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The Ogun State Police Command, yesterday, warned against the use of fireworks, saying that any resident caught henceforth would be severely dealt with. The police, according to the statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed that the warning became imperative following several complaints from residents of the state. The police explained further that […]

The Lagos State Government says it is partnering with The Netherlands through the Public-Private Partnership investment model to check the erosion ravaging coastal areas in the state. The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, disclosed this at the weekend while receiving a trade delegation led by the Consular General of The Netherlands in Lagos, […]

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba, Iba Gani Adams, has pledged his support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying his Presidency represents a new chapter for Nigeria. Adams stated this in a congratulatory letter to the President on his recent victory at the Supreme Court, obtained by The newsmen yesterday. Noting that “Nigeria is […]

The Lagos State Government says it has suspended its planned mass burial of the 103 corpses recovered in the wake of the October 2020 #EndSARS protest. The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, told the newsmen yesterday that the planned mass burial had been suspended, following the controversy generated by the […]

Olalekan Ojo, an attorney of Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, has said that the embattled singer and record label boss can’t be convicted for the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka Mohbad on the grounds of bullying. He argued there was no substantial evidence anywhere to support the claims that his client […]

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of illegal market structures built on drainage in the Lagos Island area of the state. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke yesterday during a “drainage and regeneration tour of Lagos Island,” expressed sadness over the “outright disregard for their well-being and environment” by residents in the area. […]

The Federal Government has approved the appointment of doctors, nurses, and other clinical healthcare workers as contract staff after attaining their compulsory retirement age or years. The government, however, said the appointed contract staff would be on the same salary scale level that they retired on if they desire and deserve it. A circular obtained […]

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Mrs Claudiana Sanwo-Olu, has urged women and youths to participate actively in this year’s National Women’s Conference, saying that the conference is specifically designed to influence participants for positive societal outcomes. Sanwo-Olu gave this charge yesterday while leading members of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials […]

President Bola Tinubu yesterday condoled with the Ogunbanjo family and the Ijebu-Ode community on the passing of their patriarch, elder statesman and foremost corporate lawyer, Dr Christopher Ogunbanjo. Ogunbanjo, 99, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, two months before his 100th birthday. Announcing his passing via a statement, his family said, “Papa was an […]

The Nigeria Football Federation published the list of invited players submitted by Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, for the country’s international friendly games against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique and once again Ahmed Musa was not included in the squad. Nigeria take on the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia in the city of Portimão, Portugal […]