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55-year-old motorist escapes death as train crushes car in Lagos
By Shayo Olatonmiwa Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in collaboration with security personnel, have rescued a 55-year-old motorist whose Honda car was hit by a moving train at the PWD Railway Line in Lagos. The train was travelling towards Agege when the collision occurred, leaving the car, with registration number EKY 902 JT, extensively damaged. The…
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Lagos APC defends Tinubu’s 30-day petrol discount, accuses opposition of playing politics
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the opposition for condemning the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount, accusing it of prioritising politics over Nigerians’ welfare. Lagos APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said this in a statement issued on Friday, describing the opposition’s reaction as “political opportunism masquerading as economic criticism.” The initiative, implemented through Nigerian National…
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CFL Group GMD raises alarm over alleged ‘Land Title Laundry’ in Lagos
… gives Land Registrar 7-day ultimatum or face N5bn suit The Group Managing Director of CFL Group, Mr Lai Omotola, has raised the alarm over what he described as “Land Title Laundry” (LTL) in Lagos State, calling on the Lands Registrar to deregister the Governor’s Consent allegedly obtained by beneficiaries of fraudulent land transaction. Omotola made the allegation at a…
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Fagbolagun reigns supreme at Lagos NUJ Games, wins women’s table tennis gold
Biola Fagbolagun of Lagos Traffic Radio has won the women’s table tennis gold medal at the 2026 Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Media Games. Fagbolagun, who covers the Lagos State House of Assembly, defeated Menanya Anulika of the Voice of Nigeria (VON) 13-11, 13-11 in straight sets to clinch the title. The competition was held…
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Adeleye wins men’s table tennis at 2026 Lagos NUJ Media Games
Shakiru Adeleye of Lagos State Television (LTV), who covers the Lagos State House of Assembly, has won the men’s table tennis gold medal at the 2026 Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Media Games. Adeleye defeated Opeyemi Badmus of the Ministry of Information and Strategy Chapel in straight sets, winning 11-7, 11-5 to emerge champion. The…
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Flamingos arrive Morocco for U-17 women’s World Cup
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have arrived safely in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of their campaign at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The team landed in Casablanca on Wednesday and has settled at the Ibis Hotel, where preparations for the tournament will continue. The Flamingos are drawn in Group B alongside Poland, Puerto Rico and…
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Lagos hands LASUCOM upgraded IDH Yaba facility
By Shayo Olatonmiwa The Lagos State Government has handed over an upgraded facility at the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Yaba, to the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) for use by its Faculty of Pharmacy. The handover, held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, came exactly one year after a state delegation inspected the facility as part of plans to expand…
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Super Eagles drop to 30th in FIFA ranking
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking released on Wednesday after a difficult international window. The three-time African champions, who were ranked 26th in the previous edition, recorded one win, one defeat and one draw during the period. Nigeria began with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in their…
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745 Edo pupils benefit from MTN Foundation learning support initiative
By Shayo Olatonmiwa The Edo State Government, in partnership with the MTN Nigeria Foundation, has distributed learning materials to 745 pupils of Oba Akenzua II Junior Secondary School, Benin City. The intervention, facilitated by the Office of the First Lady, provided 1,200 school bags, 12,000 exercise books and 1,200 water bottles to support teaching and learning at the school. Coordinator…
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Lagos APC senatorial candidates: Experience and performance on parade – by Seye Oladejo
The 2027 elections will require Lagosians to look beyond political noise and social-media popularity and ask a more important question: Who has the experience, competence and capacity to represent Lagos effectively? The All Progressives Congress has answered that question with three tested candidates: Senator Tokunbo Abiru for Lagos East, Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun for Lagos Central and Senator Idiat Oluranti…
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