Author: Busayo Lawrence

Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu ​‌‌​⁠‌​‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍​⁠‌⁠⁠⁠‌​ ClimateBy Aderonke OjediranLagos, Sept. 25, 2026 (NAN) Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for stronger partnerships and greater access to affordable, long-term finance for states, regions and subnational governments to accelerate climate action. Sanwo-Olu made the call while addressing heads of state and government at the United Nations High-level Meeting on Climate Action and the Just Transition during the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.This is according to a statement by the governor’s Special Adviser on Climate Change, Mrs Titi Oshodi.The governor addressed the meeting as a representative of the Under2…

– News Agency of Nigeria ​‌‌​⁠‌​‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍​⁠‍⁠‌‌‌​ Support By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Sept. 25, 2026 (NAN) The Founder of Olalekan Ayinla Foundation, Mr Olalekan Ayinla, has urged well-meaning Nigerians to support all the tiers of government in improving the welfare of less privileged children. Ayinla made the call during the foundation’s distribution of educational materials to more than 1,000 pupils in public schools within Ikeja Federal Constituency of Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the foundation distributed the materials under its back-to-school programme. The materials include schoolbags, shoes, writing materials and uniforms for students with tattered uniforms.…

Over 1,000 pupils in eight public primary schools in Ikeja Federal Constituency, Lagos, have benefited from the distribution of back-to-school materials by the Olalekan Ayinla Foundation. The materials, comprising school uniforms, bags, notebooks, writing materials, sandals and other educational items, were distributed to support pupils as the 2026/2027 academic session begins. The beneficiary schools are Adeniyi Jones Primary School, Tokunbo Ali Primary School, Sogunle Primary School, Onigbogbo Primary School, St. Peters Primary School, Opebi Primary School, Estate Primary School and Oke-Ira Primary School, Ogba. The initiative, approved by the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), provides 60 sets of…

The Olalekan Ayinla Foundation welcome back to school initiative at Oke-Ira Primary SchoolSchools By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Sept. 24, 2026 (NAN) Mr Olalekan Ayinla, Founder, Olalekan Ayinla Foundation, on Thursday distributed back-to-school materials to 480 pupils in eight public primary schools under the Ikeja Local Government Education Authority. Ayinla disclosed this on Thursday during the distribution of the materials to the eight selected schools in Ikeja. According to him, the foundation’s intervention in public primary schools is aimed at easing the financial burden of parents and to encourage pupils to remain committed to their education. He said that the initiative,…

By LANRE ADEWOLE For multiple reasons, my preference will always be for suave people, particularly, men. The root of the adjective, is in the Latin word suavis; meaning being sweet or agreeable. In borrowing the word, English Language expanded the meaning, to mean being polite, confident, charming and slick in mannerism, often with a burnished style. Synonyms common to the adjective, include; sophisticated, debonair, urbane, polished and smooth. Is there anything around suave, that doesn’t define Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, current Lagos Lieutenant Governor and the ruling party’s candidate for the February 6, 2027 governorship election? An addition from my end…

Group gives LASU Law Clinic facelift, priotises practical legal education – News Agency of Nigeria ​‌‌​⁠‌​‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠⁠‌‌‍‍⁠‌​ Law By Aderonke Ojediran A group of individuals  has rehabilitated the Lagos State University (LASU) Law Clinic to provide a more conducive environment for law students in the institution. The spokesperson for the group, Mrs Afolakemi Ogunde, said on Tuesday in Lagos that the intervention was to honour retired Supreme Court Justice George Oguntade and give back to the university. Oguntade was a Vice-Chancellor of LASU. Ogunde said that the group had undertaken a similar project at the University of Lagos. “For all of…

A few concerned private travel operators have called on President Bola Tinubu to order an independent investigation into the allocation of Hajj 2027 slots to Nigerian tour operators. The group, alleged that 5,000 of the 15,000 seats originally allocated to private operators were diverted to two newly introduced companies linked to Kano and Adamawa States. The operators said the development had created serious questions about transparency, fairness and the integrity of Nigeria’s Hajj administration, particularly after more than 500 licensed Hajj operators nationwide were left to share the remaining 10,000 slots. The group demands are as followed revelations from engagements…

 By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Culinary Group, has launched the third season of the EkoFlavours culinary competition to discover and develop emerging culinary talents in the state.   The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, disclosed this on Friday during the review and selection of contestants for EkoFlavours Season three at Alausa, Ikeja.   Olusanya said there was need for greater investment in creative opportunities for children and young people to enable them explore their talents beyond conventional career paths.   She said culinary arts provided an avenue for young people to experiment, express themselves and discover career…

 ​‌‌​⁠‌​‍⁠⁠‌‍‍⁠‍‌‌⁠​‌​Mr Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development Lagos State  Lagos State is taking strategic measures to address flooding, sand dredging and other challenges affecting its waterfronts.The state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, gave the assurance on Thursday during  an interactive session with newsmen in Lagos. Bush-Alebiosu said the government’s approach was not merely to react to flooding.He said the focus should be on how quickly floodwater would recede after rainfall rather than the mere occurrence of flooding. “Flooding happens everywhere but what you should look at is how quickly the water drains. “Some of these interventions should be addressed…

  ​‌‌​⁠‌​‍⁠⁠‌‍‍‌​⁠‌‍‌‌​ By Aderonke Ojediran Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos on Tuesday converged on the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan, for interfaith prayers ahead of its electioneering. The party members prayed for re-election of President Bola Tinubu and election of Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos Deputy Governor and APC Governorship Candidate for the state. They also prayed for Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as well as other candidates of the party, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC members offered prayers for the success of the party at all levels of elections and peaceful…