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May

2024

President Tinubu Set To Inaugurate Projects To Mark One Year In Office

PRESIDENT TINUBU SET TO INAUGURATE PROJECTS TO MARK ONE YEAR IN OFFICE Ahead of the first anniversary of his administration on 29 May, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today departed Abuja for Lagos to begin a commissioning spree of projects completed under his administration. In Lagos on Sunday, the President will inaugurate the concrete-paved road to the nation’s major ports in Apapa and Tin Can Island. The reconstructed road which began under the Muhammadu Buhari Administration was financed by the Dangote Group, using its tax credits. On the same day, President Tinubu will formally inaugurate, by virtual means, the refurbished Third…

May

2024

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Many Feared Dead As Gas Explosion Rocks Lagos

Lagos, Mishap, News Flash

Many Feared Dead As Gas Explosion Rocks Lagos No fewer than three persons have been reportedly died in a gas explosion at Abule Pan, Lekki-Epe Expressway, in Ibeju Lekki Local Government area of Lagos State. It was learnt that the incident happened around 3:34pm on Tuesday on Tuesday as a 50kg Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cylinder exploded at the frontage of a row of shops in the area. Margaret Adeseye, the Director/CEO, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, who confirmed the incident in a statement said the explosion involved LNG (industrial gas) cylinder of about 50kg assembled at the frontage…

May

2024

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Lagos GDP Hits N41 Trillion, Ranks 7th In Africa

Economy, Lagos, News Flash, South West

Lagos GDP Hits N41 Trillion, Ranks 7th In Africa The Lagos State Government has revealed that its Gross Domestic Product, GDP, has moved from N27trn to N41 trillion within four years of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, disclosed this on Thursday, during the ongoing ministerial press briefing to commemorate the first year in office of the second term of Governor Sanwo-Olu, held at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. According to George, “Over the last couple of years, Lagos had face numerous challenges particularly when COVID 19 and Endsars struck. “And so we have had…

Apr

2024

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US Embassy In Nigeria Hosted Georgetown University Business School USA At The Ikoyi Residence Of The Consulate

Business, Foreign Affairs, Lagos, News Flash

Georgetown University Business School USA Team was Hosted by US Embassy in Nigeria at the Ikoyi Residence of the Consulate General The delegation was accompanied by reputable, distinguished, and most powerful Nigerians. In attendance includes: Engr. Tein Jack-Rich CON, Amb. Dr. Osita Offor - Ultimate Commander, Media Executive, Efe Omorogbe, Olisa Adibua, Executives of MTV Based, Executives of Chocolate City, Executive Director Multichoice, Prince Felix Awogu among others. The Georgetown University Business School, USA delegation, Mr. Omar Wilson and Ms. Mika Rhabb was introduced to make their presentation of the life-changing project to the US Embassy officials in Lagos. The…

Apr

2024

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Five Killed, Others Injured As Lord’s Chosen Church Bus Crashes Into Coca-Cola Depot

Lagos, Mishap, News Flash, Religion

Five Killed, Others Injured As Lord’s Chosen Church Bus Crashes Into Coca-Cola Depot At least five persons have reportedly died in an accident involving a Coaster bus of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Renewal Movement and a tipper truck in Imo State. The incident occurred on Friday morning, causing gridlock on the busy Owerri-Onitsha Road. The bus and the tipper truck which were coming from the same direction hit each other and crashed into a Coca-Cola shop at Orogwe in the Owerri West Local Government Area of the state. Eyewitnesses who spoke to journalists at the scene said five persons died…