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Homeland News
Sanwo-Olu charges newly sworn-in permanent secretaries to remain committed to service
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday swore in three new permanent secretaries, urging them to continue to remain committed and serve the citizens diligently and competently. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Executive Chamber, Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu said his administration has appointed close to 50 permanent secretaries in public service in less than three years,…
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Across the States
LASG partners insurance firms to compensate victims of collapsed buildings
Lagos State government on Monday said it would collaborate with insurance companies to ensure safety and in the event of liabilities, pay compensations to persons involved in collapsed buildings. To achieve this, a mandatory insurance digital solution platform will be introduced for all property onwers in line with Federal Government Insurance Act. Speaking during a press briefing, Director General, Lagos…
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Across the States
Nigerians eulogise life and times of Maj-Gen. Adefope
Nigerians from all walks of life, including friends and family members, gathered to celebrate the life and times of late Major-General Henry Edmund Olufemi Adefope. The event which took place during the weekend witnessed the gathering of eminent citizens and was put together by his family members and also saw the coming of his children and grand-children to Nigeria. Eminent…
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Across the States
Asiwaju Tinubu at 70: Sanwo-Olu, Dare, Hamzat, dignitaries grace novelty match in Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare; Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, public office holders at federal and state levels on Sunday converge on Lagos to honour the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola…
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Across the States
Destiny Edoro Emerges Winner Of STEP School Agri- Competition
Destiny Edoro of Gbagada Senior Grammar School on Friday has emerged the winner of the maiden edition of the Start Them Early Programme (STEP) Agri- competition held in Lagos.The second and third positions in the programme organised by the Innovative Youth in Agriculture (I-Youth) project for all public secondary schools in Lagos State went to Joshua David of Comprehensive Senior…
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Crime & City Diary
BREAKING: Lagos govt demolishes illegal shanties in Agege
Lagos State Government on Friday demolished illegal shanties and an uncompleted building in Agege axis after serving them two months notice. Government official on ground who spoke with our correspondent said the illegal shanties and uncompleted building were demolished because they were too close to the newly built bridge in Agege and could cause obstruction. Details later.
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Economy
Finally, Customs bows to CBN on e-Invoicing policy
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has finally accepted the e-Invoicing and e-Valuation policy for imports and exports in the country introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Nigerian Customs had opposed the new payment policy recently introduced by the CBN, saying it was against conventional practice. NCS also decried poor sensitisation by the CBN on the project. On its…
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Politics
PDP presidential aspirants to buy forms for N40m
The Peoples Democratic Party has announced the commencement of sales of forms for various elective positions in the 2023 general election. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, aspirants interested in vying for the post of president will part with N40m. The party says the presidential aspirants would purchase the nomination form for N35m, while…
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Lifestyle & Hot Gists
Cheers, jeers, herald Iyabo Ojo into ‘Real Housewives of Lagos’
Dare Art Alade’s announcement that Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, will be one of the celebrities that will feature in the reality show, Real Housewives of Lagos was welcomed with cheers and jeers by Twitterati. The reality show according to Dare will premiere via Showmax on April 8. “It’s been sleepless nights and intense emotions working on this baby! Presenting the…
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News from States
Presbyterian Church sues Umahi, demands N5bn damages
Presbyterian Church of Nigerian has dragged Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi to court for taking over its hospital. Also joined in the suit are Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Cletus Ofoke as well as Ebonyi State House of Assembly as second and third defendants respectively. The church in suit no HAB/120/2020 is seeking N5bn for general damages from the…
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