Security: Akinola To Begin Installation Of 4,000 Streetlights, CCTV Cameras across Orile Agege LCDA

 Yomi Durojaye 

The Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Akinola Idowu has said the installation of 4,000 streetlights, CCTV Cameras across Orile Agege LCDA would commence very soon after completing all technical support equipment needed, to enhance security in Orile Agege.

Akinola stated this at the media parley recently held at council Secretariat, where he presented his administration’s one-year scorecard, highlighting efforts to sustain inherited projects while embarking on new interventions across education, healthcare, infrastructure, youth empowerment and security.

"We are committed to install 4,000 streetlights, CCTV Cameras across 

and plan to employ more local security personnel "Paramole" to improve security in our dear communities.

"Today, I am proud to say we are working hard to fulfil that promise. Our philosophy is simple: government must not just occupy offices; it must improve lives,” he said.

He listed road construction and rehabilitation in Egbatedo, Dada Akapo Street and Bade Abiona among the major infrastructure interventions undertaken by his administration.

Other interventions include the completion of 21 ongoing infrastructure and construction projects. We did not abandon them. We prioritised their completion because public money must not be wasted, desilting of 12 drainage channels, construction of a primary healthcare centre on Gbadamosi Street, renovation of three existing health centres and construction of a borehole on Adebayo Johnson Street.

He further disclosed that his administration also undertook the construction of an “area office at Oyewole, an entrance arc at Olakrokun Street, rehabilitation of the INEC office at Arigbanla Street and reinforced concrete drainage construction at Ejire Lane.” Ore Agege Council Boss stated.

Health: Agege Council Boss Unveils 10 Health Booths, Enhances PHCs With Medical Equipments To Boost Health Service Delivery

 

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The Executive Chairman of Agege LG , Alhaji Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa  has unveiled 10 health booths, equipped Public Health Centers with Medical Equipments To Boost Health service delivery  in Agege.

This was stated yesterday at the Agege Health Summit, tagged "The Prescription " at the council Secretariat,  Agege.

Speaking at the summit, Hon. Obasa said, The Prescription and the commissioning of medical equipment for four Primary Healthcare Centres underscores our conviction that meaningful healthcare development requires deliberate planning, adequate resources and sustained institutional commitment.

"For us in Agege, healthcare is not an ancillary responsibility of government; it is a fundamental obligation. A community cannot achieve sustainable economic growth when its people are burdened by preventable illnesses. The well-being of our residents is therefore central to our vision of a productive, inclusive and prosperous Agege.

"Unfortunately, challenges such as inadequate medical equipment, infrastructure deficits, limited access to essential services and gaps in public health awareness continue to affect effective healthcare delivery.

These realities demand practical interventions rather than mere expressions of concern.

"Our administration recognises that access to quality healthcare should not be determined by a resident's economic circumstances or proximity to a major medical institution. Every pregnant woman deserves appropriate maternal care, every child deserves timely immunisation, and every elderly resident deserves dignified and accessible medical attention.

He said the provision of ten Health Booths, represents an important step towards tackling the health challenges and broader the vision of expanding the initiative across the Local Government.

 "Our objective is to develop an accessible and responsive primary healthcare network that serves residents across our seven wards.

"We believe that residents should not have to travel considerable distances to access basic medical attention. By bringing essential services closer to neighbourhoods, we encourage preventive healthcare, early diagnosis and timely referrals where specialised intervention is required.

The intervention which include the commissioning of medical equipment for four Primary Healthcare Centres assumes considerable importance.

"For patient care and facility operations, the provision also includes stainless-steel beds, crank beds, delivery couches, ward screens, patient trolleys, bedside trolleys, bedside lockers, medical cabinets and wheelchairs.

"To strengthen maternal, neonatal and emergency care, the equipment comprises fetoscope Doppler machines, radiant warmers with phototherapy, anti-shock garments, adult resuscitation kits and neonatal resuscitation kits.

