The Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, has conferred its prestigious Fellowship Award on the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation and Senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Adeola, during its 37th convocation ceremony. The senator’s media aide, Kayode Odunaro, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday. Speaking at the ceremony, the Rector of the institution, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, said the award was presented to Adeola—popularly known as Yayi—in recognition of his contributions to the development of education and national growth. Abdul added that Adeola’s consistent role and support towards the institution’s upgrade to a university over the years were…
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Veteran Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, and Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy. Speculation around the birth surged earlier on Friday after Osawaru was spotted at a hospital, prompting talk that she was in labour. Hours later, the politician confirmed the news in a brief post on her official Facebook page, announcing that the couple had been “blessed with a baby boy,” a message that immediately drew waves of congratulatory reactions across social media. The new arrival adds to the evolving story of their high-profile union. 2Baba…
Thirty-one-year-old Yusuf Serah of Wisdom International School of Excellence in Abuja has emerged as the Maltina Teacher of the Year 2025. Yusuf was announced as the winner of the N10m grand prize at the grand finale of the 11th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, held in Lagos, on Friday night. The Prof. Pat Utomi-led panel of judges adjudged Yusuf, an English and Literature teacher, as the top performer among the 10 finalists. Apart from the cash prize, Yusuf also won a trophy, infrastructure projects worth N30m for her school, and a capacity development training opportunity abroad.…
Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company and manufacturers of a range of cement brands, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability demonstrated by the rehabilitation and preservation of a cultural and historical heritage – the Independence Memorial Obelisk at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. The rehabilitation focused on structural strengthening, aesthetic renewal, accessibility upgrades, and restoration of symbolic carvings and historical inscriptions, while preserving the monument’s original design and significance. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, the Group Managing Director/CEO, Lafarge Africa Plc, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, noted that the rehabilitation of the Independence Memorial Obelisk reflects…
The Lagos state government says it has issued a N14.81 billion series three green bond and a N230 billion series four conventional bond to fund infrastructural projects. In a statement by the office of the special adviser to the government on media and publicity, the state government said the bond was issued in a ceremony on Thursday. The Lagos government said both bonds were issued under the N1 trillion debt and hybrid instruments issuance programme. “The Green Bond, which was set out to raise N14.815 billion at coupon rate of 16.00 per cent, received bidding totaling N29.29 billion at the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says Zuldal Microfinance Bank (MFB) Limited is not licensed. The regulator spoke on the company’s legal status in a statement on Thursday, dismissing its authority to operate. “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to the activities of an entity operating under the name Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited, which reportedly has branches in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, and Kano, and claims to be licensed by the CBN to carry out microfinance banking in Nigeria,” the statement reads. “The said Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited is not a licensed Microfinance Bank and…
The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, reported 920 male gender-based violence cases between November 2024 and November 2025. Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, confirmed this on Wednesday in Yaba during the International Men’s Day celebration with the University of Lagos. Represented by Damilare Adewusi, Head of Community Engagement, Vivour-Adeniyi highlighted the growing visibility of men reporting abuse across Lagos State. She said rising male reporting demonstrates increasing confidence in the state’s support systems for victims of abuse. According to the DSVA report, 437 cases involved domestic violence, making it the most frequently reported violation…
The Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has charged participating teams in the Ojelabi Football Competition to demonstrate exceptional skill, sportsmanship and teamwork as the tournament kicked off in the Badagry Division. Declaring the competition open at the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) football pitch, Ijanikin, Ojelabi said the tournament was conceived to identify young talents and promote peaceful coexistence across communities in the division. He said the competition would provide a platform for players to “shine, learn and make unforgettable memories,” while also positioning them for greater opportunities within and outside Lagos…
The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has debunked reports claiming that Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, was freed after being cleared by the Court of Appeal. He described the claims as “false, misleading and irresponsible.” Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Sunday, Pedro said his office was alarmed by a social media post by actor Yomi Fabiyi, which alleged that Baba Ijesha had been exonerated of all charges, including sexual offences involving a minor. As reported by Vanguard, Pedro warned that such claims were a “complete distortion of the judicial record…
The Network for Health Equity and Development and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa have thrown their weight behind the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over its decision to enforce a ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET bottles, and glass bottles of 200ml and below, starting December 2025. In a joint statement released on Sunday, signed by CAPPA’s Media and Communication Officer, Robert Egbe, the two leading public health advocacy organisations described the ban as a long-overdue intervention crucial for safeguarding the well-being of children, youths, and other…