Wednesday 8 September 2021

LUSH HAIR WINS BEST HAIR BRAND OF THE YEAR AWARD


Lush Hair, the Nigerian most preferred quality hair extension brand, this week received a recognition award as the Nigeria Best Hair Brand of the year organized by Triple O Entertainment, the official organizer of the prestigious Nigeria Choice Award and Nigeria Most Pretty Queen Award.

At an impressive event at the Bespoke Event CentreLekki Lagos, Lush Hair the proudly Nigerian brandthat provides beautiful hair extension solutions to the African women with its numerous product variants such as Roni Curls, Sasha locs, Seren locs, Nini Fro, Wow Braids, Nora Curls, Fiona Beads etc, to mention but a few, was recognised for its quality standards and ability to win the hearts of Nigerians within the short period of its entry into the Nigerian market.

It was a double-pronged event in one night, the Nigeria choice Award and award ceremony for the Nigeria Most Pretty Queen pageant. Nigeria Choice Awards is an annual celebration of the most distinguished brands and individuals in all sectors who have enormously contributed to mankind and the development of Africa and have exhibited true excellence in creative arts.

Commenting on the awards, the Brand Manager, Lush Hair, Ritambhara Kakkar says “This award is a vindication of the great work the brand team has been doing over time. It is a call for us to keep doing what we are doing right, not only in producing contemporary beauty products but also in encouraging personal styles that inspire confidence in the African woman.

Lush Hair supported the winner of the Nigeria Most Pretty Queen contest 2021, Ms. Okikioluwa Taiwo, with a hundred thousand Naira along with special branded gift boxes for her and other contestants. Invited guests were not left out in the generosity as everyone present went back home with goody bags.



Tuesday 15 September 2020

MOU Signing between Total and NBBF in Lagos

From left:Engr Ahmadu Musa Kida,President Nigerian Basketball Federation NBBF;Hon Sunday Dare,Minister of Youth and Sports Development and Mr Nicolas Terraz,Managing Director/Chief Executive,Total E&P Nigeria Limited.at the Renewal and Signing MOU of National Divisions 1&2 Men Basketball Leagues between NNPC/TOTAL-NBBF Basketball Partnership in Lagos.PHOTO AKEEM SALAU


 

Saturday 12 September 2020

Flood in Lagos

Flooded at the front of Area G police station Ogba Lagos after the heavy down pour in some part of Lagos on Saturday 12/09/2020.Photos;Akeem Salau.




 

Saturday 29 August 2020

Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria[PJAN] Elects New Executives

 Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria Elects New Executives


A new executive members of The Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria (Lagos Chapter) have emerged after election was conducted by members in Lagos on Saturday.

In the new team are the chairman, Mr Abiodun Ajala(Thisday), Vice Chairman, Mr Pius Okeosisi(Businessday); Secretary, Odutayo Odusanya; Assistant Secretary, Mr Tony Eguaye(West Africa News); Treasurer, Mr Akeem Salau(Vanguard); Financial Secretary, Suleiman Husaini








(New Telegraph) and Internal Auditor, Mr Ayodele Adeniran(The Guardian).

The election which was conducted at the premises of Lagos Television about noon had in attendance twenty six members of PJAN with a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr Folorunso Ogunekun on hand to conduct the swearing of oath by the officers into the various offices. 

In his acceptance speech which he titled 'The New Dawn', the new chairman, Mr Abiodun Ajala who is the Photo Editor of Thisday Newspapers described the outcome of the election as a true expression of the members' choice.

 He said to the excited gathering that the trust reposed in him and his exco members would not be wished away.

He asked everyone to be rest assured that his administration would be pivoted on professionalism, leadership, teamwork and transparency.

"I am happy with the calibre of people that surrounds me, a new foundation is laid today as members will be treated like kings.

"I will organise a stakeholders meeting where the future of the association would be laid soon . 
We are determined to pursue accountability, professionalism, transparency, integrity and prudence.

"Our projection is to classify our programmes into short, medium and long term basis. The change we all desire would begin to manifest in no distant future. 
"I appeal to members to join hands with us  to build the association to that enviable height.

 "This executive cannot do it alone and it is the duty of every member present here and those to join us to redeem the great image of our association .

"I appeal to us that we all come together to build PJAN as we have been robbed of everything that belong to us in terms of emoluments and royalties from our intellectual contributions.

"Our  development is a function of our input as a group or  association and we hope to involve all members to add value to our dear profession". Ajala concluded
However, members have started reacting after the inauguration of the executives .


One of the members is Samuel Adetimehin. He said
 "From what l just witnessed from the election, it was fair and free election . Even those contestant that were not on ground were still voted for. For this reason we can say the election was held and it was free and fair. What really determine an election was majority of electorates present at the poll  and this is exactly what happened in today's election."

Another respondent and a veteran of the association, Mr Dare lbironke said it was a beauty to behold.
"What happened today is a new birth for photojournalists in Lagos State for having understanding executives who are seasoned operators in photojournalism and understand the concerns of photographers. l believe the executives will be able to improve the activities of photographers in their various organizations. My prayer is that the ideas will come to fruition with the support of the members." he submitted

Tuesday 11 August 2020

Akeem Salau blog: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commission Oshodi-Abul...

Akeem Salau blog: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commission Oshodi-Abul...: From left: Dr.  Frederic Oladeinde, Commissioner of Transport,  Engr .(Mrs). Abimbola Akinajo, MD, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authori...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commission Oshodi-Abule Egba BRT corridor

From left: Dr.  Frederic Oladeinde, Commissioner of Transport,  Engr .(Mrs). Abimbola Akinajo, MD, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority ( LAMATA),  Gov. Babajide Sawo-Olu of Lagos State, unveiling the plague to commission,  Mrs.  Usamat Akinbile Yusuf,  Commissioner of Tourisim, Art  and Culture , Hon. Temitope Adewale, Chairman,  House Committee of Transport, Lagos State House of Assembly,and Mr.  Olalekan Adebiyi,  MD. LARALEK Ultimate Ltd,  during the Commissioning of  Oshodi-Abule Egba BRT corridor, at Dopemu, Lagos. Yesterday.Photo.Bunmi Azeez
 

Saturday 8 August 2020

 L-R: Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture Mr. Olayiwole Onasanya;  Special Adviser on Tourism Art and Culture, Bonu Solomon; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu; Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya and Member, Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Badagry 1. Hon. Ibrahim Layode, during Governor inspection tour to Agricultural facilities in Badagry in Lagos.