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Lagos students dissociate selves from planned nationwide protest Protest By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, July 23, 2024 (NAN) Students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State, on Tuesday, dissociated themselves from the planned nationwide protest by some Nigerians. The planned protest is tagged #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria. It is scheduled for Aug. 1 to Aug. 10 to draw the attention of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to the plight of Nigerians and rising cost of living in the country.   Mr Alimi Lekan-Idris, President, National Association of Lagos State Students (NULASS), on Tuesday made the disclosure at a press conference at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital College of Medicine, Ikeja. The NULASS president said that students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State strongly supported the administration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and vowed to protect Lagos against such a protest. He highlighted various interventions of the Sanwo-Olu-led administration in secondar...

 2025 Budget: Sanwo-Olu seeks residents input, holds consultative forum   Budget By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, July 23, 2024(NAN) Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, held a stakeholders’ consultative forum to seek the residents’ inputs in the state’s 2025 Budget in order to meet their needs.   Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu was represented by Mr Ope George, the state Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, at the forum held at Eagle’s Club, Surulere.   The governor said that the forum was to update stakeholders on the state 2024 Budget performance for the first half of the year.   The commissioner added that the forum was aimed to inform stakeholders about the government’s plans ahead. He said that the government would obtain input, suggestions and contributions of the residents for its 2025 Budget, from the summit.   “The aim of this forum is to promote citizens’ participation in preparing the next budget. “The exercise will showcase the government’s p...

  LASG urges residents to report infrastructure vandalism   Vandalism By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, July 23, (NAN) The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called on residents to report any act of suspected vandalism of roads, bridges and other infrastructure in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, made the call during a tour of the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area of the state. “Every time we fix bridges, they vandalise it; people are not taking responsibility for whatever the government has done to make life easy for motorists. “So I will like to appeal to residents that if you see something say something. It’s all about you it is for you to be able to be comfortable while driving, to get to wherever you are going faster. “So all of the people vandalising the bolts and joints, the law will come after them, when you see anybody trying to destroy here or wherever, please talk. “As good citizens you can call for th...

 Squash: Stakeholders applaud players at Prime Atlantic tourney  Squash By Babatunde Ogunrinde Lagos, July 18, 2024 (NAN) Yusuf Durosinlorun, the Technical Chairman, Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF) on Thursday, applauded players at the ongoing Prime Atlantic Squash Championships. Durosinlorun told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, that the standard of play displayed at the tournament has been impressive. He said that the players both at the U-16, and U-19 levels have been able to match up with top seeded players,while a few number of them have been identified as future stars. One of the upset of the tournament was U 19 player Jadesola Olatunji's victory over number five seeded player in the tournament Udeme James 3-2 which got Olatunji a spot at the quarter finals. “We are proud that the tournament has brought the best out of the players, the level of competition is high and the junior players are as well proving their worth. “There is a big improvement as compared to...

 Beverage company to partner with PR company to host World PR Day   Booze.ng is excited to announce its strategic partnership with GLG Communications to host the 3rd annual World PR Day soirée and PR Power List presentation.  Booze.ng is renowned as a comprehensive physical and digital platform dedicated to selling and distributing original beverages sourced directly from brands across the country. The space also features a private cigar lounge and Kratos, a vibrant nightlife spot. The exclusive event, is scheduled for July 19, 2024, which will take place at the Booze.ng venue located at 24 Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bronze.ng Bennett Imasuen said he is excited about the future of the partnership. "We are excited about the World PR Day Soirée and PR Power List Awards. We are proud that Booze.ng has become a destination for premium events.  "This is a unique opportunity to celebrate the achievements in the PR indust...

Gov.Oborevwori urges Corp members to respect host communities cultural norms, traditions  Respect  By Clara Egbogota Asaba, July 16, 2024 (NAN) The Governor of Delta State Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Corp members to respect the cultural norms and traditions of the people among whom they find themselves.  Oborevwori said this on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of Batch B stream 1 of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members at the Issele-uku orientation camp. The Governor was represented by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari. According to him, there may be minor nuances of differences between the people's ways of life and the ones you are used to.  "You have to assiduously learn to show understanding and adaptability as a way of justifying some of the reasons for the national service. "I urge you all to accept this call to national service with a good sense of purpose and transparent patriotism.  "l assure you of the warmth a...

