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  After two years of building structures, strengthening connections and extending the values of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy beyond its Fellowship programme, the inaugural Executive Council of the LJLA Alumni Association has formally bowed out of office. The outgoing Council was celebrated on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Life After LJLA & Alumni Endowment Awards held in Ikeja, Lagos, where members were recognised for their service and contributions to the development of the Alumni Association. Led by Mrs. Adepeju Balogun-Awe as Chairperson, the Council comprised Olakunle Charles Adegunoye, Vice Chairperson; Karimat Yakubu, Public Relations Officer; Oluwaferanmi Akinade, Financial Secretary; Funmi Osineye, Welfare Director; Stephen Okeowo, General Secretary; and Michael Folorunsho, Director of Programmes. As the inaugural leadership of the Alumni Association, the Council’s tenure focused on establishing the structures needed to move the association from an idea into ...

  Showcasing Next Generation Mobile Gaming PerformanceInfinix Spotlights the GT 50 Pro at PMNC Nigeria 2026 Fall  FinalsInfinix Nigeria reinforced its commitment to the country’s growing esports ecosystem as the Official Gaming Partner of the PUBG Mobile National  Championship (PMNC) Nigeria 2026 Fall Finals. Held from September 12 to 13 at the University of Lagos Indoor Sports Complex, the championship brought together 16 of Nigeria’s top PUBG Mobile teams in a battle for national glory and qualification opportunities on the continental stage.  Over two days, fans witnessed intense competition, tactical gameplay and standout performances from some of the country’s most talented mobile gamers. At the end of the championship, Team Pride emerged victorious, securing the title after a dominant showing against a highly competitive field and further cementing its position among Nigeria’s leading esports teams.  While the tournament celebrated the best of Nigerian mob...

  Driven by a breakthrough thermal engine, the Infinix GT 50 Pro harmonizes physical precision, flagship hardware, and software intelligence to transform a mobile device into a powerhouse for next-generation gaming experience.Infinix Niger today officially unveils the GT 50 Pro, the gaming powerhouse serving as the centerpiece of the constantly expanding hardware ecosystem known as the New GT Ecosystem.  More than an incremental update, the GT 50 Pro marks a strategic evolution by synchronizing the three core dimensions of Physical Refinement, Thermal Sovereignty and Intelligent Optimization.  This approach eliminates the common friction between hardware and real-world performance, helping dedicated gamers showcase their skill by overcoming the inherent limitations of the smartphone form factor.Showcasing both its physical and visual sophistication, the GT 50 Pro introduces the HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Architecture, a specialized thermal engine carefully designed to solve...

  Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has explained the rationale behind the proposed amendment to the Magistrates Law of Lagos State, saying the legislation is intended to address an unintended imbalance in career progression within the state’s justice sector. Pedro, in a statement issued on Monday, said the proposed amendment, which seeks to increase the retirement age of Magistrates and Law Officers, is not an Executive Bill sponsored by his office but a Private Member’s Bill currently before the Lagos State House of Assembly. He said the bill was considered to have reasonable justification in the interest of the state, particularly in strengthening and sustaining the justice sector. According to him, the position of the Ministry of Justice is based on the long-standing policy of harmonising the conditions of service of Law Officers with those of Magistrates in Lagos State, a policy which has been in operation since 1997 following a gover...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Urukpe Mena of Delta Central has declared its support for Hon. Godwin Ikuru, describing him as “our true son” and endorsing his ambition to represent Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly under the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The group said Ikuru’s decision to contest the senatorial seat represents an opportunity for the people of Delta Central to support a candidate with a strong connection to the people and a commitment to the development of the district. According to the Urukpe Mena, the people of Delta Central deserve effective representation that will prioritise their interests, promote development and ensure that their voices are adequately heard at the National Assembly. The group urged residents, political stakeholders and supporters across the senatorial district to rally behind Ikuru and support his aspiration in the forthcoming election. It described Hon. Godwin Ikuru as a “true son of Delta Central”...

  The Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has announced plans to mobilise 3,500 leaders across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisation also disclosed plans to hold a special prayer session for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as part of efforts to promote peaceful campaigns and credible elections. Speaking on the initiative, the Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs, Rev. Dr Sam Ogedengbe, said the programme was designed to strengthen the organisation’s grassroots structure and mobilise committed leaders across the state. Ogedengbe said the event would also feature the inauguration of senatorial  Directors and  57 coordinators across the Local Government Areas and LCDAs, with letters of appointment to be presented to the newly...