Author: Busayo Lawrence

By Aderonke OjediranLagos, Jan.31, 2025 (NAN) TV host and media entrepreneur, Chude Jideonwo, has urged Nigerians to prioritise their mental health. Jideonwo, in an Instagram post, said this while recalling his challenges, as he took a seat as a guest on a special edition of his show, #WithChude, in commemoration of his 25 years in media.Nigerian actress and film producer, Omoni Oboli, took over as host. ”From age 15, my life had been moving up—I had never faced failure like this. Then suddenly, I realised I could fall, and fall hard. My mind wouldn’t stop thinking about the worst-case scenarios.…

A call has gone to the leaders of this country across all tiers to prioritize the needs of the people living with disabilities. The call was contained in the open letter written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, all the 36 state governors and FCT Ministers and chairmen of all local governments in the country by the Coordinator of the Centre for disability affairs, Comrade Kehinde Oshilaja and made available to our correspondent on Wednesday. The letter appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, all the state governors including Federal Capital Territory and the Chairmen of the local governments to as a…

Polo The management of Lagos Polo Club, has announced the 2025 NPA/ GTCO Lagos International Polo Tournament is set to gallop off Feb. 4 with a record 33 teams jostling for top honours. According to the statement signed by the Tournament Manager, Olumayowa Ogunnisi, 33 teams will play in four major prizes and six subsidiary laurels. “It’s going to be three weeks of thrilling polo experience for our esteemed sponsors, partners and lovers of the noble game. ” He commended the main sponsor GTCO and other sponsors, having gained reputation as one of the biggest polo tournaments in Africa, the Lagos…

The Lagos State Government is to inaugurate 10 ferries to further enhance transportation and generating social-economic development of the state. Mr Gbenga Omotosho, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, made this known on Friday at the Joint Citizens Media Engagement Forum, at Alausa, Ikeja. “These are very good ferries compared to any ferry that you can find anywhere in the world; these ferries were built by our young engineers. “They are ferries that do not just stand as means of transportation but also as a symbol of what is possible in Nigeria. “Very soon, we will be commissioning about…

Constitution A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof. Oladayo Amokaye, has advocated amendment of the 1999 Constitution to clearly define the status of local governments within the Nigerian federal system. Amokaye, who is a Professor of Private and Property Law, University of Lagos, made the call at the 20th Annual Adekunle Kukoyi Memorial Lecture, on Wednesday in Ikeja. The lecture had the topic: “Usurpation of Powers and Functions: A Case Study of Local Government Administration and Autonomy”. Amokaye said that the definition was crucial, adding that local governments only existed in principles. He said that constitutional amendment would help in…

The Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi has formally expressed appreciation to a philanthropist, Dr (Mrs) Magdalene Agada for donating medical and surgical equipment, Fiberoptic Macintosh Laryngoscopes, worth millions of naira to it. Fiberoptic Macintosh Laryngoscopes are medical devices used for tracheal intubation, which involves inserting a tube into a patient’s airway to establish a secure airway for ventilation. These laryngoscopes combine the traditional Macintosh blade design with fiberoptic technology, allowing for better visualization of the airway. They are used in various medical settings, including operating rooms for tracheal intubation during surgery; emergency departments for rapid sequence intubation in emergency…

Basketball Lagos, Jan. 12, 2025 (NAN) The Island Wolves, on Sunday, defeated 9-2-5ERS, 40 – 35, in the 2025 maiden edition of a Basketball tournament held in Lagos Island. The game, held at the Campos Mini Stadium, witnessed a large turn out of basketball enthusiasts who were thrilled by the performances of both sides. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Island Wolves is a Lagos island-based basketball academy while 9-2-5ERS is from Victoria Island. After the game, Daniela Odike, Captain of 9-2-5ERS, thanked the organisers of the game for giving them the opportunity and platform to showcase their…

InaugurationBy Aderonke OjediranGov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment towards the delivery of quality infrastructure to improve lives of residents. The governor gave the reassurance at the inauguration of five strategic networks of roads at Ikeja Government Residential Area. The road networks include Oba Dosunmu Street, Oduduwa Way, Oduduwa Crescent, Sobo Arobiodu and Sasegbon Street, all measuring 6.13 kilometers. Sanwo-Olu said that the networks of roads would bring about socio-economic growth and development, promising that no area would be left behind in the state government’s urban regeneration bid. “As a responsive government, we remain committed…

Thanks By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents to continue giving thanks to God for their individual growth and the state’s collective development. The governor made this statement at the 25th Annual Lagos State Thanksgiving Service, themed ‘Harvest of Thanksgiving’, held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on Sunday.Sanwo-Olu noted that 2024 saw significant developments and the implementation of tough policies by President Bola Tinubu, which are now yielding positive results.“We have seen growth across sectors, which will continue in the new year, while the world has seen Nigeria in a more positive light, leading to…

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday presented cars to six outstanding civil servants in the state in recognition of their contributions to the state public service. Sanwo-Olu, who presented the cars during the Governor’s Lunch With Outstanding Officers at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Ikeja, applauded the civil servants for their dedication and doggedness. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 210 civil servants, comprising 117 senior and 93 junior officers, were selected at the event out of whom six emerged the most outstanding. “Earlier today, I met with some elderly citizens and they were all full of praises…