Lagos First Lady Leads Mental Health Awareness Drive, Urges Residents To Speak Up And Seek Help

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on residents to break the silence surrounding mental health challenges, stressing that early intervention, community support and access to professional care are essential to improving mental well-being. She made the appeal on Wednesday during the World Mental Health…

LASEMA Extinguishes Fire At Navy House In Ikoyi

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has contained and extinguished a fire outbreak at Navy House, located on Cameroon Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The incident occurred on Saturday at about 5:12pm, prompting the immediate deployment of LASEMA’s Shark Team from its Lekki Base to the scene. According to a statement by the Permanent Secretary of…

Fourth Olota Cup Kicks Off In Ota, Promotes Youth Talent Development

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The fourth edition of the Olota of Ota Soccer Competition commenced on Thursday at the Bells University of Technology Stadium in Ota, with traditional rulers, academics, security officials and community leaders reaffirming the role of sports in youth empowerment and grassroots development. The annual tournament, organised by Travellers Network Magazine in honour…

Bettabuilder Unveils Digital Marketplace To Transform Access To Construction Professionals, Services

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos Nigerian construction technology company, Bettabuilder, has launched a digital marketplace aimed at revolutionising access to construction professionals, suppliers, equipment providers and service partners across the country’s built environment sector. The platform, unveiled during a press conference at LCCI Conference Hall, Alausa, Lagos, seeks to address longstanding challenges in Nigeria’s construction and real…

2027: Yayi Unveils Nine-Point Agenda For Ogun, Prioritises Key Economic Sectors

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi), has unveiled a nine-point development agenda aimed at accelerating the state’s economic growth, improving infrastructure and enhancing the welfare of residents. Adeola presented the blueprint, tagged “ITESIWAJU” – a Yoruba word meaning Progress or Upward…

Telcos, NCC Realign Social Investment Towards Everyday Needs

From classrooms and healthcare centres to skills training and financial inclusion, telecom operators are increasingly directing social investment towards services that affect everyday life. MTN Foundation, Airtel, and Globacom have rolled out programmes in areas ranging from teacher training and school infrastructure to maternal healthcare, digital learning, and community connectivity, while the Nigerian Communications Commission…

TASFUED Launches Sexual Harassment Policy, Partners Gender Mobile On Confidential Reporting

The Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ijagun, has formally launched its Sexual Harassment Prevention and Prohibition Policy as part of efforts to strengthen the protection of staff and students and promote a safe, dignified and accountable university environment. The launch, held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, also reinforced the institution’s partnership with the…