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NAN The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has inaugurated the first non-oil export processing terminal, situated in Ibeshe-Ikorodu, Lagos State. The Managing Director of NPA, Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, at the ceremony on Friday, said that the facility would enhance efforts to diversify the economy and reduce dependence on oil exports. A statement by Mr Ibrahim Nasiru, General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications of NPA, said that the efforts were geared toward meeting President Muhammadu Buhari’s agenda of widening the economic horizon. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event…

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Wale Jagun Five years after their houses were demolished to pave way for the ongoing road expansion in Igbogbo, another set of affected residents have been paid N500million compensation by the administration of Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu. Royal fathers, leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), State functionaries, Council Chairmen and residents of Ikorodu welcomed the governor’s entourage which also included his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat and members of his cabinets to the ultra – modern Ikorodu Town Hall, where Sanwo – Olu interacted with residents. Hundreds of residential…

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Kunle Adelabu & Wale Jagun -IDPIL/GTE, LJTF formally berthed amidst wide acceptance, generous donations The Lagos State Government and the Lagos Police Command have expressed their full support and partnership for the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited/GTE (IDPIL/GTE), a security architecture registered for the promotion of peace, security and commerce in the Ikorodu Division. The initiative, which was formally unveiled at the Ikorodu Town on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, amidst commendations from guests, stakeholders and residents of Ikorodu, also launched its operational vehicles (16 patrol cars and trucks) and 50…

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Mariam Akinloye Lagos State government Thursday night announced the suspension of the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union (NURTW) from operating at motor parks and garages in the state. The announcement came after the national leadership of the union earlier on earlier same day suspended the chairman of the Lagos State chapter, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo In a statement signed by the Commissioner for information & Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, he said the suspension is necessary to douse the tension generated by the activities of…

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 Our Editor Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said his administration would continue to ensure gender equality in line with the theme of the 2022 International Women’s Day, which is “Gender Equality Today, For A Sustainable Development.” With thirty-five percent women representation in government, Sanwo-Olu appreciated the invaluable contribution of women in making his administration’s goals realisable for a Greater Lagos through the T.H.E.M.E.S developmental Agenda. Speaking at the 2022 International Women’s Day celebration held on Tuesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Governor Sanwo-Olu, said the celebration…

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Our Editor Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the circumstances surrounding the alleged disappearance and death of a 22-year-old lady, Miss Oluwabamishe Ayanwole, while in transit on a BRT bus, would be fully unravelled, stressing that stiff punishment awaits anyone found culpable in what he described as a “criminal and dastardly act”. Sanwo-Olu assured that the State Government remained determined to pursue the matter transparently and to a logical conclusion, but cautioned those making attempt to twist the issue with unfounded insinuation and conjectures to desist from making comments…

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