Author: Busayo Lawrence

RegattaBy Taiye Olayemi/Aderonke OjediranThe Lagos State Government, on Saturday, hosted its 2024 Boat Regatta in a spectacular celebration of the state’s rich and unique tourism and maritime heritage.The event, which began at the Five Cowries Creek through to the Wings on Victoria Island and six other locations, witnessed a grand procession led by a special fleet by the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.With the theme: “Our Water, Our Heritage, Our Life”, the boat regatta was a treasure trove of colours, sounds, spirituality and excitement, with revellers across the five divisions of the state in attendance.The event highlighted the economic, cultural and…

Stampede By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Dec. 22, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos State Government has called on show promoters, non-governmental organisations, corporate organisations and private individuals to ensure proper crowd management before organising any events to avoid stampede. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, made the call at a press conference on Sunday in Lagos. He said it was important to warn event planners against stampede. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that stampedes recently claimed lives and injured others in Ibadan, Abuja and at Okija in Anambra State. Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu had, on…

A lawmaker, Dr Adesola Adedayo (Apapa Federal Constituency), on Sunday distributed 2,740 bags of 10kg rice to residents of the constituency. The distribution held at the Apapa Astro Turf. “We are here today in the spirit of the season, because Christmas and New Year are seasons to give. “I have come back to my constituency to give back to the people of Apapa Federal Constituency. “Everyone was been carried along – our traditional leaders, community leaders, association of artisans, etc. “We have 274 polling units and we gave 10 bags of 10kg rice to each polling units to avoid stampede,”…

The Lagos State Government has concluded plans for a 72-hour non-stop shopping extravaganza which will begin on Monday (Dec. 23). The event known as Lagos State Shopping Festival will take place at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Mr Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The shopping festival is being organised by Lagos Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in partnership with Chain Reaction Ltd. “The Lagos Shopping Festival will feature over 500 vendors, representing a vibrant mix of local artisans and…

The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Olabode Agoro has called on civil servants to keep fit to remain healthy and active to achieve more on their jobs in 2025. Mr Agoro made the call at the finals of the 18th annual Head of Service Games at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. According to Mr Agoro, the games which is part of the yuletide was meant to unite public servants with fun after the year’s activities. He said this year’s Games “witnessed notable innovations, including the introduction of draughts and ceremonial Walk for Fitness. “As in the tradition, all participating…

The Lagos State Government has held its 24th Edition of Christmas Carols of Nine Lessons to usher in the Yuletide in the state. The carol held at Lagos House, Marina, on Thursday, with top government officials and civil servants in attendance. The carol had the theme “Unto us a Child is Born”. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the annual event organised by the First family and the Ministry of Home Affairs, read the ninth lesson from the Bible book of John 1 verses 1 to 14. The governor at the programme which featured nine bible readings said: “I want to wish…

Food By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government says transactions worth ₦2.495 billion were recorded by 348 vendors in the first year of operation of the Mushin Fresh Food Agro-Hub. Ms Abisola Olusanya, State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food System, gave the figure in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. According to her, the food hub was visited by 75,000 people who participated in trading activities during the 81 market days it opened for commercial transactions. “The Mushin Fresh Food Agro-Hub is more than just a market; it is a catalyst for change…

Lagos State government through the Safety Commission and Fire and Rescue Service have flagged off a public enlightenment campaign on fire prevention in market places across the state. The advocacy campaign according to the government is to forestall fire incidents in the market places during the current harmattan season and as residents prepare to celebrate the end of the year. Director General Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola while speaking after the flag off in Jankara market, Lagos Island, emphasised the need for traders in the market to be safety conscious and be mindful of their environment to prevent…

Mr Olukolade Kassim, the Chairman of Nigeria Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Lagos Branch, has called on governments to collaborate with surveyors in tackling insecurity. Kassim made the call at the 90th anniversary of the association which coincided with its 39th Annual General Meeting and held on Wednesday in Ikeja. The event had the theme: “Brain Drain and Development Growth: Impact on the Surveying Profession in Nigeria. “I believe insecurity will be reduced to the minimum, because we are the masters of location. “If an incident happens at a particular location, you will need to talk to the masters of location.…

The Nigerian Institute of Surveyors (NIS) has organised a free medical outreach for residents within Ikeja and its environs. No fewer than 1000 residents in various locations within Ikeja benefitted from the free healthcare gesture from the institute. The chairman of the Institute Lagos branch, Kolade Kazeem, said the NIS organised the free medical care as part of its Community Social Responsibility (CSR). “I think we will score ourselves high, there were already people from the neighborhood who knew what was going on so, it’s not only our way of giving back to ourselves, but giving back to society. “We…