Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has openly endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor, declaring him capable of sustaining the state’s development trajectory when his tenure ends on May 29, 2027. Sanwo-Olu made the declaration on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the manifesto launch of Hamzat and his running mate, Mrs. Damilola Sonayon-James, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. In what appeared to be a symbolic endorsement and demonstration of confidence in the APC candidate, the governor mounted the stage…
Author: Lilian Azuh
The Lagos Promise Ileri Eko A Promise Is a Load Manifesto launch speech, as prepared for delivery Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate, Lagos State Lagos, Friday 30 October 2026 WHERE I COME FROM Your Excellencies. Leaders of our great party. Royal fathers. Distinguished guests. Members of the press. And my fellow Lagosians. Good afternoon. My name is Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. I have been privileged to serve alongside my brother, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as your Deputy Governor for seven years, five months and one day. Now I am seeking your mandate to serve as Governor of our…
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The Senior Pastor, Fountain of Life Church, Lagos, Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, has introduced his new wife, Pastor Mo Odukoya, to his congregation. The pastor made the announcement during Sunday service on November 1, 2026, at the church headquarters in Ilupeju, Lagos State. Earlier on Saturday, he posted an image of two hands with wedding rings on his Instagram page, with the caption “To New Beginnings.” This drew speculation among his followers about whether he had been engaged, with some already sending their congratulatory messages. However, all came to light on Sunday as Odukoya introduced his wife as Pastor Mrs Odukoya.…
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has identified two suspected cases of Ebola disease in the North-East region. The agency disclosed this in an update posted on its X handle on Saturday, saying the two individuals had been isolated while contact identification and listing were ongoing. It added that laboratory testing was being conducted to determine whether the individuals had contracted the disease. “Two suspected cases of Ebola disease have been identified in Nigeria’s North-East region. Both individuals have been isolated, contact identification and listing is ongoing, and laboratory testing is being conducted. “Being classified as suspected cases…
Rising temperatures, compounded by erratic electricity supply, are forcing residents in many states to sleep outdoors, take repeated night-time baths and spend more on alternative power sources as households struggle to cope with the heat. While many Nigerians who spoke with Saturday PUNCH reported prolonged blackouts and inadequate water supply, others said the conditions had made nights uncomfortable. They also lamented the high cost of fuel, inadequate water supply and the expense of rechargeable fans and solar installations. The situation has raised concerns about the health of children, the elderly and residents with underlying medical conditions as the country prepares…
The Lagos State Police Command participated in the just-concluded five-day Election Security Management Training organised by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) from Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30, 2026, with facilitation by 3Streams Synergy. The training brought together personnel predominantly from the Lagos State Police Command, alongside personnel from the FCID Annex Lagos, Zone 2 Headquarters, Special Fraud Unit (SFU) and Special Protection Unit (SPU). The programme was designed to strengthen officers’ capacity for effective election security management, with discussions covering professionalism, political neutrality, impartiality, respect for human rights, crowd management, inter-agency collaboration and adherence to the rule…