You're live @ JDbaba's blog

The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Lagos State chapter, has appealed for financial support towards completion of its Primary Healthcare Centre project in Eti-Osa Local Government Area as it marks her 40th anniversary. From left: Oniru of Iru Kingdom, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogboahan Lawal; Iyalode of Lagos, Alhaja Fatimo Tinubu and former Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Alhaja Sekinat Yusuf, during the 40th Anniversary of Federation of Muslim Women's Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) Lagos State Chapter, at the Alausa Community Mosque Multi-Purpose Hall in Lagos, on Thursday, 26 th  February, 2026. FOMWAN also lent her voice in advocating for climate responsibility and women-led environmental action at the event. Speaking at the Anniversary of the Association held at the Alausa Community Mosque Multi-Purpose Hall on Thursday, the Amirah of FOMWAN Lagos, Serifat Oluwatoyin Ajagbe, described the ongoing construction of the healthcare facili...

A union of civil society groups - Coalition for Good Governance, CGG on Wednesday, has urged the Lagos State Government not to reverse the ongoing clearance of buildings erected under high-tension power lines in Makoko, while calling for immediate implementation of a  comprehensive development plan for the waterfront community. Coalition of Good Governance Press Conference on Wednesday, held in Lagos. The Coalition expressed optimism that the planned redevelopment would enhance a serene and clean environment, as well as a secured and safer Lagos. Addressing newsmen in Lagos, the group described the situation as another chapter in the long-running tensions between the Lagos State Government and residents of Makoko, a waterfront settlement that has repeatedly come under scrutiny over safety and environmental concerns. While acknowledging the hardship and loss of livelihoods resulting from the demolitions, the coalition urged residents and the public not to view the matter se...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has praised the appointment of Mr. Olatunji Disu as the acting Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Tinubu. Mr Tunji Disu, Acting Inspector General of Police of the Nigeria Police Force. Governor Sanwo-Olu congratulated Disu on his elevation to the position of acting Inspector General of Police, stating that it is well deserved considering his high level professionalism, competence and contribution to the Nigerian Police for over three decades. According to statement issued on Wednesday by Gboyega Akosile - Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Sanwo-Olu, described Disu's appointment as an honour to Lagos State. The Governor expressed confidence that Disu will excel in his new position because he has the competence, capacity and track record of good leadership as a seasoned professional and administrator who has distinguished himself in several positions in the past. He said: “I congratulate Mr. Olatunji Disu...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. New Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, comes at a critical time as the Federal Government continues efforts to strengthen internal security and reposition the Nigeria Police Force for greater efficiency and public accountability. According to a statement by President Tinubu's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy via the X-platform, Mr Bayo Onanuga disclosed that Egbetokun stepped down after submitting a resignation letter citing pressing family considerations, bringing an end to a tenure that began in June 2023 and was originally scheduled to run until 2027 under the amended Police Act. In announcing the development, the Presidency said the decision to appoint Disu was taken in accordance with extant laws and legal guidance, noting that the President is confident i...

…Sen. Abiru Urges them to engage constructively, says Power Dynamics Now Driven by Ideas   L-R: Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs) Toyin Osanyintolu; Chairman of the House Committee on Youth, Sports and Social Development, Hon. Abiodun Orekoya; Speaker of the Eko Youth Parliament, Maria Soniregun; Senator Tokunbo Abiru and Deputy Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda during the summit. As part of efforts to deepen youth inclusion in governance, lawmakers have charged young people to become more actively involved in the legislative process, noting that power dynamics are now shaped by ideas, innovation and impact. The charge was given at the Eko Youth Parliamentary Summit, held in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development at the Lateef Jakande Auditorium, Lagos State House of Assembly premises, Alausa, Ikeja. Senator Tokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East ...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has greeted Christians and Muslims as they commence this year’s Lenten and Ramadan seasons. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Wednesday, the Governor urged Nigerians and Lagosians in particular to be more steadfast in prayers to God against many untoward occurrences in the country and seek advancement of our shared peace and prosperity. According to the statement, Sanwo-Olu said: "I congratulate Lagosians and Nigerians, especially Christians and Muslims, for the celebration of this year's Lent and Ramadan. The fasting period is very significant to Christian and Muslim faithful across the world. It teaches abstinence from worldly pleasures, steadfastness in prayers and total submission to the will of God. "I believe strongly that the start of these two major religions’ activities on the same day is not a mere coincidence but God’s design for our nation and the...

  Abeeb Lekan Sodiq and his new novel - Like Butterflies' Nigerian author Abeeb Lekan Sodiq has made his fiction debut with Like Butterflies , a gripping historical novel set in the 19th-century Oyo Empire that explores themes of power, resistance, and the enduring human desire for freedom. The novel - Like Butterflies will be officially launched on February 26 in Ikeja, Lagos, 1 Local Government Area of Lagos State. The launch is being organised in partnership with the ICT CDS Executives of Ikeja 1 LGA (NYSC Lagos) under the initiative titled “Project 1000: The Future is Here.” The 217-page novel revisits the slave era through a deeply human lens, portraying it as a system shaped by power, survival, and moral tension. At the heart of the story is Sisi, an abducted princess reduced to what the novel describes as a “parcel”, a term used to reflect how enslaved individuals were treated as merchandise rather than human beings. Sold to one of the wealthiest men in Oyo, Sisi is s...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on stakeholders across the public and private sectors for deeper collaboration towards positioning Lagos as a global financial hub through the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC). L-P:   British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr. Jonny Baxter; Governor of Lagos State and Co-chairman of Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Director, International Development, The City UK, Ms. Anna Rogers and Co-chairman of LIFC, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede during the Phase 1 Report launch of LIFC, at the Lagos House, Marina. He said the Lagos International Financial Centre project, conceived about two years ago, was designed to attract international capital, deepen financial markets, and create sustainable economic opportunities for the country. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who is the Chairman of LIFC council, spoke during the launching of the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC) Phase 1 Repo...

The Olubadan of Ibadan, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday lauded Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration developmental strides in Lagos when he paid a courtesy call, held at Lagos House, Marina. Photo:  Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu (right), with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina, on Thursday. According to a press release from the Office of the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor of Lagos State, Oba Ladoja thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu for the role the State played during his coronation last year. He also praised the Governor for infrastructural development in Lagos State. He said he was in Lagos to appreciate the Governor and key stakeholders in Lagos State for their support during his coronation, describing Lagos as a place deeply connected to his personal and traditional heritage. The Chairman of the Oyo State Traditional Council of Obas and Chiefs hailed the...

As part of efforts to tackling poverty and foster prosperity,  Lagos State Government on Wednesday  reaffirmed her commitment to  strengthen the s ocial protection system  and  called for stronger collaboration among development partners, civil society organisations, academia, NGOs, and the private sector to safeguard vulnerable residents . L-R: Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Mrs. Rasheedat Daranijo; Director, Social Protection Coordinating Department (SPDC), Mr. Yusuf Olanrewaju; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget (MEPB), Mrs. Olayinka Ojo; Social Policy Manager, UNICEF, Mr. Muhammad Okorie; immediate past Director of SPCD and the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Audit Service Commission, Mrs. Oluwakemi Garbaadeen-Adedeji and UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria, Ms. Beatrice Eyong during the launch of the Lagos State Social Protection Report 2025 at the Social Protection Partners’ Forum, organised by MEPB i...