Tag: Lagos
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Ex-convict arrested for attempted robbery in Lagos
A 28-year-old ex-convict, Olayinka Oluwaseyi has been arrested by the Lagos Police command for attempting to rob a motorist on Mile 12 Bridge in the early hours of Tuesday.
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Lagos APC primaries: Consensus candidates emerge for 4 LGs
Chairmanship candidates for four local council areas have emerged at the ongoing Local Government primaries of All Progressives Congress(APC)in Lagos State. Mr Isa Jubril emerged candidate for Iba LCDA, Mrs Motunrayo Gbadebo for Ijede LCDA, Mr Rasaq Kasali emerged for Lekki LCDA and Mr Azeez Kareem emerged as Otto Awori LCDA candidate.
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Lagos begins demolition of illegal buildings in GRA, others
The Lagos State Government will begin enforcing building regulations in Ikeja GRA this weekend. Demolition of illegal structures is scheduled to start on Saturday. Mr Gbolahan Oki, Permanent Secretary at the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), made this
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Lagos issues traffic advisory for APC primaries
T he Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory to aid free movement during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 10. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement made available to the
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Ex-presidents, govs, others to attend Clark’s tribute, prayer in Lagos
Former presidents, governors, traditional rulers, eminent Nigerians are expected to attend a tribute and prayer for the Niger Delta leader, late Chief Edwin Clark slated for Thursday in Lagos. This is contained in a statement by Mrs Baroong Tony-Uranta, on behalf of the Organising Committee, Lagos
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Lagos to host first European Bank office in West Africa
Lagos has been selected as the location for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) first office in West Africa, marking a significant step in the bank’s expansion into sub-Saharan Africa.
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Why complaints against LASTMA reduced drastically – GM
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said its call centre has received more 5,000 calls since its inauguration on July 9, 2024. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the figure in an interview in Lagos.
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UPDATE: 5 dead, 15 rescued in Lagos building collapse
Emergency responders have recovered five dead bodies and rescued 15 others alive at the rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed at Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office of the N
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Police debunk Lagos explosion claims
The Police Command in Lagos State has debunked claims circulating on social media regarding an alleged explosion incident in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Olohundare Jimoh, dismissed the report in a statement on
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Police refute Boko Haram arrest claims in Lagos, label report as fear-mongering
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed claims that Boko Haram suspects were arrested in the state, calling the report false and aimed at inciting public fear.