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TheFLEA Conference & Awards set to spotlight sustainable development in Nigeria

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Freelanews has announced the maiden edition of her leadership and entrepreneurship awards, tagged TheFLEA Awards.

The publisher of Freelanews and founder of the award, Victor Ojelabi, while briefing the press in Lagos, hinged the motive behind the establishment of the award on the exigent need for national resurgence.

According to him, “Nigeria cannot properly develop if we continue to build on sociopolitical expediencies – run reactional government and businesses, pilot the affairs of our nation on the impulse of solving the most popular social or economic problem with short-term agendas and immediate gain motivation.”

He further explained that there is a need to be deliberate, holistic, and strategic in our planning as a nation; set a long-term focus on sustainable development, mirror how every element of our nationhood can interact efficiently in our policymaking.

“Leaders across the board must adopt a paradigm that focuses on the big picture such that our immense human and material resources can be maximized,” Ojelabi explained.

He summed that Freelanews will be using all its platforms and network of top media platforms in the country to enlist, review and honour individuals, groups, brands, and organizations with the prestigious TheFLEA Awards, to encourage the courage and dedication in the practice of future-oriented lifestyles or operations.

Uniquely, TheFLEA Awards are given to those leaders championing thoughts, causes, and operations that will have an evidential impact on the nation in the future.

The maiden edition of the TheFLEA Conference and Awards is planned to be an exclusive gathering of Nigeria’s top political and business leaders spanning key economic sectors and is scheduled to hold at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos on the 30th of November, 2021.

“Every awardee’s activity is projected for the next ten years and expected impacts are extrapolated through our robust modeling algorithm. The pluralist model was adopted instead of the usual nomination-election model to identify the most appropriate winner in each of the twenty (20) carefully crafted categories,” he concluded.

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Lagos Assembly Steps Down LASPA GM Nominee, Confirms Others

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January 23, 2026

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The Lagos State House of Assembly has stepped down the nomination of Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu as the general manager of the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), citing serious procedural breaches linked to her earlier tenure.

During Thursday’s plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, members questioned Mrs. Adelabu for having occupied the office of General Manager of LASPA since 2021 without ever submitting herself to the constitutionally required screening process.

Lawmakers described her prolonged, unapproved stay in office as a clear violation of legislative authority. This infraction led the House to nullify her appointment on November 18, 2025.

Despite being nominated again, persistent irregularities and failure to convince the House during the screening exercise led to a unanimous decision to again step down her confirmation for deeper review.

Conversely, other nominees forwarded by the Governor faced no such controversies and were screened and confirmed. These include Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi‑Etti as Chairman of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund; Engr. Olopade Adekunle, Barr. Mrs. Temitope George, Mr. Alexander Akinwunmi, Mr. Falola Olakunle, and Mr. Bello Wasiu Oladimeji were appointed to various leadership and membership roles within the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission.

The House thereafter adjourned sine die.

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NAFDAC Begins Clampdown On Sachet Alcohol, Cites Risks To Children And Youth

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced full enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcohol packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles below 200 millilitres, following a resolution of the Nigerian Senate.

The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this on Wednesday in Lagos during a media briefing organised by the agency.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), NAFDAC had on November 11, 2025, announced plans to begin enforcement of a total ban on the affected products by December 2025, in compliance with a directive issued by the Senate.

Adeyeye explained that the agency has now received a fresh formal authorisation from the upper legislative chamber to proceed, adding that enforcement actions have already commenced nationwide.

The Senate resolution of November 2025 followed a motion sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), which was debated during plenary earlier this year. In moving the motion, Senator Nwoko raised concerns over the widespread availability of high-alcohol-content drinks packaged in sachets and small bottles, warning that their low cost and ease of concealment posed serious public health and social risks, particularly to minors and young adults.

The motion, which enjoyed broad bipartisan support, was debated by lawmakers who expressed alarm at rising cases of alcohol abuse among school-age children and youths. The Senate subsequently adopted the motion and resolved to direct NAFDAC to enforce existing regulations prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small-volume containers.

Speaking at the briefing, Adeyeye said the enforcement drive is aimed at safeguarding public health and protecting vulnerable groups, especially children, adolescents, and young adults, from the harmful effects of alcohol consumption.

“The proliferation of high-alcohol-content beverages in sachets and small containers has made such products easily accessible, affordable, and concealable,” she said.

She added: “We have already started the enforcement to ban alcohol production in sachets and bottles below 200ml after receiving the order from the Senate. NAFDAC is not against alcohol, but we are against its proliferation in high concentrations in sachets and small bottles, which makes it easy for children to access.”

Adeyeye noted that before her tenure, some sachet alcohol products contained between 50 and 90 per cent alcohol, describing the levels as dangerously high and detrimental to public health.

She said NAFDAC had previously directed manufacturers to reduce alcohol content to 30 per cent, but many resisted the directive, citing concerns over job losses and potential investment setbacks.

According to her, the matter was escalated to the Federal Ministry of Health, which subsequently granted manufacturers a five-year transition period from December 2018 to January 31, 2024, to restructure their operations and comply with regulatory standards.

Adeyeye reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to protecting public health, stressing that NAFDAC would continue to prioritise the safety of vulnerable populations through sustained regulatory enforcement.

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Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro To Commission Over N100m Project In Lagos

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The Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro will officially commission its flagship community project, the renovation and equipping of wards C1 and C2 at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, valued at over N100 million.

The intervention includes a comprehensive upgrade of the hospital wards, with old windows in wards F1 and F2 replaced with durable aluminium frames, alongside fresh exterior painting to improve the safety, comfort and overall appearance of the facility.

In addition to the structural works, the Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro is donating critical medical and support equipment, including wheelchairs and crutches.

The project also provides water tanks, a tank stand and a water treatment facility to enhance hospital operations and ensure reliable access to clean water for patients and medical staff.

Speaking on the project, the United President of the club, Rtn. Alex Chukwu stated that the initiative aimed to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve the conditions under which patients receive care and healthcare workers operate.

He said the investment reflects the club’s commitment to supporting public health institutions and delivering sustainable, high-impact community projects.

The commissioning ceremony is expected to attract medical personnel, community leaders and Rotary members, further highlighting Rotary’s focus on community-driven healthcare solutions and partnerships.

The over N100 million project marks a major milestone in the Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro’s 2025 to 2026 service year and underscores its dedication to sustainable development initiatives and improved healthcare delivery across Lagos State.

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