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Senator Tokunbo Abiru Inspects SAIL Innovation Lab, Sport Centre Under Construction In Ibeju-Lekki

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Barely 48 hours after he announced planned construction of certain roads and schools in Ikorodu, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA on Monday inspected the SAIL Innovation Lab and Sport Centre which is currently under construction at Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State.

The impressive facility is being built on a sprawling 6,000 square metre prime land, along the road leading to the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Ibeju-Lekki. The 350 seater capacity sport facility, consists of standard football pitch , with a basketball court and indoor games (Table tennis and Snooker), changing room facility and catering service area. The Innovation Lab section will comfortably sit 200 trainees at a time, with the complement of operational offices both at the ground and first floors.

Senator Abiru visited the construction site in the company of team, including the Chief Impact Consultant for the SAIL Innovation Lab, Mr Deji Abisola, Media Aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa and Lekki Local Council Development Area, LCDA Chairman, Hon Rasaki Bamidele Kasali, and some prominent community leaders in the area.

In his remarks shortly after the inspection, he said, “This facility is meant to harness the creativity of our resourceful youths. There is football pitch, basketball, indoor sports like table tennis and snookers would also be available at the facility. In addition, there would also be our extension of the SAIL Innovation Lab here.

“This will make our youth to align with the way the world is thinking, that is Innovation, Technology and digital skills. What we have also done is that the same faculty that is training our youth in our main centre in Ikorodu would also be training here. It will be for the overall benefit of the community”.

The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LGA, Hon. Olowa, in his response expressed deepest gratitude for the Senator for his remarkable equitable feats across the Lagos East Senatorial District, stressing that the people of Ibeju-Lekki would be forever grateful for his thoughtfulness and exemplary leadership.

“ On behalf of the people of Ibeju-Lekki, I want to express my deepest appreciation to the distinguished Senator for bringing this innovative project to our local government. Like he rightly said, this is going to support youth development. The structures that are being put up here, are strategically designed to support youth innovation, technology and development”, Hon Olowo said.

The project is expected to be completed before the end of 2024.

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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS

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​The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

​In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
​Operational measures include:
​Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

​Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
​Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.

​The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.

​IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
​08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
​IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026

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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household

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Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.

He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.

Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.

The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.

This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.

 

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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child

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A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.

The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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