Barnabas Sonayon

• We are going to transform Edo to an enviable state — Okpebholo Lagos  State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday assured Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, of his support, saying he will not walk alone when he assumes office as Edo State Governor.   Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke when he received Senator Okpebholo, who paid him a 'Thank You Visit' at Lagos House, Marina, after his victory in the last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State.   Sanwo-Olu assured Senator Okpebholo that Lagos State will support him with her developmental template and necessary ideas that will make him succeed as Governor of Edo State.   He said: "We are excited and happy that you have used Lagos as the starting point to seek blessing and to acknowledge the very small and modest support that we gave.    "On behalf of the people and government of Lagos State, we want to congratulate you. Like you have said, your winning is for all Edo people, and every...

From left, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Ishola; Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Adegoke Fayoade; wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat her husband Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Representative, Governor of Lagos State, Mr Sam Egube and Member Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Noheem Adams during the Kadri Obafemi Hamzat (KOH) 60th National Youth Symposium in Lagos on Saturday (28/09/24). The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat has called on the youth to see beyond present national challenges and take advantage of the country’s numerous opportunities.  Speaking at a National Youth Symposium organised to mark his sixtieth birthday in Ikeja, the deputy governor said Nigerian youths had continued to excel in science, medicine, and music among others at the world stage.  The theme of the symposium was “Nigeria: Guiding the Youth on the Path to Self-Reliance.” Dr Hamzat said the Internet had presented global opportunities to youths and they needed ...

  …Registration Opens for Virtual Participants    What role for youths in Nigeria’s battle for development? How do we tackle the challenges youths face?  These and more are some of the questions that will be tackled on Saturday at a symposium to mark Lagos State Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi HAMZAT’S 60th birthday. It is all about deepening youth engagement and national development.    The theme of the symposium is “Nigeria: Guiding the Youth on the Path of Self-Reliance”. The symposium will take place at the prestigious Victoria Garden Event, Alausa, Ikeja. The one-day event, besides exhibiting the contributions and commitment of Dr Hamzat to youth development in Lagos, is billed to encourage new networks and professional capacity building.   Apart from Dr Hamzat, who will be leading conversations at the conference, former Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University Prof. Olanrewaju Fagboun, SAN, will open the discussion with the topic, "Why Are We Here...

The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, has inaugurated a twelve-member Brand Visibility team to make its news and programmes more visible online.  The Director of Lagos Operations of the FRCN, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi, who inaugurated the team for Lagos Operations, charged members to be diligent in the discharge of their duty.  She emphasized consistency in her work to achieve the desired goal.  Mrs Owoyemi said the organization would provide the needed support to make the team achieve its objectives.  Speaking on behalf of the Brand Visibility team, Femi Akintola said the members would put in their best to give the organization the visibility it desired and deserved.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide and Presiding Bishop of the Faith Tabernacle in Nigeria, Bishop David Oyedepo, on the occasion of his 70th birthday.    Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described the renowned cleric and global preacher as an epitome of honesty, dedication and service.    He said Bishop Oyedepo’s unblemished records of service in God’s kingdom and his philanthropic gestures over several decades have made him a role model to millions of people.   Governor Sanwo-Olu said Bishop Oyedepo, through diligence, dedication, and utmost obedience to the Lord, has built one of the largest spiritual institutions in the world, where millions of committed followers of Jesus Christ within and outside Nigeria worship.   The Governor also praised the commitment of Bishop Oyedepo a...

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised the state judiciary for digitalizing court processes to make access to justice across the state more convenient. Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, made these remarks at a Special Thanksgiving Service held at the Lagos Central Mosque to mark the commencement of the 2024/2025 legal year. The governor, in his goodwill message, stated that the digitization of court processes has helped reduce delays, brought the judiciary closer to the people, and made it more transparent. He emphasized the vital role the judiciary plays in interpreting the law, adjudicating civil and criminal matters, and providing mechanisms for alternative dispute resolution, which are instrumental in the effective delivery of justice in the state. Sanwo-Olu pledged to collaborate more with the judiciary and ensure adequate resources are provided for sustainability. Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, in his remarks, emphasized th...

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on his victory at Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described the outcome of the election as a landslide victory for APC.  He said Okpebholo’s victory is well deserved and a clear manifestation that the All Progressives Congress remains the party of choice for Nigerians at the local, state and federal levels. Governor Sanwo-Olu saluted the people of Edo State, particularly the electorate, for rejecting the ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and defying all odds to vote for the APC and its candidate during the governorship poll. The Governor advised the Governor-elect to “make his victory count for all the citizens and residents of Edo State, irrespective of their political affili...