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‘Leaders Don’t Run Away’ – Fashola Advises Youth Against ‘Japa’

‘Leaders Don’t Run Away’ – Fashola Advises Youth Against ‘Japa’

‘Leaders Don’t Run Away’ – Fashola Advises Youth Against ‘Japa’ A former governor of Lagos, Babatunde Fashola has asked Nigerian youths to remain in the country despite economic challenges. In recent times, there has been a wave of migration by Nigerians who are seeking greener pastures abroad. “Japa” is a popular word used to describe migration in the country. Speaking on Saturday at the combined 8th and 9th convocation ceremonies of Elizade University in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo state, Fashola encouraged the youth to strive for positions of influence in the country instead of seeking opportunities abroad. He said leaders don’t run…
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N1 Million Extorted From Youth Corp Members In Lagos Returned By Police

N1 Million Extorted From Youth Corp Members In Lagos Returned By Police

Police Return N1 Million Extorted From Corpers In Lagos The Lagos Police Command has facilitated the return of N1m extorted from three members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) by four police officers in Surulere area. An X user, Oluyemi Fasipe, shared that the officers allegedly extorted N1 million from three unidentified corps members for failing to produce a physical copy of a driver’s licence, in Surulere, Lagos The corps member also said the police forced one of them to transfer his Bitcoin worth $842. Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, earlier confirmed that the officers involved in…
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Lagos State Government Seals Cubana Chief Priest Fast Food Outlet Over Noise Pollution, Environmental Infractions

Lagos State Government Seals Cubana Chief Priest Fast Food Outlet Over Noise Pollution, Environmental Infractions

Lagos Seals Cubana Chief Priest Fast Food Outlet Over Noise Pollution, Environmental Infractions The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed a fast food restaurant owned by Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chiefpriest, Donald’s Fast Food, located on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1, due to persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations. This was made known by the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab, on X.com on Sunday. According to Wahab, the agency took the action after issuing several warnings and abatement notices to the establishment, which failed to comply with environmental regulations. The statement said,…
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FG Distributes Free Cooking Gas Cylinders In Lagos

FG Distributes Free Cooking Gas Cylinders In Lagos

FG Distributes Free Cooking Gas Cylinders In Lagos The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, in collaboration with the Decade of Gas Initiative, on Monday, flagged off the distribution of free cooking gas cylinders to approximately 300 women in Lagos State. Speaking at the event held in Ikeja, Ekpo maintained that the distribution of cylinders is part of the government’s initiative to provide 1 million homes with access to clean cooking by the year 2030. According to him, President Bola Tinubu approved the initiative because he was concerned about the health of his people. He encouraged the…
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IgboMustGo Proposed Protest Is Absolute Nonsense – Lagos Deputy Gov. Obafemi Hamzat

IgboMustGo Proposed Protest Is Absolute Nonsense – Lagos Deputy Gov. Obafemi Hamzat

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has said the State government will not allow faceless people on social media to promote ethnic bigotry to divide the people of the state.Naija News reports that Hamzat, in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, described the viral post on X ‘#IgboMustGo’, which threatened a massive protest from August 20th to 30th, 2024, as nonsense, and will not be allowed. Hamzat said the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has denounced the social media campaign and will not yield to people’s attempt to create ethnic bigotry. He said, “The issue of the Igbos, I…
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Otti Attends Funeral Ceremony Of Dr. Doris Daba Fisher In Lagos

Otti Attends Funeral Ceremony Of Dr. Doris Daba Fisher In Lagos

Earlier yesterday, 5th July, Governor Alex Otti attended the funeral ceremony of Dr. Doris Daba Fisher in Lagos. In attendance were former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke with his dear wife Mrs. Onari Duke, Former Minister of Information Mr. Lai Mohammed, the wife of the Governor of Ogun State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, the wife of the Governor of Edo State, Her Excellency Betsy Obaseki and the host of other dignitaries who came to bid the final farewell and respect to Late Dr. Doris. Ctz. Ukoha Njoku UkohaChief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.06-07-2024
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I’m Impressed With The Job You’re Doing In ABIA, Oba Of Lagos Tells Governor Alex Otti

I’m Impressed With The Job You’re Doing In ABIA, Oba Of Lagos Tells Governor Alex Otti

I'M IMPRESSED WITH THE JOB YOU'RE DOING IN ABIA, OBA OF LAGOS TELLS GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI. The Oba of Lagos, His Eminence , Rilwan Akiolu (The Eleko of Eko) has expressed joy and satisfaction with the performance of the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, in the last one year as the Governor of Abia state, describing it as heartwarming and impressive. Governor Otti who is a long time younger friend and close associate of His Eminence, Oba Akiolu, was warmly received by the Oba at his private residence in Lagos. The Oba could not hide…
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Lagos Govt Blows Hot Over Flood, Says Many Structures Will Go Down

Lagos Govt Blows Hot Over Flood, Says Many Structures Will Go Down

‘Many Structures Will Go Down’, Lagos Blows Hot Over Flood Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday, vowed that many structures obstructing the free flow of rain water will be removed. He said those structures would be removed “irrespective of who or highly placed the owners are.” Wahab spoke in the wake of the ravaging flood which submerged many houses, communities and properties in Lagos. Some of the affected areas include Epe, Eredo, Bogije, Labora, Abijon, Sangotedo, Awoyaya and Ibeju-Lekki. A primary six pupil simply identified as Joshua was swept away by flood in Ikosi, Ketu area of…
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Chivido2024: Obasanjo, Ooni, Ikpeazu, Udom, Other Dignitaries Storm David’s Wedding In Lagos(Photos)

Chivido2024: Obasanjo, Ooni, Ikpeazu, Udom, Other Dignitaries Storm David’s Wedding In Lagos(Photos)

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, former Akwa Ibom Governor, Emmanuel Udom, Former ABIA State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have arrived at the venue of the wedding ceremony of multiple award-winning musician, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido and his partner, Chioma. Obasanjo, the esteemed statesman was seen entering the venue, joining other high-profile guests. Ooni, the prominent Yoruba monarch who appeared in white attire and his beaded crown was sighted greeting other dignitaries at the Habour Point Centre, Lagos venue on Tuesday. Also at the event is son of Nigerian President, Seyi Tinubu. Davido has…
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Gov Otti Celebrated By Friends In Lagos

Gov Otti Celebrated By Friends In Lagos

An Evening for Celebrating Excellence, Achievement and Performance: The Sights and Sounds of Abia State Echoes in Lagos State as Friends and Associates of Governor Alex Otti Celebrate him. The Executive Governor of Abia State His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti (OFR) was hosted by his friends and associates in Lagos. Governor Otti had a very successful career in the Banking Industry and built friends, contacts, associates and networks in the private and public across the country before venturing into politics and Government. On Sunday, 23rd of June, 2024, the friends and associates of Governor Alex Otti set aside an…
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