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  • Otedola joins Kendall Jenner, Viola Davis as L’Oréal Paris ambassador

    Otedola joins Kendall Jenner,Viola Davis as L’Oréal’s ambassado

    Temi Otedola, the African Digital Brand Ambassador for L’Oréal Paris Makeup

     

     

     

     

    Ambassador

    By Aderonke Ojediran

     

    Lagos, June 9, 2024 (NAN) One of the leading cosmetic brands in the world, L’Oréal Paris, has unveiled Nigerian actress, Temi Otedola, as its new ‘African Digital Brand Ambassador’.

     

    This was disclosed in a statement signed by Issima Oniangue, the General Manager for Makeup in the Sub-Saharan Africa Zone at L’Oréal, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday.

     

     

    “Temi’s unique style, confidence, and passion for beauty perfectly embodies the L’Oréal Paris ethos of empowerment and sophistication.

     

     

    “This partnership marks a new era of glamour and innovation in beauty for the region as we continue to celebrate and cater to the diverse beauty of African women.

     

    “We are excited to inspire and bring the best of beauty to every corner of the continent as the number one beauty brand worldwide, L’Oréal Paris has empowered women for more than 110 years with our state-of-the-art products backed by scientific advances,” she said

     

     

    She further stated that their partnerships and initiatives are dedicated to promoting equal rights and self-esteem.

     

    “Because I’m Worth It”,  the L’Oréal Paris slogan coined in 1971, is no less relevant today,” she said.

     

    “For many years, it has honoured extraordinary women who volunteer their time to serve their communities. Temi Otedola’s journey with L’Oréal Paris Makeup promises to celebrate beauty, empowerment, and communities.

     

     

    “Temi’s journey with L’Oréal Paris Makeup promises to celebrate beauty, empowerment, and cultural richness, resonating with audiences across Sub Saharan Africa and beyond.

     

     

     

    “This is a historic partnership as Otedola will serve as the new digital ambassador for Africa and the first ever Nigerian to represent the iconic brand.

     

     

    “Standing alongside fellow ambassadors including Kendall Jenner and Viola Davis, this collaboration marks a significant milestone in celebrating beauty in all its forms across the African continent.

     

     

    “As the face of L’Oréal Paris Makeup, Temi will headline the latest Infallible Makeup Range campaigns, showcasing her unique style and celebrating the diverse beauty of Africa,” she said.

     

     

    In her response, Otedola expressed excitement and honour as she promised to be a great ambassador.

     

     

    “Words cannot describe how honoured I am to partner with L’Oréal Paris Makeup. L’Oréal Paris was amongst the first beauty products I was introduced to as a young girl playing with my mother’s makeup. I have grown up loving their products and deeply respecting the company’s values and vision.

     

     

    “The L’Oréal Paris woman is someone I deeply resonate with, confident, unapologetic, and always striving to make a difference in the world.

     

     

    “I’m so excited to begin this beautiful journey with a brand that truly has proven its excellence for years,” Otedola said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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  • Projects: Lagos to link Sangotedo with Ito-Omu creek

     

    Projects

    By Aderonke Ojediran

    Lagos, June 8, 2024 (NAN)  Lagos State Government has embarked on  a road and bridge project which will link Sangotedo in Eti Osa with Ito-Omu creek in Ibeju Lekki and Epe.

    The Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, gave the assurance on Saturday, during an inspection of some projects across the state.

    ” Today, we are at the Omu Creek Road which is one of the strategic projects that is ongoing.

    “It is a road of about five kilometres and about 600 metres bridge.

    ”  It is about 1.1 kilometres from the Lekki-Epe Express Road. What we have witnessed today is really a big progress, there has been a lot of soil reclamation, a lot of soil replacement has gone on.

    ” We will be able to get to the point where the bridge work will start, a lot of soil investigation is going on, the progress is very commendable,” he said.

    The special adviser also inspected the Ketu Alapere Pedestrian Bridge reconstruction.

    Daramola said that the project would be completed in few months.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bridge, which was constructed 11 years ago, was damaged  by impact of a container-laden truck which attempted  to manoeuvre under the bridge.

