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LASCOPA resolves over 10,000 consumer complaints, recovers N530m for Lagos residents
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has announced that it has received 11,101 consumer complaints since its establishment in March 2018, resolving 10,474 cases, while 437 remain under processing and 197 have been referred to relevant agencies. According to the agency, these interventions have led to recoveries valued at ₦530,266,592.31 and $14,901.80 for consumers across multiple sectors, including electricity,…
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Ayantayo pledges deeper collaboration to strengthen HR department in Lagos Public Service
The Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the Civil Service Commission. Ayantayo gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Chairman and Members of the Civil Service Commission to the Ministry. Welcoming the delegation, Ayantayo noted that both the Ministry and the Commission share a common…
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Lagos unveils certification programme for artisans to curb building collapses
The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory has launched a new certification and training programme for artisans in the construction industry as part of efforts to stem the spate of building collapses in the state. The initiative, known as the Certified Structural Integrated Programme, was unveiled at a stakeholders’ forum held in Ese-Offin and Badagry, where block moulders, bricklayers, concrete mixers,…
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Jandor declares 2027 Lagos governorship ambition under APC
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Lagos governorship election. Jandor, who ran for governor in 2023 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before defecting back to the APC in 2025, made the declaration…
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Olukoyede urges organisations to adopt fraud risk assessment in governance
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on public and private sector organisations in Nigeria to integrate fraud risk assessment and control into their governance structures as part of efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability. Olukoyede made the call in Abuja at the launch of ISO 37003:2025 Fraud Control Management System…
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Fubara dissolves cabinet, vows renewed vigour
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sacked all commissioners and other public office holders serving in his administration. The decision, according to a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday evening by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, takes immediate effect and followed the recent Supreme Court judgment. The governor, during a valedictory session with his cabinet to mark Nigeria’s…
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26 shops razed in Bariga market fire outbreak
A fire outbreak has destroyed about 26 shops at Bariga Market in Lagos. The fire started in one wooden shop and quickly spread to others due to the wooden structures used to partition the stalls. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the fire outbreak occurred at 0405hrs of Wednesday, October 1, 2025. In a statement signed by…
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ADC risks failure in 2027 if internal divisions persist – Salihu Lukman
The chieftain of the African Democratic Congresss (ADC) Salihu Lukman, has warned that the party cannot unseat the ruling APC from power in Kaduna State going by the way the coalition party is currently being run. Lukman appealed to the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i, and his men to retrace their steps unite with other members of the opposition…
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Nigeria @65: Citizens’ support needed in nation building – Ogun governor
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the citizens’ support is needed in nation building, saying Nigeria is currently experiencing a rebirth. He also emphasized that the President Bola Tinubu’s economic blueprint reflects the urgent needs of Nigerians and the global realities of the 21st century. Abiodun, who spoke at the 65th National Day Celebration held at the June 12…
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65th Independence Anniversary: Jonathan urges Nigerians to embrace patriotism, faith
As the nation celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to embrace patriotism, optimism and father, reflecting on the country’s journey and the promise of a brighter future. In a message shared on his Facebook page, Jonathan urged citizens to acknowledge both the challenges and opportunities that define Nigeria’s path. He noted that issues…
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