"Essential oxygen and emergency support equipment, including oxygen cylinders, 5-litre oxygen concentrators and suction machines, are also part of the provision.

"Furthermore, to enhance laboratory investigations, diagnostic capacity and infection prevention, the facilities will receive semi-automated chemistry analysers, microscopes, hematocrit centrifuge machines, six-bucket centrifuges, electrophoresis machines, laboratory incubator machines and autoclave machines". Vinod Obasa stated.

Also speaking at the summit, Dr. Solomon Adeyanju from Health District 1, commended the council chairman Obasa for his intervention and investment on healthcare service delivery to the good people of Agege.

"The chairman has also demonstrated commitment to the provision of essential equipment and materials needed to improve our daily operations. These include a deep freezer to strengthen vaccine storage and cold chain management, icebergs to support immunization activities, megaphones for community mobilization and health sensitization, aprons for healthcare worker identification and protection, a laptop and tablet device to strengthen data capturing, analysis, and electronic first registration for children under one year.

"The administration has supported polio outbreak response campaigns, demonstrating its commitment to processing children against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Kabiesi Ologba, HRM, Oba Egbeyemi Latif Oladimeji ,  Olu of Agege, HRM Oba Kamila Oyedeji Isiba , APC Apex Leader, Alhaji Chief Safari Adaranijo and other health officers commend the initiative of providing essential medical facilities to the residents of Agege.

Present at the summit were top medical directors, health service providers, management staff and SAs, Supers and Councilors, political leaders, traditional rulers, market men and women, community leaders among others.

Agege LG Chairman, Vinod Obasa Dole Out N100k Cash Grant To 280 Agege Residents To Enhance SME Businesses

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The Chairman, Agege Local Government Council, Lagos, Hon. Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa  has doled out a N100,000 Cash Grant to 280 Agege Residents to youths and women engaged in micro and small-scale enterprises in the Agege.

This was delivered yesterday at the council secretariat, Agege Local Government. 

Speaking at the presentation, Obasa said his administration, has made Agege people a very important part of of is agenda. Making sure our people are empowered, our people have the financial power to do things. Their life improves. That's one of the reasons you know we are here as a government, and also we know that the part of Agenda as well, which we take a lot of people out of poverty. That's one of the goals of Renewable Agenda. And for us as the local government, we are actually in support of that.

" It's good thing to do roads, to do drainages, to do schools, to do all sorts of things. Also, very important that we empower our people, and they are able to increase their disposable income in whatever small-scale business, micro business they are doing. 

"They are able to get the financial assistance needed to grow a lot of those businesses. So in Agege, we've done 100 million to Agege economy. That sorted this 140 million into Agege economy. 

 

"This intervention is designed to strengthen grassroots enterprises and human capital development.

He then adviced the beneficiaries to use the funds giving to them judicious and also to grow their small scale businesses.

Appreciating the grant Mrs. Sherifat Bankole thanked the Chairman for his kind gesture and appealled to all beneficiaries to use the funds for it primary objective. 

 

Brave Man Dies Trying To Save Toddler Who Fell Inside Well In Abule Egba

A 51-year-old cleaner’s son’s attempt to do a good deed turned into a double tragedy in Abule Egba area of Lagos State this week.

A man has died while trying to rescue a two-year-old toddler who fell into a domestic well inside a compound.

The incident happened on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at No. 4, Paul Street, inward Agbe Road, Abule Egba.

According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, the agency received a distress call at exactly 9:48 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

How it happened

LASEMA said preliminary investigation showed that the toddler, whose mother works as a cleaner in the compound, accidentally fell into the well.

When people in the compound shouted for help, a man from the Hausa community who lives in the area quickly volunteered to help.

He climbed down into the well to bring the child out. But he got trapped inside and could not climb back out.

Neighbours tried to pull both of them out but failed, so they called emergency responders.

When LASEMA responders arrived from their Igando base, they met residents already trying to rescue the victims. The agency then joined forces with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps and the Nigeria Police Force.

