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Lagos Assembly receives AUATON petition, moves to tackle ride-hailing crisis
The Lagos State House of Assembly has formally received a petition from members of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos Council, seeking urgent legislative intervention in the operations of ride-hailing companies within the state. The petition, accompanied by a peaceful demonstration, was presented by the union’s spokesperson, Mr. Azeez Jaiyesimi, who outlined growing concerns affecting app-based…
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Eid-al-Fitr: Obasa cites economic gains, urges continued support for Tinubu
As Muslims across Lagos and Nigeria celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has extended warm greetings to the faithful, describing the festival as a season of joy, renewal, and gratitude. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Dave Agboola, Obasa described Eid al-Fitr as “not just a celebration,…
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LASHMA moves to enforce mandatory Health Insurance scross Lagos hospitals
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has announced plans to commence full enforcement of mandatory health insurance across hospitals in the state, as part of efforts to expand coverage and strengthen financial protection for residents. The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, disclosed this during the agency’s First Quarter 2026 Healthcare Providers’ Engagement Meeting held in Alausa, Ikeja. Dr. Zamba…
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Abiodun celebrates Eid, urges muslims to sustain Ramadan virtues
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across the state on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, the Governor described Ramadan as a sacred period marked by deep reflection, devotion, self-discipline, and renewed commitment to the service of Almighty Allah and humanity. He…
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Nigeria’s leadership must be defined by vision, not age-Archbishop Kanu
Former Prelate emeritus of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Archbishop Uche Kanu, has stated that Nigeria’s leadership debate ahead of 2027 should not be defined by age, but by the quality of governance and patriotism. Responding to questions about the growing call for younger leaders, the cleric declined to endorse any individual, but emphasized that competence and love for Nigeria…
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Osimhen suffers right forearm fracture in Galatasaray’s champions league exit
By Tosin Omojola Galatasaray have confirmed that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen suffered a fracture to his right forearm and will undergo further evaluation to determine whether surgery is necessary. Osimhen was forced to leave the field at halftime during Wednesday night’s UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool. A statement released by the Turkish club on social media said the…
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Edo First Lady’s Office calls for greater epilepsy awareness to combat stigma
The Coordinator of the Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has called for intensified sensitisation and awareness on epilepsy to educate individuals, organisations, and communities, and to dispel widespread myths about the condition. She made the call at a one-day symposium organised by the Angie Epilepsy Foundation (AEF) to mark its 15th Purple Day celebration,…
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Edo moves against quackery as EDOHERMA enforces strict health standards
The Chief Executive Officer of the Edo State Health Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA), Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, has stated that effective health regulation must begin with top government institutions setting the standard for compliance across all levels of healthcare delivery in the state. She made this known during an on-the-spot assessment of a medical outreach programme held at Government House, organised…
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Waste management in Lagos is everyone’s responsibility – LAWMA
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has stressed that effective waste management in Lagos requires a shared responsibility among residents, operators and government. He made this known while delivering a paper at the annual conference of the Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria (PEWAN) held at NECA House on Wednesday, where…
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LASRO strengthens Lagos food security with strategic continuity plan review
The Lagos State Resilience Office (LASRO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has strengthened food systems preparedness in Lagos State through a comprehensive review of the Ministry’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP) aimed at mitigating potential disruptions. The LASRO team, led by the Lagos State Chief Resilience Officer, Dr. Folayinka Dania, who was represented by Mr. Olayinka…
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