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2027: Obasa flags off Agege APC campaign, targets bigger victory
..charges supporters to double previous election’s votes Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Wednesday, led a mega rally at Amoo Field, Orile Agege, to flag off the All Progressives Congress (APC) Agege chapter’s campaign for the general election. Obasa, the APC House of Representatives candidate for Agege Federal Constituency, urged the crowd to…
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Edo moves to establish State Blood Transfusion Service
…steps up efforts to improve safe blood access By Olatonmiwa Osho The Edo State Government has commenced steps to establish a State Blood Transfusion Service to improve access to safe blood and strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, disclosed this during a meeting with the State Laboratory Technical Working Group (SLTWG), where he…
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Lagos empowers 600 small business owners with digital marketing skills
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has commenced a three-day digital marketing training for 600 market traders, small business owners, young adults and artisans to help them expand their businesses beyond local markets. The programme, organised by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, is being held at the Women Development Centre, Agege, under the theme, “From Local…
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Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 hope not over despite Guinea Bissau defeat – Chelle
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has insisted Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is still alive despite a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau. The loss leaves Nigeria on three points, three behind Guinea-Bissau, with only one team expected to qualify from Group L. “This is not the end. We have lots of games…
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FG declares Thursday public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Wednesday. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad, urging citizens to use the anniversary to reflect on the values of unity, patriotism,…
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Retired police officers seek Lagos Assembly’s intervention over pension delays
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (ARPON), Lagos State Chapter, led by its Secretary, DSP Oluwashina Akilade (Rtd.), who appealed for intervention over delays and inadequate payment of pensions and gratuities under the Contributory Pension Scheme. Akilade said retired police officers continued to struggle to access…
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DP World deepens Nigeria push with TGI logistics partnership
DP World is expanding its Nigerian trade and logistics footprint, with Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group set to acquire a 43 per cent stake in its Nigerian logistics business, days after the global ports operator signed agreements for a $7 billion-plus deep-sea port and special economic zone in Ogun State. The two developments mark a significant expansion of DP World’s…
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Lagos unveils EPPPS for planning approvals, says ‘applicants must meet stipulated requirements’
..moves building approvals online By Olatonmiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has commenced the rollout of the Electronic Physical Planning Processing System (EPPPS) to digitise building and physical planning approvals across the state. The initiative was announced at a stakeholders’ engagement at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, as part of the government’s sensitisation campaign on the platform. Commissioner for…
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APC’s Farouk Arisekola flags off Ibadan North campaign Oct 1
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Umar Farouk Arisekola, will on Thursday, October 1, 2026, flag off his campaign in the constituency. The campaign flag-off is scheduled to hold at the Yemetu Police Barracks in Ibadan, Oyo State, with party leaders, members, supporters and other stakeholders expected to attend. The…
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Lagos steps up 26MW power project for waterworks
…targets reliable water supply By Olatonmiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has intensified work on a 26-megawatt embedded power project aimed at providing dedicated electricity to the Iju-Akute Waterworks and improving the reliability of water supply across the state. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed this during an inspection of power-generating equipment supplied by Jubaili…
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