Author: Busayo Lawrence

With a grand prize of ₦20 million, the stage is set for the 2025 1xBet Community Grassroots Football Cup following Tuesday’s official draw in Lagos. The third edition of the annual tournament will run from 12 Aug. 12 to Oct. 16, promoting community engagement, sports development, and grassroots talent discovery. The draws, conducted at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, grouped 20 participating teams into four competitive pools ahead of what promises to be an exciting contest. Teams will showcase skill, strategy, and teamwork as they compete for glory and a share of the attractive prize pool. Group A includes Community Gunners…

Campaign The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting Human Capital Development (HCD) through increased advocacy for financial inclusion among women in hard-to-reach communities. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Dr Oreoluwa Finnih, gave the assurance during a financial literacy training held for over 200 women in Ijede and Agura-Gberigbe communities in the Ikorodu Division of the state. Finnih, who was represented by her Technical Assistant, Mrs Aasiah Solanke, said the initiative was aimed at empowering women with the knowledge and tools to manage their finances, grow their businesses and contribute meaningfully to…

Dr. Lucky Mlilo has expressed appreciation to members of the Squash Federation of Africa (SFA) following his re-election as President during the Federation’s virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Friday, July 25, 2025. In a message to the SFA community, Mlilo described his re-election as a vote of confidence in his leadership, pledging to intensify efforts toward the growth and sustainability of squash across the African continent. “I express my profound gratitude to the SFA family for the overwhelming support, commitment, and loyalty that resulted in my re-election as President alongside other executive members,” he said. The Zimbabwean squash…

Strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the President Federation Cup (PFC), GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited, have extended heartfelt congratulations to the Super Falcons following their dramatic and resilient 3–2 comeback victory over host nation Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a press statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos by GTI’s Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, the investment banking firm lauded the senior women’s national team for making the nation proud, praising their exceptional determination, teamwork, and the never-say-die spirit that led them to lift the…

Sanwo-Olu swears in 57 council chairmen, charges them on inclusive, accountable governance Sanwo-Olu swears in 57 council chairmen, charges them on inclusive, accountable governance Swear-in By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, July 25, 2025 (NAN) Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Sunday swore in newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 20 local government areas(LGAs)and 37 local council development areas(LCDAs). Speaking at the ceremony held at the Sports Ground of the Governor’s Office, Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu urged the council leaders to deliver inclusive governance, fairness, and quality leadership at the grassroots. He charged them to uphold trust, accountability, and…

As Vice President Kashim Shettima’s comment on the unconstitutionality of the Federal Government’s emergency rule on Rivers escalates, the Founder of One Love Family and Living Perfect Master, Satguru Maharaj Ji has called for his resignation. Recall, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had foisted a state of emergency on the oil-rich Rivers on March 18, 2025, following a protracted political impasse between two gladiators in the state, Chief Ezebunwo Nyesom Wike and Sir Siminilayi Joseph Fubara. Consequently, Tinubu suspended democratic governance in the state and sent Governor Fubara, his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member legislature parking for an initial…

General News Ten-year-old Boluwatife Jaiye-Gbenle has won the first edition of the Eko Flavour Junior Competition, a school-based culinary contest by the Lagos State Government. The contest, aimed at boosting food creativity in children, started with over 350 entries. It featured pupils aged 10 to 13 years. Twenty contestants advanced to the semi-finals, with the top three selected after a closely fought grand finale at the Lagos Food Hub, Idi-Oro, Mushin. Jaiye-Gbenle clinched the title on Saturday with 261 points. Quassi Oluwaseyifunmi scored 254, while Akinsola Oluwatobiloba and James Okafor had 238 points each. As part of her prize, Jaiye-Gbenle…

Adamu Ahmed Erena has reaffirmed his dedication to the advancement of squash across Africa following his election as Vice President (West and Central Africa) of the Squash Federation of Africa (SFA). Erena, a former President of the Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF), made the pledge on Saturday during the federation’s virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM), where delegates from over a dozen African countries participated. “I remain committed to fostering squash development in Africa and deepening regional cooperation through the SFA platform. This is a shared journey of growth,” Erena said after securing 77.8 per cent of votes to defeat incumbent NSF…

By Aderonke Ojediran Ten finalists have emerged in the ongoing Eko Flavor Junior Competition, a school-based culinary contest organised by the Lagos State Government to promote food creativity among children aged 10 to 13. The competition, which began with over 350 entries, saw 20 young chefs shortlisted for the semi-finals. The final 10 were selected during a keenly contested cook-off held at the Lagos Food Hub in Idi-Oro, Mushin on Friday. Eko Flavor Junior is a flagship initiative under the state’s food systems reform, designed to identify budding culinary talents and encourage healthy eating habits among children. Speaking at the…

Inclusion By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos State Government on Thursday expressed commitment to financial literacy and inclusion as its Office of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) organised a workshop on financial literacy for women in Surulere.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the office organised the workshop in partnership with Paycom (Opay), Cowrywise, Lagos State Residents Registration Agency and National Identity Management Commission.Dr Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya , the Special Adviser to the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on SDGs and Investment, said at the event that it was important to educate women on finance as a strategy to empower them.“We are here as…