Rescue Efforts

The rescue operation was very difficult.

The well had a lot of water and very thick mud at the bottom. The team tried to pump out the water, but they had operational challenges.

After sustained efforts, the man who went in to rescue the child was brought out — but he was already dead.

His body was placed in a body bag and handed over to his relatives and members of the Hausa community for burial according to their customs.

LASEMA described his action as an act of uncommon bravery.

The search for the toddler continued. The team later called a specialist local diver to enter the well for a final search.

The diver searched inside the mud and confirmed that the child’s body had sunk deep into the thick mud and could no longer be recovered. The only thing recovered was one shoe belonging to the toddler.

Following the diver’s report and after talking with the child’s family and community leaders, LASEMA announced that the rescue operation had ended.

LASEMA’s Warning

The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, who issued the statement, commiserated with both families.

He warned Lagos residents to always cover, raise and properly secure wells and other open pits in their compounds, especially in homes where small children live.

He also advised people not to attempt dangerous rescues without proper equipment and training. Instead, he said residents should call emergency toll-free lines 767 or 112 immediately.

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Orile Agege LCDA Boss, Hon. Idowu Akinola Launches Electric Vehicles To Cut Transportation Cost, Create Jobs For Residents ...As Lagos State Govt, Saheed Mosadoluwa Commend Innovative Idea

Yomi Durojaye 

...As Lagos State Govt, Saheed Mosadoluwa Commend Innovative Idea

The Executive Chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu, has launched a green economy in Orile Agege by introducing electric vehicles and motorcycles as part of efforts to cut down the transportation cost and also to create jobs and equip residents with relevant skills for emerging innovation and technology

Speaking yesterday at the exhibition and launch ceremony of electric vehicles and motorcycles held at the council secretariat, in partnership with Eagle SP Green and Innovations Centre.

The council Chairman said. the initiative was designed to expose residents to emerging transportation technologies and enable them to assess their potential benefits, challenges and business opportunities.

Akinola said rising transportation costs and petrol prices have continued to put pressure on household incomes, particularly among commercial motorcycle operators, traders, artisans and other residents who depend on daily transportation for their livelihoods.

He noted that electric mobility could offer an alternative to conventional petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles, potentially reducing running costs and creating new economic opportunities.

“Transportation is part of our everyday life. Our traders need to move their goods to the market. Our artisans need to get to their places of work. Our workers and business owners spend money moving from one location to another,” he said.

The chairman, however, urged prospective users to consider the purchase price, battery lifespan, replacement costs, charging infrastructure, electricity supply and maintenance requirements before investing in electric vehicles.

He encouraged commercial motorcycle operators, transporters, traders and entrepreneurs to use the exhibition to obtain reliable information and compare the cost of owning and operating electric vehicles with conventional alternatives.

In a keynote address, Hon. Dr. Tajudeen Afolabi (Afoo), Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Political, Legislative and Civil Engagement, commended Chairman Idowu for introducing a forward-looking initiative that promotes clean energy, technology and youth empowerment.

He urged beneficiaries to make productive use of the opportunities provided, describing the programme as an investment in the future of the community.

Also speaking, Hon. Agbaje, representing the Lagos State Governor, praised the Chairman's developmental strides and efforts to improve the welfare and economic prospects of residents.

Former Orile-Agege LCDA Chairman, Hon. Johnson Babatunde  (JSB), also advised beneficiaries to make productive use of the empowerment packages and maintain the equipment properly.

He described the council’s partnership with Eagle SP Green and Innovations Centre as an important step towards technology transfer and skills development to residents of Orile Agege LCDA.

In his goodwill message, a philanthropist and a business mogul, Mr. Saheed Mosadoluwa Audullahi Ibile called for unity among residents and political leaders while commending the Chairman's people-oriented programmes.

He further announced the donation of two plots of land to support developmental projects in Orile-Agege.

In conclusion,  Akinola said said the innovative idea of electric vehicles would with wider adoption could help reduce roadside air pollution and traffic noise in residential areas, markets, schools and other public spaces.

