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Sanwo-Olu inaugurates commercial court at Tapa

By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed Lagos State Commercial Court at Tapa, Lagos Island. In his address, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the building embodies his administration’s commitment to fostering a judicial environment that delivers timely, efficient, and specialized adjudication of commercial disputes. The commercial court is fully furnished courtrooms, complemented by libraries on each…

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Rent Hike: Lagos Assembly seeks full implementation of 2015 Tenancy Law

Rent Hike: Lagos Assembly Seeks Full Implementation Of 2015 Tenancy Law The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday called on the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice to enforce the full implementation of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2015. The House also urged the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, to intensify public awareness campaigns to educate residents…

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Security operatives take over CBEX office in Ibadan after attack

By Adejayan Gbenga Security operatives from the Nigeria Police and the Western Nigeria Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, have taken control of the CBEX office located in the Oke-Ado area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The development comes in the wake of a violent attack on the office by enraged investors who reportedly lost money to the alleged crash of…

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Olunloyo: Makinde announces state burial for ex-governor

By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that the late Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, a former governor of the state who passed away on April 6, will be honoured with a state burial in recognition of his immense contributions to Oyo State and Nigeria. Governor Makinde made this known on Tuesday during a condolence visit to the family…

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Aiyedatiwa engages youth stakeholders, promises more employment, empowerment opportunities

The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky  Aiyedatiwa, has promised to deepen his administration’s efforts in empowering the youth and ensuring a safe, prosperous future for all citizens of the state. Speaking during an interactive session with youth groups held at the International Centre for Culture and Events (The Dome), Akure, on Tuesday, Aiyedatiwa described young people as the backbone…

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Osun-Osogbo grove risks losing UNESCO heritage status over land encroachment

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Osogbo, Osun State, is under threat of being delisted due to unchecked land encroachment by developers. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 after being acquired and gazetted by the Federal Government, the Grove is now facing significant threats as residential developments continue…

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Sanwo-Olu, Barth Nnaji urge action on energy sector reform

By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and former Minister of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji, have called on stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector to fully embrace the opportunities presented by the unbundling of the energy sector to drive affordable and sustainable electricity access across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the maiden edition of the Lagos Energy Summit, themed…

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Lagos First Lady empowers 500 residents with vocational tools

By Adeola Ogunrinde First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has empowered 500 vocational workers with essential tools to support their trades, as she seeks to curb the rising unemployment rate in the Centre of Excellence. The initiative, organized under the Office of the First Lady, was part of the Year 2024 “Community Sensitisation and Empowerment” programme held at…

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