Author: Busayo Lawrence

Lagos to host largest horse race carnival, target over 30,000 guests Race By Aderonke Ojediran/Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos, July 7, 2026 (NAN) Lagos is set to host one of the largest horse racing carnivals in the country, with organisers projecting attendance of more than 30,000 guests at the three-day event. The organisers disclosed this at a news conference held on Tuesday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa. Femi Fashoro, Convener of the Lagos Grand Horse Race (LGHR), said the event would attract both local and international horse riders. He said the event, themed “Racing into the Future,”…

The second edition of the Eko Club National Under-15 and Under-19 Squash Tournament ended on Saturday in Lagos with impressive displays by young players, as organisers commended the rising standard of junior squash in Nigeria. Chairman of the Squash Section of Eko Club, Gbenga Feyisetan, said the tournament, organised in memory of the late Adejuwon Adenuga, had continued to fulfil its objective of grooming young talents and preparing them for international competitions. Feyisetan said that the three-day championship attracted players from 10 states and five clubs across the country. He said Eko Club provided accommodation and feeding for the athletes,…

Cooperatives By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening cooperative societies through financing, digital innovation and institutional reforms aimed at promoting inclusive economic growth and peaceful communities. Sanwo-Olu made the reaffirmation at the 2026 International Day of Cooperatives held at the Lagos State Cooperative Federation (LASCOFED) Multipurpose Hall, Ikeja, with the theme, “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World’’. The governor was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mr Babatunde Onigbanjo. He described cooperatives as enduring vehicles for economic empowerment, social inclusion and community development, noting that they had…

The second edition of the Eko Club National Under-15 and Under-19 Boys and Girls Squash Tournament, held in memory of late Adejuwon Adenuga, began on Thursday with exciting opening-round matches as young players from across Nigeria battled for places in the next stage. The tournament, organised by Eko Club, attracted participants from Lagos, Ogun, Kwara, Edo, Rivers, Oyo, Abuja and other states, with several top junior players recording comfortable victories on the opening day. Tournament Director, Yusuf Durosinlorun, said the quality of play witnessed on day one reflected the steady growth of grassroots squash development across the country. “The opening…

The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) says recent reports suggesting Lagos recorded the highest number of new HIV infections in Nigeria in 2025 were based on a misinterpretation of public health data. The Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr Folakemi Animashaun, made the clarification on Thursday during a news conference in Ikeja, saying the report should not cause panic. His clarification came on the heels of reports based on The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025. Animashaun said the widely reported figure referred to newly diagnosed HIV-positive cases and…

Independence By Aderonke Ojediran The United States Mission in Nigeria on Wednesday celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence in Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to deepening trade, security, cultural and people-to-people ties with Nigeria. The event, held at the U.S. Consul General’s Residence in Ikoyi, attracted senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers, religious leaders, business executives and other distinguished guests. In his welcome address, the Consul General in Lagos, Mr Rick Swart, described Nigeria, particularly Lagos, as a place of innovation, resilience and boundless opportunities, saying his diplomatic assignment in the country had been the highlight…

The Federal Government has extended its advocacy on the “Snacks for Thought” initiative under the PBAT FEEDS programme to Lagos State, with a call on individuals and corporate organisations to support school feeding through the adoption of schools and classrooms. The National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, made the call on Wednesday at a news conference held in Alausa, Lagos. Adebowale said the initiative was designed to provide meals for pupils, improve school attendance and support the Federal Government’s efforts to enhance access to quality education. She said the programme aligned with…

The UNISSCA/ESGCA Alumni Association has congratulated the management, staff and students of Government College, Ado-Ekiti, following the emergence of one of its students, Yusuf Quazim, as the overall winner of a statewide quiz competition organised at the Ekiti State House of Assembly. The Global President of the association, Mr Olamilekan Olowe, conveyed the congratulatory message on behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC), Board of Trustees (BOT) and members of the alumni body. Olowe said the achievement further demonstrated the school’s commitment to academic excellence and intellectual development. According to him, Quazim’s outstanding performance in the competition earned him the…

Religion Security By Aderonke Ojediran The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit, has called for stronger measures to tackle insecurity, improve students’ welfare and expand educational opportunities across the country. The new President of the society, Dr Ajibola Salami, made the call on Monday during his inauguration and that of other new executive members of the society. The inauguration held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Salami said Nigerian students and youths were facing economic hardship, insecurity, rising educational costs and unemployment. He said that many Nigerian students and youths were struggling not because of …

Badagry The emergence of Mrs Damilola Sonayon-James as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy Governorship Candidate for Lagos State is historic and signals a new era of political inclusion for Badagry. The Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area, Mr Babatunde Hunpe, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Hunpe said the development marked the first time, since the creation of Lagos State in 1967, that a son or daughter of Badagry had been nominated for such a high political office. He said that the people of the Badagry Division of Lagos State…