Agege Security Summit: Lagos CP, Fatai Tijani, Security Chiefs, Traditional Rulers Commend Vinod Obasa ...As LSSTF Donates Patrol Vehicle to Agege LG To Streghten Security.

 Yomi Durojaye

Agege Security Summit: Lagos CP, Fatai Tijani, Security Chiefs, Traditional Rulers Commend Vinod Obasa

...As LSSTF Donates Patrol Vehicle To Streghten Security In Agege

Agege Security Summit witnessed a significant success as Lagos Commissioner Police, CP Fatai Tijani, other Security Chiefs and  Traditional Rulers Commended the Agege Council Chairman, Hon. AbdulGaniu Vinod Obasa for the giant stride in tackling insecurity in Agege. 

The summit held yesterday at the council Secretariat with the Theme:   “Building Safer Communities Through Strategic Partnerships,” is both timely and deliberate. Equally significant is our focus on “Early Warning, Early Action: Grassroots Intelligence for Conflict Prevention.”

Speaking at the event, the Lagos CP said, Fatai Tijani, commended the Chairman, Hon. Abdul Ganiyu Vinod for the initiative and for the security improvements recorded in Agege and stressed the importance of cooperation between security agencies and residents. He urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to security operatives for effective policing.

Tijani disclosed that Agege recently recorded zero criminal cases compare to old days, stressing that "Agege is now safe"

Also Speaking at the summit, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund , Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, said effective security remained essential to attracting investment, creating employment and promoting economic growth.

Ogunsan disclosed that the Trust Fund had provided more than 1,500 operational vehicles to security agencies across Lagos State. He also announced the donation of the patrol vehicle and other security equipments to Agege Local Government, describing the intervention as part of efforts to strengthen security operations at the grassroots level.

Former Chairman of Orile-Agege LCDA, Hon. Johnson Sunday Johnson Babatunde, HRM Ologba of Ogba Oba Latif Oladimeji Egbeyemi in their presentations stressed the importance of information sharing in effective security management. He advocated a security structure that extends from the local government level to wards, streets, homes and families, while also calling for stronger grassroots security initiatives, including the Paramole security structure.

Oba Latif Oladimeji Egbeyemi commended the initiative, noting that security remains fundamental to sustainable community development and economic prosperity.

Earlier, Obasa, in his welcome address, said the Agege Security Summit is designed to create a structured platform where government, security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, businesses and residents can speak honestly, listen to one another and agree on practical measures that will make our communities safer.

"We are here to move from reaction to prevention; from isolation to collaboration; and from suspicion to shared responsibility.

described security as a collective responsibility and urged residents to remain vigilant, provide credible information to security agencies and take proactive steps to prevent crime.

Obasa highlighted some of the administration's security initiatives, including the installation of more than 600 streetlights, deployment of CCTV cameras and regular security meetings involving traditional rulers and security agencies.

"When our streets are unsafe, commerce suffers.

When businesses are vulnerable, investment retreats.

When young people are exposed to drugs, violence and criminal influences, the future of the community is endangered.

When conflicts are allowed to escalate because early warning signs were ignored, the consequences can be devastating.

"Agege is a vibrant and resilient community with enormous economic and human potential. We are home to hardworking residents, entrepreneurs, artisans, traders, professionals, students, religious institutions and businesses.

"But we must also acknowledge that, like every growing urban community, we face challenges, including theft, vandalism, street violence, drug-related activities, cultism, traffic-related disputes, domestic and community conflicts, and other forms of criminality.

"We cannot wish these challenges away. We must confront them and confronting them requires more than reacting after an incident has occurred, all these requires intelligence before the incident, intervention before escalation, and partnership before crisis, transparency, professionalism and the collective commitment of stakeholders".Obasa asserted.

