By Adenike Dada The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has commenced an internal investigation following allegations that one of its staff members received payments for signage-related services through a personal bank account, contrary to established government financial procedures. The allegation surfaced in a viral social media post, which prompted swift action from the Agency’s management. LASAA, in an official statement, emphasized that it views the matter with the utmost seriousness and described the alleged act as a clear violation of ethical and financial regulations guiding the operations of the Agency and the Lagos State Civil Service. According to…
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By Adenike Dada In another display of compassion and commitment to community welfare, the Executive Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede, has come to the aid of a young boy, Master Michael Muhammad, who was found wandering the streets during school hours. The chairman, popularly known as Kendoo, encountered the boy during an inspection visit to an ongoing project along Amusa Street. Upon inquiry, he discovered that Michael had dropped out of school because his mother could no longer afford the associated costs. Deeply moved by the child’s plight, Otunba Oloyede immediately pledged to sponsor Michael’s education…
By Adenike Dada The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, yesterday, 22nd October 2025, paid courtesy visits to key heads of sister security agencies in Abuja which include the Commander Guards Brigade, Brig. Gen. Adebisi Onasanya; Commander Naval Base Abuja, Commodore O.E. Oladipo; Commander 053 NAF Camp, Group Capt. H.S. Ibrahim; and the Commandant NSCDC FCT Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu. The visit, part of his ongoing familiarization tour, was aimed at deepening inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and joint operational strategies to enhance the security architecture of the FCT. CP Dantawaye reiterated that effective policing and…
By Adenike Dada The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) recently welcomed a high-powered delegation from the house committee on environment of the Lagos State House of Assembly, led by its Chairman, Honourable Shabi Rasheed Adekola. The visit served as a statutory oversight function, providing a critical platform for detailed engagement on the agency’s performance and regulatory adherence. The LASAA management team, headed by the Managing Director/CEO, Prince Fatiu Akiolu, engaged the Committee in extensive discussions that spanned the agency’s activities, its performance metrics and compliance with regulatory responsibilities. The meeting fostered productive conversations focusing on strategic policies and…
By Adenike Dada Barely 72 hours after receiving the prestigious Kenyan National Presidential Honor as a Peace Hero, His Excellency Amb. Dr. Jonathan Ojadah has continued to make remarkable strides on the global stage. Over eight multinational organizations from different parts of the world have engaged His Excellency for Professional Consultancy Services, primarily focused on Business Development and Investment Promotion. These engagements further strengthen his reputation as a Reliable and Trusted Global Investment & Financial Portfolio Advisor/Consultant through JODELA Global Consultants, a subsidiary of JODELA Integrated Services Ltd. The organization, with extensive international affiliations, now provides the following services: International…
By Adenike Dada Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, recently hosted a debate competition for female secondary school students as part of its activities to mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. Held at the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos on Thursday, 16 October 2025, the She Leads Debate Competition brought together students from six secondary schools to argue for or against the topic: “In today’s world, is digital literacy more essential for girls than traditional life skills?” Welcoming participants, the Divisional Head, Product Development at Fidelity Bank Plc, Osita Ede, represented by the…
By Adenike Dada Africa’s agricultural rebirth gathers momentum as Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2025, the continent’s foremost platform for advancing sustainable and inclusive agricultural transformation, returns under the bold theme ‘Survival of the Greenest: Reclaiming Africa’s Food Destiny’. Scheduled for November 6–7, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, ASA 2025 is set to spotlight financing pathways to drive sustainable growth in the agricultural sector. Now in its eighth year and convened by Sterling Bank, the summit will bring together policymakers, agribusiness leaders, investors, and innovators from across Africa and beyond to explore innovative solutions to the continent’s agricultural challenges. Furthermore,…
Nairobi, Kenya — October 21, 2025 In a landmark diplomatic moment, Nigerian diplomat Ambassador Jonathan Ojadah has been honored with Kenya’s prestigious National Hero of Peace Medal, a testament to his outstanding contributions to peacebuilding and international cooperation across Africa. The ceremony, held in Nairobi, witnessed a historic joint presentation of the Medal of Honor by President William Ruto of Kenya and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal — symbolizing a pan-African acknowledgment of Ambassador Ojadah’s enduring efforts toward continental unity, conflict resolution, and diplomacy. The high-profile event is already gaining traction across major television channels, newspapers, and social media…
By Adenike Dada A cross-section of key stakeholders on labour and human rights recently gathered in Lagos to push forward the campaign for the recognition and protection of Nigeria’s domestic workers. The meeting was organised by the Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) as part of its long-term advocacy for the rights, welfare, and unionisation of domestic workers. Domestic work remains one of the most undervalued and unregulated forms of employment in Nigeria, despite employing millions, especially women and girls. Many domestic workers suffer exploitation, low pay, lack of social protection, and abuse. To address these gaps,…
By Adenike Dada In a powerful display of Pan-African solidarity and visionary leadership, Ambassador Jonathan Ojadah of Nigeria has been conferred the National Hero of Peace Medal—one of Kenya’s highest honors for contributions to peace and diplomacy. The historic award ceremony took place in Nairobi, where President William Ruto of Kenya and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal came together in a rare joint appearance to bestow the honor. Their united gesture signaled not just recognition of Ambassador Ojadah’s achievements, but a renewed continental commitment to peace, unity, and collaboration. Ambassador Ojadah, a globally respected peace advocate and holder of…