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LAWMA Academy sensitizes 4,258 pupils on waste management, environmental sustainability
By Adeola Ogunrinde The educational arm of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA Academy, has sensitised over 4,258 pupils of various public schools across the state since its school enlightenment and advocacy programme began. This was disclosed by the agency’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, when the school advocacy team visited schools at Eti-Osa. Represented by the director, LAWMA Academy,…
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Abdulrazaq restoring the lost glory of Kwara through industrial revolution
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Kwara state, in North-central Nigeria, was in its heyday known as one of the most industrialised states in Nigeria, given the high concentration of many factories there, many of them at their heights boasting of thousands of workers in their employment. But today, majority of those companies,owned either by the state government, federal and even private individuals…
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Lagos takes fire prevention, safety campaign to markets
By Adeola Ogunrinde Following the recent fire incidents in some markets in the state, Lagos State government has embarked on an intense fire sensitization campaigns to some markets, educating the traders on fire prevention and safety measures. Addressing the traders during the sensitization exercise that took top government officers drawn from the state’s Ministry of Special Duties, Lagos Safety Commission and…
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Six Lagos traders arraigned before Magistrate Court for allegedly assaulting Lizzy Anjorin
The Lagos Police Command has arraigned six traders for allegedly assaulting and blackmailed a popular Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin-Lawal, before a Chief Magistrate Court in Tinubu axis of Lagos Island Local Government. Those arraigned before Magistrate A. A. Paul, were; Qudus Jokogbola; Suru Olawale; Edu Shakirat; Fausat Mohammed; Kafayat Ahmed and Opere Simiat Morenike. Meanwhile, two other suspects were said…
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BREAKING: LASG closes down Mushin main market, demolishes shanties in Apongbon
In concerted efforts geared towards activating the removal of environmental infractions to make Lagos habitable for business, the State government has closed down Mushin main market and demolished shanties erected around Apongbon areas of Lagos Island axis of the state. This was executed by the Monitoring, Enforcement and Compliance and Environmental Assessment Departments of the State Ministry of the Environment…
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Kwara university deputy bursar dies
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The Deputy Bursar of Kwara state University (KWASU) Malete, Alhaji Ayuba Olaitan Abdullahi has died. Abdullahi died on Wednesday night while watching the semi final match between Nigeria and South Africa. Sources said that the deputy Bursar went to watch the match at a Sports center in Sango area which was very close to his house where…
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Lagos traditional ruler appeals to Tinubu on high cost of living
….Asks FG to control prices of food commodities Amid rising cost of living and food inflation, traditional ruler of Otumara community, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to mitigate the pains of Nigerians and control prices of food commodities. Kalejaiye made the appeal following the order of the court to the Federal Government to fix the…
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Ojude Oba Iperu Remo receives boost as OGSG pledges cooperation, support
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Ojude Oba Iperu Remo has received a boost as Ogun State Government has pledged to collaborate with the organizers in ensuring a successful staging of the event which comes up later in the year. Giving the assurance is the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Olusesan Fagbayi, while receiving the Ojude Oba Iperu Remo Planning Committee…
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LAWMA, LASRRA collaborate to equip 2000 sweepers with LAG ID Cards
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) have collaborated to distribute LAG ID cards to over 2,000 sweepers. The distribution took place at LAWMA headquarters, Ijora Olopa, after a successful data capturing exercise. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, expressed his enthusiasm for the exercise, highlighting its potential to significantly impact the lives…
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Abiodun congratulates Super Eagles for reaching Afcon final
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the victory of the Super Eagles over their South African counterparts as well deserved.Abiodun, in a congratulatory message to the national football team and the entire country, praised the players for their outstanding performance against the South Africans. The match had ended one apiece after extra time, but…
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