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Task force nabs 60 Okada for flouting ban, as Lagos govt commends compliance
About 60 commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada were seized on Wednesday in and around Adeniyi Jones, Oshodi Expressway and Allen Avenue in Lagos, following a ban placed on their operation in six local governments in the state. The state task force, which combed through the areas to enforce the ban announced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, effective June 1, made…
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Northern traders slam N50m suit on Lagos, others over Alaba Rago eviction notice, allege discrimination
Lagos State government, two commissioners and the Inspector General of Police have been dragged before the Federal High Court, Lagos, over the eviction notice issued to the Hausa/Fulani traders at Alaba Rago Market. The traders in the suit, which also has the Commander, Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force) as respondents,…
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Kwara govt reopens Oyun Baptist High School, insists on hijab usage by Muslim students
Kwara State government on Wednesday said Muslim schoolgirls are free to wear hijab in all the public schools in the state. The government stated this as it announced the reopening of Oyun Baptist High School, Ijagbo on Friday June 3, 2022. This was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs.…
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Atiku remains brightest star to govern Nigeria, says Lagos PDP
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the brightest of stars in Nigeria to govern the country in 2023. The party made the declaration in a congratulatory message to Atiku, a former Vice President, who was elected as the party’s presidential candidate at last Saturday’s primaries. According to PDP, Atiku is…
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2023: Mustapha withdraws petition, promises to support Sanwo-Olu
One of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Lagos State, Mr Olorunfemi Mustapha, has withdrawn his petition, promising to support the party and its governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections.Mustapha made this known on Tuesday at the party’s state secretariat in Ikeja, while fielding questions from newsmen.He said: “I will abide by the party’s decisions, irrespective of…
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How Obasa’s loyalists lost Lagos Assembly APC return tickets
Some strong loyalists of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, lost out in the just concluded primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a development that is shocking to political observers in the state. Some of the loyalists, unfortunately were said to have relied heavily on the speaker for their return tickets to…
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Okada ban: Police talk tough, put officers on red alert
Lagos State Police Commissioner, Abiodun Alabi, on Monday assured that the ban on Okada operation in some parts of Lagos from Wednesday, June 1 would be strictly enforced.Alabi also assured Lagosians of their safety, urging them to go about their normal businesses.His assurance is coming against a message from an unknown source alleging plans by Okada riders to embark on a…
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Oki, Are, Balogun, 57 others make APC Lagos delegates’ list
Former factional State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, Mr Fouad Oki, Secretary of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Alhaji Mutiu Are and immediate past State Chairman, Alhaji Tunde Balogun were part of the names on the delegates’ list of the state at the party’s National Convention scheduled to hold June 6 and 7, 2022. Other prominent…
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Somolu residents protest alleged imposition of APC Reps candidate
Some residents of Somolu/Bariga area of Lagos State on Sunday protested alleged ‘imposition of candidate’ by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Somolu federal constituency against popular choice. It would be recalled that APC in Lagos held its House of Assembly and House of Representatives primaries on Friday. The protesters, who walked down major streets in Somolu with placards, insisted…
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Abiru wins APC Lagos East Senatorial ticket
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Tokunbo Abiru, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos East Senatorial ticket for the 2023 general elections. Abiru, who contested unopposed cleared all the 344 votes cast by delegates from wards in the local governments areas under the district. The primary election was held on Saturday at CMD, Magodo Area of Ikosi…
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