 We will be more decisive  with tree planting says Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reiterated its commitment to proffer solutions to climate change by planting several trees in the next one year. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this in commemoration of Lagos State Tree Planting Day at the 2024 tree planting ceremony which held at the Lagos House Marina on Sunday July 14, 2024. He said there is need for deliberate and concerted effort at changing the mentality the people have towards climate change to save lives and the environment at large.  According to him, "as a foremost State, Lagos has to be intentional and very proactive in its resolve to take back our environment, and as a government we are engaging within ourselves to ensure we raise the bar.  "We have planned to ensure we plant a lot of trees this year alone and we monitor their growth while we sustain or improve this number every year to keep ourselves alive. "I have spoken to the head of our a...

 11th year remembrance : Group organises stage play in honour of Tinubu's mother  Play  In commomeration of the 11th year remembrance of Alhaja Abibat Mogaji, mother of President Bola Tinubu, a stage play titled 'Abibat Mogaji' was performed to celebrate her achievement in her life time. Abibatu Mogaji’, a captivating stage play, was written by renowned play writer Prof. Ahmed Yerima, produced by former broadcaster Ola Awakan. Come July 14, tickets available at the Glover Memorial Hall Lagos, this was contained in the statement signed by Mr Kayode Olopade, the Media Officer. The stage play in Abuja held July 11 at the NAF Centre, which had the presence of Tinubu and his close associates. One of the attendees Mr Stephen Adedayo, a former personal photographer of  president Tinubu and described the late President, Iyaloja -General of Nigeria, as a one in a million among women Adedayo, who was among the guest that came for the remembrance ceremony of the late Iyaloja, m...

 's Media Giant Financial autonomy: Lagos had been different – LG chairman HomeFinancial autonomy: Lagos had been different – LG chairman  Jul, Fri, 2024   Aderonke Ojediran   General News Financial autonomy: Lagos had been different – LG chairman   Autonomy By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, July 12, 2024 (NAN) Mr Fatai Ayoola, Chairman, Ajeromi-Ifelofun Local Government Council, Lagos State, says councils in the state had been enjoying financial autonomy before Thursday’s Supreme Court judgment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the apex court granted financial autonomy to local governments in its judgment in a suit filed by the Federal Government. Reacting, Ayoola said that Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu  had been making governance easy at the local government level. He spoke with NAN  in Lagos on Friday. He described the judgment  a welcome development. “Lagos has a unique way of doing things. Our governor doesn’t touch our money. Th...

 Financial autonomy: Hold LG chairmen accountable  –  groups urge Nigerians Accountable By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, July 12, 2024 (NAN) The Coalition Against Corruption and Bad Governance  on Friday called on Nigerians to hold their elected representatives at the local government level more accountable.   The Chairman of the group, Comrade Toyin Raheem, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He reacted to Thursday’s Supreme Court judgment  granting financial autonomy to local governments. “There is no ambiguity about it. The law is clear – each tier of government should be independent. That mean the state cannot control the local government. “We must thank the Supreme Court for this judgment, it is a judgment in favour of the people. “The ball is now on the court of local government chairmen. The masses should be ready to hold any local government chairman that refuses to perform accountable,” he said. He said that the...

  4,651 drivers’ licences unclaimed in Delta – FRSC License By Clara Egbogota Asaba, July 10, 2024 (NAN) The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Delta Command on Wednesday said that no fewer than 4,651 permanent drivers’ licences were yet to be collected in the state. Mr Muftau Irekeola, the state Sector Commander, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Asaba. Irekeola said that as at December 2023, the total number of uncollected drivers’ licence stood at 3,953, adding that since the commencement of 2024, about 23,513 have been produced. He added that since the beginning of the year only about 18,962 permanent drivers’ licences have been collected. The sector commander frowned at motorists who process their driver’s licences and never bother to go back to collect it. ”In spite of the efforts of the staff of the drivers’ licence centre reaching out to the owners through their next of kin, the owners still do not go to pick up their drivers licence....

