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2023 elections: Wait for another time, Sen Orji Kalu tells Igbos; ASUU strike: Lecturers reach agreement with Reps, await Buhari’s approval | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
2023 elections: Wait for another time, Sen Orji Kalu tells IgbosNational unity, Nigeria’s biggest challenge – OsinbajoLagos govt justifies vehicles auction, says review underway17 Boko Haram terrorists, family members surrenderASUU…
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FG blocks mobile payment, telecoms network access to online loan firms; Ogun confirms four cases of Monkeypox | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG blocks mobile payment, telecoms network access to online loan firmsLagos man jailed 37 years for defiling minorOgun confirms four cases of MonkeypoxPolice discover 20 mummified corpses in EdoLagos govt…
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FG justifies N1.15bn vehicle purchase for Niger Republic; EFCC declares Mompha wanted | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG justifies N1.15bn vehicle purchase for Niger RepublicWhy I oppose new 5% tax on phone calls, data - PantamiGunmen abduct another ex-legislator in AnambraEFCC declares Mompha wantedAvoid distressed buildings, Lagos…
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Hear me out, MC Oluomo’s money stays intact | See what happens next
Marketing teams in Lagos may want to learn a couple skills from agberos, only that they will not sell if they introduce aggressiveness and disrespect into the mix. Agberos have…
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The Tarkwa Bay jeopardy is just another pointer to a failed humanity
When Nigerians (who are often in underserved communities and are barely able to get by) are asked to evacuate the places they call home either for radical gentrification purposes they…
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8 weeks after “operation fix the pothole”, Lagos government assures residents of solutions to traffic
On September 21, 2018, the governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, through the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsanya, directed the state Public Works Corporation to repair all the potholes on…
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FG hands over Presidential Lodge, Marina to Lagos Govt
The Federal Government has handed over the Presidential Lodge, Marina to the Lagos State Government, in fulfillment of the promise of President Muhammadu Buhari to entrust the edifice to the…
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Gays round-up: What wrong did the police do?
by Alexander O. Onukwue About 42 persons were arrested on the 29th of July in Lagos for alleged acts of homosexuality. 28 adults and 12 minors, according to reports have…
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For the naysayers; Lagos reported 574 confirmed cases of rape/sexual assault in 2016-2017
When we speak about sexual assault and rape in Lagos in public spaces, without fail, the #NotAllMen brigade appear first to derail the conversation by suggesting that men get raped…
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Lagos Govt welcomes release of kidnapped Igbonla students
The Lagos State Government on Friday expressed excitement over the release of the six students of Igbonla-Epe Model College
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The Media Blog: Why does the Lagos government want to regulate online?
We know many people didn’t really pay attention, but they should have. Anytime a politician muses about ‘regulating’ any party of the media, all hackles should be up. In this…
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We have not completely banned VIOs – Lagos govt
by Azeez Adeniyi The Lagos State government on Tuesday said it has not completely banned Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) from its roads. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Prince Olanrewaju Elegushi,…
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Just In: Lagos govt bars VIO from its roads
The Lagos State Government has ordered Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) to leave its roads, Punch reports. It was gathered that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode handed down the directive as a…
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Why Lagos state cannot execute Rev. King – Falana
by Dolapo Adelana Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has asked Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to commute the death penalty passed on death row inmates in the state to life…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Assassination attempt: Gov. Bello’s silence speaks volumes – Dino Melaye The senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye,…
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UPDATE: Lagos govt demolishing houses in riverine community
The Lagos state government is presently demolishing houses at Otodo Gbame, a riverine community in the Lekki area of Lagos state, TheCable reports. It was learnt that some security personnel…
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Lagos govt plans N100bn bond to replace danfo buses
by Azeez Adeniyi Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said the proposed Bus Reform Initiative which would see the the end of yellow buses in the state would kick start…
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Lagos govt to crush, recycle 4000 impounded motorcycles
by Azeez Adeniyi The Lagos State Government on Monday said it would crush and recycle 4000 seized commercial motorcycles. State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni disclosed this in Ikeja, stating…
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Lagos to sell rice at N13,000 for Christmas
Ahead of the Yuletide celebrations, the government of Lagos State says it would sell rice to residents at N13,000 per 50kg beginning from December 15. The Special Adviser on Food…
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Lagos raises Police death insurance benefit to N10m
The Lagos State Government has increased the death insurance benefit for police officers who die in active service in the State to N10 million. Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, who made the announcement…
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SPECIAL EDITORIAL: Governor Ambode, this makes no sense
The staff and management of Nuli Juice, a six-week old company, came to work on the first day of September, ready to earn an honest pay. They joined others including…
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Lekki threatened as Alpha Beach overflows (See Photos)
by S'ola Filani The Atlantic Ocean overflowed its banks at the Alpha Beach area today leaving residents of Lekki in a state of panic. Reports say the flooding was…
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Your Turn: A ride on a Nigerian train
by Efosa Aiyevbomwan Every day my people dey inside bus Forty-nine sitting, ninety-nine standing Them go pack themselves in like sardine Them dey faint, them dey wake like cock -Fela…
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