Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has inaugurated Lagos Sports Trust Fund with mandate to raise fund for sports development in the state,saying funding of sports should not be the exclusive preserve of government. Speaking at the Lagos House in Ikeja on Monday, where he inaugurated the new boards of the Lagos State Sports Commission and the Lagos State Sports Trust …

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Folake Sokoya The Commissioner of Police (CP), Lagos State, Imohimi Edgal, has been given an award as “The most outstanding anti crime police chief in West Africa.” The award ceremony,recently held in Accra, Ghana was organized by the African Security Summit also known as Security watch Africa. The CP was nominated for the award after a careful selection process by …

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The ongoing reconstruction of the Lagos International Airport Road has been extended to the Ladipo International Market axis along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. The state government on Monday also announced plans to construct a pedestrian bridge at the Toyota Bus Stop in response to the yearnings of traders and residents of the area, with the contractor expected to begin work on …

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The people of Ugborodo Community,Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have said in a protest over the weekend that they rejected the Lordship of the Olu of Warri Kingdom, calling on President Muhammadu Bahuri to disregard any claim that they’re Olu’s subjects. The members of the community said that at no time were they part of the …

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Folake Sokoya Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has assured that the ongoing dualisation of the nine-kilometer Kulende-UITH-Oke-Ose Road in Ilorin will be completed by October 2018. Ahmed, who spoke on Monday while inspecting the progress of work on the road, said irrespective of the dwindling resources to the state, his administration will continue to harness available resources to provide …

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A zonal headquarters church building of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) under construction in the Ajegunle area of Lagos; a hotel, De-Golden Guest Hotel in Opebi, Ikeja and six other buildings have been reportedly sealed by officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) over illegal development of structures and for breaking government seal. Over 11 people …

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday, unveiled plans to invest in training of Nigerian athletes to compete with elite athletes all over the world for the grand prize of the annual Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Speaking at this year’s edition of the tournament held at Eko Atlantic City (EAC), Victoria Island, governor Ambode said he was tired …

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In its bid to continuously ensure safety on the inland waterways, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has distributed over 1500 Life Jackets to ferry operators, passengers and riverine communities across the state. Speaking to journalists at the weekend, Managing Director of LASWA, Mr. Damilola Emmanuel, said the Authority has intensified campaign to emphasise the use of life jackets by …

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Folake Sokoya A robbery suspect arrested by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command has confessed that he robbed drunk clubbers of their phones, purses, gold rings and chains every Saturday morning. The suspect, Nathaniel Peters, 28, was arrested in Abule Egba, early Saturday morning on February 10 during a search for a suspected …

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Folake Sokoya Pastor and General Overseer of God’s Favour Ministry, Iba, Lagos State, Pastor Daniel Onwugbufor, has been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command for armed robbery. The Pastor was arrested along with one Israel Animashaun on Thursday, February 1, 2018 through technical intelligence by men of FSARS led by Uba Adams. Their arrest followed series of …

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