tourism Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair tagged:" buy, sale, network"  he Naija Brand Chick kick off the sixth edition of the fair at the White Stone Oregon, it will hold from June 14 to June 16. " The leadership of Gov. Sanwo-Olu is committed to the partnership with the Lagos Tourism Naija Brand Chick, NBC's Trade Fair, which is targeting several vendors and over hundred thousand participants. "The brand is working and re-echoing that Lagos would continue to lead while making sure the government is supporting and positively engaging residents while ensuring ...

  By Clara Egbogota  The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta Command, has deployed 654 personnel including regular and special marshals to various locations in the state to ensure safety during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Mr Muftau Irekeola, Sector Commander, FRSC, said this on Friday in Asaba while addressing personnel of the command in preparation for the Eid-el-Kabir special patrol. Irekeola said that a total of 654 personnel, 19 operational vehicle, one ambulance, one power bike, and others would be deployed in the state. The sector commander, however, said that the command was partnering with private tow truck owners, saying that the command’s tow truck was not in good condition. “If it is more than 30 tons truck, we will call FRSC Onitsha command for towing because Onitsha is less than four kilometers away from Asaba,” he said. He urged motorist to drive with caution, and pay attention to other road users. “During rainy season, the grip of their tyres on the road i...

 Infrastructure Development: Lagos prioritises road connectivity HomeInfrastructure Development: Lagos prioritises road connectivity  Jun, Wed, 2024   Aderonke Ojediran   General News Infrastructure Development: Lagos prioritises road connectivity   Construction on Old Ojo Road in Lagos State   Connectivity By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 12, 2024 (NAN) In a bid to boost intermodal transport system, Lagos State Government is determined to connect roads to jetties across the state.   The Special Adviser to the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, said this when he led other officials to inspect roads and other strategic projects on Lagos-Badagry Expressway and Old Ojo Road.   Other roads inspected include Mumuni Adio Road, Buba Maruwa Road, Navy Town-Ijegun-Egba Road and Orile-Irede-Iyana Iba Interchange.   “At present, we are on Old Ojo Road, it is a four-kilometre road.   ” The progress of work is very commen...

 Projects: Lagos to link Sangotedo with Ito-Omu creek   Projects By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 8, 2024 (NAN)  Lagos State Government has embarked on  a road and bridge project which will link Sangotedo in Eti Osa with Ito-Omu creek in Ibeju Lekki and Epe. The Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, gave the assurance on Saturday, during an inspection of some projects across the state. ” Today, we are at the Omu Creek Road which is one of the strategic projects that is ongoing. “It is a road of about five kilometres and about 600 metres bridge. ”  It is about 1.1 kilometres from the Lekki-Epe Express Road. What we have witnessed today is really a big progress, there has been a lot of soil reclamation, a lot of soil replacement has gone on. ” We will be able to get to the point where the bridge work will start, a lot of soil investigation is going on, the progress is very commendable,” he said. The special adviser also...

 3000 residents to benefit from NGO’s free surgery Surgery By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 7, 2024 (NAN) No fewer than 3000 residents of Ketu in Lagos State will benefit from free surgery put together by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) – Open Hands Amazing Charitable Organisation. This was made known on Friday in a statement by the founder of the NGO, Dr Magdalene Agada, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The one-day outreach will take place June 29, in partnership with Michael Catholic Church Ketu, St. Vincent Dr Paul Society Ketu. “We will work with some churches, it’s easier that way, religions as they say is the opium of the masses, we know we will see those who are most vulnerable. “Our NGO for the past five years, has put together life changing health outreaches and interventions in different states of Nigeria, like Egede, Enugu State; Ibuzor and Akomazi in Delta State. ”There were also free cleft pallet surgery made possible by this charity “...

 Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy inaugurates Eko Law App Law By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 5, 2024 (NAN) The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy on Wednesday inaugurated a web application, Eko Laws Simplifier App, created to educate Lagos residents about laws and give accessibility to all and sundry. Mr Usman Adeniji, the Team Lead of the Ace group, disclosed this at a press briefing which held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the app will be launched June 6, to make the laws of Lagos State easily accessible to residents. The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy is a programme that aims to build skills, awareness, and a nuanced perspective among young people to tackle challenges in various fields including the public sector. The Eko Laws Simplifier App Initiative is the brainchild of the 2024 Cohorts of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy. Adeniji said that the App became necessary because many residents had no knowl...

 2024 Hajj Pilgrims pray for Lagos State Lagos, June 5, 2024 (NAN) Lagos State pilgrims observing the 2024 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday acknowledged the gestures of the State leadership with fervent prayers in the Holy Land. The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Ibrahim Layode, said this while addressing pilgrims on his arrival at Mekaah. Layode, who is also the Lagos State Amir-ul-Hajj for the 2024 Hajj exercise said Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu would continue to prioritise the welfare of pilgrims. He informed the pilgrims that the promises made by the Governor to pay for their sacrificial rams, monetisation of their Ihram clothes as well as ziyyarah (visitation) to historical sites in both Makkah and Madinah have been catered for. The Commissioner added that the governor also gave each of them another 100 Saudi Riyals as pocket money for their stay in Muna and Arafah in addition to the $100 shortfall in the Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for pilgrims on the third and fourt...

 LASG hands over police station in Epe By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, June 1, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Saturday handed over a police station it constructed to the Marine Division of the force in Epe. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports the old police station is to be demolished by the state government to pave the way for a road project in the local government area. Speaking at the handing over ceremony , Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, said the planned demolition of the old station and construction of a new one was to enable government promptly deliver the expansion of Awolowo Way-Ita Marina road project. Daramola,represented by a Permanent Secretary, Mr Ayodele Somide, said the old police station was marked for demolition because it was standing in the way of the ongoing project. Daramola said that the expansion of segment five of the project required redesign of the existing vertical and horiz...