11 h. ago Lagos cries out over overstretching of its facilities by Ogun residents

By Lukman Olabiyi, Lagos The Lagos State government has expressed concern over the increasing pressure on its healthcare infrastructure due to the high number of patients from neighbouring states, particularly Ogun State. Speaking during a virtual session of Citizensgate 2.0, a civic engagement platform tagged “Sensitisation on Volunteerism: The Power of Community in Action”, the […] The post Lagos cries out over overstretching of its facilities by Ogun residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago ‘I Didn’t Benefit Anything From You,’ Peller Slams Lagos Gov’t Over N36m Tax Bill

Popular Nigerian content creator Habeeb “Peller” Hamzat has criticised the Lagos State Government for what he described as excessive taxation. In a viral video recorded from a recent livestream with singer Tobechukwu Okoh, popularly called Peruzzi, Peller revealed that the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) demanded N36 million in income tax from him. He […]

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19 h. ago EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport

By Blessing Iwuala Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), have commenced investigation of one Duru Ikechukwu Damian, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS) for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $59,000. Damian was intercepted by operatives of the NCS during a routine check at the […] The post EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Contravention: Present your documents, building permits to planning agency, Ogun tells Daniel

…denies sealing ex-governor’s residence, hotels Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has advised the former governor of the state, Senator Gbenga Daniel, to approach the Zonal office of the Ogun State Planning and  Development Permit Authority, in Sagamu, for regularization of documents on his private residence and hotel facilities. The State Commissioner for Physical […] The post Contravention: Present your documents, building permits to planning agency, Ogun tells Daniel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago EFCC nabs 93 internet fraud suspects in Abeokuta, recovers 18 vehicles

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Head of Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed that the suspects were arrested on Sunday, August 10, in a sting operation. Oyewale added that 18 […] The post EFCC nabs 93 internet fraud suspects in Abeokuta, recovers 18 vehicles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 1,000 Fibre Cuts Weekly Threaten Economic Stability, NCC Warns

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised a red flag over what it describes as the systematic sabotage of telecommunications infrastructure nationwide. Over 1,000 fibre optic cable cuts, 545 access denials, and nearly 100 theft cases are recorded weekly across the country. Speaking in Lagos at an event themed “Critical National ICT Infrastructure and Industry […]

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7 d. ago Flooding: Ogun Seeks Residents’ Collaboration To Prevent Illegal Structures

He also emphasised the importance of constructing homes above road level to allow natural drainage and prevent flooding. The post Flooding: Ogun Seeks Residents’ Collaboration To Prevent Illegal Structures appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago ‘Insensitive, outrageous,’ LP frowns on N712bn Lagos airport renovation budget

Tribune Online ‘Insensitive, outrageous,’ LP frowns on N712bn Lagos airport renovation budget The Labour Party (LP) on Monday criticised the Federal Government’s plan to spend ₦712 billion on the renovation of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. ‘Insensitive, outrageous,’ LP frowns on N712bn Lagos airport renovation budget Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Court orders woman’s arrest over false child sexual abuse claim against ex

Tribune Online Court orders woman’s arrest over false child sexual abuse claim against ex-husband The offences violate Sections 86, 95, 96, and 97(3) of the Lagos State Criminal Law, Chapter C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015. Court orders woman’s arrest over false child sexual abuse claim against ex-husband Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Edo: SSS in manhunt for cult leaders, kidnapping syndicates, arrests 20 suspects

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Special Security Squad, Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists, set up by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has arrested over 20 persons in its first operation in Benin City. The arrests were made after the Squad raided notorious hideouts of criminals at Isihor, Iguosa, Oluku, Ibiwe/Lagos Street, and other places on Tuesday. […] The post Edo: SSS in manhunt for cult leaders, kidnapping syndicates, arrests 20 suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Lagos Court Acquits Fayose Over Alleged N6.9bn Money Laundering Link To Him

A Federal High Court in Lagos State has discharged the former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on charges of money laundering and theft amounting to N6.9 billion. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on Wednesday, discharged Mr. Fayose after upholding his no-case submission filed to challenge his trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court held […] The post Lagos Court Acquits Fayose Over Alleged N6.9bn Money Laundering Link To Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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