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Aug

2024

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

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Lagos, News Flash

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…

Jul

2024

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

Abia State, Good Governance, Lagos, News Flash, People & Events

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

Jul

2024

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

Abia State, Good Governance, Lagos, News Flash, Politics

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…

Jul

2024

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

Environment, Lagos, News Flash

‘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…

Jun

2024

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

Entertainment, Lagos, Love & Life, Marriage And Love, News Flash, Personality

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…

Jun

2024

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Gov Otti Celebrated By Friends In Lagos

Abia State, Good Governance, Lagos, News Flash

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…

Jun

2024

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Cholera: Death Toll Rises To 35, Suspected Cases Hit 417 In Lagos

Health, Lagos, News Flash

Cholera: Death Toll Rises To 35, Suspected Cases Hit 417 In Lagos The Lagos State Government says the number of fatalities from the cholera outbreak in the state has risen to 35 following the last update, which reported 401 suspected cases and 15 fatalities. At the last count, the government said Lagos Island, Kosofe, and Eti Osa recorded the highest numbers. But in the latest update in his Instagram handle on Saturday, the state Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, said the number of confirmed cases in the nation’s commercial capital is now 417. “As of June 20, 2024, an additional…

Jun

2024

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Okada Rider Stabs Peacemaker To Death In Lagos

Crime, Lagos, News Flash

Motorcycle Rider St@bs Peacemaker To Dêath In Lagos The Lagos State Police Command says a private security guard, Yusuf Akadogo, has lost his life after being allegedly stabbed during a minor altercation. Confirming the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the security guard was attacked by an Okada rider, currently at large. Hundeyin stated that the incident occurred on Thursday at the Idi-Araba area of the state. “On that fateful day, around 9:20 p.m., the police received a distress call from a concerned community member regarding…

Jun

2024

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How NDLEA Intercepted Cocaine, Meth Worth N4.7 Billion In Lagos

Crime, Lagos, News Flash

NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine, Meth Worth N4.7 Billion In Lagos The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized cocaine and methamphetamine worth over N4.1 billion and arrested several suspects, including siblings, in Aba, Abia State. In a press release on Sunday, the government agency said the NDLEA Special Operation Unit also uncovered a warehouse in Lagos stocked with codeine-based syrup and arrested four suspects. The statement said, “A cartel controlled by a drug baron, 49-year-old Kelechi Monday Nwaobasi and his 50-year-old elder sister, Ms. Chinwe Rose Nwaobasi, has been taken down by officers of the Special Operation Unit of the…

May

2024

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Tinubu Flags-Off Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

FGN, Lagos, News Flash

Tinubu Flags-off Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway President Bola Tinubu has officially flagged-off the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project. His Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, revealed this in videos shared on his X handle on Sunday. He wrote, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially Flags-Off the 700km Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway.” Recall the Minister of Works, David Umahi, had earlier announced that the President would inaugurate the highway on Sunday, following a stakeholders’ meeting where he addressed concerns related to compensation and environmental impact