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The Biggest Friendship Festival held  in Lagos In a bid to create an atmosphere where people can connect and socialize with the aim of reviving true friendship, the Biggest Friendship Festival, formerly known as the BFF Conference, hosted a large forum to celebrate the International Day of Friendship.   The Festival, a brainchild of a social reformer and impact strategist, Adetoun Jegede, convener of the Building Forever Friendships (BFF) Lifestyle Community, organised the event held on August 2, 2025, at the Alpha Hall in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, with over 7,500 attendees physically and more than 3,000 virtually.   According to Adetoun, who is also the author of The BFF Book, she highlighted the need to promote friendship, foster unity, and create awareness of the importance of friendship in building a better society. Photo from left: Bunmi George, CEO of Shredder Gabber; Debola Deji-Kurunmi, Keynote Speaker & Lead Coach for ...

The Lagos State Government has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a work-free day for public servants in commemoration of this year’s Isese Day celebration. In a circular signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, the State Government reaffirmed its commitment to promoting indigenous culture, tradition, and heritage while extending support to traditional institutions across Lagos. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the holiday, emphasizing the importance of cultural preservation and recognition of Lagos’ rich traditional values. The annual Isese Day is celebrated to honour the state’s ancestral heritage, traditional institutions, and cultural practices. All public offices in the state will be closed on Wednesday to allow public servants participate in the celebration. Work will resume on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 8:00 a.m, according to the official notice. The Head of Service also directed all accounting officers to ensure the circular is given wide publicity...

The Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s administration for stabilizing Nigeria’s economy through early reforms, describing the efforts as a step in the right direction. Okonjo-Iweala revealed after a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja noting that economic stability is the foundation for progress, and credited Tinubu’s team for steering the nation away from turbulence. “You cannot really improve an economy unless it’s stable,” the DG remarked, acknowledging that the reforms undertaken so far have set Nigeria on the path to recovery. While praising the achievements in macroeconomic stability, she emphasized that the next phase must focus on driving growth and expanding opportunities for Nigerians. This includes strengthening social safety nets to cushion the impact of reforms on vulnerable citizens. “We now need to grow the economy and put in place measures that help those feel...

• A game changer for finding homes, delivering goods, staying safe • Residents to access property details with a simple QR code scan Finding your way to a friend’s house in Lagos is about to get a lot easier and faster. The State Government has launched the “Identifier” project, a digital house numbering system that will give every building in Lagos a unique identity, starting with Ikeja next week. From left:   Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on e-GIS & Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde; the  Governor , Mr.  Babajide Sanwo-Olu  and Minister of Housing and Urban Development,  Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa  during the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation program at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos,  on  Tues day,  12  August   2025. Unveiled by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP)  organised by the Lagos Sta...

The Federal Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, has strongly condemned the public release of the sensitive footage of the unruly Ibom Air passenger — showing moments of indecent exposure. The incident occurred in a violent altercation between a passenger  identified as Ms. Comfort Emmanson (also known as Comfort Bob)   with the flight crew of Ibom Air and ground staff on August 10, 2025, during Ibom Airline Flight Q153 from Uyo to Lagos .  The confrontation began after she allegedly refused to switch off her mobile phone during take-off, violating International Civil Aviation Regulations. The Minister in a statement released on his X-platform on Monday labelled it as “totally unacceptable” and “a debasing of womanhood.” Keyamo said: “We will not fold our arms and tolerate such violations. The individual or individuals responsible for releasing that portion of the video will be identified and sanctioned.” While confirming t...

..reaffirms Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid      President Bola Tinubu and Mr Akinwunmi Ambode. Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has publicly declared his unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and reaffirmed his commitment to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. In a statement personally signed and dated August 9, 2025, Ambode described President Tinubu as his “leader, mentor, and a tireless champion for Nigeria’s progress,” stressing that nothing will distract him from working towards Tinubu’s victory in 2027. “My dedication to his vision and aspirations for our nation is total. I have been working diligently to advance his programmes and strengthen our great party. Nothing will distract me from this mission,” Ambode stated. The former governor praised President Tinubu as a goal-driven, result-oriented leader who has created opportunities for Nigerians—especially the y...

The anticipation for football’s most prestigious awards reached new heights today as the full list of nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or  was officially unveiled. Jointly organised by UEFA  and Groupe Amaury   —  the  parent company of France Football  and L’Équipe , the awards will honour the most outstanding individual and team performances across global football over the past year. The   ceremony   will be the 69th Ballon d'Or  set to take place on Monday, 22 September 2025 ,  at the historic Théâtre du Châtelet  in Paris, where football's elite will gather for what promises to be a night of glamour and global recognition. Key Award Categories: Ballon d'Or® (Men and Women) Kopa Trophy  (Best Young Player) Yashin Trophy  (Best Goalkeeper) Gerd Müller Trophy  (Top Scorer) Johan Cruyff Trophy  (Best Coach) Club of the Year  (Men and Women) Men’s Ballon d ’ Or 2025: A Battle of Big Names and Breakout Stars The...

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...