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Lagos Firstlady urges parents, teachers to be observant of children’s sexual behaviour

By Adeola Ogunrinde The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on parents and teachers to be observant of children’s sexual reactions, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding children against all forms of abuse. Dr. Sanwo-Olu  made this call on Tuesday when she paid a special visit to Wesley School for the Hearing Impaired in Surulere, Lagos,…

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Alleged Defamation: Court hears case between Dele Farotimi, Afe Babalola

The Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital is hearing the case between Afe Babalola (SAN) and a Lagos-based human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. Aare Afe Babalola had considered aspects of the 104-page book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice’ authored by Farotimi, as defaming him and petitioned the Police to take action. The Federal High Court in…

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LASG vows to dismantle street gates, barriers in 7 days

The Ministry of Transportation in Lagos State has given 7 days ultimatum for street gates and barriers not approved to be dismantled or for the residents to be prepared to comply with directives given to end blockades to free flow of traffic. A statement from the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, sais the ministry has observed a surge…

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Tinubu’s administration pledges tangible impact on lives of Osun residents

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The President Bola Tinubu-led administration has pledged to address the real-world challenges facing Osun State residents, with a commitment to having a tangible impact on their lives. The Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, Khadijat Kareem made this promise during a town hall meeting with critical stakeholders in Osun State on Monday. Kareem, at…

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Osun: Market women, farmers, students endorse Tinubu, Adeleke for second term

-as Presidency holds town hall meeting with stakeholders By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Market women, farmers, and students in Osun State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Ademola Adeleke for second terms, citing their administrations’ positive impacts on the state’s agriculture, education, and economy. They also urged the President to support Adeleke’s re-election bid in 2026. Speaking during a town…

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Don’t increase house rent, cost of land – Lagos Governor begs landlords, land owners

By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on landlords and land owners in the state to resist the temptation of increasing rents and cost of land due to the development brought by his administration to the affected communities. Sanwo-Olu said this on Monday while inaugurating Abiola/Onigemo road with link bridge in Ifako Ijaiye local…

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BREAKING: Court grants Farotimi N50m bail

Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Ado Ekiti, in a defamation case. The 2023 African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, announced the development on his X handle on Monday. Sowore stated that Farotimi was granted N50m bail with a surety in the same amount, who must provide landed property…

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Vulnerable Children: LASG calls for more collaboration among stakeholders

The Lagos State Government has said for the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in the state to be given a better life, there is a need for more collaboration among various stakeholders in both the public and private sector. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu stated this at the OVC Technical Steering Committee…

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Ogun emerges best overall performing State in ICT

Ogun State has emerged as the Best Overall Performing State in Digital Technology Development. This is the result of the collaborations between the State Government and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals, as well as startups, towards advancing the digital economy. Previously, the State had received several awards in the sector, including the Most Digitally Compliant State in 2023 by…

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Lagos agency sensitises staff on curbing gender-based violence

In a demonstration of the commitment of the Lagos State Government to build the right mindset amongst its employees, the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), in collaboration with USAID/LUWASH, has organised a one-day sensitisation programme on curbing Gender-Based Violence for its staff. Speaking at the programme held at the LSWMO’s Office in Ikeja, the General Manager, Engr. Adefemi Afolabi,…

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