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Crime & City Diary
Missing girl in BRT: I’ll leave no stone unturned over kidnap, death, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday said he will leave no stone unturned to ensure the killers of Oluwabamise Ayanwole are brought to book. Sanwo-Olu said this in a statement he posted on his Facebook page Monday evening. He said the life of every citizen of Lagos state matters and his administration do not take the security of our…
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FG/ASUU agreement: Committee Given 3 Months To Renegotiate Workable Terms
The Federal Government on Monday, inaugurated a seven-person committee to renegotiate the 2009 agreement reached with the Academic Student Union of Universities (ASUU).Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, while inaugurating the team, urged the committee to conduct the all-important assignment with the seriousness and the urgency it deserves within three months, considering the ongoing industrial action by one of the…
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Lagos To Probe Petrol Souvenir At Party
Lagos State Government has said it would probe those who shared petrol as souvenir in a party that went viral. This was disclosed in a statement released by Commissioner for Information in Lagos State Gbenga Omotoso. He said, “The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to a video showing kegs of petrol being handed out as souvenirs…
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Sanwo-Olu Felicitates Obasanjo At 85
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has felicitated former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 85 years birthday, describing him as a quintessential leader not only in Nigeria but globally. He said Obasanjo, a retired General and elder statesman, is worth celebrating, having served Nigeria in many capacities, especially for unity, peaceful coexistence and socio-economic growth and development of Nigeria. Chief…
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CACOL Faults NASS On Vote Against Gender Bills
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, (CACOL), has lampooned members of the National Assembly for voting against gender bills in the constitutional amendment process. CACOL in a statement signed by Tola Oresanwo, the anti-corruption organization’s Director of administration and programmes on behalf of its Chairman, Mr. Debo Adeniran said: “As an anti-corruption and transparency in leadership organization, we received…
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Ukraine : I Will Continue To Defend The Interest Of Nigerians-Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government will continue to defend the interest of Nigerians wherever they may be, as the nation begins the evacuation of citizens stranded in the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Buhari affirmed this Thursday in Nairobi, Kenya at a Townhall Meeting with a group of Nigerians resident in the country.According to a statement signed on…
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Across the States
We want 7% drop in unemployment rate after N10bn investment – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu says he expects to see a 6.7% drop in unemployment in the state, owing to the investments his administration has made. Sanwo-Olu who was speaking at the Lagos Investment Summit with the theme ”Sustainable Job Creation Strategies: Collective Action and Prosperity for All” in Victoria Island on Thursday, said that the state had invested over…
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Crime & City Diary
FG approves US request to extradite Abba Kyari
The Federal Government on Thursday approved the request by the United States of America for suspended Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, to be extradited.Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) is wanted in the US over a $1.1million wire fraud perpetrated by Abass Ramon aka Hushpuppi and 4 others.The Federal Government’s approval was made known by…
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Lagos Is In Support Of Local Government Autonomy -Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said Lagos State government has always been in support of local government autonomy. The governor also praised the National Assembly for passing the bill which will give autonomy to the third tier of government across Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu stated this when he commissioned the Rafiu Olufunmi Ultra Modern Market in Sangotedo. The governor said his administration…
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National News
You’re role model to many, Sanwo-Olu celebrates Pastor Adeboye at 80
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, on the occasion of his 80 years birthday. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Wednesday described the renowned international cleric and global preacher as an epitome of honesty, dedication…
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