The Olu of Agege Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Kamilu Oyedeji Akanni Isiba, Peace Corp Commander, APC Apex Leader in Agege, Chief Safari Adaranijo, First Agege LGA Chairman, Alhaji Ganiu Owolabi Dada, ACP Veronica Apka, Area Commander, Area G, CEO Harmony Estate, Hon. Saheed Mosadoluwa were among who attended the summit.

Others include Vice Chairman of Agege Local Government Council, Hon. Adewale Azeez, Council Manager, Mr. Sogo Osikoya, Leader of the House, Hon. Haruna Adesina, Councilors, Baales, Elder Ajide, Hon Lawal, Hon Fatai Ajibola, Special Adviser On Legislative Matters to RT Hon Mudashiru Obasa, Deacon Olabisi Julius, Chief Akin Richard Oshungboye among top dignitaries.

LAGOS SET TO DEEPEN SUPPORT FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRY, EXPANDS INFRASTRUCTURE - HAMZAT

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Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has pledged that the State Government will continue to partner with stakeholders in the creative industry by strengthening skills development, expanding training opportunities, and providing the necessary infrastructure to support the growth of the sector.

Speaking on Tuesday at the Official Commissioning and Grand Opening of Euphoria360 Hub, put in place by one of the Thespians,  Mr. Femi Adebayo, held at Oregun, Lagos, Hamzat said that the State Government is determined to create a sustainable pipeline of skilled creative professionals who could compete and earn globally.

According to Hamzat, Lagos has no shortage of talent but needs to provide the right structures and opportunities to harness it. "The state is already investing in creative infrastructure, which includes the development of theatres in Ikorodu, Badagry, among other divisions.

"Besides, the government is exploring further opportunities to expand training in areas such as filmmaking, acting, photography and other creative disciplines, and training up to one million Lagosians across various fields", he said.

The Deputy Governor also noted that the state must move beyond training young people to creating a sustainable pipeline of globally competitive talent and linking skills development directly to employment opportunities, adding that the objective of the government is to create an enabling environment where creative talents can not only showcase Nigerian culture to the world but also earn commensurate economic value from their works.

Citing the global influence of Nigerian films and storytelling, Hamzat noted that Nigerian productions have become a major means of projecting the country’s identity and culture across Africa and beyond. “I want to challenge you, our elders and stakeholders in the creative industry, to identify the major barriers limiting growth and work with the government to develop practical solutions, particularly in areas such as intellectual property, contracts, and skills development,” the Deputy Governor said.

He congratulated the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Euphoria 360, Mr. Femi Adebayo, on the establishment of the Mega Audio Visual Project, describing the initiative as an important contribution to the growth of the creative ecosystem in Lagos.

In his goodwill message, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Mr. Sunday Dare, said the Nigerian entertainment industry is a powerful force that has significantly enhanced Nigeria’s visibility and global influence.

Dare added that the government needs to support and strengthen the creative sector, noting that the industry generates a huge sum of money and has the capacity to engage and create job opportunities for a large number of young people.

Earlier in his welcome address, Filmmaker/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Euphoria 360, Mr. Femi Adebayo, said the vision behind the hub is to create a one-stop hub for the entertainment industry where producers, filmmakers, creators, film enthusiasts, and event planners can access the quality facilities and services they need to bring their projects to life.

His words, “Here, everything required to produce and deliver world-class projects is brought together under one roof,” adding that the initiative will become a landmark destination for creativity, collaboration, and excellence in the entertainment industry."

Adebayo noted that the hub brings together key players across the entertainment value chain while offering access to modern facilities and professional services needed to develop and deliver world-class productions. 

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AKOD Hails Faleke's Representation, Mobilises Support For Tinubu, Hamzat

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The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has rallied stakeholders in Ikeja Federal Constituency to support the continuity of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke as representative of the constituency.

AKOD spoke at the Ikeja Federal Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting convened by Faleke at the Blue Roof, Lagos Television (LTV), Ikeja.

The meeting attracted thousands of APC members, community leaders, CDAs, CDCs, landlords’ associations, religious leaders and other stakeholders across the constituency.