    “Reconstruction of the damaged Alapere Pedestrian Bridge is ongoing.

    “There was a lot of work on the alignment.  The Federal Government was working on the Third Mainland Bridge, and we had to synchronise the work.

    ” There is good progress, the foundation is done, the cast elements are all being set, the headroom will be improved, and in another couple of months – two, three months  – I am sure that the project will be completed,” he said.

    Daramola also said that the state government had  embarked on rehabilitation of some link roads in the Ikoyi axis.

     

    “The state government is also working on a network of roads in Ikoyi, Abayomi, MacPherson, Ilabere. Site visit shows that there is improvement.

    “Contractors are on site, and we are having good milage.

    ” Some sets of roads were done in Ikoyi previously, and this set will add more connectivity.  The progress of work  is very commendable,” he said.

    The special adviser said that the Ilabere Link Road, Ikoyi, project was 70 per cent completed.

     

    ” None of the roads has been completed because it is a network.

     

    ” In Lagos as a whole, there is quite a number of projects going on, we visit these sites from time to time.

     

    ” I can assure you in Alimosho we have ongoing projects such as Babafemi Daada, Abaranje Road.  In Badagry, we have Hospital Road, Samuel Ekundayo Road. In Kosofe, we have St. Finbars Road, and all the contractors are on site.

    ” The governor has given us support maximally, you will see more progress,” Daramola said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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  • 3000 residents to benefit from NGO’s free surgery

    Surgery

    By Aderonke Ojediran

    Lagos, June 7, 2024 (NAN) No fewer than 3000 residents of Ketu in Lagos State will benefit from free surgery put together by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) – Open Hands Amazing Charitable Organisation.

    This was made known on Friday in a statement by the founder of the NGO, Dr Magdalene Agada, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

    The one-day outreach will take place June 29, in partnership with Michael Catholic Church Ketu, St. Vincent Dr Paul Society Ketu.

    “We will work with some churches, it’s easier that way, religions as they say is the opium of the masses, we know we will see those who are most vulnerable.

    “Our NGO for the past five years, has put together life changing health outreaches and interventions in different states of Nigeria, like Egede, Enugu State; Ibuzor and Akomazi in Delta State.

    ”There were also free cleft pallet surgery made possible by this charity

    “This in addition to hospital equipment donated to health institutions and hospitals across Nigeria, in Rivers, Taraba, Nassarawa ,” she said.

    The philanthropist further stated that the medical outreach is not just to run test on participants but also to give drugs and stipends.

    “This time, Open Hands Amazing Charitable Organisation is poised to take its hope train to the centre of excellence, Lagos, precisely we don’t just do medical checks or give drugs, we provide balance meals and stipends to those in need.

    “With the support of my friends dependable support of Dr Josephine Ewere, and Dr Aloysius Agada, who are the pillars and strong supporters of the charity.

    “We sincerely hope that our beneficiaries conduct themselves well, we have enough to go round and I implore them to heed the advice of the medical professionals and take your drugs according to prescription.

    “Also, don’t forget to pray for the continued strength and success of the donors,” she said.

    According to her, treatment will be given for Tuberculosis, Diabetes, Renal issues, Cancer, Eye screening among others.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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  • 27th Convocation: Sanwo-Olu gifts LASU’s best graduating student N10m 

    Sanwo-Olu gifts LASU’s best graduating student N10m

     

    Convocation

    By Oluwakemi Oladipo/Aderonke Ojediran

    Lagos, June 6, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Thursday gifted the best graduating student at the Lagos State University (LASU), Olaniyi Olawale, with a sum of N10 million.

    Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at the 27th Convocation of the Lagos State University, which held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium in LASU.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olawale graduated from the Accounting Education Department with a cumulative CGPA of 4.98.

    NAN reports that some eminent stakeholders, Prince Tajudeen Olusi and Dr Samuel Adedoyin, were awarded honorary doctorates while two professors, distinguished Prof. Amidu Sanni and Emeritus Prof. Martins Anetekhai were elevated.

