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It was an evening filled with glitz and emotional charge at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, as the Rotary Club of Ikeja formally installed Rotarian Kuburat Lawal as its 58th President. The ceremony, attended by Rotarians, dignitaries, alumni groups, public servants, and stakeholders in the development space, underscored the club’s unwavering commitment to service and social impact. New President,  Rotary Club of Ikeja ,  Rotarian Kuburat Lawal  (fifth right); her hubby, Alhaji Shamsideen Lawal (middle); Immediate past president,  Rotarian  Kayode Situ (fourth right); Prince Julius Adewale Adelusi-Adeluyi (fourth left) and other  dignitaries  during the investiture of Rotarian Lawal as the 58 th  President of the Club, held at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, on Sunday, 27 th  July 2025. Rtn. Kuburat Lawa l, a Director in the Lagos State Public Service  made history as the second female to lead the club in its 58-year history, succeeding in an era mar...

The Super Falcons has won the 10th title of the Women African Cup of Nations by beating the Host, Morroco 3-2 in  the final played at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. The Falcons were loosing 2-0 to the host in the first 45mins but came back in the second half through a Penalty, a handball committed by a Morrocan defender. The Nigerian female side then equalised later on and with the winning goal coming at the closing stages of the match. In the opening preliminary stages for the Falcons, they thrashed their Tunisian counterpart 3-0, while Botswana was beaten by 1-nil and then, played a barren draw with Algeria. Qualifying to the quarterfinals as the group leader, they thrashed the Zambian side 5-0. The Falcons met their fierce rivals, South Africa whom were the Cup holders in the Semis and in the keenly contested match - the Nigerian side were the victors with a 2-1 scoreline.  With this winning, the Super Falcons will get themselves the new prize money o...

By Akinsika Rufus, Ighodalo Uyi  The Groom, Chidi and his Bride, Kharis Genuine love can be adventurous; oftentimes leading one across physical and cultural barriers in the search for what one truly desires. It was such a pursuit that took Chidi from his beloved Imo State on the other side of the River Niger to the heartland of Esan kingdom in Edo State. The traffic logjam on the head-bridge at Onitsha meant nothing to him, neither was he distracted by the ebbs and the flows of the waters of the Niger River. His gaze was set on one thing alone: the love of his life. In this, he was like Mary, whom the Lord said had “chosen what is better, which will not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:42). Chidi got his prized jewel, thus confirming the truism embedded in the lyrics of Bongos Ikwue’s evergreen song, “I’ve been searching for, for true love. I’m gonna keep right on searching till I find…” A search that diligent can only be consummated in an equally captivating fashion. Little wonder...

Wrestling Lengend, Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, following a sudden cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, United States of America. The news broke on Wednesday by the Clearwater police, who disclosed that emergency services were called to his residence but was later pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital. Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, was one of the most recognizable figures in professional wrestling. With a career spanning nearly five decades, Hogan became a global superstar in the 1980s, leading the charge as the face of the then-World Wrestling Federation (now WWE). Known for his charismatic persona, signature bandana, and catchphrases like “Whatcha gonna do, brother?”, he transcended the sport, appearing in films, television, and endorsements. Throughout his career, Hogan was a 12-time world heavyweight champion and a two-time inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame. He headlined multiple editions of WrestleMania and played a pivotal role in ushering...

…unveils 150 cold and dry trucks for supply chain  l-r: Chairman, Origin Tech Group, Prince Samuel .J Samuel; Governors, Dr. Agbu Kefas (Taraba); Farmer Umar Bago (Niger); chief host, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos); Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo (Kogi) and Prince Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) during the official launch of the Produce for Lagos Program and ₦500 Billion Offtake GuaranteeFund, at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu today, launched the Produce for Lagos Programme and a ₦500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund to strengthen food security, reduce imports, and enhance agricultural productivity across Nigeria. Speaking at the launch held at the Lagos House in Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu described Lagos as Nigeria’s largest food market, with a ₦16.14 trillion food economy. He said the initiative will provide off-take contracts, logistics, and credit support to producers, traders, and logistics operators, while creating jobs and stabilis...

The Lagos State Government has announced the relocation of some of its key Agencies to the newly completed Lagos State Revenue House in Alausa, Ikeja. According to an official notification issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, the relocation is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to centralize administrative functions and provide a more coordinated public service system within the state secretariat. The Revenue House, a modern edifice designed to house tax and revenue-generating bodies, will now accommodate agencies including the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), the State’s Resilience Office (LSRO), Electricity Regulatory Commission, Pension Commission (LASPEC), IBILE Holdings/Lagos H.O.M.S. Others are: Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), the State’s Micro-Finance Investment (LSMI) Office, Lottery and Gaming Authority, Office of the Special Adviser on Taxation and Revenue and, the Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA). The circ...