AKOD commended Faleke for what he described as impactful representation, noting that his interventions had provided support to constituents and grassroots communities.

He also highlighted infrastructure development, rail modernisation, affordable housing, local government autonomy and NELFUND among initiatives of the Tinubu administration.

“I appeal to Nigerians to keep faith with the government and come out en masse to vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as Governor of Lagos State and Rt. Hon. James Faleke as the representative of Ikeja Federal Constituency,” AKOD said.

Faleke, in his remarks, gave an account of his stewardship and reiterated his commitment to greater service to the constituency, while listening to concerns and expectations from community stakeholders.

Together We Move forward with One Voice, Common Purpose Says Obasa As Agege APC Flag Off Campaign For 2027 Election

 Eniola Ajose 

Agege yesterday witnessed a massive crowd at Amoo playground, in Orile-Agege LCDA, Agege, as Lagos Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa officially flagged off his campaign as candidate of the APC Party, to represent Agege Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives and other APC candidates in the year 2027 General Elections.

Speaking at the flag off, Rt. Hon. Obasa expressed profound gratitude to the people of Agege for their unwavering supports over the years, promising more effective representation, youth empowerment, and infrastructural development, if elected to the House of Representatives.

 "This is my home. Agege made me. What we are witnessing today is not just a campaign flag-off, it is a reaffirmation of our collective belief in progressives ideas.

"We're ever committed to the APC party, and it ideas. We won't leave the party we built for another, never. I enjoin you all to vote for all APC candidates in the coming general elections".

"The task of working together in unity and harmony towards the re-election of our father, leader and mentor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the election of Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as the next Governor of Lagos State, and the re-election of Senator Idiat Adebule as Senator representing Lagos West begins now.

"As we embark on this journey, I urge you to also support my aspiration to represent you in the Federal House of Representatives, alongside our candidates for the Lagos State House of Assembly.

"We welcome our beloved President, HE Bola Ahmed Tinubu back to Nigeria, and we're assuring him of giving him our maximum votes and supports, as we've always been doing since the inception of this democratic dispensation.

"Together, let us move forward with one voice and a common purpose. Thank you, Agege, for your continued support". Obasa concluded

Earlier, The two party Chairmen, Hon. Fatai Bisiriyu and Hon. Alaba Alase declared the party candidates from the President to Lagos Assembly,  annoucing Hon. Oluwagbenga Abiola  Agbelebu as the candidate for Agege Constituency 01 and Hon. Sule Shakiru Akindele Enimakure for Agege Constituency 02, Other Party leaders who spoke at the event, said the turnout was a clear message that APC remains the party to beat in Agege, and that the people are fully behind all APC candidates from top to bottom in 2027.

Present at the flag off were APC Party faithfuls, Hon Abdulganiyu Obasa, executive chairman of Agege local government, his counterpart in Orile-Agege LCDA, Hon Akinola Abiodun Idowu, Oba Ambaliu Agbedeyi, the Alaige of Orilẹ Agege Kingdom, Oba Kamila Isiba, Olu of Agege, Oba Abdullateef, Ologba of Ogba land, Dr Afolabi Tajudeen,SA to Lagos state governor on Civic Engagement, Agege's APC Apex leader, Chief Safari Adaranijo, Hon Sherifat Adedoyin, permanent Board Member SUBEB, Hon JS Babatunde, immediate past executive chairman of Orile-Agege LCDA,  Hon. Johnson Babatunde,  Hon Wale Fayemi, Orile-Agege LCDA Vice Chairman, that of Agege local government, Hon Adewale Babatunde and  Hon Fatai Ajibola, Special Advisor to the Rt Hon Speaker on Political and Legislative Matters.

