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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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Eid-al-Fitr: Jandor advocates peaceful coexistence, inclusive growth in Lagos
The 2027 Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful and all Lagosians on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. Adediran commended the Muslim Ummah for their dedication to fasting, prayers, and acts of charity throughout Ramadan, noting…
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Wike-backed PDP faction rolls out convention timetable despite internal dispute
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has insisted it will go ahead with its planned National Convention despite ongoing reconciliation efforts within the party. This position was made public by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP Caretaker Committee, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, during a pre-convention press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday. Mohammed stressed…
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Labour Party fixes May 23 presidential primaries, unveils roadmap for 2027 elections
The Labour Party (LP) has fixed May 23, 2026, for its presidential primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, signaling the start of its electoral preparations. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued after the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, which was observed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the…
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Ruthless Barcelona punish Newcastle errors to seal dominant champions league win
By Tosin Omojola Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski each scored twice as Barcelona delivered a commanding performance to eliminate Newcastle United from the Champions League. Despite the heavy defeat, Newcastle showed resilience in an entertaining first half, twice equalising through Anthony Elanga after early goals from Raphinha and Marc Bernal. Eddie Howe’s side remained in contention at the break, even though…
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Oyekan, IGP Disu advocate technology-driven policing, deeper inter-agency synergy
The General Manager of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency, Prince Ifalade Oyekan, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, at the Force Quarters in Abuja. The visit underscored the importance of inter-agency collaboration in strengthening internal security and safeguarding lives and property across the country. It also provided an opportunity for both leaders…
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Sports key to youth empowerment, job creation in Nigeria- NIS DG
…backs ‘Five-A-Side Tournament’ By Tosin Omojola The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to using sports as a tool for youth empowerment and national development. Shaibu made this known during a courtesy visit by organisers of the Naija Five-A-Side Football Tournament, noting that the NIS remains a hub…
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Chelle drops Osimhen, Nwabali as Super Eagles unveil squad for Iran, Jordan friendlies
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has omitted goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and star striker Victor Osimhen from the squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Jordan and Iran. Nwabali, currently without a club, makes way for Udinese shot-stopper Maduka Okoye, who returns to the fold after missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations due to concerns over…
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Mosan-Okunola LCDA Boss swears in 15 appointees, warns against disunity
The Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area has sworn in 15 Supervisory Councillors and Special Advisers, with a strong warning against disunity and internal divisions within the administration. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday, following a rigorous screening exercise conducted a day earlier by the legislative arm of the council, led by the Council Leader, Hon. Tosin Babatunde Afuwape SNR.…
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