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FOCUS IKOYI
The area that makes up Ikoyi was originally a continuous land mass with Lagos Island until separated by colonialists with the construction of a canal. The man-made water path has now been built over. Ikoyi was started by a certain Adeyemi, brought to Lagos from old Oyo, by the Aromire family after marrying Efunluyi, daughter
LASEPA partners NBC on fight against plastic pollution
The General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, has called on the Nigeria Bottling Company, maker of Coca-Cola and other firms in the state to partner with the state government in the fight against plastic pollution. Speaking when the agency received the management of NBC, Dr Fasawe, also urged
PVC: Sanwo-Olu declares 4 work-free days for workers
In a bid to encourage Lagos public servants to participate in the ongoing Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) registrations, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared four work-free days for the entire members of the state’s workforce. The state government disclosed this in a circular no 34 with ref no:CIR/ HOS/22/Vol 1/034 and dated 25th
Lightning strikes kill 20 in Indian state
Lightning strikes have killed 20 people across eight districts of the eastern Indian state of Bihar in just 24 hours. More thunderstorm with lightning has been forecast in northern parts of the state for Wednesday and Thursday, reports the BBC. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has asked people to closely follow the advice by the
2023: Fresh CVR hits 10.4m – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday said fresh registration in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) had hit 10.4 million as at 7 a.m., on July 25. The disclosure also emerged on a day the electoral body hinted that the deadline for the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise still remains July 31, while
Ex-leader Rajapaksa to return to Sri Lanka – Official
Sri Lanka’s former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to return to the country from Singapore, a Sri Lankan lawmaker says. Cabinet spokesperson Bandula Gunawardena told reporters on Tuesday that Rajapaksa was not in hiding but the date of his return was not known, reports the BBC. The former leader fled Sri Lanka after mass
Primary Election: PDP candidate sues ex-KEDCO MD, INEC, PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kebbi State House of Representatives candidate, Sani Yakubu Noma, has dragged the party, a former Managing Director of Kaduna Electricity Development Commission, Engr. Garba Haruna and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to a Federal High Court in Brinin Kebbi after his name was allegedly removed from INEC’s list.
Kaduna declares 3-day holiday for voter registration
The Kaduna State government has announced a 3-day public holiday for workers on its payroll to allow them to partake in the voter registration exercise. A statement by Muyiwa Adekeye, Special Adviser to the Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i on Media and Communication, indicated that 27th to 29th July, 2022 are work-free days to enable more
Niger LG chair impeached over abuse of office
The Chairman of Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, Hon. Yohana Yakubu, has been impeached by his councillors over abuse of office. Eight out of the eleven councillors met at the Council legislative chamber at Paiko, the headquarters of Paikoro Local Government Area on Tuesday and carried out the action after signing the
Osun gov-elect, Adeleke, constitutes 37-man transition C’ttee
The Governor-Elect of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has constituted a 37-member Transition Committee to facilitate a smooth transition between the incumbent and the newly elected administration in the state. A statement issued by the media office of the Governor-elect disclosed that the Transition Committee is made up of seasoned technocrats, present and former public
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