The Lagos State Government has vowed to continue demolishing illegal structures erected on drainage channels and other public spaces, despite what it termed “propaganda, blackmail, and threats” from some quarters. The government’s stance comes in response to the recent demolition of buildings in Lekki and other parts of the state, which has …
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has prohibited the use of travel sacks, ‘Ghana Must Go’ by passengers at all the nation’s airports. According to a circular by FAAN, titled, ‘Re: Prohibition of Usage Of Ghana Must Go’, signed by Manager, Airport Services, Henok Gizachew, dated November 24, the ban …
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Lagos Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has been re-elected for a second term in office. Alhaji Sulyman Ojora is elected the Deputy Chairman; Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle (Sego) is elected Treasurer.28 other executive members were also elected unopposed …
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Court Stops Lagos State Government, Federal Housing Authority From Further Demolition Of Houses A Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, on Wednesday restrained the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LSBCA) from further demolition of residential houses in 6th Avenue, Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin Local …
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A recent comment by the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, who traced the origin of Lagos to the Binis, has elicited stiff opposition from a prominent Awori monarch, the Olota of Ota, Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege; some academics and a Lagos chief, GBENGA OLONINIRAN and SODIQ OJURONGBE write The Oba …
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The Federal Capital Territory FCT police command says its operatives have arrested one Abraham Aliyu for allegedly killing his employer, Mrs. Dzuma Jidayi.The Commissioner of Police, CP. HARUNA G. GARBA, while parading about 43 suspects at the command headquarters on Tuesday, noted that the suspect, who had been on the run, committed the …
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President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly complex for the 2024 budget presentation. The President got to the N’Assembly at exactly 11: 04 am on Wednesday amid heavy security.The Federal Executive Council had on Monday approved the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N27.5tn.This is an increase from the N26.01tn …
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An Africa-based religious charity says that a German missionary kidnapped a year ago in Mali has been freed by Islamist militants linked to al-Qaeda.Missionaries for Africa said that Father Hans Joachim Lohre was seized in the capital, Bamako. No details are known about the circumstances of his release. The governments of Germany and Mali have made no …
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Ozy Okposo, the wife of the late gospel singer Sammie Okposo, is commemorating the first year since the demise of her husband. Posting pictures of herself and the late singer on her Instagram page on Saturday, Ozioma wrote;“Sammie!!! Dim oma!!!! hmmmmm 😢❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. It’s been a whole year without you here, …
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Priest impregnates teenager after numerous ra.pe, Rev. Fr. Nwaigwe Stephen, a Catholic Priest in Anambra state, has been remanded for allegedly ra.ping and impregnating a teenager. An Awka Chief Magistrates’ Court, otherwise known as the Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court, Anambra State remanded the priest in prison till December 6, …
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