Lagos Community News Review

…As Ikosi-Isheri LCDA holds grand inauguration ceremony In a powerful testament to her soaring political relevance, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada  has been named  Vice Chairman, Lagos East , of the prestigious  Conference 57  — a strategic elevation that not only affirms her growing influence within the progressive fold but also places  Ikosi-Isheri LCDA  at the heart of policymaking, visibility, and access across Lagos State. This announcement came alongside her  official inauguration for a second term  as Executive Chairman of  Ikosi-Isheri LCDA , held on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The ceremony, conducted by  Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu , was met with overwhelming jubilation from residents, political stakeholders, and dignitaries across Lagos. In her inaugural address, the Mayoress first gave glory to Almighty Allah for His enduring grace and thanked the people of Ikosi-Isheri for entrusting her once again with their mandate. She extended ...

  … Senator Abiru reaffirms commitment to development of young talents About sixty (60) students at the Government College Lagos (GCL) Surulere, who were trained in STEM Education for Senior Secondary School Students, at the school’s STEM Lab which was provided and equipped by the SAIL Empowerment Foundation, showcased various thought-provoking innovations they developed as they completed their nine (9) weeks training. The training was facilitated by STEM Café, (an initiative of Co-Creation Hub (Cc-HUB), Nigeria’s leading innovation and technology hub) for SAIL Foundation. On the Demo and graduation day, they displayed innovations they built before the Co-founder of the SAIL Empowerment Foundation, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, the Chief Impact Officer, Mr. Deji Abisola, the Global President of the Government College Lagos Old Boys Association, Mr. Jibola Bakare, Tutor General/Permanent Secretary for Education District IV, Board Member, Lagos State Universal Basic Educatio...

  By Shuaib Babatunde Adebayo (Optimistic)   Today, new and re-elected Local Government Chairmen and Ward Councillors will be sworn into offices in different communities. It is not an ordinary affair in the political calendar but a moment that is marking the commencement of a new chapter in grass roots governance. It is the moment to tell our leaders, that their jobs are not trophies, but to be undertaken. People are the lenders of leadership and it is up to them how they repay the debt otherwise they will leave a bad legacy.   To others, this has been the first chance to demonstrate their credentials, to convert pledges into programs, and niceties into nice government. The expectations are actually greater in the case of others that come back to a second term. The citizens provided them with the second chance not as a promise, but as a trust once again. And such trust should not be violated. Our political arena has been filled with leaders who lose momentum in their seco...

   The movement, Tompolo 1 Million Youth for the Re-election of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially launched its nationwide solidarity movement, uniting energetic and patriotic youth from all corners of Nigeria in support of President Tinubu’s second term. With  High Chief Oweizidei Thomas Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo)  serving as the Grand Patron, this youth-driven initiative is rooted in a legacy of bold leadership and national service. The movement aims to mobilize one million young Nigerians who strongly believe in President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda, a vision built on economic reform, infrastructure development, and progressive governance. Under the capable leadership of National Coordinator,  Hon. Saturday David , and the ever dedicated Lagos State Coordinator,  Hon. Tonye Iworibo , the movement is gaining momentum across the country with the slogan "for Tompolo, Yes we Move". In a historic step forward, the Lagos State chapter held its first maide...

    Kosofe Local Government witnessed a grand political mobilisation as the  All Progressives Congress (APC)  held a powerful rally to drum up support for its Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates ahead of the forthcoming local government elections. Led by the Kosofe APC LGA Chairman, Alhaji Bello Kehinde,  the rally attracted party loyalists, youth groups, women associations, ethnic communities (including Hausa, Igbo, South-South, and Arewa groups), and grassroots stakeholders from all wards in Kosofe. The event was a bold demonstration of unity and confidence in the party’s leadership and candidates. The highlight of the rally was the rousing endorsement of  Barr. Moyosore Ogunlewe , the incumbent Executive Chairman and APC flagbearer for Chairmanship, who has earned public trust through  visible development projects, youth empowerment initiatives,  and  responsive governance. Prominent stakeholders and leaders of the party hailed Barr...