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LASAA Extends Educational Support To Ikorodu Public Schools In CSR Drive
The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has broadened its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts with the second phase of its “Back to School Storm” initiative, reaching four public primary schools in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
The Agency visited Methodist Primary School, Igbogbo; Anglican Primary School, Igbogbo; Etunrenren Primary School; and Muslim Primary School, Ikorodu distributing essential school supplies to pupils. The donated items included environmentally-conscious school bags crafted from repurposed advertising banners, alongside exercise books and writing materials.
The initiative underscores LASAA’s commitment to both educational advancement and environmental sustainability, a vision championed by its Managing Director, Prince Fatiu Akiolu. The programme aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S Plus agenda, which prioritises education and social development across the State.
L-R: Head of Operations and Innovation, Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), Mr Adegbolahan Dixon; Head Teacher, Anglican Primary School, Igbogbo, Ikorodu, Ms Akeredolu Kehinde; Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye representing Ikorodu 1 House of Assembly (Chairman SDG and Overseas Investment); MD/CEO, LASAA, Prince Fatiu Akiolu; Chairman Omo Daada Foundation, Hon. Omoniyi Dada; and Head, Corporate Communications and Strategy, LASAA, Mrs. Atinuke da-Silva-Osadjere at the presentation of bags and writing materials in Anglican Primary School, Igbogbo, Ikorodu, Lagos recently.
Key LASAA management figures, including the Director of Administration and Human Resource, Mr Gbolahan Oloko; Head of Operations and Innovation, Mr Adegbolahan Dixon; Head of Corporate Communications and Strategy, Mrs. Atinuke da-Silva-Osadjere; and the Head of Legal Department, Mrs. Titilope Raheem were present at the outreach.
The CSR initiative is a collaborative effort with the Omo Daada Foundation, led by Honourable Omoniyi Dada, who also participated in the distribution events. Dufil Prima Foods, a key sponsor, actively contributed by providing additional school items and nutritious lunches for the pupils at each school, adding a significant humanitarian aspect to the programme.
Reaffirming LASAA’s long-term commitment, Prince Fatiu Akiolu pledged to extend the initiative to more public schools across Lagos, aiming to cultivate academic excellence and empower future leaders.
Honourable Sesan Daini, Chairman of Igbogbo Bayeku Local Council Development Area, expressed his profound gratitude for LASAA’s benevolence and encouraged sustained support for the children.
Further bolstering the initiative, Honourable Gbolahan Ogunleye, Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu I and Chairman of the House Committee on Sustainable Development Goals and Overseas Investment donated table tennis equipment to promote sports and extracurricular activities. He emphasized the importance of holistic education, encouraging school administrators to prioritise activities that foster the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of pupils.
Through initiatives such as the “Back to School Storm,” LASAA continues to demonstrate its dedication to social responsibility, youth empowerment, and the advancement of education within Lagos State.
The Department of State Services (DSS) will arraign former Governnor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, on February 25 over alleged cybercrime and breach of national security.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court has fixed the date for the arraignment of the former Governor on a three-count criminal charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) after the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho assigned the case to her.
NAN earlier reported that the DSS, on Monday, filed a three-count criminal charge against El-Rufai following his alleged involvement in wiretapping the telephone lines of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
The charge, instituted by the Nigerian secret police, is marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026.
The service accused El-Rufai of breaching the Cybercrimes Prohibition Act (2024) and the Nigerian Communications Act (2003.)
In court, El-Rufai was alleged to have, on Feb. 13, while appearing as a guest on Arise TV station’s Prime Time Programme in Abuja, admitted during the interview that he and his cohorts unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the NSA, Mr Ribadu.
The offence is said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 12(1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024.
Maureen Omorinola Badejo is scheduled to appear before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on February 20, 2026, following charges filed by the Inspector-General of Police over allegations bordering on defamation, cyberstalking, and related offences.
The charges arise from online publications made in November 2021, in which Ms. Badejo allegedly transmitted statements and videos on YouTube and Facebook concerning Apostle Johnson Suleman and his associate Dickson Omodiale Osajie.
According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that:
Ms. Badejo conspired with others to publish defamatory content against Apostle Suleman.
She allegedly portrayed him as a cultist, rapist, assassin, ritualist, and other criminal labels, knowing the claims to be false.
She is accused of sending false messages via computer networks intended to cause annoyance, hatred, intimidation, and injury to reputation.
Additional allegations state that defamatory statements were also made against Mr. Dickson Osajie, claiming involvement in crimes such as rape and ritual killing.
Authorities further allege that the publications caused fear for safety and threatened bodily harm to the complainants.
The offences cited fall under provisions of the Criminal Code Act (Cap C38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004) and the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015.
The case follows a formal petition submitted to the Nigeria Police Force by Mr. Osajie, who alleged persistent cyberstalking, harassment, invasion of privacy, threats to life, and dissemination of false information affecting himself, Apostle Suleman, and their families.
Statement from Maureen Badejo
Ms. Badejo maintains her readiness to face the court and present her defense, expressing confidence in the Nigerian judicial system to ensure fairness and justice.
“I will appear in court as required and trust that the truth will prevail through due legal process,” she stated.
However Ms. Badejo is expected to be formally arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, where the charges will be read and she will enter her plea.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention.
The House moved the motion to halt the impeachment process on Thursday at its resumed sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
JomogNews had reported that during its first sitting of 2026, the House had begun impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy over allegations of gross misconduct, including the demolition of the State Assembly complex and alleged spending without legislative approval, among other claims.
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