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FG, LASG collaborate to build 2000 home units in Alimosho, Ibeju Lekki LGAs
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Federal government and Lagos state government have collaborated to build over 2000 home units in Alimosho and Ibeju Lekki local government areas. This was disclosed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, on Thursday, during the ongoing ministerial beirfing held in Alausa, Ikeja. Akinderu-Fatai explained that the collaboration was on the Renewed Hope…
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Labour unions protest sack of LSWC staff
Workers under the aegis of the Amalgamated Unions of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) and other unions have staged a protest against the sack of the Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC) staff. The workers commenced the protest rally at the Ikeja under-bridge, heading towards the Lagos house of assembly complex in Alausa. In April, the…
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BREAKING: Court grants Sirika, daughter, son-in-law N100m bail each
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, has granted the immediate past Aviation Minister, Hadi Sikira, his daughter, Fatima and son-in-law, Jalal Hamma, bail in the sum of N100 million each. They were granted bail shortly after pleading not guilty to a six count charge read against them by the court. The Economic and Financial Crimes…
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Police investigate ‘illegal’ embalming of MohBad’s corpse
By Innocent Raphael The police have continued their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, on Thursday. This came after Mohbad’s family and individuals implicated in the illegal embalming of his body were summoned for questioning. Boluwatife Adeyemo, also known as Darosha, Mohbad’s Personal Assistant, underwent interrogation at Zone 2 Police Headquarters in…
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NCAA pledges to protect travellers’ rights
By Innocent Raphael In a bid to fortify the bond between operators and air passengers, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has pledged its unwavering commitment to enhancing consumer protection within the aviation sector. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Michael Achimugu, made the commitment during the recent Consumer Protection Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting held at the NCAA Lagos…
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KWSG approves construction of new roads, Ilorin smart city
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The Kwara State government has approved several road construction projects in different parts of the state a few days after it rolled out 84.7km rural road projects. At its meeting on Wednesday evening, the state executive council approved a contract for the construction of the Phase I of the road to the Owu Fall, the highest waterfall…
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Itire/Ikate LCDA: Council Chairman seeks community support for infrastructural development initiatives
By Innocent Raphael In a bid to propel infrastructural development, the proposed 114 road projects across the 57 Local Government/Local Council Development Areas (LG/LCDA’S) in Itire-Ikate have sparked engagement and collaboration among stakeholders. This was evident in a stakeholders meeting held on Wednesday, focusing on the construction of Salami Bashorun Street. Led by the Executive Chairman, Hon. (Dr.) Ahmed Olanrewaju…
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Rivers Crisis: Again, pro-Fubara lawmakers elect new Speaker
The political crisis in Rivers State has taken a whole new twist as some members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara elected the member representing Bonny constituency, Victor Oko-Jumbo, as their Speaker. Oko-Jumbo, who is said to be the new speaker for the entire 32-member Assembly, was said to be elected at 10am during…
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Govt officials, industry leaders visit Abule Panu gas explosion site
By Innocent Raphael Following the tragic gas explosion incident at Abule Panu, representatives from the Lagos State Government (LASG) and industry leaders visited the Council Chairman of Ibeju Lekki LGA, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, to extend condolences to the victims on behalf of the state. The delegation included Mr. Lanre Omojola, Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, and…
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EFCC to arraign former aviation Minister, daughter Thursday
By Innocent Raphael The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, alongside his daughter Fatimah, and two other individuals on Thursday, May 9th, over allegations of fraudulent activities amounting to N2.7 billion. According to the EFCC, the charges stem from irregularities discovered within the Aviation Ministry during Sirika’s tenure. The accused…
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