Author: Busayo Lawrence

The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Yusuf Sununu, revealed this on Wednesday during a meeting with development partners, NGOs, and government officials in Abuja. Sununu announced that the relaunch would take place to mark President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office. He said the programme aims to combat child hunger and improve educational outcomes across the country. Sununu highlighted the plan’s holistic design providing daily nutritious meals using locally sourced ingredients to support both children’s health and local farming communities. He stressed the need for transparency, accountability, and collaboration to sustain the programme and ensure…

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Kadri Hamzat have sponsored the compulsory medical screening for the state’s intending pilgrims embarking on holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, and Alhaji Ibrahim Layode. The gesture is in fulfilment of the governor’s directive that every pilgrim going for the spiritual and tedious exercise from the state must be certified medically fit. Speaking during the flag off of the medical exercise in Badagry Local Government Secretariat, Ajarah, the commissioner said that Lagos State placed premium on the…

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has disclosed that the debut edition of Eko Flavours Junior, a dynamic and exciting culinary competition, will start next month, May. According to a statement issued by the co-CEOs of Culinara, Mrs. Olufunke Adu and Mrs. Jennifer Odufuwa, on Thursday, Eko Flavours Junior is designed to inspire, educate, and showcase the immense talent of young chefs across Lagos State. The statement stated that Eko Flavours Junior culinary competition being organised by the Lagos State Government in conjunction with Culinara, Nigeria’s leading culinary platform, will provide an engaging platform…

Celebration By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, April 16, 2025 (NAN) Inaugural Africa Day celebration, aimed to project a vibrant and authentic image of Africa to a global audience, is billed to hold in China in May. The Center for China-Africa Discourse Studies made this known on Wednesday in Lagos. The Communications Director of the centre, Queen Modestus, said in a statement that Africa Day in China was being spearheaded by Africans residing in China. “In what is being described as the biggest celebration of Black culture in Asia, preparations are underway for the first-ever Africa Day celebration in China, scheduled to…

A socio-political NGO known as Mission 90 Million Congress (M90M) has mourned the passing away of the APC National Director of Administration,Hon. (Dr.) Abdulrauf Adekunle Adeniji, who was killed by kidnappers despite paying a N50 million ransom for his release. In a release signed by the group’s President, Comrade Sunday Lawrence Adebisi and circulated to journalists on Tuesday, described Adeniji as a respected administrator and grassroots politician from Ife Central, Osun State. “Adeniji was a respected administrator and grassroots politician. A man of integrity, leadership, and service”, the statement said. The statement also stated that the deceased was a former…

Sanwo-Olu tasks stakeholders on sustainable energy future Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged stakeholders in the energy sector to focus more on the sustainability and generation of 24 hours uninterrupted power supply for economic development. The governor said this at the maiden edition of the Lagos Energy Summit at Victoria Island on Tuesday. He said stressed the need for collaboration to ensure clean energy to drive growth of the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises. ” As professionals, as sector leaders, we all still need to roll up our sleeves and to be committed to that, we have to…

Fair The Lagos State Government says that the 2025 edition of the Lagos Tourism NBC Trade Fair’s income generator has surpassed 2024 edition which generated N1.3 billion. This was contained in a statement signed by Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture. Speaking on the success of the trade fair, he expressed satisfaction with the turnout of over 100,000 participants for the three days, as vendors made massive sales. Aregbe thanked Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the initiative of infusing entertainment into commerce, as the creative economy also boosted sales generation for participating brands “This…

The Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has reiterated its commitment to passengers’ safety, enhanced connectivity, fleet modernisation and infrastructure development to reinforce its position as a foremost and trusted water transportation provider in Lagos State. The Managing Director of LAGFERRY – Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi Balogun, made this known during a media chat on the heels of the boat fire incident. “In the aftermath of the incident, our priority was ensuring the well-being of affected passengers and crew members. Prompt medical attention was administered, with all medical expenses covered by our public transportation insurance policy. This swift intervention underscores our dedication to…

Lagos, April 4, 2025 — The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, on Friday paid a collaborative visit to the Centre for Management Development (CMD) operational office in Shangisha, Lagos, as part of her ongoing engagement with institutions driving public sector capacity building. Speaking during the visit, Mrs. Walson-Jack who was represented by Mrs Fatima Mahmood, the Permanent Secretary, Career Management Office, emphasised the importance of inter-agency collaboration in building a unified, efficient, and future-ready civil service. “This visit reflects our shared commitment to strengthening partnerships among institutions tasked with building the…

By Oluwabukola Akanni Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator from Kogi Central, has ignited a firestorm in Nigeria’s political arena. Her clash with Senate President Godswill Akpabio—spanning allegations of sexual harassment, a six-month suspension, and a defiant UN address—has thrust her into a spotlight that’s as polarizing as it is dazzling. Is she a principled crusader against a corrupt patriarchy, or a calculating femme fatale chasing power under the guise of justice? The truth, as always in Nigerian politics, is murkier than the headlines suggest. Picture the ember that sparked this blaze. Akpoti-Uduaghan claims Akpabio’s inappropriate behavior began shortly after she took…