E1 Powerboat racing in Monaco at the weekend.  Lagos is set to make history as it becomes the first African city to host the prestigious E1 Championship in October this year  — the world’s first all-electric powerboat racing series — bringing global attention to its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and sporting excellence.   l-r: President, DANGOTE Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Ex-Ivorian Football International, Didier Drogba; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and a guest at the E1 Racing championship in Monaco .  Over the weekend, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajidqe Sanwo-Olu led delegation to attend the Monaco leg of the E1 series, immersing in the high-octane world of electric marine racing. According to Sanwo-Olu on his X-platform, the experience offered more than just a glimpse of thrilling sport — it was a bold showcase of cutting-edge technology and environmental innovation, values Lagos is embracing as it charts a ...

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has commended the Rotary Club for its continued commitment to humanitarian service and alignment with the state's development goals.   The First Lady gave the commendation at the Fundraising and Investiture Ceremony of Adekunmilola Adio-Moses as the 22nd President of the Rotary Club of Omole-Golden.   Dr. Sanwo-Olu who was represented at the occasion by the wife of the state's Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Funmilayo Omotoso, praised the organization’s efforts in promoting health, education, and community development; key focus areas of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration.   She noted that Rotary's interventions align with the state government’s THEMES+ agenda, which emphasizes healthcare, education, social welfare, and sustainable urban development.   “Rotary’s dedication to community service strongly complements our administration’s efforts to improve the lives of Lagosians.  “As we ce...

l-r: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite; Commissioner for Basic Education, Hon. Tolani Alli-Balogun; Managing Director of H&Y Furniture, Mrs Feyisola Abiru; Executive Secretary, Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), Mrs Ronke Azeez and Senior Special Assistant on LASTVEB, Mr Omotola Giwa-Moore at the event.  The Lagos State government is set to establish additional five technical schools with the existing five to make ten across the five divisions of the state. The creation of more technical colleges is to encourage more students to enroll in technical colleges. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Tolani Alli-Balogun dropped the hint at this year's Lagos Youth Skills Day themed “Equipping tomorrow's leaders with skills for a brighter future”, held at Ikeja.  The Commissioner said the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the creation of more five technical colleges in orde...

Lagos State government , UNFPA have reiterated calls for greater investment in youth empowerment as it marks the 2025 World Population Day (WPD) on Wednesday.  l-r:   State Director ,   National Population Commission (NPC) in Lagos, Mr. Bamidele Sadiku ;  Programme Coordinator / Head of Lagos Office ,   U nited Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Abigail  Msemburi ;  Permanent Secretary ,  Ministry  of Economic Planning and Budget represented by  Director of Development Partners Dep t. , Mr. Mobolaji Onimole ;  former UNFPA Head in Lagos, Dr. Omosehin Omolaso ; Director, Lagos Bureau of Statistics (LBS), Mr. Tayo Oseni-Ope and others during the y2025 World Population Day event tagged “ Empowering Young People to Create the Families They Want in a Fair and Hopeful World”  organised by LBS, held   at the   Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), CBD in Ikeja. WPD is marked an...

Former Vice President of Nigeria and founding member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has officially resigned from the party, citing deep concerns over its current direction. In a letter posted on the X-platform by Atiku’s Media Adviser, addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in J ada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, the ex-vice president  announced his immediate withdrawal from the party, ending a decades-long relationship that began with the PDP’s formation in the late 1990s. “I am writing to formally resign my membership from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect,” he stated. Atiku, who served two terms as Vice President from 1999 to 2007 and contested for the presidency twice under the PDP banner, described the decision as “heartbreaking,” but said it had become necessary due to what he views as a deviation from the party’s original values. “Serving two full terms as Vice President of Nigeria and being a President...

Maryam Lawal Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Maryam Lawal, an exceptional graduate of Lagos State University (LASU), for emerging as the Best Graduating Female Student and Second Overall Best Graduating Student at the Nigerian Law School. Lawal, a proud Lagosian and alumna of LASU’s Faculty of Law (Common and Islamic Law), stood out among 7,134 candidates during the recent Call to Bar ceremony held on July 10 in Abuja. Her stellar performance earned her eight prestigious awards, including the prize for Best Student in Corporate Law Practice. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu, who also serves as the Visitor to LASU, praised Lawal's academic feat as a reflection of the university’s enduring standard of excellence. “ Lawal’s extraordinary accomplishment at the Nigerian Law School has once again affirmed Lagos State University's reputation for produci...