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Opposition’s “Implosion” fantasy and the reality of its decline- By Seye Oladejo
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has noted with amusement recent opposition claims predicting an “implosion” in our party ahead of the national convention. Such projections are misplaced. For a party defined by resilience, discipline, and internal democracy, these claims are mere wishful thinking by a fragmented opposition projecting its own failures onto a united APC.…
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Fire Tragedy: Southern governors’ forum sympathises with Kano govt, victims
The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the Government and people of Kano State over the devastating fire outbreak at Singa Market in Kano. The inferno reportedly destroyed properties worth over ₦5 billion, affected more than 1,000 businesses, and left seven persons missing. In a statement issued on Sunday in…
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Ogun approves additional pension benefit to boost retirees’ security
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of workers and retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) with the approval of an Additional Pension Benefit (APB) aimed at strengthening retirement security and addressing existing gaps in the scheme. The development was disclosed at a meeting chaired by the Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser,…
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Tax reforms, SME funding boosting small businesses under Tinubu, says Yishawu
The lawmaker representing Eti-Osa Constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Engr. Gbolahan Yishawu, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the impactful implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in the areas of education, skills development and support for small-scale businesses. Yishawu gave the commendation during the graduation ceremony of the GOY Women Vocational Centre and…
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LASG probes ambulance incident at 11th Access bank Lagos city marathon finish line
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Sunday confirmed it is investigating an unfortunate incident that occurred on February 14, 2026, near the finishing line of the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said an ambulance deployed as part of the event’s official medical emergency response was involved…
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INEC weighs legislative action over 2027 poll dates clash with Ramadan
In response to growing public concern, the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is reportedly considering a legislative intervention to adjust the 2027 poll dates, which currently overlap with the holy month of Ramadan. INEC had on Friday announced that the Presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for February 20, while the governorship and state assembly polls…
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LAISA unveils bold roadmap to become Nigeria’s leading one-stop hub for farm inputs
The Lagos State Agricultural Input Supply Authority (LAISA) has unveiled a roadmap to reposition the agency as the nation’s leading one-stop shop for high-quality agricultural inputs, in a move aimed at strengthening food security in Lagos and beyond. The General Manager of LAISA, Folake Oluyemi, disclosed the plan during an appearance on Lagos Farmers, a programme on Traffic Radio. Oluyemi…
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Spying the Spymaster: Political phone bugging-By Zubair Abdurra’uf Idris
In the shadowy world of Nigerian politics, a high-stakes game of cat and mouse is unfolding between two former allies, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i and Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser. The air is thick with tension as the battle for supremacy reaches a fever pitch. The war of words has been brewing for some time, with El-Rufa’i unleashing a…
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Reps to reconvene February 17 over 2027 election timetable
The House of Representatives has announced that it will reconvene for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to consider matters arising from the recent release of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was made in a statement signed by the House spokesperson, Hon. Akin Rotimi. He explained that members were…
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Tragedy as female worshipper killed in hit-and-run crash in Igando
A female worshipper has been killed in a lone-vehicle crash at the NYSC Bus Stop, inward Igando area of Lagos. Confirming the incident, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), said the victim was on her way to a service at a church in Igando when she was struck by a Mercedes-Benz C-300 while walking along a designated pedestrian path. Authorities said the driver…
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