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Financial Solutions Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Ltd, formerly known as the Office of the Chief of Staff Cooperative, celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, with a gathering of senior Lagos State government officials, cooperative leaders, founding members, and stakeholders. The event featured representatives from the Office of the Head of Service, Office of the Chief of Staff, Ministry of Commerce, Cooperative, Trade and Investment, Local Government Service Commission, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture and Food System, and Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Officials from the Cooperative Services Department and other cooperative…

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, and other members of the Lagos State Executive Council, participated in the ongoing Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise in Surulere. The exercise reflects the government’s sustained drive to strengthen environmental sanitation, encourage civic responsibility, and improve public health across the state. EkoSpotlightNews

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Samson Onilewaji, after he was allegedly found in possession of a suspected human hand during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. Police said the suspect was travelling in an unregistered commercial shuttle bus with five other occupants when officers recovered a suspected human right hand, two locally made pistols, one live cartridge, two axes, a POS terminal and five ATM cards from him. According to the police, Onilewaji confessed to recently robbing three people of their belongings, including the recovered POS terminal and ATM cards. Efforts…

The Lagos State Government has called on tourism stakeholders to strengthen efforts to preserve the state’s environment, cultural heritage, arts, and tourism assets to attract more visitors and boost economic growth. Speaking at a news conference organised by the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) ahead of its 10th Annual General Meeting, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, urged tourism practitioners, cultural promoters, and residents to work together in protecting and promoting Nigeria’s unique cultural and natural attractions. She stressed that tourism flourishes when communities value and showcase their traditions, food, arts, heritage,…

Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has enlisted in the United States Army, saying the decision was inspired by his late father, a former Nigeria Police officer, whose legacy he wanted to honour 20 years after his death. Announcing the milestone on Instagram on Friday, Joseph shared photos from his graduation after completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training. He revealed that he enlisted on April 12, 2026, and described the training as physically and mentally demanding, saying it tested his resilience through long days, sleepless nights, harsh weather and intense military drills. He added that he was cut off from communication…

President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, replacing the 2007 Act with a new legal framework aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity system, enhancing cybersecurity and supporting the growth of the digital economy. In a statement on Friday, NIMC described the legislation as a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation. The new law designates the Commission as the Root Certification Authority for the country’s National Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), making it the trusted authority for secure digital identity, authentication and electronic trust services across both public and…

The family of late Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has received ₦7.5 million in donations following a public appeal highlighting their financial struggles. Content creator King Mitchy announced the update on Instagram on Friday, thanking Nigerians for their generosity after sharing a video of Mr Ibu’s widow and children seeking help. She said the funds will cover the children’s outstanding school fees, including the eldest daughter’s WAEC examination fees, as well as the family’s unpaid rent. King Mitchy also advised the widow to move to a more affordable apartment. According to her, she only learned…

A fire outbreak on Friday razed a building on Biola Street in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos, causing panic among residents. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage were yet to be determined at the time of reporting. Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service responded swiftly and worked to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby buildings. No casualties had been confirmed, while authorities are expected to provide further updates after the firefighting operation.

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has unveiled a strategic roadmap to modernise its operations, expand financial inclusion, and support the Federal Government’s food security drive. As part of the plan, Managing Director Ayodeji Sotinrin announced partnerships with state platforms, input suppliers, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), alongside a new MoU to attract climate finance and support the Presidential One Million Hectare Tree Crop Initiative aimed at creating jobs and boosting exports. The bank will prioritise young farmers in rural communities while introducing stricter verification measures, including BVN checks, KYC compliance, and GPS farm mapping, to eliminate fraudulent beneficiaries…

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