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The Joyfully Married Foundation is set to mark its 10th anniversary with a triple celebration on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Lagos. The event, themed “Building Homes: Healing Nations,” will take place at Citadel Events Place (Jade Hall), 30 Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, from 12:00 noon. Tagged “A Decade of Impact. A Lifetime of Hope,” the celebration will feature the Foundation’s 10th Anniversary, Official Relaunch and Book Launch, marking a decade of efforts focused on strengthening marriages, restoring families and equipping couples. The gathering is expected to bring together married and intending couples, family life coaches, faith leaders, partners and…

Nigerian filmmaker, cinematographer and Guinness World Record holder Nora Awolowo has been unveiled as a Canon brand ambassador, marking a major new milestone in her growing career in filmmaking and visual storytelling. The partnership brings together Awolowo’s creative influence and Canon’s global expertise in imaging technology, with a shared commitment to innovation, filmmaking, visual storytelling and empowering emerging African creatives. Awolowo’s appointment builds on her existing relationship with Canon, following previous collaborations with the global imaging technology company. She previously worked with Canon on the short film Racket Queen, which was shot with the Canon EOS C400 cinema camera. She…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the difficult phase of economic reforms and entered what he described as an “age of prosperity,” as the country celebrated its 66th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, October 1, 2026. In his Independence Day address titled “From Reform to Prosperity,” Tinubu said the painful reforms implemented by his administration over the past three years had corrected the country’s economic direction and laid the foundation for shared and widespread prosperity. The President acknowledged that millions of Nigerians continue to struggle with food, school fees, healthcare and transportation costs, but said his…

Finland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency Sanna Selin, has visited the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment (MCCTI), where she met with the Commissioner, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, to explore opportunities for deeper bilateral trade, investment and technology cooperation. The meeting focused on Finland’s potential participation in Lagos State’s industrial transformation, trade facilitation and investment agenda. Receiving the delegation, Ambrose-Medebem outlined the Ministry’s responsibilities, including developing policies on commerce, industry, cooperatives and investment; supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); overseeing the development of free trade zones, ports, airports and industrial parks; and attracting investments into Lagos. She highlighted the…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) on its 72nd anniversary, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for legitimate businesses, investment and trade to thrive. The Governor spoke on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, through the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, at ANLCA’s 72nd Anniversary Celebration held at Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. Sanwo-Olu described ANLCA’s 72-year journey as remarkable, noting that the association was established in 1954, six years before Nigeria’s independence, and has remained an important part of the nation’s customs and…

The Lagos State Government has presented Certificates of Compliance to 63 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that have met the requirements of the State’s mandatory health insurance policy. The presentation was held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), CBD, Alausa, Ikeja, with the Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, and Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, in attendance. The Executive Order signed by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu in July 2024 makes enrolment in the Lagos State Social Health Insurance Scheme mandatory and supports the State’s drive towards…

The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has begun reviewing its pilgrimage operations as part of efforts to improve pilgrims’ welfare, retrain personnel and strengthen service delivery for both intending and returning pilgrims. The decision followed a two-day retreat held in Lagos with the theme, “Enhancing Pilgrims Welfare: The Challenges and Opportunities.” The retreat brought together officials and stakeholders to examine challenges affecting Christian pilgrimage operations and develop strategies for improving pilgrims’ experiences. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Home Affairs, Mr. Adewunmi Ogunsanya, identified the prevailing security situation in the Middle East as a…

Olusola Olumide, has been arrested after he ran into a police sergeant, leading to his death. The victim, identified as Johnson Okediji, died after being dragged underneath Olumide’s vehicle. The incident occurred along Olugbede Street in the Egbeda area of Lagos State, while police officers were conducting a stop and search operation. Olumide reportedly stopped after officers signalled him to pull over but allegedly sped off as Sergeant Okediji approached the driver’s side of the vehicle. The officer was reportedly knocked down and dragged underneath the vehicle for several metres despite efforts by fellow officers to stop the driver. The…

Hundreds of residents in Osogbo, Osun State, have been left seeking answers and the recovery of their funds following the reported sudden closure of a company that sold food items at prices way below the market rates. This company reportedly attracted a large number of customers in recent months by offering items including rice, cooking oil, spaghetti and semovita at significantly reduced prices, gaining the interest of the masses in their scheme. Affected customers allegedly paid substantial sums in anticipation of receiving food packages and other benefits. However, the company reportedly shut down its operations without fulfilling what was expected…

The Movie, Call of My Life has recorded ₦901.3 million in total box office revenue, in its theatrical run. The film, which premiered in Nigerian cinemas on May 15, 2026, has continued to record strong earnings since its release. Call of My Life, directed by Dammy Twitch and written by Uzoamaka Power, features Uzoamaka Power, Andrew Yaw Bunting, Zubby Michael, Beverly Osu, Nkem Owoh, Patience Ozokwor and Broda Shaggi. The movie centres on Soluchi, a call centre agent dealing with heartbreak whose encounter with a customer, Eli, develops into an unexpected relationship. The latest box-office figure adds to the film’s…