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 Ilamoye Grammar School pioneers end week long reunion with Gala/cultural Night Lagos, Nov.30, 2025 Ilamoye Grammar School, Okota pioneering set have held a Gala/Cultural Night to end the one-week reunion in a glamorous and beautiful way signifying the unity that still existed within the 1985 set. The pioneering set came together to celebrate their 40th year reunion activities which included a Jumat service, medical outreach, Thanksgiving service, visit to late Gov. Lateef Jakande's family, visit to their alma mater, meet and greet party and rounded off with the Gala Night at the Naval Dockyard Conference Hall, Victoria Island, Lagos State. The reunion started on Nov. 24 and ender on Nov.29 with several alumni including those I. Diaspora in attendance. The President of the Ilamoye Grammar School 1985 set, Mr Abiodun Ganui, said that future reunion programmes would include other sets of Ilamoye Grammar School for a larger house and more effective impact. "The association will b...

 Army council approves strategic promotions of senior officers to bolster national defence leadership  Lagos, Nov.29, 2025 The Army Council has on Thursday, 27 November 2025 approved the promotion of senior officers of the Nigerian Army to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General. A total of 28 Brigadier Generals have been elevated to the rank of Major General, while 77 Colonels have also been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. This was contained in a statement signed by the Nigerian Army spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Apollonia Anele. Those promoted to the rank of Major General include, Brig Gen O Adegbe of the Defence Intelligence Agency, Brig Gen SM Uba, the Director, Defence Information, Brig Gen RE Hedima, the Acting Chief of Military Intelligence Army and Brig Gen RT Utsaha, the Deputy Director, Defence Operations. Also promoted to the rank of Major General are Brig Gen AM Umar, Commandant, Warrant Officer Academy, Brig Gen S Sulaiman, the Deputy Military ...

Ilamoye Grammar School pioneers in diaspora grace 40th reunion, thanks organisers for initiative  Lagos, Nov.29, 2025 Ilamoye Grammar School, Okota pioneers in diaspora flew in to grace the 40th alumni reunion of their set while appreciating the organisers for the initiative in putting together an event of such magnitude. The school's 1985 pioneering set they were elated to see their colleagues in good health and sound mind after 40 years of graduating from secondary school. Pastor Frank Aroh, who flew in from France said that he felt really happy and excited to meet with his secondary school colleagues again. Aroh said that the atmosphere was very exciting and interesting, thanking the organisers for putting up such an occasion for an opportunity for them to meet again after four decades. The pastor specifically thanked the President of the alumni, Mr Abiodun Ganui and the chairman, organising committee, Rear Adm. Joseph Akpan for the painstaking effort to the glamorous event. ...

 Ilamoye Grammar School pioneers pledge renovation, laboratory for improved education  Nov.26, 2025  The pioneers of Ilamoye Junior Grammar School, Okota, Lagos State have pledged to renovate classrooms, provide a computer laboratory as well as a lawnmower to provide a conducive environment for learning. The 1985 set who celebrated their reunion on Saturday after 40 years of graduation at the school premises with students said that investing in education would help produce quality members of the society. The Chairman of the organising committee of the alumni reunion, Rear Adm. Joseph Akpan said that they were grateful to their alma mater for making them into what they were today. Akpan said that as a way to show their appreciation the 1985 alumni decided to hold a reunion party in the school, encourage students to take their studies seriously and give back to the school through the pledges made. "We will get back as soon as possible with the modalities of how we will exe...

 Lagos hails ‘Golf and Tour’ tournament for advancing social development L) Winner of the tournament, Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Anaryu with an executive member of the association, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Jidda (rtd) Lagos, Nov. 23, 2025 Lagos Sports Commission Director-General, Mr Lekan Fatodu, has praised the Golf and Tour Charity Tournament for using sport to drive social progress in the country. Fatodu said at the 13th Eko 2025 Dinner Award in Lagos on Saturday that the initiative showed “the power of sports in driving social change and social development”. He thanked the organisers on behalf of the state government, saying their work extended beyond recreation and contributed to wider development efforts in Lagos and across Nigeria. He said the event’s ability to attract “notable Nigerians across social strata” confirmed its importance and growing national relevance. Fatodu noted that the group’s charity efforts aligned with the state’s THEMES+ agenda, especially on poverty reduction, inequal...

