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#ObiDatti23 marchers can’t converge at Lekki Toll Gate but can pass through – Court rules

In consideration of the planned #Obidatti23 March/Rally scheduled to hold on Oct.1, a Federal High Court in Lagos has on Wednesday ordered Labour Party (LP) and its supporters not to congregate at the Lekki Toll Gate. Justice Daniel Osiagor made the order following an application brought by 10 persons seeking, among other issues, to restrict Read More…

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Bukka Hut founder Laolu Martins dies in slip accident

Laolu Martins, co-founder and executive director of Bukka Hut, who is also an experienced investment banker has sadly died after an accident. Reports say he hit his head when he slipped at Lennox Mall, Lekki, Lagos. After being rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention, Martins, unfortunately, didn’t make it. He died on September Read More…

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Business Hospitality & Tourism Metro

WTD: Lagos commissioner seeks LG support in the advancement of domestic tourism

Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, admonished the leadership of local government areas within the state on Tuesday to champion the advancement of domestic tourism. Akinbile-Yusuf made the call during the commemoration of the 2022 World Tourism Day, with the theme “Rethinking Tourism”, while the Lagos State theme is, “Rethinking Tourism Read More…

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Gender Based Violence: Lagos coaches 400 boys on positive masculinity

The Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Lagos State stated that it has coached 400 boys on positive masculinity since 2019 till date. Mrs. Cecilia Dada, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), mentioned this during the “The Emerging Woman” 2022 WAPA Connect Conference, held at Victoria Island on Tuesday. Dada said Read More…

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Business Maritime

World Maritime Day: Nigeria Committed To Achieving Greener Shipping — Sambo

Mu’ azu Jaji Sambo, the Minister of Transpor­tation, in line with the campaign by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), has stated that Nigeria is committed to achieving green­er shipping to attain sustainable develop­ment in the maritime industry. This comes shortly after Nigeria decides to join the IMO to commemorate the 2022 World Maritime Day, on Read More…

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Football Sports

Algeria’s Desert Foxes complete comeback to edge Super Eagles 2-1 in international friendly

A controversial penalty tucked in by Riyad Mahrez and a 28-yard scorcher by Youcef Atal saw Algeria complete a comeback and left the Super Eagles with a narrow 1-2 defeat.  The international friendly played in Oran on Tuesday, saw Nigeria open scoring early in the 9th minute through France –based Terem Moffi.  This was after Moffi escaped the Read More…

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Football Sports Top Story

Mikel Obi Retires from football

After 20 spectacular years, Mike Obi, ex-Super Eagles Captain on Tuesday took to his Instagram page to officially announce his retirement from professional football. The 35-year-old former Chelsea midfielder thanked everyone who had in one way or another contributed to his successful football career. “There is a saying that ‘all good things must come to Read More…

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City Transport Metro Top Story

Lagos Red Line Rail System gets set with the delivery of 2 trains

Two trains – TALGO SERIES 8 – for the Red Line Rail System have been delivered, the Lagos State Government announced on Tuesday. In a statement, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, said that the arrival of the trains was another major milestone in the determination to deliver the operation of the Read More…

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‘Skuchies’ drug peddlers nabbed by police in Ikorodu

Three persons, including a woman, have been arrested by the Police in Lagos State for allegedly being in possession of 150 bottles of “Skuchies’’ ready for sale. “Skuchies’’ is a zobo-like drink laced with hard drugs like Tramadol. Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest on Tuesday He stated that a timely intervention by Read More…

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Business Economy Top Story

Lagos to unveil 30-year dev plan for rising population at Ehingbeti Summit

A 30-year development plan will be unveiled by the Lagos State Government for the Lagos population expected to hit 40 million by 2050 at this year’s Ehingbeti Summit. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this at a Private-Public Partnership pre-Ehingbeti stakeholders’ engagement in Lagos on Tuesday. Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Deputy Governor, Lagos, Mr Obafemi Hamzat, said Read More…