    “Congratulations Olaniyi Olawale, well done! Your hard work has brought you this far, the reward for hard work is more work. I believe there are so many Olawales in here, I want you to be inspired, LASU is a school of excellence.

    “LASU has continued to lead in academic excellence. Products of this great institution have continued to excel in all their chosen fields.

    “Just last week, I swore in some new judges for Lagos State, 10 out of the 13 new judges were alumni of LASU, that has gone to show that we’re indeed great,” Sanwo-Olu said.

    The governor also advocated for more inclusivity for women in subsequent editions.

    “I’d like to see more inclusivity for our women, as all our recipients are men. We need to have at least a woman in the mix,” he said.

    The governor applauded the institution’s governing council for ensuring all-round education.

    “I applaud the governing council for instilling discipline and diligence, and this is evident wherever your products are.

    “LASU remains the best state university in Nigeria, and also the most digitally-advanced university in Nigeria.

    “We’re doing well we shouldn’t rest on our oars, we will keep setting the pace as the state of excellence. Thank you all,” Sanwo-Olu said.

    NAN reports that no fewer than 11,195 students graduated from the state university. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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  • Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy inaugurates Eko Law App

    News Conference in Lagos
    Pic From left, Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on New Media, Mr Jubril Gawat; Team Lead, Capstone Team Ace, Mr Usman Adeniji and Representative, Executive Secretary, Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, Mr Dare Amosu during the Official Project Launch of the Eko Laws Simplifier App in Lagos on Wednesday (05/06/24)

     

    Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy inaugurates Eko Law App

    Law

    By Aderonke Ojediran

    Lagos, June 5, 2024 (NAN) The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy on Wednesday inaugurated a web application, Eko Laws Simplifier App, created to educate Lagos residents about laws and give accessibility to all and sundry.

    Mr Usman Adeniji, the Team Lead of the Ace group, disclosed this at a press briefing which held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the app will be launched June 6, to make the laws of Lagos State easily accessible to residents.

    The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy is a programme that aims to build skills, awareness, and a nuanced perspective among young people to tackle challenges in various fields including the public sector.

    The Eko Laws Simplifier App Initiative is the brainchild of the 2024 Cohorts of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy.

    Adeniji said that the App became necessary because many residents had no knowledge of the law and how it impacted their rights and the need to demand good governance.

    “Access to laws and legal information is a significant challenge in Lagos State, Nigeria, where approximately 70% of residents have experienced a legal problem in the past year (Lagos State Ministry of Justice, 2021).

    ” In spite of the importance of laws in governing daily activities, many residents lack access to clear and understandable legal information, with only about 30% having access to legal information (Lagos State Citizens’ Mediation Centre, 2020).

    “This leads to increased legal problems, over-reliance on informal sources, and a growing workload for the judiciary with over 30,000 cases filed in 2022 alone (Lagos State Judiciary).

    “To address these challenges, it is essential to create a centralised and user-friendly legal resource that provides easy access to laws and legal information,” he said.

    Adeniji further highlighted some of the benefits of The Eko Laws Simplifier Project to Lagos residents, saying “it is a groundbreaking initiative designed to transform the legal landscape of Lagos State.

    “We are excited to highlight the following advantages for Lagos residents. which are not limited to – easy access to legal information, the Simplifier project provides a centralised and user-friendly platform for Lagos residents to access legal resources, reduces the complexity and difficulty of finding updated laws and legal information.

    “Also, improved compliance by providing easy access to understandable legal information, the Simplifier App will facilitate greater compliance with laws and regulations among Lagos residents.

    “This increased compliance can contribute to a more orderly and law-abiding state, and improved understanding of legal concepts.

    “The project’s educational content and interactive features help demystify legal language and jargon, making legal information more accessible and understandable for Lagos residents,” he said.

    The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, represented by the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on New Media, Mr Jubril Gawat, said the Eko Laws Simplifier App was one of the laudable initiatives of the Academy, which would bring governance closer to the people. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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  • LASG hands over police station in Epe

    LASG hands over police station  in Epe

    At the handing over of newly built Epe Marine Police Station Division

    Handing over

    By Aderonke Ojediran

    Lagos, June 1, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Saturday handed over a police station it constructed  to the Marina Division of the force in Epe.

