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As part of activities marking his First anniversary as Governor, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu today inaugurated a 264-flat Housing Estate in Ikateland Lekki. The project was delivered in partnership with private sectors under the Lagos State Home Ownership Programme. Amongst the dignitaries were the Deputy Governor, Dr Hamzat, Oba Saheed Elegushi of Ikateland and top government officials. ForAGreaterLagos

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomoso, as he turns 94 on May 27, 2020. According to a statement signed by Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media to the President, “The President says the almost five-decade reign of the monarch has witnessed peace, prosperity and development, with natives and settlers alike in Ogbomoso enjoying the amity that has attended the time of the respected Oba.” The President states further: “Your time has brought joy and succour to the people, and may it continue to be so, as you turn 94.” The…

Sola Ojewusi May 2020 has further proved that Nigerian music has finally berthed at the top of international music. Billboard is perhaps the primadonna of music rating and promotion in the world and when billboard recognizes you, you are actually playing at the pinnacle of world music. And so when Billboard Magazine deemed it fit to put two Nigerian artistes on its May 2020 cover, the world has become the oasis of Nigerian music industry and one must be proud. Davido, Tiwa Savage and Mr. Eazi have all conquered their terrain and The Lagosian is proud of them. Want to…

By Moses Olafare Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has described the Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as a great icon of public service and epitome of loyalty that must always found worthy of celebrations. Ooni Ogunwusi who doubles as the permanent chairman of Osun state council of Obas and Co-chairman of National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN) spoke in a press statement released by his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare congratulating Ogbeni Aregbesola on his 63rd birthday. “Congratulations from The Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye…

By Zailani Bappa Zamfara State Government has approved for the construction of 147 50-bed cottage hospitals in the state. This was disclosed by Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) when he paid Sallah homage to the Sarkin Qayan Maradun in his Palace immediately after the Eid prayer. Matawalle, who was in his birthplace, Maradun, to observe the end of this year’s Ramadan fast told the Emir that all the 147 hospitals will be provided with a Tricycle ambulance each. Matawalle said the decision to construct these hospitals and to provide the ambulances is to bring healthcare closer to the remote areas…

By Our Correspondent The death has been announced of Oba Yushau Goriola Oseni, the Oniba of Ibaland in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State. A prominent king, the Oniba was said to have joined his ancestors today Saturday. He was 77. Palace sources said the monarch, who was kidnapped some years ago, died in a private hospital after a brief illness As part of the burial rights, there are indications that LASU, Igando, Iba and some other areas would be declared no go area, as the Oro festival must hold for nine days. While confirming the news, Alhaja Bamgbose…

By Moses Olafare The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world especially those of Yoruba origin as the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end with the annual Eid-el Fitri celebration. In a statement by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare, the Ooni who is the Co-Chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers explained that there are reasons to celebrate and thank the Almighty Allah for His goodness and mercies in every situations. “Celebration here is not the conventional merriment of social…

By Zailani Bappa Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has commiserated with victims of recent banditry in Tsafe Local Government area of the state. Governor Matawalle expressed his heart felt sympathy again while delivering his Eid-el-fitri message marking the end of this year’s fasting period. “I would like to also use this occasion to express my deep sympathy and register my condolences to families affected by the recent wave of banditry in the villages of Unguwar Rogo, Karda, Bidda and Kajera of Tsafe Local Government Area, and Kabaje of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area” Matawalle added. He reiterated his commitment to…

BY KYLIAN MBAPPÉ To the kids in Bondy,To the kids in ÃŽle-de-France,To the kids in the banlieues,I want to tell you a story. It will probably not surprise you that it’s about football. With me, everything is football. You can ask my father. When I was three years old, he got me one of those little 4×4 toy trucks for my birthday. You know, the ones with the electric motor? You could actually sit inside and drive it around. It had pedals and everything. My parents would let me drive from our house to the football pitch across the street,…

Reveals Why Her Husband Has Not Been Given Proper Recognition By Buhari’s Government Mrs Aderonke Omololu-Olunloyo, wife of one-time governor of old Oyo State, Dr Victor Sowemimo Omololu Olunloyo has pronounced that Nigerian politicians are the most ‘laid-back, selfish and self-centered set of people’ she’s ever met. She made this explosive pronouncement on Tuesday while featuring on the weekly radio show, Parrot Xtra Hour On Radio aired on Space 90.1fm, Ibadan. It was anchored by Olayinka Agboola. The politician’s wife also advocated that politics should be made to be less attractive. Her words “Once they become a politician, then, they…