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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented N3.1 billion in compensation to 331 property owners whose lands and buildings were acquired for major infrastructure projects across the state. In a statement shared on his official X account on Monday, July 20, the governor said the compensation reflects his administration’s commitment to fairness, transparency and accountability while delivering critical public infrastructure. The beneficiaries are property owners in Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Igbogbo and Ogba, where ongoing development projects are expected to improve transportation and other public services for millions of residents. Sanwo-Olu stressed that although the projects will benefit the wider public,…

The Lagos State Government has commenced a three-day Accelerator Training Workshop under the Lagos State Access to Finance for SMEs through Cooperatives (LASMECO) programme to improve access to affordable financing for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a cooperative-driven model. Speaking at the opening ceremony held at the Bank of Industry (BOI) office in Lagos, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, represented by the Director of Cooperative Services, Dr. Adeyinka Adeyemi, described the workshop as a major step towards implementing the programme. She said the 17 accredited Accelerator Organisations, alongside the Ministry, BOI,…

The official photographer to Lagos State Governor, Ademola Olaniran, has unveiled Sanwo-Olu Against All Odds, a visual documentary book chronicling Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s leadership journey, resilience, and key achievements in office. The book was launched on Monday at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, in the presence of senior government officials, political leaders, diplomats, business executives, media professionals, family members, and friends. Speaking at the event, Olaniran described the publication as a passion project inspired by years of documenting the Governor’s activities. He explained that the book goes beyond a collection of photographs, presenting a carefully curated visual narrative that…

Petroleum marketers have suspended large-scale fuel loading at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery following the company’s decision to sell petrol in dollars, raising concerns about possible fuel shortages across Nigeria. Marketers said they are delaying fresh purchases due to uncertainty over the refinery’s new pricing template and the expected prices of newly imported petroleum products. However, the Dangote Refinery denied reports that loading had stopped completely, insisting that fuel loading operations are still ongoing at its Lekki facility. The National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chinedu Ukadike, said marketers are adopting a cautious approach because…

Team Nigeria has won the Gold Award in the Middle School Group Category at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup held in Shanghai, China, marking a historic achievement for the country. The victory was confirmed by the Nigeria Spelling Bee and Ar-Raheem International College, Ilorin, which announced that its students, Maryam Yusuf and Abdurrahman Yusuf, also won medals at the global competition. Nigeria’s four-member team comprised Oluwadamilola Adeolu of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado-Ekiti; Abdurrahman Yusuf and Maryam Yusuf of Ar-Raheem International College, Ilorin; and Chinedu Okediachi of Madonna International Schools, Asaba. The tournament marked Nigeria’s first-ever participation in the…

Lagos State has strengthened its reputation as a leader in subnational governance after playing a key role at the AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria Subnational Alignment Meeting held in Kigali, Rwanda. The meeting, organised in partnership with the Federal House of Representatives Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa, brought together stakeholders to align national and state development plans with the African Union’s development agenda. Representing Lagos State were Oluwatoyin Atanda-Rufai, Senior Special Assistant on Establishments and Training and Lagos State Coordinator for AUDA-NEPAD, alongside Mrs. Afsat Lawal, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget. Working with Committee…

The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has dismissed reports of a leadership crisis in its Lagos State chapter, describing them as false and misleading. The union reaffirmed the resolutions reached at its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on April 24, 2026, confirming that Comrade Jaiyesimi Azeez remains the duly recognised Lagos State Chairman under the leadership of National President Comrade Damola Adeniran. It stressed that any announcement claiming a change in leadership is invalid. As part of efforts to protect the union from external interference, AUATON announced disciplinary measures against some members. Comrade Kolawole Aina was suspended…

Two of the three siblings abducted while transporting their mother’s body from Abuja to Benue State for burial have regained their freedom, while one remains in captivity. The siblings were kidnapped around 4 a.m. on Saturday between Omutele and Ankpechi along the Ogobia-Otukpo Road in Oglewu District, Ohimini Local Government Area, as they travelled to Iklenyi community in Okpokwu LGA for their mother’s burial. A local source said the kidnappers released two of the victims on Saturday night and also abandoned their mother’s corpse to allow the family proceed with the burial. However, one sibling is still being held by…

Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 following extra time in a thrilling final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, United States. After a fiercely contested encounter ended goalless in regulation time, substitute Ferran Torres emerged the hero by scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute, securing Spain’s second FIFA World Cup title and their first since 2010. The final showcased tactical discipline, defensive resilience, and moments of brilliance from both sides. Argentina, who entered the match as defending champions, fought valiantly despite being reduced to ten men…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has been elected the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), defeating two other senior lawyers in the association’s 2026 national election. Announcing the results in Abuja on Sunday, Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA), Aham Ejelam, SAN, said Badejo-Okusanya secured 12,317 votes (47.18%), ahead of Lateef Akangbe, SAN, who polled 7,934 votes (30.39%), while Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, received 5,855 votes (22.43%). A total of 26,106 votes were cast in the election, which experienced delays due to technical issues and a cyberattack. With the victory, Badejo-Okusanya will serve a…