     

    The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports the old police station is to be demolished by the state government   to pave the way for a road project in the local government area.

     

    Speaking at the handing  over ceremony , Special Adviser to  Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Infrastructure, Mr  Olufemi Daramola, said the planned demolition of  the old station and construction of a new one was to enable government promptly deliver the expansion of Awolowo Way-Ita Marina road project.

     

    Daramola,represented by  a Permanent Secretary,  Mr Ayodele Somide, said the old police station was  marked for demolition  because it was standing in the way of the ongoing project.

     

    Daramola said  that the expansion of segment five  of the project required  redesign of the existing vertical and horizontal curves on the road alignment.

    This, according to him, necessitated the relocation of the existing Epe Marina Police  post and some other structures on the new road alignment.

    “Taking into cognisance the security implications, a new Marina Police Post had to be built to accommodate police officers .

    “This is the only outstanding challenge to the full completion of the rehabilitation/upgrade of  the strategic arterial/inner roads (Phase II) in Epe L.G.A, which is currently at 95 per cent completion”,he said.

     

     

    He said the expansion of the road and other inner city roads in the town had become inevitable to eliminate potential gridlock and reduce travel time through improved road connectivity.

     

     

     

    He said government was improving road infrastructure in the  area because “Epe and its environs are presently witnessing an influx of people and increased traffic volume as a result of industrial and commercial growth arising from the development of the Dangote Oil Refinery, Air and Sea ports as well as industries within the Lekki Free Trade Zone”

     

    Speaking ,Mr Fady Bourjely, representative of Cranberg Construction Limited, the contractor handling the road project ,said the new police station was built by government because the  old one was  delaying the execution of the road project.

    “The implication is that we can continue the work. What is holding us back now is for the officers to shift to the new building so we can continue as fast as possible.

    ” The project is now just with the demolition of the old police station which will take place June 5 so we can commence work, by August we should be done.

    ” Although it depends on the weather because now we are in the rainy season. It may have some delay time because of the weather,” Bourjely said.

    A  representative of the police , SP Richard Ekemerusu, commended the state government on the new station.

    “One thing about the structure is that even though it is close to the river, water can never wash it away.

    “There are boulders, which are big rocks arranged around the structure, preventing erosion from washing it  away.

    “The former structure that we were using was  old  , not befitting the status of the Police.

    “But the present one is a very beautiful one, the one that will actually help us to perform our duties  well.

    ” There are a lot of things there.You have the security cameras.Inside, the personnel that are working can see far away from where the structure is located and criminals can be sighted far away.

    “With the CCTV camera, we are going to perform. We are performing very well, but this one is going to improve our performance, and we are going to make the citizens happy because our job is to protect  lives and property of residents,” he said.

    NAN reports that the government also  handed over a 12 -room bungalow to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in Badagry.

    Daramola said that the 12 -room bungalow would facilitate the delivery of the ongoing  Hospital Road project (Phase 1), in the area.

    NAN reports  the old NCoS staff quarters were on the Right of Way of the Hospital Road project (Phase 1), a strategic road that transverses Idale, Akarakunmoh, Povita, Topo and Ajido communities to the Lagos-Badagry Expressway via Joseph Dosu Road.

    ” The result is a sleek and functional living space that prioritises the well-being and comfort of the NCoS staff.

    ” The project reached its fruition after the tireless efforts, of the project team from the office of Infrastructure and the Staff of the NCoS which culminated in the official handing over.

    “Also the handing over of the quarters would make room for the completion of Hospital Road, which is currently  80 per cent completed”,he said

    Speaking at the handing over ceremony ,Controller of Corrections, State Headquarters, NCoS. Mr B. R. Freedman, he appreciated the LASG, for the  expeditious  reconstruction and handing over of the staff quarters

    He said that the reconstructed staff quarters were delivered  with a generator to ensure uninterrupted power supply,adding it  would enable  NCoS staff to carry out their tasks efficiently.

    (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Buhari Bolaji