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Lagos refunds 145 former subscribers of Egan-Igando Housing Scheme
No fewer than 145 Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate subscribers have been refunded by the Lagos State Government following their indication of lack of further interest in the Scheme. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Engr. Abdulhafis Gbolahan Toriola, made this disclosure while fielding questions on the allocation of the newly-commissioned 270 Home units (Cluster 1) of the Egan…
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House of Reps pledges to ease TETFUND access for tertiary institutions
By Adeola Ogunrinde The House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has vowed to revise regulations that have prevented some institutions from accessing essential development funds. This was announced by the committee’s chairperson, Princess Miriam Onuoha, during an oversight visit to Lagos State on Monday. Addressing the press at the State House in Alausa, Ikeja, Onuoha revealed…
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BREAKING: 2 dead, 4 injured in Sagamu-Ijebu Ode expressway motor accident
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency has confirmed the death of two persons and injury to four persons following a head-on collision along the Sagamu/Ijebu-Ode expressway. A statement issued on Monday by the spokesperson of the state-owned traffic outfit, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said “The road crash involved a Howo Truck with no registration number and a Toyota Hiace Bus…
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Nollywood actress Sonia Ogiri criticizes Iyabo Ojo over social media drama
By Tosin Brown Nollywood actress Sonia Ogiri has publicly criticized her colleague, Iyabo Ojo, for her involvement in various social media controversies, including recent spats with VeryDarkMan and Seun Kuti. Ogiri took to Instagram to express her disapproval, suggesting that Ojo’s actions are detrimental to her career and reputation. In her post, Ogiri questioned why Ojo continues to engage in…
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Osun Senator denies vote-buying allegations
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has responded to allegations of vote buying during the 2023 elections, which surfaced in a viral video. According to a statement from his media consultant, Adeolu Ajayi, obtained by WESTERN POST in Osogbo on Monday, the video has been exaggerated by opposition parties in the state.…
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SGF Chairman, Abiodun condoles Abia over killings
The Chairman of Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, and the people of the State, over the killing of two police operatives in Umuahia, the State capital on Friday. Abiodun, in a condolence message he personally signed on Monday, said…
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Nigeria Customs intercepts ammunition worth N13.9bn
The Nigeria Customs Service has arrested no fewer than three suspects linked with at least nine 40-feet containers intercepted after they were discovered to be laden with imported items banned by the Federal Government from gaining entrance into the country through the Rivers State Port. Items discovered in the containers estimated to worth about ₦13.9 billion include arms and ammunition…
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We’re yet to approve 2-month power outage in Ondo, Ekiti, says TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that it did not approve the planned two-month power outage in Ondo and Ekiti states. This clarification came from TCN General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement issued on Monday in response to concerns about a scheduled outage for maintenance on the Osogbo/Akure-Ado-Ekiti 132-kilovolt line. The Benin Electricity Distribution…
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Ogun: Three arrested for buying stolen electricity cables
Three suspects have been arrested for buying stolen transformer armoured cables with N9.8m in OPIC Estate, Agbara, Ogun State. The suspects are; Mansirina Usman (27), Janadu Ahyarn (20), and Husseni Abdullahi (20). According to Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps), the suspects were arrested on June 27, after the reisdents reported the case of vandalisation and…
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LASG disburses N10 billion to entrepreneurs through LSETF
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), has disbursed N10 billion to entrepreneurs to support their businesses and create jobs for Lagosians. This was announced by the Acting Executive Secretary of LSETF, Feyisayo Alayande, in anticipation of the upcoming Lagos State Employment Trust Summit 3.0, scheduled for July 3 at Eko Hotel…
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