Author: Adekunle

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday sought improved funding for primary healthcare and easing of legal logjams militating against effective running of what the governor called the bedrock of healthcare worldwide. Speaking at the opening session of a one-day meeting on improving primary healthcare delivery attended by Commissioners of Health and Executive Secretaries of the Primary Healthcare Development Agencies (PHCDAs) from 22 states governed by All Progressives Congress (APC), the Governor said more attention ought to go into primary healthcare because of its significance for the society. “At the moment primary healthcare caters for less than 20% of potential…

Critical Stakeholders will converge in Lagos at D’podium International Event Centre, Ikeja, on Friday, August 27, 2021, to mark the 18th Anniversary of the Marketing Edge Brands and Advertising Awards of Excellence and celebrate Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s emergence as Political Brand Icon of the Year. Governor Sanwo-Olu will receive the award conferred by the Board of “Marketing Edge” – Nigeria’s leading brand and marketing publication – in recognition of his sterling performance in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos as well as his laudable strides in health, education and infrastructure among others. Communicating Governor Sanwo-Olu’s emergence as Political Brand Icon of the…

The Rotary Club of Ibadan-Oritamefa on Saturday honoured the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Hon. Oluwatoyin Fayinka, with a “Distinguished Ambassador of Good Governance” for his outstanding performance in office and contribution to nation building. The prestigious award was presented to Fayinka after the installation ceremony of the 7th President of Rotary Club Ibadan-Oritamefa, Rotarian Adeniyi Abiodun Adeoti, which held at the Lalekan Are Hall of Government College, Apata, Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Presenting the award, the newly installed President, Rotarian Adeniyi Adeoti, described Hon. Fayinka as “an humanitarian who loves giving back to the community.” Responding,…

The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing system for Agricultural Lending has described the report of a missing N150 billion from its coffers as a “ridiculous invention”. This was stated in a statement by the body created by the Central Bank of Nigeria to serve as guarantor for agricultural loans by individuals and cooperatives from banks on Friday. The NIRSAL, which does not handle cash, said it was ridiculous that a body that its staff get paid by the CBN and handles no cash could be accused of having such humongous amount to mismanage. The statement reads in full: WHOSE N150 BILLION…

Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK), in a bid to improve the health and well-being of Lagosians, as well as promote community engagement, has partnered with Red Bull on the renovation and upgrade of the Basketball Court in Ndubuisi Kanu Park, Alausa. Unveiling the newly renovated Basketball Court, the General Manager of LASPARK, Mrs. Adetoun Popoola, expressed gratitude to Red Bull for the rehabilitation work, saying the State Government will continue to seek out opportunities for collaboration to promote recreation and beautification in Lagos State. “The partnership on this project is in line with LASPARK’s mandate to promote beautification,…

 My growing up as a teenager was filled with privileged exposures to interesting scholars like Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, a witty and fiery Muslim preacher then based in Kano. Quoting another scholar, I heard him categorise humans into four groups: those who know and know that they know; those who know but often forget that they know; those who do not know and they readily admit that they do not know; and those who do not know and do not admit that they do not know. He called the fourth category a bunch of perpetual fools who should be cautioned…

Beggars and street hawkers have got a warning – leave Lagos or face sanctions. The government has set up a Special Task Force to curb the illicit ventures under which many criminals have hidden to attack motorists and other residents. The news was broken at a press conference by Commissioner for Youth and Social Development Mr. Olusegun Dawodu, his Information and Strategy counterpart Mr. Gbenga Omotoso and Lagos State Commissioner of Police Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, on Wednesday, at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa. Dawodu said setting up the task force became necessary to sanitise the society and restore the…

…To Complete Landfills Rehabilitation in Days Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has rejuvenated its operations around the state, taking full advantage of the new waste collection trucks and the double dino bins injected into its fleet by Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in line with his administration’s drive towards actualising the second pillar of the ‘THEMES’ Agenda: Health and Environment. The huge advantage that the trucks has brought into waste management in recent times cannot be overemphasized, as the capacity to collect, transport and dispose waste has greatly improved, their presence in a ubiquitous manner can be felt in every nook…

A former special adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan on Niger Delta Affairs, Kingsley Kuku has been arrested in Amsterdam, The Netherlands over child pornography complaints.According to information available to SaharaReporters, Kuku reportedly circulated child pornography materials in 2018.The former Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme was arrested on Wednesday at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, while on his way to London, United Kingdom, SaharaReporters learnt on Sunday.“Kingsley Kuku was arrested in Amsterdam,” a top government source privy to the incident told SaharaReporters.“His warrant was executed over child pornography complaints. He was arrested on his way to London four days ago“He has…

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare Thursday charged Nigerian youth to make patriotism paramount and strive to be their best in personal endeavours, reiterating the need for them to key into various government initiatives which would assist in scaling up innovations. The Minister represented by his Special Assistant on ICT & Corporate Relations, Ms. Kemi Areola stated this at the 60th Anniversary of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) which was yesterday commemorated in conjunction with the 2021 International Youth Day. Speaking to Youth from various Universities across the country, Ms Areola reeled out youth development…