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Finally: Lagos gov’t re-opens Ladipo market
by Isi Esene The Lagos State Government has reopened the Ladipo market which was closed on February 25 over environmental offences. In a statement released by the ministry of environment…
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Northern leaders said to be considering Fashola, Oshiomhole, Okorocha as potential VP candidates in 2015
by Rachel Ogbu Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola; Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole; and Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State are among the names dropped as potential candidates as the search for…
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Temie Giwa: How to make a baby homeless (Y! FrontPage)
Are we fine with paying for high-rise apartments or gleaming new malls with the homelessness of a baby? Is this a price we are willing to pay for development? Are…
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Abigail Anaba: The Nigerian middle class are razz…That is the problem (Y! Superblogger)
They do not stop to ask themselves pertinent questions this middle class. They will kick against anything that will cause them the slightest discomfort without considering if it is for…
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Opinion: The progress in West Africa is visible, but uneven
From The Economist The day that Nigeria works properly, the battle for Africa’s future will have been won. Leaving the Ivorian commercial capital, Abidjan, at 7am, you run straight into…
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What exactly happened to the Nuhu Ribadu we fell in love with? (#NewLeadership Series with Chude Jideonwo)
We must always remember that in Nigeria, because it can be so easy for one to lose one’s way; our challenge is clear - we need to drastically reduce the…
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Opinion: What the opposition merger needs to do to survive
by Theophilus Ilevbare The merger between the ACN and CPC alone might just be enough to see out the PDP, as a school of thought will have us believe. No,…
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Opinion: An open letter to Nigeria’s opposition parties
by Bayo Odunayo We have gotten to a crucial point when we have to embrace the true spirit of democracy and import of opposition in government in order to move…
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SEE Oby Ezekwesili, Buhari, Fayemi, Sanusi, Fashola, Melaye, Bakare, others at Nasir El-Rufai’s book launch (PHOTOS)
Former FCT minister, Nasir El-Rufai; Oby Ezekwesili and Adebola Williams What: The launch of "An Accidental Public Servant", a book by Nasir El-Rufai Where: Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, Abuja. When:…
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Gbenga Olorunpomi: Lagos and its culture of responsible borrowing (Y! Politico)
by Gbenga Olorunpomi Lagos State is very credit-worthy and has the many projects it is involved with as evidence of proper use. We can't say the same of the PDP-led…
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Gag order on Lagos officials: Fashola’s has too many dirty deals to hide – PDP
by Akan Ido It is no longer news that the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party are opposed to the decision of the Gov. Babatunde Fashola government to…
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Opinion: Fashola’s policy on okada: A signal metaphor
by Poju Akinyanju It appears to me that adequate consideration was not given to the economic and social implications of criminalising and the destruction of okada. The thousands of okada operators demobilised will…
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N2,700 online fraud: There are many fake Babatunde Fasholas on Facebook – Lagos gov’t warns
by Rachel Ogbu A very fraudulent email through Facebook is circulating asking members of the public to pay N2,700 to a Guaranty Trust Bank account as application form fee for…
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Scene! When Jide Tokan & Bisola Dejonwo wedded in Lagos (PHOTOS)
Jide and Bisola Tokan What: Bisola Dejonwo and Jide Tokan wedding. Where: Okoya Compound Lekki, Lagos. When: January 20, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Bisola and Demola Seriki Razaq Okoya…
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Eric Schmidt, Google chairman visits Fashola in Lagos (PHOTOS)
by Akan Ido Eric Schmidt, Google Chairman was in Lagos recently to discuss the use of ICT to drive growth in the Nigerian economy. In the company of Jared Cohen,…
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New states? Not needed – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Lagos state has recorded fewer okada accidents since its fitness programme began. On my part, I now have a two-pack as the erstwhile stubborn one-pack is finally…
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State secret: Lagos bans commissioners, others from granting press interviews
Isi Esene The Lagos state government has reportedly banned commissioners, civil servants, and other public office holders from granting press interviews warning that anyone caught violating the rule shall be…
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We have resolved to prosecute tax defaulters – Fashola
The Lagos State government has said it needs more tax revenues to provide for and sustain the fast rising population of the state. The governor of the state, Mr. Babatunde…
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Lagos evacuates 3.6m tonnes of waste last year
Godwin Akanfe Lagos state generated 3.6 million tonnes of refuse in 2012. This figure was given by Olabode Coker, the Chairman of the Association of Wastes Managers of Nigeria (AWAM)…
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Ife Adebayo: Squandered 13 years of the PDP, Nigerians want a change now! (Y! Politico)
by Ife Adebayo As we approach 2015, I encourage all Nigerians young and old, big and small to come and work with the Action Congress of Nigeria towards creating the…
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Clampdown: Lagos sues 238 firms, reports 14,000 others to the police for tax evasion
No fewer than 238 court cases had been filed against companies and individuals by the Lagos State Government for defaulting in paying taxes in the state. The government added that…
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Temie Giwa: Here comes the state police (Y! FrontPage)
The only thing that will save our police force is better training and better remuneration. The very same thing that will save Nigeria’s teachers, health workers in fact the entire…
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Japheth Omojuwa: Nigeria’s number one problem remains the same (YNaija FrontPage)
Pay attention to the history of nations and corporations, wherever there was a monumental leap in the fortunes of a people, there was a leap in the class of leadership.…
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Kidnappers reject govt bailout… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola “Did that coffin not hold a soul, from which we should take example and fear? When the coffin of anyone passes by you – whether Jew, Christian…
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Fashola wins: Court strikes out ‘okada’ riders’ suit against Lagos traffic law
by Isi Esene Reports coming in indicate that a Lagos court has struck out a suit instituted by an association representing commercial motorcyclists in Lagos against the ban of motorcycles,…
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No road: Police stop ‘okada’ protest against traffic law in Lagos
File: Okada man getting arrested by police Men of the Lagos State Police Command on Monday halted a protest march by commercial motorcycle riders who took to the street to…
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Joachim MacEbong uncovers another kind of policeman in Agege & Adeniji-Adele
by Joachim MacEbong A lot of physical abuse goes unreported and steps have been taken to make victims able to come forward and receive care. On the wall at the…
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That’s for stealing from Fashola’s PA: 5 suspects arrested by police
by Akan Ido Five suspects, including a tailor, Ahmed Abdulkareen have reportedly been arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad Ikeja, Lagos, for allegedly stealing from the personal assistant to Lagos…
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It’s Don Fashola again: 30,000 traders to be evicted as Lagos is set to demolish Kotangowa market
by Akan Ido The popular Kotangowa market located in Agbado Oke-Odo LGA of Lagos is facing possible demolition going by statements attributed to the state governor, Babatunde Fashola. The market…
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Traffic Governor: Fashola arrests police officer for riding ‘okada’ on the highway without helmet
by Isi Esene Governor Babatunde Fashola continued to spread his new traffic law crusade yesterday with his 'arrest' of a police officer riding a 100CC engine motorcycle popularly called 'Okada'…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy