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Police nab 3 suspected cultists, seize cache of weapons in Iba, Lekki
By Innocent Raphael The Lagos State Police recently expressed gratitude to Lagosians for their cooperation in providing valuable information leading to some arrests. In a post shared via his official handle on Tuesday, Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the capture of a suspected cultist and armed robber Chinonso Bright, aged 34, in the Iba area of Lagos State.…
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Ekiti LGA Supervisors, Advisers take oath of office with Ògún
Supervisors and advisers of Ikere-Ekiti Local Government Area in Ekiti state were sworn in with an ‘Ògún’ totem alongside the Holy Quran. Ògún, often regarded as the “god of iron,” is one of the deities in African traditional religion. The event happened at the Conference Hall of the office of the LGA chairman Olu Adamolekun on the 2nd of May.…
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Police arrest man over suspected forged medical certificates in Ikorodu
…as illegal hospital operation uncovered By Innocent Raphael Operatives of the Zonal Anti-Piracy Unit, led by Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Olatoye Durosinmi, have apprehended one Tayo Shakirudeen in Lagos on suspicion of possessing forged medical certificates and operating an unlicensed health centre. This development was disclosed by zonal public relations officer, SP Ayuba Umma in a statement on…
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During Buhari’s govt, there were alot of manipulations, fraudulent approvals- Shittu
A former Minister of Communication, Barr. Adebayo Shittu, has claimed that there were manipulations and fraudulent approvals under the immediate past government of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Shittu made this claim on Tuesday on Channels TV while responding to comments that the previous government was printing money to run the economy. He said “Let me tell you, there were a lot…
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Edo Speaker suspends 3 lawmakers amidst impeachment plot
By Innocent Raphael The Edo House of Assembly, the Speaker, Rt. Hon Blessing Agbebaku, wielded his gavel on Monday during plenary, suspending three lawmakers amidst allegations of a plot to impeach him and other Principal Officers of the House. The suspended lawmakers, identified as Hon Donald Okugbe representing Akoko-Edo I, Hon Bright Iyamu from Orihonmwon South, and Hon Adeh Isibor…
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Aviation security: NCAA establishes unit for drones integration
By Innocent Raphael The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to establish a dedicated unit for the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, into its operations. The Authority stated that the move aims to enhance safety measures and regulate the growing use of drones across various sectors. In a statement released via its official…
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Lagos Assembly backs State Police, rejects merging of FRSC, NSCDC
The Lagos State House of Assembly has kicked against the position of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, that Nigeria is not ripe for the establishment of state police. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, to write the Inspector-General and the National Assembly stating that the state lawmakers…
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Ensure swift action on national minimum wage decision, NECA tells FG
By Innocent Raphael The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has issued a plea to the federal government, urging prompt action from the tripartite committee responsible for determining the national minimum wage. The association expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay, warning that it is fueling agitation and distrust among stakeholders. In a statement, NECA’s president, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, highlighted the urgency…
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LASG begins removal of over 100 shanties at Adeniji-Adele Underbridge
The Lagos State Government has began to remove over 100 shanties housing several people at Adeniji Adele Underbridge from Monday. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Sunday. He said the removal comes after the expiration of a 48-hour removal notice served on all occupants of the shanties to move out their…
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We served requisite notices to mende property owners- LASG
The Lagos State Government has said that property owners whose structures hindered the flow of drainage in Mende in the Maryland area of the state were served “requisite notices” before their buildings were removed from the System 1 Drainage Right of Way. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on Channels TV. According…
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