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PHOTO NEWS: Heavy security at Lekki tollgate as hunger protest set to begin
There is a heavy presence of police officers at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos as Nigerians get set to hit the street to protest against bad governance.
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Ongoing empowerment initiatives will bolster Lagos economy, says Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has emphasized the importance of ongoing empowerment initiatives in Lagos State to build a resilient economy fit for a modern mega city. He made these remarks on Wednesday at the 2024 Micro Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI) event organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) in Lagos. “This Micro Enterprise Support Initiative…
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Governor Sanwo-Olu directs Lagos protesters to designated parks
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged protesters in Lagos to restrict their demonstrations to two designated parks in the city. During a broadcast at the State House in Alausa on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu stated that the state government and the police had jointly established these protest grounds. In his address, the governor referenced a recent court judgment…
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CDHR endorses nationwide protests, urges public participation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) in Osun State has called on its members and the general public to participate in the nationwide protests scheduled to hold through the first 10 days of August, 2024. In a statement released on Wednesday, state chairman of CDHR, Comrade Emmanuel Olowu, announced that the committee’s decision…
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Kwara State Governor AbdulRazaq boosts Fire Service with new truck
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has presented a new fire truck to the State Fire Service, aiming to enhance their operations and public safety measures. Speaking at the presentation which took place on Tuesday, Governor AbdulRazaq praised the fire service operatives for their dedication and swift response to emergencies that have prevented significant losses. He further reiterated the administration’s commitment…
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Owa of Idanre kingdom, Oba Frederick Aroloye, passes on
The Owa of Idanre Kingdom, Oba Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, has passed away at the age of 102. The revered monarch, who was the oldest first-class monarch in Nigeria, ascended the throne in 1976. His death, following a brief illness, was announced on Wednesday by High Chief Christopher Akindolire, the Lisa of Idanre and traditional Prime Minister of the…
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Hon. Obasa, Agege leaders call for unity ahead of nationwide protest
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and other prominent leaders in the Agege area convened on Wednesday to stress the importance of unity, resilience, and patience as Nigeria braces for a nationwide protest. During the meeting, the leaders engaged with various youth groups, emphasizing that President Bola Tinubu is actively addressing the nation’s…
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Abiodun launches electric motorcycles to address transportation costs
The Ogun State Government on Wednesday launched its e-bikes and tricycles under the Ogun State E-Mobility Programme. The programme, which aims to reduce the cost of transportation in the state, would also ensure a cleaner environment by reducing carbon emissions. Speaking at the launch of the first phase of 2,000 electric motorcycles held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan,…
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Court restricts protesters in Ogun to 4 locations
The Ogun State High Court on Wednesday ordered the sponsors of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests to limit their activities to four locations in the state. The court also restricted the time frame of the protests to between 8 am and 5 pm. Granting an application moved by the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), Justice O. Ogunfowora directed…
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World Institute for Peace withdraws from planned nationwide protests
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the World Institute for Peace (WIP) has announced its withdrawal from the planned nationwide protest scheduled to start tomorrow, Thursday, August 1, 2024. Addressing journalists at the Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Osogbo on Wednesday, the Executive Director of WIP, Lamina Kamiludeen Omotoyosi, stated that…
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