By Afolabi Oyekunle.  The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) in its characteristic manner has  honoured two retirees whom it discribed as exceptional professionals and whose careers have left an indelible mark on water transportation in Lagos State. Both  Prince Gbadamosi Hakeem and Captain Shakirudeen Lamidi,  bowed out of active service after attaining the statutory 35 years of meritorious service in the Lagos State Civil Service. "Prince Gbadamosi Hakeem's retirement marks the end of an era in marine operations management. Widely regarded as one of the finest Marine Operations Supervisors LASWA has ever produced, he dedicated his career to ensuring the efficient maintenance, deployment, and operational readiness of LASWA's fleet of boats, which is why he is affectionately known as "Number 1" amongst his team members." LASWA said from overseeing daily fleet operations to supervising LASWA captains and deckhands across the state's waterways, Prince...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State is fully prepared for the 2027 general elections, Governor Dapo Abiodun declared on Thursday, as thousands of party supporters and members of Caucus 7202 converged on the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, for a mega rally in support of the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. The rally, which drew supporters from the 20 local government areas of the state, underscored the growing mobilisation of the APC ahead of the elections and provided a major platform for the party and its support groups to reaffirm their commitment to victory in 2027. Addressing the gathering, Abiodun said the massive turnout was a clear demonstration of the APC’s strength, unity and readiness for the elections, noting that the party had built a formidable grassroots structure across the state. He said the achievements of his administration over the past seven years had provided a...

By Afolabi Oyekunle  Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwoolu has been accused of working   at cross purposes to the aim and aspirations of President Bola Tinubu who wants a better living for all Pensioners in the country. The accusation was made by NUPCPS Lagos Chairman, Comrade Michael Omisande in a letter to CPS Pensioners in which he said Governor Sanwoolu is trying to undercut the payment expected to be paid to them.  Comrade Michael Omisande/  Governor Babajide Sanwoolu. "A situation where a governor said he will pay below  the model of his Principal is not acceptable, it is barbaric, it is insulting, it is suicidal and against the lay down laws."  Comrade Omisande said the Union has  appealed to the State House of Assembly for intervention and for members to use their Legistilative power to restraint the governor from setting peaceful Lagos ablaze.  These are the people who laid the Golden eggs and their efforts must not be paid w...

ABIODUN AND THE WOMEN’S AGENDA: EMPOWERING WOMEN, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, SECURING OGUN By Kayode Akinmade A government’s commitment to women is best judged not by the number of empowerment programmes it announces, but by whether it creates lasting pathways for women to earn, lead and shape society. By that measure, Governor Dapo Abiodun’s record in Ogun State presents a clear and deliberate women’s agenda. Under Abiodun, women’s development has moved beyond episodic assistance to become part of the State’s broader economic and social strategy. From productive capital and livelihood support to skills acquisition, financial inclusion, enterprise development and leadership opportunities, the administration has pursued a simple proposition: Ogun’s development cannot be complete when its women are economically constrained or excluded from decision-making. The scale of the intervention reinforces that proposition. Under his leadership, Ogun State, in partnership with the World Bank-supporte...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Sanwo-Olu Joins Lagos APC Members in Prayer for Tinubu, Shettima Ahead of 2027 Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu  joined APC members, religious leaders and residents of the state for a special inter-faith prayer service for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. The prayer service  held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, brought together party members and residents from different walks of life. Sanwo-Olu said the gathering was aimed at committing the party’s candidates into God’s hands as the 2027 elections draw closer. He said the progress being championed by the APC depends on unity, faith and peace, adding that while the party had worked toward its goals, it also recognised the importance of God’s grace. The governor thanked everyone who attended the prayer service and expressed confidence that continued faith and action would help keep Lagos ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle.  About 100,000 women across Ogun state have benefited from the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Programme (NFWP) This was disclosed by the Ogun state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who described   women’s economic empowerment as a strategic tool for fighting poverty and strengthening families and communities. Abiodun made the disclosure on Monday when he received the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, who joined him in interacting with beneficiaries of the programme at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun receiving the UN Deputy Secretary General, Ms Amina Mohammed in his office. The governor said his administration deliberately embraced and took ownership of the programme because it provided an opportunity to reach women at the grassroots who might otherwise remain outside conventional structures of political and economic empowerment. According to him, empowering women should go beyond app...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. .   Industry stakeholders have described the offer as potentially the largest retail investment drive ever undertaken on the continent, positioning it as a watershed moment for both Nigeria's capital market and Africa's industrial landscape.   Beyond raising capital, the IPO is expected to broaden participation in one of the continent's most strategic energy assets, deepen market liquidity, and create a new generation of shareholders in a business widely regarded as a catalyst for Africa's energy security and economic transformation.   At the grand signing ceremony held in Lagos on Monday, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, who formally unveiled the public offering alongside transaction advisers and key stakeholders involved in the pan-African share sale said the IPO seeks to raise approximately N2.2 trillion, making it one of the most ambitious capital-raising exercises ever undertaken by a private enterprise in Africa. ...