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Lagos Government Demolishes Ola Of Lagos’ Car Showroom

Lagos Government Demolishes Ola Of Lagos’ Car Showroom

Lagos Govt Demolishes Ola Of Lagos’ Car Showroom The Lagos State Government has reportedly demolished the car showroom owned by popular auto dealer and luxury influencer, Ola of Lagos. The social media personality confirmed the incident through his Instagram story, where he maintained a positive outlook despite the loss. A trending video captured the showroom being demolished, just months after he opened it. The reason for demolishing the structure wasn’t made public, as yet. In his reaction, Ola assured his followers that his business operations remain active and that a new showroom, “OOL Autos,” would soon open, promising it would…
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BBNaija: Imisi’s N150 Million Price Subjected To Tax – APC Chieftain Reveals

BBNaija: Imisi’s N150 Million Price Subjected To Tax – APC Chieftain Reveals

BBNaija: Imisi’s N150 Million Price Subjected To Tax – APC Chieftain Reveals A popular All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftain and tax expert, Akin Akinwale has said the Big Brother Naija season 10 winner, Imisioluwa Ayanwale N150 million price is subjected to tax. Imisi on Sunday, October 5, won the ‘10/10’ edition of the reality TV show. The 23-year-old winner beat other top nine finalists to emerge the winner on Sunday night. Reacting to the victory and price of Imisi, Akinwale on his X (formerly Twitter) said winning money on a Nigerian reality show is not tax-free. He furthered that any…
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‘Over 2,700 Igbo Properties Demolished In Lagos Since 2019’ – Ohanaeze Warns Sanwo-Olu

‘Over 2,700 Igbo Properties Demolished In Lagos Since 2019’ – Ohanaeze Warns Sanwo-Olu

‘Over 2,700 Igbo Properties Demolished Since 2019’ – Ohanaeze Warns Sanwo-Olu The leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has cautioned the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu against what it described as a vendetta against the Igbo people living in the state and their properties. Ohanaeze in a statement issued on Sunday by Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Chinemeze Ohia, its Deputy President General and National Spokesperson alleged that 2,753 properties belonging to Igbo people in Lagos state have been demolished by the state government between 2019 to date. Stating that it has become imperative to address the menace, the Igbo socio-political group called…
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‘Obi Of Lagos’, Three Others Arrested Over Illegal Installation Ceremony

‘Obi Of Lagos’, Three Others Arrested Over Illegal Installation Ceremony

‘Obi Of Lagos’, Three Others Arrested Over Illegal Installation Ceremony Self-proclaimed Obi of Lagos, identified as Chibuike Azubike, alongside three others, are in police custody over alleged arrangements to perform an illegal installation ceremony slated for Saturday in Amuwo Odofin. In a statement on Wednesday, the deputy spokesperson for the state police command, Babaseyi Oluseyi, said the venue, also billed for the unveiling of a prototype for the palace building of the traditional ruler, has been sealed to prevent the event from taking place. Mr Babaseyi said, “The Lagos State Police Command today, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, successfully arrested a…
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Tinubu’s Daughter Gets New Appointment

Tinubu’s Daughter Gets New Appointment

Tinubu’s Daughter Gets New Appointment Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, as the chairperson of the Lagos State Market Advisory Council. The appointment was made during the inauguration of the newly constituted council. The governor urged the members to handle their roles with a strong sense of duty, stressing the importance of safety, fairness, and transparency in resolving market disputes and in daily dealings with customers. Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the efforts of the appointees, describing the appointment as a reflection of their leadership qualities and dedication to community service. He noted that while…
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Amid Defection Rumour, Governor. Adeleke, Davido Meet Tinubu In Lagos

Amid Defection Rumour, Governor. Adeleke, Davido Meet Tinubu In Lagos

Amid Defection Rumour, Gov. Adeleke, Davido Meet Tinubu In Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday received the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, at his private residence in Lagos, amid growing speculation over a possible defection of the governor to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Also present at the meeting were Chief Adedeji Adeleke, a renowned businessman and elder brother to the governor, and his son, global Afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The visit, which has generated buzz both on and off social media, was disclosed by President Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media,…
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19-Year-Old Girl Commits Suicide In Lagos Over ‘Low Score’ In UTME

19-Year-Old Girl Commits Suicide In Lagos Over ‘Low Score’ In UTME

19-Year-Old Girl Commits Suicide In Lagos Over ‘Low Score’ In UTME The family of 19-year-old Timilehin Faith Opesusi is in mourning after the teenager died by suicide following her disappointment over a low score in the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to The Guardian, Opesusi ingested rodent poison on Monday after scoring 190 in the recently released results. Opesusi, who hailed from Abeokuta but resided in Odogunyan, Ikorodu, Lagos State, with her older sibling, was described by neighbours as “gentle and humble.” Sources disclosed that she had applied to study microbiology and…
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How Lagos Scavengers Resell Wigs Picked From Dumpsites

How Lagos Scavengers Resell Wigs Picked From Dumpsites

How Lagos Scavengers Resell Wigs Picked From Dumpsites In Lagos, the most populous city in West Africa, nothing is a waste in the hands of those who can see value in it. Despite inherent risks, particularly those that have to do with human safety and public health, when the opportunity to make cash or profit presents itself, the love of money is prioritised above all. While the city generates an estimated 5.46 million tonnes of waste annually, some of these wastes often find their way back to the market. Among these arrays of wastes that find their way back to…
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Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker

Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker

Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker President Bola Tinubu has resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, backing the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, despite an earlier recommendation for his resignation. The resolution came after a meeting between Tinubu and all 40 lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday. The President’s decision contradicts the recommendations of a panel he had set up to mediate the crisis. The panel, led by former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, and former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, along with the leadership of…
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Lagos Assembly: How Akande-Led Panel Forced Meranda Out, Reinstated Obasa

Lagos Assembly: How Akande-Led Panel Forced Meranda Out, Reinstated Obasa

Lagos Assembly: How Akande-led panel forced Meranda out, reinstated Obasa The 49-day reign of Mojisola Meranda as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly ended on Monday, when the lawmakers re-elected Mudashiru Obasa to lead them. The move is not unconnected to the resolutions of the mediating panel led by Chief Bisi Akande and Chief Olusegun Osoba, former governors of Osun and Ogun states, who intervened in the leadership crisis that rocked the assembly for almost 50 days. Over a week ago, the heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress, including the aforementioned former governors, were drafted by President Bola…
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