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From facts, the presidential election was held on the said date, the first since the 1983 military coup ended the country's Second Republic. This was a transitional process from military rule to civilian rule.

Prince Jacob Adejorin, National Leader, Progressive Bakers Association of Nigeria (PBAN), says his group is not contemplating a 30 per cent increase in the prices of bread, biscuits and other items.

By Fadekemi Ajakaiye The Nigerian Institute of Architects, NIA, Lagos Chapter, has projected the city of Lagos for the next 25 years. This projection was held recently in Lagos at the 12th edition of the Lagos Architects Forum tagged “The City of Lagos: The Next Twenty-Five Years”. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu stated that “when designing a space for 22 million people, it is certainly not an easy job. As we know, the future belongs to the cities. COVID-19 has also tau...

Veteran Actor & Filmmaker Abiodun Aleja Dies Share ADVERTISEMENT The movie industry has lost another veteran actor, filmmaker, and dancer Abiodun Aleja to the icy hands of death. Abiodun Aleja was reportedly passed on in the late hours of Friday, May 21st at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). The chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, (NANTAP), Mkainde Adeniran broke the news of the death of the veteran actor. One o...

Vanguard News Translate Why we are celebrating Isaac Adaka Boro 53 years after – Ijaw in Lagos On By Ephraim Oseji & Juliet Ebirim The Ijaw community in Lagos celebrated the heroic exploits of the late Major Isaac Adaka Boro, 53 years after his death. Speaking at a rally held in his honour in Lagos, the Chairman of Ijaw Youth Council, Lagos Chapter, Harry Yinkere Matawa, said the event was aimed at marking his 53rd remembrance. “We are celebrating our father today, a he...

Vanguard News PJAN signs MOU to develop global photojournalism website On Kindly Share This Story: From left, Member, PJAN Website Committee, Mr. Sunday Adedeji; Chairman, PJAN, Lagos Chapter, Mr. Kola Olasupo; CEO, Webtek Masters Innovation, Victor Adeshile and Member, PJAN Website Committee, Mr. Kehinde Shonola during the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between PJAN and Webtek Masters Innovation to build PJAN Website held on Tuesday in Lagos. Photojournalists Association o...

Share The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria in Lagos State has begun the partial opening of courts – three times a week. The Lagos Chapter of JUSUN directed members to report to work every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Judiciary staff nationwide on April 6 embarked on an indefinite strike demanding that state governments grant financial freedom to the judiciary. In a memo on April 22, the Lagos State chapter of JUSUN Chairman, Mr Kehinde Shobowale, directed a partial reopening of the courts...

Lagos judo organizes seminar for women On Kindly Share This Story: The Lagos State Judo Association (LSJA) is organizing a one-day seminar cum enlightenment programme for female youths in the state as part of efforts to popularize the sport. According to the chairman of LSJA, Sheriff Hammed, the essence of the seminar is aimed at promoting self-defense among females in the state. “With the spate of rape, robbery, kidnappings, and general violence against women, the Lagos State Judo Associati...

Dr. Yemisi Kila (left); Omosehin; Sodeinde and Dr. Funmilayo Ige, at the event br President of the MWAN, Lagos Chapter, Dr. Ibironke Sodeinde, disclosed this during an event to consolidate partnership with Bright Hope For Widows Initiative (BHFWI), as part of activities to celebrate women. x Sodeinde urged women not to quit but to challenge any problem facing them. She advised widows not to quit amidst life challenges but to remain steadfast despite their n...

Share Joseph Iruafemi is the Chief Executive Officer of AyubaFinance, a crypto-lending business which is on a mission to redefine the concept of loans with digital currency innovations. The entrepreneur discusses with KOLA MUHAMMED the hype around cryptocurrencies, its prospects and plans to rejuvenate African economy, among other issues. Excerpts: With many businesses springing up as a result of the boom in the value of digital currencies, what’s the selling point for your business and wh...