Wale Jagun The death of the Babaloja General Igbogbo Kingdom who also doubled as the Babaloja of Kaniyi Owode Market, Igbogbo, Alhaji (Chief) Mukaila Onabanjo, has been announced. Late Chief Onabanjo is the Chief Executive Officer, Mikson Onas Hall, a very popular event centre at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Stadium Road, Igbogbo and a traditional banker who collected and kept people’s money. This was announced by the former Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA and the Babaloja General, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, Prince Jimoh Ogunmuyiwa, Friday morning. In a statement signed by Prince Ogunmuyiwa, he extolled…

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Our Reporter -Rising tariffs, cost of living biting hard – NLC, TUC The commemoration of the 2025 Workers’ Day in Lagos State was marked by a colourful display of solidarity by all labour unions, defying the rains to rekindle the spirit of their struggle for better living conditions. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu joined the workers’ May Day parade held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan with the theme: “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship”. The event witnessed an unprecedented turnout by various union groups under the…

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Mariam Akinloye The chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, has extended greetings to workers on the occasion of the Workers’ Day. She commended their courage and commitment to the development of the country especially in Ijede LCDA. “Today, I joined the rest of the world to celebrate and honour the true champions of development, especially the dedicated workers of Ijede LCDA on the occasion of this year’s Workers’ Day. Your courage, commitment, and invaluable contributions to the socio-economic growth of our LCDA cannot be overstated.…

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Wale Jagun The leading aspirant for the chairmanship position of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hammer Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has felicitated the Nigerian workers, especially those in the council, on the occasion of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. He used the occasion to charge residents of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, to use the celebration to reflect on their shared aspirations and vision for the council. Aroyewun gave the charge in a statement today, commemorating the 2025 Workers’ Day. “As we usher in the beautiful month of May 2025, I am filled…

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Wale Jagun The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has commended the Nigerian workers, especially those in his constituency, for their resilience and selfless work that keep the country going. Hon. Aro gave the commendation in a message commemorating the 2025 Workers’ Day. “Dear Constituents, Happy Workers’ Day! “Today, we celebrate you – our farmers, traders, teachers, artisans, civil servants, health workers, transporters, and every hardworking man and woman whose daily efforts keep our community thriving. “Your resilience, dedication, and unwavering spirit are the backbone of…

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe, has revealed that the Sanwo-Olu administration has directly impacted 8,633 lives through various wealth creation initiatives in the past year. Ajigbotafe made this known on Wednesday during the ongoing annual Ministerial Press Briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja. The briefing is part of activities commemorating the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. According to the Commissioner, the strategic interventions were designed to address unemployment, foster inclusive…

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA), has emphasised the need to embrace technology-driven agricultural processes to enhance and sustain food security across the state. This call was made during the 2025 Pre-Season Training, organised for agricultural extension agents, enumerators, and representatives of farmers’ groups. The training, themed: “AI-Powered Urban Agriculture in Lagos State: Enhancing Agricultural Extension Services for Increased Food Production,” aims to equip participants with innovative strategies for the upcoming farming season. Declaring the two-day training open, the Commissioner for Agriculture…

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Government has emphatically reaffirmed its position as Nigeria’s economic powerhouse and a pacesetter for sustainable development across Sub-Saharan Africa with a budget performance of 87%, just as Fitch, the internationally renowned rating Agency upgraded the State’s Long-Term Foreign and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) from ‘B-’ to ‘B’. The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George disclosed this while reeling out the scorecard of his Ministry in the past year at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held today at the Bagauda Press Centre…

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