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Lagos shines as the 8th best city in Africa for healthcare
Lagos has been ranked as the 8th best city in Africa for healthcare by Numbeo, a research firm that focuses on data related to quality of life. Numbeo used a complex algorithm to rank the cities based on various factors, such as cost of living, quality of life, and socioeconomic indicators across countries and regions worldwide. The top three cities…
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Lagos to enjoy better transportation with new projects in 2024 – Omotoso
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State, Gbenga Omotoso, has said of some of the “iconic projects” by the state government in 2024 will improve the transportation system in the state. These include the Red Line Rail, the Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge, and 15 Ferry Jetties with 12 additional ferries. Omotoso made this known during an interview with journalists…
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Oscar Pistorius released on parole in South Africa
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been freed on parole from a South African jail, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Officials confirmed Pistorius was “at home” on Friday morning, having served half of his more than 13-year sentence. Ms Steenkamp’s mother said she accepted the decision to release the former athlete – but added her family was the…
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EFCC raid Dangote office, probe 51 other companies over forex transactions
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stormed the head office of Dangote Group in Lagos and asked for documents on their foreign exchange transactions in the last decade. The EFCC operatives raided the head office of Dangote Group in Lagos on Monday and demanded documents on their forex transactions in the past 10 years. Operatives of the EFCC…
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Customs CG decorates 2 ACGs, comptrollers, others, charges them to redouble efforts
Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on Thursday, decorated recently appointed Assistant Comptrollers-General (ACGs), Comptrollers, and other senior officers. The ceremony comes shortly after the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced the appointment of ACG Florence Nano Ogar-Modey and ACG Queen Ogbudu and the promotion of 2,209 senior officers. The occasion, attended by the NCS Management Team and family members…
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Remembering my father, Ikú Bàbá Yèyé, By Mufu Onifade
Ikú Bàbá YèyéAláṣẹ Èkejì ÒrìṣàÌbà AkọniTí ń bẹNí káà ilẹ̀ Today, I remember His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi III who now communes with his ancestors! I have fond memories of the legendary monarch who is an encyclopedia of knowledge, politics and history. It will take ages to find another monarch like Baba. Today, I do not wish…
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REVIEW: ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ and Dynamics of Funke Akindele’s Storytelling Prowess, By Basheer Luqman Olarewaju
Introduction: I have seen ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ and it left a lasting impression! The dramatic storyline, added with stellar performances from the cast, made for an emotionally entertaining cinematic experience. The cinematography was visually stunning, capturing the essence of each scene exceptionally. The soundtrack complemented the mood perfectly, enhancing the overall emotional impact. While the plot had unexpected twists,…
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Ogun: Time to join hands with Governor Abiodun, By Femi Ogbonnikan
It’s the dawn of a New Year. A harbinger of a renewed hope for all and sundry! “By the circumstances of the recent past, the precarious socio-economic challenges of 2023 had been quite enormous. But not tough enough to make us lose our sense of direction. No matter how dark or thick the cloud may be, there is always a…
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Adeleke harmonises levies, taxes for ease of doing business in Osun
ommences Automation of Government Services Delivery Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has harmonized into a single bill the multiple taxes and levies collected by different government ministries, departments, agencies across all business sectors, formal and informal. The Governor’s new initiative was informed by the need to put an end to the incessant challenges of multiple taxation being faced by…
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Humanitarian minister denies involvement in NSIPA fraud scandal
The Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has dismissed the allegations of diverting N3 billion from the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) as “a tissue of lies” and “spurious allegation” to tarnish her reputation. In a press release issued by her Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair on Thursday, Dr. Edu said…
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