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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday led prominent dignitaries to a special ceremony organised by the Urhobo & Isoko Elites in Lagos to honour the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Engr. Samuel Egube, HCIB, FNSE, for his outstanding leadership and dedicated public service. The event celebrated Egube’s significant contributions to the development of Lagos State and the advancement of the Urhobo and Isoko communities. Governor Sanwo-Olu’s presence highlighted the importance of the occasion and reflected the high regard for the honouree’s professionalism, integrity, and commitment to governance. A major highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of…

The viral photo of Lionel Messi bathing a baby Lamine Yamal is real—not AI or digitally altered. The image was taken in 2007 during a UNICEF charity calendar photo shoot organised by Barcelona Foundation and Catalan newspaper SPORT to raise funds for children. At the time, Messi was 19 years old, while Yamal was just three months old after his family won a UNICEF raffle to feature with a Barcelona first-team player. The draw happened to pair them with Messi. Photographer Joan Monfort, who captured the now-famous image, described the moment as “a miracle,” recalling that Messi, who had never…

The United States Department of State has advised its citizens against travelling to 23 countries, placing them under its highest travel advisory, Level 4: Do Not Travel. In an updated advisory shared on Thursday via the department’s TravelGov X account, the US said Level 4 is issued to countries where security conditions are extremely dangerous or where the US government’s ability to assist its citizens is severely limited. According to the department, “These places are dangerous. Do not go for any reason.” The countries on the Level 4 list are Afghanistan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Myanmar (Burma), Central African Republic, Chad,…

The Lagos State Government has disbursed ₦1.08 billion in accrued pension rights to 648 retirees across its public service, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare and financial security of retired workers. Speaking at the 115th Retirement Benefit Bond Certificate Presentation Ceremony held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, announced that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the release of ₦1,081,535,589.42 for retirees from the Mainstream Civil Service, Local Governments and LCDAs, LASUBEB, TESCOM, and other state government agencies. Agoro described the payment as another demonstration of the governor’s commitment to rewarding years of dedicated public…

The Federal Government has renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway, with Minister of Works David Umahi saying the move recognises President Bola Tinubu’s vision for the landmark project, which he conceived about 27 years ago as Governor of Lagos State.Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja, Umahi said the decision was made by the Ministry of Works in consultation with its leadership. He described the 750-kilometre coastal highway as a transformative infrastructure project, noting that its first phase—a 47.47-kilometre six-lane carriageway from Victoria Island to Lekki—features a 25-metre median reserved for a future…

The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing tougher penalties for several traffic-related offences, including a N50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial buses. The bill has now been forwarded to the President for assent. The proposed legislation is aimed at improving road safety by reducing distractions for drivers and strengthening compliance with traffic regulations. Under the bill, anyone found preaching, selling goods or engaging in hawking activities inside commercial vehicles will be liable to a N50,000 fine upon conviction. The amendment also introduces stricter penalties for motorists who…

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has been named among Nigeria’s top 10 universities for promoting transparent, merit-based, and inclusive admissions, earning a prestigious award from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The university was the only state-owned institution honoured at the award ceremony held on July 1, 2026, at the National Universities Commission (NUC) Auditorium in Abuja. JAMB commended AAUA for its transparent admission process, commitment to equal opportunities, and prompt handling of admission applications. The award was presented by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, and Chairman of the Equal Opportunity Group, Prof. Peter Okebukola. Receiving the honour on…

The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Prof. Tomola Obamuyi, has pledged to address the institution’s infrastructure deficit by pursuing innovative and sustainable funding strategies. Speaking to journalists after a two-day inspection of facilities across the university, Prof. Obamuyi said the assessment identified several areas requiring urgent attention. He assured that his administration is committed to upgrading existing infrastructure and creating a more conducive learning environment. The vice-chancellor, who recently assumed office following his appointment by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, said his leadership will focus on delivering practical solutions to the university’s challenges while strengthening its facilities through…

The Lagos State Examinations Board has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, fairness and merit in the administration of Public Service Examinations following the successful conduct of its Public Service Examinations Award Meeting. The meeting, held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Board’s Conference Room, brought together representatives of various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to review the outcome of the Public Service Examinations and deliberate on submissions in line with established guidelines. Presiding over the meeting, the Registrar of the Board, alongside members of the Management Team, welcomed participants and commended them for their continued collaboration in ensuring a…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has celebrated the graduation of his son, Ariwera Jonathan, from Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. Jonathan announced the achievement in a post shared on his official Facebook page on Thursday, expressing pride in his son’s dedication and academic success. “Congratulations to our son, Ariwera, on your graduation from Manchester Metropolitan University. Your mother and I are proud of your hard work. Wishing you the very best and a successful future ahead,” he wrote. The post featured photos from the graduation ceremony, showing Jonathan, his wife, Patience Jonathan, and their son celebrating the milestone. Ariwera…