Others include, Elder Ajide, Hon Rasheed Adaranijo, Dr Ladipo Sunday(fìtílà), APC Party Chairman, Agege local government, Hon Fatai Adolf, Hon Alaba Alashe, APC Party Chairman in Orile-Agege LCDA, Baba Esingba, Chief Fatol, Hon Janja Bature, Alhaji Babatunde Disco, Deacon Olabisi, Chief Ogundimu(Baala), Alhaji Lawal, Alhaji Nurudeen Jimoh (Olly J), Hon Remi Bello, Commissioner, LAHASCOM among others

The rally ended in peaceful jubilations and funfair.

Agege LG Launches FC27 PS5 Tournament With N1.75m Prize Pool As Chairmen Obasa, Odunmbaku Set For Opening Match

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Agege Local Government Area is set to host the FC27 Ultimate Edition PS5 Tournament on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Local Government Secretariat, with a total prize pool of N1.75 million up for grabs.

The one-on-one gaming competition is expected to attract gamers, football enthusiasts and young people from across Lagos, with participants battling for honours on EA Sports’ FC27 on the PlayStation 5 platform.

Held under the theme “Fair Play. Good Vibes,” the tournament is designed to provide an exciting platform for participants to showcase their gaming skills while promoting healthy competition and positive leisure activities.

The winner will receive N1 million, while the first and second runners-up will take home N500,000 and N250,000, respectively.

Registration is currently open to interested participants. Organisers have provided a QR code on the official event flyer for online registration, while enquiries can be made via 0708 860 3607.

One of the major highlights of the opening day will be the Grand Opening Match, featuring a friendly FC27 showdown between two Lagos local government chairmen. Alhaji Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa  Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, will take on Hon. Olusegun Odunmbaku, Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA. The highly anticipated exhibition match is expected to add an official and entertaining dimension to the tournament while setting the tone for the competition.

The participation of the two council chairmen also highlights the use of contemporary youth-oriented activities, including gaming and popular culture, as avenues for community engagement.

Adding further excitement to the occasion, popular Nigerian entertainers Rahmon Jago and Small Doctor have been confirmed to attend event.

Beyond the gaming competition, organisers say the event is intended to promote youth engagement, talent discovery, community bonding and healthy competition.

With the tournament scheduled to kick off on Thursday, October 1, 2026, Nigeria’s Independence Day, attention will turn to the Agege Local Government Secretariat as gamers take their controllers and battle for the coveted FC27 crown and the N1.75 million prize fund.

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Lagos Celebrates New Guinness World Records Title As 'Black Market' Premiere Attracts 51,258 Attendees

Nigerian cinema achieved a monumental global milestone as the grand premiere of the highly anticipated crime thriller, “Black Market”, officially broke the Guinness World Record for the Largest Attendance at a Film Premiere/Screening.

The historic event took place at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island, on Saturday, 26th September, 2026, drawing an unprecedented crowd of film lovers and industry stakeholders.

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat,  alongside the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, commended stakeholders in Nigeria’s creative industry following the successful attempt to set a new Guinness World Records title for the largest film premiere attendance at the premiere of “Black Market” in Lagos.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Hamzat congratulated the organisers and thousands of Nigerians who turned out to support the historic record attempt, stressing that Nigeria is endowed with enormous creative talent and that the government has a responsibility to create the right infrastructure and opportunities for such talent to thrive.

The Deputy Governor said Lagos State remains committed to developing its cultural and creative industry, noting that the sector represents an important aspect of the State’s soft power and economic development.

He said that while government investment in roads, hospitals, and other physical infrastructure remains important, it must give equal attention to the creative and cultural space.

He highlighted Hollywood's global influence and urged Nollywood to keep expanding its global impact, noting the importance of partnerships and initiatives that can strengthen Nigeria’s creative economy.

Dr. Hamzat commended everyone who registered, attended and supported the record attempt, describing their participation as an important contribution to the growth of Lagos State and Nigeria’s creative industry.

He also encouraged attendees to remain calm and orderly as the verification process was being concluded, expressing optimism that the record attempt would be successful.

Earlier, the producer of Black Market, Nora Awolowo, welcomed the thousands of attendees who gathered for the premiere, describing the occasion as an experience that had grown beyond the film itself.

