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  The Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has commenced an aggressive grassroots mobilisation campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, with plans to mobilise about 3,500 leaders across the state’s local government areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The organisation disclosed this during a mobilisation meeting held on Tuesday at its secretariat, 7B Oduduwa Way, Ikeja, Lagos, where coordinators across the senatorial districts, LGAs and LCDAs were urged to strengthen their structures and intensify grassroots engagement. The meeting, which focused on the accreditation of coordinators, presentation of action plans and strategies for expanding the directorate’s grassroots operations, commenced at about 12:10 p.m. with more than 30 minutes of intercessory prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his administration and Nigeria. The meeting was presided over by the Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Lagos State Directorate...

  The Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has intensified its grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, unveiling plans to mobilise about 3,500 leaders across the 20 local government areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State. The mobilisation meeting, held on Tuesday at the organisation’s secretariat at 7B Oduduwa Way, Ikeja, Lagos, brought together coordinators from various senatorial districts, local government areas and LCDAs to strengthen the group’s grassroots structures and coordinate its campaign activities ahead of the elections. The meeting, which commenced at about 12:10 p.m. with more than 30 minutes of intercessory prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the organisation’s leadership and Nigeria, was presided over by the Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs, Rev. Dr Sam Ogedengbe. In his welcome address, Ogedengbe commended the coordinators fo...

    Dangote Transport has taken another major step towards improving road safety with the launch of a state-of-the-art Driver Monitoring Control Room that allows drivers operating its trucks to be monitored in real time while on transit across Nigeria.   The innovative facility, located at the Dangote Transport operational base in Ibese, Ogun State, was recently showcased to journalists during a guided tour of the transport operations centre, where officials highlighted the company's commitment to leveraging technology and best practices to reduce road accidents and improve drivers’ behaviour.   Speaking during the facility tour, the Head of Operations, Dangote Transport, Ibese, Mr. David Idiege , described the Driver Monitoring Control Room as one of the latest additions to the company's comprehensive safety architecture.   According to him, the facility enables transport control personnel to observe drivers while they are on the road, monitor compliance with s...

  Monday’s nomination process took a different turn as Big Brother gave the housemates a chance to make their choices in full view of the House. Following the usual Conspiracy Hour, each housemate was handed an envelope, pen and paper and asked to name two housemates they wanted to save. But this time, keeping their choices to themselves was not an option. Once their decisions were made, the housemates had to read them out to the entire House and explain why they had chosen those particular housemates. The process put relationships, loyalties and alliances on display, with housemates having to stand by their choices and, in some cases, explain them to the people sitting right in front of them. At the end of the process, Sheba, Goddessa and Aikou were the three housemates saved by their fellow housemates. As part of the nomination twist, the Head of House, Chimsom Chuka, was given the power to decide which of the three would remain safe. With only one spot available, Chimsom Chuka c...

  Abuja: Allansmith Sports Construction Company has expressed its readiness to provide lasting solutions to the challenges facing sports infrastructure development in Nigeria, using modern construction expertise and international standards to revive and transform sporting facilities across the country. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Joshua Adamu, stated that Allansmith has become a household name in the development and construction of sports facilities, with the capacity to deliver world-class projects that meet global standards. Adamu made this known while reacting to concerns over the declining state of some major sporting facilities in Nigeria, particularly the historic Adamasingba Stadium in Oyo State, which was recently reported to have fallen short of the standards required for hosting CAF-approved matches due to deteriorating facilities. He noted that the situation of sporting facilities across the country requires urgent attention, stressing that proper investment i...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The New Era Foundation for Yoruba Festival and Culture Intervention has marked the sixth edition of its annual Olokun Festival, reaffirming its commitment to preserving, promoting and passing down Yoruba cultural heritage and traditional values to future generations. The 2026 edition of the festival was held at Debojo Beach, Eleko, in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State, and attracted members of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) New Era, traditional rulers, cultural enthusiasts and Yoruba sons and daughters. Speaking at the event, President of OPC New Era, Comrade Rasak Arogundade, described the annual celebration as an important platform for promoting Yoruba heritage, spirituality and cultural traditions. Arogundade said the festival provided an opportunity for Yoruba people to come together in prayer and thanksgiving, describing it as a gathering where participants could seek divine blessings for peace, prosperity, unity and progress. He urged members ...