The board of Lagos State Football Association led by Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, on Saturday, announced the appointment of Wale Joseph, a veteran sports journalist and former Lagos FA board member as the Chief Executive Officer, of the State Football League. The board also appointed experienced football administrator, Dele Gbajumo, as the Chief Executive officer, of the State Under-15 and Under-17 football leagues. Speaking at the LSFA Secretariat on Saturday, during the meeting with the State Divisional FAs and the State Football League Clubs, the Vice-Chairman of LSFA, Dotun Coker, said the board is determined to develop the game from…
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PRESS RELEASE: There is palpable fear in the Muslim business community of Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos that the only mosque in the vicinity, Falomo Police Barracks Mosque, may be demolished very soon. This has prompted the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) to appeal to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and other relevant authorities to save the mosque from demolition. The appeal was contained in a statement issued on Monday, 12th August, 2024 by the Founder and Executive Director of the Islamic human rights organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The statement reads: “Residents and traders of Falomo Police Barracks, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos…
Popular gospel singer, Aduke Gold Ajayi is dead, reports seefinishng.com This medium learnt that the gospel singer died late Monday, 12 August, 2024, at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan after a brief illness. News of her death, seefinishng.com can confirm, was broken by veteran gospel singer, Esther Igbekele on her Facebook page. She was billed to commence her annual United Kingdom tour later in the month. “She’s suppose to come to the UK next week for her annual tour, so so saddened “We spoke three weeks ago about her tour to the UK, I’m supposed to pick her at…
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has commended retired Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM) Bisi Kazeem for positively projecting the image of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for 12 years. Tunji-Ojo gave the commendation during the 11th valedictory lecture series and Pull out Parade organised in honour of Kazeem, on Wednesday in Abuja. Reports shows that Kazeem, who joined the Corps on August 7, 1989, served as the FRSC Spokesman, Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) of the FRSC for over 12 years before he was appointed DCM Training on January 22. The minister praised Kazeem for his dedication, hard…
The Rivers State Police Command has been closely monitoring the events surrounding the planned nationwide protests scheduled for August 1, 2024, and is prepared to act professionally in maintaining law and order during this period. The Command acknowledges the constitutional right of citizens to gather and protest peacefully. However, we are wary of the potential for mischief makers to exploit the opportunity of these planned protests to create chaos and civil unrest. The Command commends those who have opted for alternate, lawful means of resolving the issues raised by the organizers, recognizing the possibility of hoodlums hijacking the protests. Organizers…
The Police CP, Tunji Disu thanked Gov. Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for keeping his word and redeemed the ₦100 million pledge to those who provided credible information that led to the neutralization of the suspect, 2Baba, and the recovery of his corpse which was hidden by his gang members. In a statement issued by the commissioner of police during the ceremony said “we are gathered here today to pay our final respects to a fallen hero, the late SP Bako Angbashim, who tirelessly served in this command and dedicated himself to eradicating crime in the state. He was instrumental in arresting…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). Professor Obafunwa succeeds Professor Babatunde Salako, whose tenure expires on July 23, 2024. The appointment takes effect from July 24, 2024. President Tinubu extends his gratitude to Professor Salako for his service to the nation. Professor Obafunwa qualified in medicine from the University of Lagos in 1980, following which he specialized in Anatomic Pathology (morphological study of diseases), graduating in May 1987. He later sub-specialized in Forensic Pathology in Scotland (1991) and obtained a law degree…
Lagos State government has promised to ensure that all efforts aimed at reducing the current high food prices and building a proper reserve management system is ongoing in the State. This comes following the rebranding of the Ministry of Agriculture to Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems. Speaking at the official announcement of the new name, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya said that the essence is to review the activities of the Ministry and periscope ahead for a better performance towards managing the current food crisis and ensuring food sufficiency in Lagos. Olusanya said that food…
David Aworawo, professor of international relations and strategic studies at the University of Lagos, recently asserted that Lagos is below sea level.He made this statement on July 7, during an interview on Arise News, where he appears as a regular guest on the Sunday Live Show, hosted by Reuben Abati.While analysing the flood warning issued by the government to 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), along with the recent heavy flooding in Lagos state, Aworawo said a permanent solution to the flooding problem is unlikely, adding that there’s no definitive fix; “it can only be managed”.An attempt to…
It was an atmosphere of joy and glamour as Mrs. Adenike Sodipo, a Deputy Director in the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, was installed as the new District Chairman of the Inner Wheel Club District 911. The event, held at the prestigious Country Club on Joel Ogunnaike Street in Ikeja, Lagos, was attended by dignitaries from all walks of life, family members, professional colleagues, and old schoolmates of the new DC. Various delicacies and assorted drinks were provided in abundance for the delight of members of the Club and guests, who danced to a selection of evergreen…