Over 400 people benefitted from Ilamoye Grammar School Alumni medical outreach  Lagos, Nov.23, 2025 Over 400 people have benefitted from the medical outreach organised by the 1985 pioneering set of Ilamoye Grammar School, Okota, in celebration of their 40th anniversary. ReelzzNewzz24 reports that the medical outreach took place on Saturday at Okota Country Club, Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos State, close to where the school is located. Mr Abiodun Ganui, President, Ilamoye Old Student Association, 1985 set, said that the medical outreach was organised to give back to the community that made them into successful people they were today. "This celebration marks our 40 years after school so we decide to have a medical outreach in Okota where our school is situated as part of the line-up programme for the 40th anniversary. "With the situation of things in the country, almost everyone has one illness they are managing while some can't even afford medical treatment for their healt...

International standard practices, our motto says Naval Dockyard Admiral  Lagos, Nov.13, 2025 The Admiral Superintendent Naval Dockyard Ltd. Rear Adm. Ibrahim Shehu has said that all activities carried out in the dockyard strictly adhered to international standard practices. Shehu said this on Thursday at the dockyard as the refurbished Benin Navy Ship MATELOT BRICE KPOMASSE (BNS MBK) set sail back to its country after 20 months in the yard. The admiral said that from the construction and maintenance of ships, to the engineers, all followed international standard practices to ensure high quality maritime vessels are available for patrol. "The Naval Dockyard operates in line with international best practices. We have international classification standards that guide whatever work we do, whether it relates to machinery or structural work. "The welders, mechanics and technicians that work on various aspects of the ship are all qualified and certified before they undertake jobs on...

Beninese CNS takes delivery of refurbished ship, commends Naval Dockyard Ltd. R) Rear Adm. Ibrahim Shehu with Capt. Mohamed Idrissou. Lagos, Nov.12, 2025(NAN) The Beninese Navy has taken delivery of the refurbished Beninese Navy Ship Matelot Brice Kpomasse (MBK), commending the Nigerian Naval Dockyard for restoring the vessel to good condition. The Beninese Chief of Naval Staff, Commodore Dossa Hounkpatin, stated that the BNS MBK was a deep-sea patrol vessel that would be deployed to enhance security within Benin’s territorial waters and the Gulf of Guinea. He made the remark during the handing-over ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos State. The CNS was represented by the Beninese Director of Military Organisation and Personnel, Capt. Mohamed Idrissou. He noted that the achievement was significant as it demonstrated the renewed expression of the Nigerian Naval Dockyard’s undeniable technical capability and expertise. He further observed that the collabor...

 Ex GRAND NEMO aims to ensure continued stability of gulf of Guinea economies – FOC Lagos, Nov. 8, 2025 The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, says that Ex GRAND NEMO aims to ensure continuous safety and stability for the economies of coastal states. Mustapha made the remark on Saturday at the Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT during the Commander Task Unit Brief (CTU) for Ex GRAND AFRICAN NEMO 2025 Zone E scheduled to hold between Nov. 10 and Nov. 17. ReelzzNewzz24 reports that countries participating in the exercise included Gabon, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, France, and others. Mustapha said: “The Gulf of Guinea remains a critical maritime corridor for global trade and energy supply. “It’s safety and stability are vital not only to the economies of the coastal states but also to the international community. “Therefore, such exercises serve to reinforce the collective resolve of regional and partner navies to secure this strategic waterw...

Lagos is set to witness a night of music, culture, and refined artistic expression as multi-talented singer, actress, and fashion icon Ashny takes center stage for her highly anticipated musical and brand showcase event this December. Scheduled to hold on Saturday, December 14, by 6:00 PM, the event will take place at the prestigious Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi , and is expected to draw some of the most influential names in business, entertainment, fashion, and culture. Among the distinguished guests expected are captains of industry , notable creatives, and high-profile dignitaries, including the former First Lady of Lagos State . The evening will celebrate music, art, and empowerment as Ashny performs a selection of her chart-topping songs and officially unveils her powerful new album, " Femalepreneur ", a body of work that explores resilience, identity, feminine power, and the pursuit of excellence. Known for her striking Afrocentric style and emotionally resonant storyte...

Army communications infrastructure remarkably upscaled—Retired General The pulling out ceremony of the CCS, NA, Maj.-Gen. Ugbo. Lagos, Nov.6, 2025 (NAN) The immediate past Commander, Corps of Signals (CCS) of the Nigerian Army, retired Maj.-Gen. Nosakhare Ugbo , says his administration effectively utilised available resources to remarkably upscale the communications infrastructure of the Army.   Ugbo made this assertion on Thursday, during his pulling out ceremony as the 39th CCS, NA, at the Corps of Signals Parade Ground, Apapa.   The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports that Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Abdullahi succeeds Ugbo as the 40th CCS.   Ugbo said that the communications support provided to all theatres of operations had significantly improved within the last nine months.   “We have continued to be imaginative, innovative and creative in formulating workable ideas that have enabled us to achieve unimaginable feats.   “Our network engineers and technicians have ...