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Open Defecation: Lagos Assembly calls for enforcement of relevant environmental laws to curb menance
The Lagos State House of Assembly has called for strict measures to curb open defecation in the state. The House made this call on Tuesday during plenary session when Hon. Stephen Ogundipe (Oshodi/Isolo 1) raised the matter under Urgent Public Importance. In his motion, Ogundipe warned that open defecation tarnishes Lagos’ reputation and hinders sustainable development, calling on the relevant…
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Lagos launches Ilera Eko Roadshow, sensitization campaign in Badagry division
By Adeola Ogunrinde • 60-Day Ilera Eko Awareness Drive to Boost Health Insurance Enrollment• As Oba Atanda Applauds Lagos for Expanding Health Insurance Access The Lagos State Government officially launched the Ilera Eko Door-to-Door Sensitization Campaign and Roadshow in Ojo Local Government Area (LGA) today. The initiative aims to promote the Lagos State Social Health Insurance Scheme, Ilera Eko, and…
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LASG orders workers to resume fully after one-year work-from-home initiative
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government announced on Tuesday the cancellation of its work-from-home initiative, effective from 31st March 2025. The State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, issued the directive in a circular. In response to the economic hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidies by President Bola Tinubu, the State Government introduced several interventions to alleviate…
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Lagos Lawmakers urge Sanwo-Olu to institutionalize ‘Detty December’, expand reach
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to institutionalize the annual ‘Detty December’ and expand its reach. The House made the resolution on Tuesday after debating the motion, raised by Hon. Desmond Elliot (Surulere 1) under Matters of Urgent Public Importance. In his motion, Elliot referenced reports from Naira Metrics, highlighting the significant revenue…
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Adeleke urges sports professionals to stay, as Osun begins stadium renovation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on sports professionals to remain in Osun and contribute to the transformation of the state’s sports sector. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the redevelopment and remodeling of the Osogbo Stadium Sports Complex, the governor assured that the project would be completed within 12 months. Adeleke emphasized that Osun…
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Lagos Assembly seeks establishment of Research Trust Fund
….Sets up 7-man adhoc committee The Lagos State House of Assembly has sought the establishment of a dedicated Research Trust Fund. The lawmakers made the moves as the proposed bill scaled second reading and was committed to a seven-member ad hoc committee for further scrutiny. Meanwhile, the prime sponsor of the bill, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa 2) underscored the necessity…
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VC warns new students to be worthy in character, learning or risk losing admission
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun, Prof. Akeem Lasisi, has urged newly admitted students to uphold good character and academic excellence or risk losing their admission. Lasisi made this statement on Tuesday during a two-day orientation program organized for students admitted for the 2024/2025 academic session in Ila-Orangun. Represented by his…
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Eko Club pledges support for Lagos Speaker
….commends Meranda’s historic emergence The Eko Club has pledged unwavering support for the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mojisola Meranda, saying it wants an Assembly that enjoys a cordial relationship with other arms of government. WESTERN POST reports that the leadership of the Club made this pledge on Monday when they paid a courtesy visit…
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PHOTO NEWS: Soun of Ogbomoso meets SGF, presents 25-year development vision
Ogbomoso’s traditional ruler, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, has presented a 25-year development vision aimed at transforming Ogbomosoland into a model city. The monarch disclosed this in a statement on his Facebook page on Tuesday. According to the statement, Oba Olaoye met with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, in Abuja to discuss key development…
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LASTMA inducts Lagos Auditor-General as Special Traffic Mayor
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has inducted and decorated the State Auditor-General/Permanent Secretary, Dr. Muyiwa John Adetola, as a Special Traffic Mayor. The ceremony was conducted by the Director, Awoyemi Jimmy of the Department of Traffic Advocacy and Special Traffic Mayor, LASTMA on Monday at the State Auditor-General’s Office in Alausa, Ikeja. According to Jimmy, the initiative aims…
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