Awolowo noted that the gathering of thousands of people under one sky, united by one screen and one story, had made every attendee part of the historic moment.

She urged the audience to embrace and remember the significance of the occasion, describing it as an opportunity to demonstrate what can happen when people dare to dream beyond the ordinary.

Following the screening and verification process, Director of Central Record Services and Official Adjudicator for Guinness World Records, Mark McKinley, officially announced that the record attempt had been successful.

McKinley explained that only attendees who were present at both the beginning and end of the premiere could be counted towards the final record total. He added that attendees were permitted to leave the screening temporarily for comfort breaks, but anyone who failed to return or left the venue before the end of the film would not be included in the final count.

He noted that the previous record stood at 43,624 attendees, achieved in 2015 in the Philippines.

After reviewing the relevant documentation, personally witnessing the attempt and completing the required guideline verifications, McKinley announced that the team from Switch Visuals Limited and Rizzle Studios had achieved a total attendance of 51,258, thereby setting a new Guinness World Records title.

He also commended Switch Visuals, Executive Producer, GWR Event, Damilola Osikoya, and Rizzle Studios, Producer, BlackMarket Movie, Nora Awolowo, for what he described as exceptional organisation and leadership in executing the record-breaking event.

The historic premiere featured music, food and games. The event attracted notable personalities and celebrities, including Executive Producer BlackMarket Movie, Omowumi Dada, Femi Adebayo, Gabriel Afolayan, Bimpe Adedimeji, Real Warri Pikin and Tomi Ojo, among others.

The event was supported by the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, alongside several corporate partners, reinforcing Lagos State’s commitment to the growth of tourism, arts, culture and the creative economy.

“Black Market” is a crime thriller directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay and produced by Nora Awolowo. The film stars Omowunmi Dada, Lateef Adedimeji, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Scarlet Gomez, Teniola Aladese, Susan Pwajok, Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D Icon), and Uzor Arukwe, among others.

The achievement further underscores Lagos’ growing position as a hub for entertainment, cultural expression and creative enterprise, while showcasing the capacity of Nigeria’s film industry to achieve milestones of international recognition.

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Back-2-SchoolAKOD Distributes 50,000 Books, 3,000 Bags. 1,000 Mathematical Sets To Ikeja Schools

Back-2-SchoolAKOD Distributes 50,000 Books, 3,000 Bags. 1,000 Mathematical Sets To Ikeja Schools

…Says education key to IKEJA Agenda; announces 2026 bursary portal

The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has distributed 50,000 exercise books, 3,000 school bags and 1,000 mathematical sets to pupils across the council.

The materials were presented at the Back-to-School 2.0 programme held at the Marriage Registry, with the theme: “Supporting Education, Inspiring Excellence.”

AKOD said the initiative is part of the Knowledge-Based Economic Empowerment component of the I.K.E.J.A Agenda, aimed at supporting pupils and reducing the financial burden on parents.

"Our Back-to-School is one of our major programmes under education. It is the second edition under our administration, with thousands of our children across our schools having benefited from the first edition. We are encouraged by the impact of the programme and remain committed to doing more to support our children and ease the burden on parents", he said.

He highlighted other education interventions, including free GCE forms for over 200 students in 2025 and 2026 respectively, JAMB forms for 500 students, ongoing free GCE coaching and JAMB lessons, as well as school renovations in Ikeja. Over 200 secondary school leavers and undergraduates also benefiting from the ongoing council’s two-month holiday job programme.

AKOD urged the beneficiaries to use the materials judiciously and take their education seriously. He also announced that the 2026 bursary portal will open by October 15 for eligible indigent residents.

The Supervisor for Education, Barrister Oluwapelumi Ologunde, said distribution to pupils across the council’s eight schools would commence immediately.

A pupil of Alausa Nursery and Primary School, Azeez Sawanu, thanked AKOD and pledged that the beneficiaries would make good use of the materials.

The project was supported by Fidelity Bank