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Final moments of late Lagos monarch, Oba Agbabiaka

The death of the popular Lagos Monarch and Secretary of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, the Osolo of Isolo land, His Royal Majesty (HRM) Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, was sudden and unexpected due to the fact that he never showed any sign not until nine days to his demise. As a normal practice, Oba Agbabiaka had Iftar (breaking…

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Dosunmu fire: We will not condone “reckless behaviour” in our markets- Sanwo-Olu

By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, said his administration would not condone reckless behaviour in markets across the State. Sanwo-Olu expressed his disappointment on the “reckless handling of flammable materials” in the market, saying the firefighters arrived at the fire scene on time. He made these remarks while receiving the leadership of the National Emergency Management…

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We will investigate Dosunmu market inferno- Sanwo-Olu

By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said the State Government would conduct a proper extensive audit to know the cause of the fire incident at Dosunmu market. Sanwo-olu said this after inspecting the fire incident scene, noting that it could have been prevented from happening. He said “We just finished on the spot assessment of…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Ayinde preaches unity, benevolence 

The Chief of Staff to Lagos State Governor, Mr Tayo Ayinde, has called for unity, true love and philanthropy as Muslims celebrate 2024 Eid-el-Fitr. A statement issued on Wednesday by his Personal Assistant, Peter Ajayi, said Ayinde extends felicitation to the Nigerian Muslim community, emphasizing that the Eid-el-Fitr celebration embodies unity, true love and benevolence. “Whilst the 2024 Ramadan fasting…

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Sanwo-Olu mourns Lagos First Class monarch 

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of the paramount ruler of Isolo Kingdom, Oba Kabiru Alani Adelaja Agbabiaka, Adeola Olushi III. The Governor also commiserated with the people of Isolo and the family of the Osolo of Isolo Kingdom, Oba Agbabiaka Saliu, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 64 at the Lagos State…

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LASG cracks down on building violators, seals four Ikoyi properties

By Innocent Raphael In a decisive move, the Lagos State Government has taken a firm stance against violators of building regulations within the state. Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on EGIS and Urban Planning, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, on Tuesday, delivered a stern warning to those disregarding the law, during a routine inspection in the Ikoyi axis of the state.…

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BREAKING: Lagos Monarch dies after brief illness 

The Paramount ruler of Isolo in Lagos State, Osolo of Isolo Land His Imperial Majesty, Oba Kabiru Alani Agbabiaka has died.  Oba Agbabiaka died three months to the celebration of his 20th coronation anniversary. The traditional ruler died at the age of 64. He died at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, in the early hours of Wednesday where he…

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Sanwo-Olu enjoins muslims to continue on spiritual path after Ramadan

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has enjoined Muslims in the State to continue on the path of spirituality, peaceful co-existence, and remain tolerant of other religious denominations. Sanwo-Olu said this in an Eid-el-Fitri message issued by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday to commemorate the occasion. The Governor also assured Lagos residents that the…

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Sanwo-Olu appoints Pelumi Nubi Lagos Tourism Ambassador

…rewards her with car, house By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has named a United Kingdom-based Nigerian solo driver on a road trip from London to Lagos, Ms. Pelumi Nubi, as Lagos Tourism Ambassador. Sanwo-Olu also presented a house and a branded LAGRIDE vehicle with the customized number plate NUBI 9JA to the 28-year-old adventurer. The Governor…

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LAWMA arrests 2 cart pushers for dumping waste on roadsides

By Adeola Ogunrinde Officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority have arrested two cart pushers for dumping waste along roadsides in FESTAC Town, Amuwo Odofin. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab,, made this known in a post on his X handle on Saturday. He wrote, “LAWMA #Lawma_gov monitoring and enforcement team on morning duty at FESTAC…

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