 LASG fixes 393 roads by H1 2024 – LSPWC   Roads By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, July 9, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos State Government (LASG) says it has fixed no fewer than 393 roads in its various local governments and Local Council Development areas (LCDA) in the first half of 2024. Mr Tokunbo Ajanaku, the General Manager, Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC), made this known in a statement on Tuesday. Ajanaku said that it used various approaches such as asphalt premix, interlocking paving stones and palliative interventions for some of the road maintenance and rehabilitation works it had carried out. “The agency has a mandate from Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu not to rest on its oars but to work harder to give residents of Lagos State motorable and accessible roads. “We were mindful of the prediction that the volume of rainfall in 2024 may surpass the previous year, this is why we stepped up our frequency and spread on Lagos roads to put most strategic roads in good condition befor...

 Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment to ensuring thriving business environment Business By Oluwatope Lawanson Lagos, July 9, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his commitment to providing resources, infrastructure, and policies for businesses to thrive in the state. The governor stated this at the ninth Lagos Corporate Assembly, “BOS meets with the Business Community”, held at Victoria Island on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme has the theme: “Unpacking Barriers to Ease of Doing Business: Accelerating Business Growth”. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, acknowledged the significant role the business community play in driving the state’s economy. He, therefore, assured that the government would continue to engage with the business community and implement reforms that would foster an environment necessary to grow businesses. He highlighted Lagos economic statistics which he described as being i...

  Embrace camp’s regimented lifestyle – NYSC DG advises corps members Advice By Clara Egbogota Asaba, July 8, 2024 (NAN) The Director-General (DG), National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, has advised corps members to embrace the regimented lifestyle of the camp and stop seeking rejection or relocation. Ahmed gave the advice on Monday while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 corps members at the NYSC orientation camp, Issele-uku, Delta. The DG commended camp officials and corps members for the camp’s state, urging them to stay disciplined and observe good hygiene to guard against cholera or any form of disease. According to him, corps members must see themselves as representatives of the scheme, therefore, living up to its expectation of a disciplined lifestyle. Ahmed warned the corps members against indulging in self-rejection, explaining there had been reports of some members asking to be rejected or relocated. “Do not waste your time, accept your postin...

 Lagos State Concludes 2024 Hajj Operations ... _seeks for Post Hajj Conference to address challenges_  Lagos State government has concluded the 2024 Hajj exercise with the safe arrival of the last and final batch of the state pilgrims from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The pilgrims on board Flynas flight XY9066 touched down at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport Lagos with 401 pilgrims and 11 officials that comprised 144 Lagos and 257 Osun State pilgrims. Speaking to the journalists on arrival at the tarmac of the airport, the Amir-ul-Hajj and State Commissioner of Home Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Layode said the Hajj operation was a success. The Commissioner who was visibly elated appreciated the pilgrims for their exemplary conducts whilst in the Holy Land, promising that the State would work to improve on the few challenges observed during the exercise. He mentioned that a Post Hajj Conference is expected to be convened with the stakeholders by the National H...

  Gov. Oborevwori pledges to strengthen NYSC in Delta   NYSC By Clara Egbogota Asaba, July 2, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of  Delta says his administration will continue to strengthen the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme in the state. Oborevwori gave the assurance at the swearing-in of Batch B Stream 1 corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Isele-Uku, on Tuesday. The governor was represented by the state Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari. According to the governor, NYSC has become an enduring vehicle for mobilisation and sensitisation of Nigerian youths on nation-building. “My administration recognises the critical role of the NYSC scheme in national integration and development efforts. “That is  why my administration is committed to strengthening the scheme and enhancing its capacity to meet its significant mandate of nurturing our young graduates with the abiding patriotic values of loyalty, dedication and absolute fa...