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Lottery Management: Lanre Gbajabiamila wins big for Nigeria
…Receives accolades, awards at home, abroad In recognition of his stellar performance in the management of the lottery and gaming industry in Nigeria, Director-General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila was, at the weekend, honored with the Africa Gaming Hall of Fame Award of Excellence at the International Casino Exhibition (ICE) in London, United Kingdom (UK).…
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Trader Money: LASG distributes N750m to traders
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, officially kicked off distribution of Market Traders Money. According to the governor, the initiative was conceptualized as a stop-gap measure of the state government to empower small-scale traders in the Food Systems by providing them financial support to expand their businesses thereby fostering economic growth and improving lives of…
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Expert highlights side effects of Postinor abuse as contraceptive
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin State Family Planning Coordinator, Kwara State Ministry of Health, Hajia Bilikis Ibrahim has identified some side effects of abnormal usage of Postinor as replacement for method of family planning. She said Postinor was supposed to be used on emergency should Incase unplanned sexual intercourse came up. Ibrahim made this disclosure on Wednesday at day 1 of…
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13 suspected killers of Kwara monarch remanded
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin An Ilorin Magistrate’s court on Wednesday ordered that the 13 suspected killers of the Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti local Government area of Kwara State, Oba Segun Aremu should be remanded at a Correctional Centre. The suspects were arraigned for alleged criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, kidnapping and giving false information. They are Godwin Jacob, Olowofela Oyebanji, Adefalolu…
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We’ll continue to raise the bar on our economic parameters- Abiodun
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said his administration would continue to leverage technology to improve the economic parameters of the state. He also said that his government, upon realising the importance of technology, was quick to understand the need to develop and leverage digital resources. Abiodun made this known in Lagos State during the…
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Ogun west youths laud Adeola for facilitating 78 projects to senatorial district
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun West Youths under the umbrella of Yewa Youth Pacesetters (YYP) have lauded the senator representing the senatorial district, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI) for facilitating no fewer than78 capital projects to the district since his assumption at the 10th senate. The group, in a statement signed by its President, Dapo Fasola, on Wednesday described the feat…
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Tinubu to commission Ikeja Redline Rail february 29
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday announced President Bola Tinubu would launch the Ikeja Red Line Rail on February 29. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this during the maiden edition of the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) Stakeholders’ Forum 2024 in Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking during the LASPA Stakeholders Forum 2014, themed: “Parking In Lagos, The Journey So Far:…
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Consider Lagos as destination of choice for investments- Sanwo-Olu tells UK
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, implored foreign investors, particularly the business community in the United Kingdom to consider Lagos as a destination of choice for their investments. He said his administration will continue to make Lagos a destination of choice by ensuring a friendly business environment for investors. Sanwo-Olu said this during a courtesy…
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Sanwo-Olu’s aide calls for robust real estate regulation in Lagos
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, Barr. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare has called for robust real estate regulations in the State, expressing optimism that the Greater Lagos Rising mantra of the governor would be achievable through collaborative efforts and adherence to regulatory standards. Odunuga-Bakare stated this while delivering her keynote address at the Real Estate Outlook…
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Shops destroyed as gas explosion rocks Ifako-Ishaga area
Many shops were destroyed due to the explosion that rocked Olusesi street in the Ifako-Ishaga area of Lagos. No casualty was recorded at the time of filing this report, with operatives of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service responding to the outbreak timeously. According to a witness, a gas leak from a shop along the road caused the explosion.…
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