48 h. ago Lagos CP orders probe into release of six killer cult members

Tribune Online Lagos CP orders probe into release of six killer cult members Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered an investigation into the role of the Tactical Team in the Okokomaiko area of the state in the release of six suspected dreaded cult members. Lagos CP orders probe into release of six killer cult members Tribune Online

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51 h. ago Lagos targets global real estate investment through FIABCI partnership – Commissioner

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos State government has announced plans to attract global investment into its waterfront infrastructure through a new partnership with the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI). The move is part of a broader strategy to transform the state’s coastal assets into a hub for tourism, housing, and sustainable economic development. Speaking at […] The post Lagos targets global real estate investment through FIABCI partnership – Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Canada Returnee Arrested For Assaulting Sanitation Officer In Lagos

A 52-year-old Canada returnee, Morufudeen Idowu, has been arrested in Lagos after allegedly assaulting an official of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) who tried to stop him from crossing the expressway. According to Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the suspect refused to comply with lawful instructions and physically […]

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1 week ago Tax Credit Roads To Close N30trn Infrastructure Gap As FG Commissions Dual Concrete Road

With Tax credit roads expected to close N30 trillion infrastructure gap and lead the gateway of development and shared responsibility across regions in the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioned the groundbreaking Lekki Deep Sea ports Tax credit roads in Lagos at the weekend. This is meant to unlock road connectivity along the free trade […]

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1 week ago Ignore Critics, Give Us More Money To Deliver Projects — Umahi Tells Tinubu

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to ignore people criticizing his government and provide more funding for ongoing infrastructural projects across the country. Umahi made the appeal on Thursday during official commissioning of Deep Sea Port Access Road in Lagos State. Addressing the president directly, the Minister defended the project’s valuation […] The post Ignore Critics, Give Us More Money To Deliver Projects — Umahi Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu inaugurates Lekki Port road, announces major infrastructure drive across northern Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday officially commissioned the Lekki Deep Sea Port Tax Credit Concrete Road in Lagos, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s infrastructure development. Speaking virtually at the event, Tinubu highlighted that roads are more than just pathways for goods, they are conduits for prosperity and economic growth. “This road […] The post Tinubu inaugurates Lekki Port road, announces major infrastructure drive across northern Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Peter Okoye Accused Of Misleading EFCC In Fraud Trial Over Psquare’s Music Royalties

Clement Onwuenwunor, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has disputed statements made by music singer Peter Okoye of P-Square in his statement before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The SAN informed the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday that the claims were intended to mislead investigators amid an ongoing fraud trial concerning […] The post Peter Okoye Accused Of Misleading EFCC In Fraud Trial Over Psquare’s Music Royalties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC arraigns two Chinese for alleged illegal mineral resources deal in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, June 4, arraigned two suspected Chinese illegal miners, Zhang Hong Lin and Zhao Pei Hai, before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The defendants were arraigned on a five-count charge […] The post EFCC arraigns two Chinese for alleged illegal mineral resources deal in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago My ongoing reforms showing signs of improvement –President Tinubu

Commissions completed portion of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway • Warns developers against encroaching on setbacks By Chukwuma Umeorah President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday announced that his ongoing reforms are beginning to show early signs of improvement as he commissioned the first completed 30 kilometres section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment […] The post My ongoing reforms showing signs of improvement –President Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Taskforce Raids Lagos Communities, Arrest 33 Suspects Over Illicit Activities

Operatives of Lagos State Environmental Taskforce have apprehended 33 male suspects during a coordinated  raid across Lagos Island. It was gathered that the operations commenced around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, targeted several places over illicit activities, including Victoria Island, Falomo Bridge, Ligali Ayorinde Street, Ikoyi, and surrounding streets. In a statement by Lagos State Commissioner […] The post Taskforce Raids Lagos Communities, Arrest 33 Suspects Over Illicit Activities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Full list: 10 projects Tinubu will commission, flag off in Lagos

President Bola Tinubu arrived in his home state, Lagos, from Abuja on Tuesday evening. The president was received by Governor read more Full list: 10 projects Tinubu will commission, flag off in Lagos

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2 w. ago May 29: Kaduna Commissioner Mamman Lagos scores Uba Sani high on performance

From Noah Ebije,  Kaduna Kaduna State Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos has thumbed up the performance of Uba Sani in the last two years since assumption of office as Governor of Kaduna State, following the 2023 general election. Mamman Lagos in a speech on the eve of May 29 […] The post May 29: Kaduna Commissioner Mamman Lagos scores Uba Sani high on performance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos begins integration of NIN to social register for FG’s cash transfer

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has commenced the integration of the National Identification Number (NIN) into the Lagos State Single Social Register (LASSR) as a subset of the National Social Register to facilitate the Federal Government’s cash transfer to the vulnerable in the state. The state commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Ope […] The post Lagos begins integration of NIN to social register for FG’s cash transfer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC Accuses Emefiele Of Allegedly Receiving $17.1m Kickbacks

An operative from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Alvan Gurumnaan, on Tuesday narrated to a Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja how a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, allegedly received $17.1 million through one of his aides, Monday Osazuwa. Gurumnaan, the eighth prosecution witness in the […]

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2 w. ago EFCC Accuses Emefiele Of Alleged Receipt Of $17.1m Kickbacks

An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Alvan Gurumnaan, on Tuesday narrated to a Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja how former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, allegedly received $17.1 million through one of his aides, Monday Osazuwa. Gurumnaan, the eighth prosecution witness in the ongoing […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu leads ECOWAS 50th anniversary celebrations in Lagos, commissions major infrastructure projects

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Lagos on Tuesday to join other regional leaders in marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a milestone event for West African integration and cooperation, according to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […] The post Tinubu leads ECOWAS 50th anniversary celebrations in Lagos, commissions major infrastructure projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu heads to Lagos for ECOWAS at 50, to commission major infrastructure projects

Tribune Online Tinubu heads to Lagos for ECOWAS at 50, to commission major infrastructure projects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will, on Tuesday, depart Abuja for Lagos to participate in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)... Tinubu heads to Lagos for ECOWAS at 50, to commission major infrastructure projects Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Labour Party cries foul over alleged manipulation by LASIEC, INEC ahead of Lagos LG polls

In a dramatic and highly charged confrontation with the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), members of the Labour Party (LP) have accused both LASIEC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of acting in bad faith and compromising the electoral process ahead of the forthcoming local government elections. Speaking on behalf of the Labour […] The post Labour Party cries foul over alleged manipulation by LASIEC, INEC ahead of Lagos LG polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Labour Party secures LASIEC forms, set to contest July 12 LGA elections in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Labour Party in Lagos State has received a significant boost ahead of the upcoming local government elections as the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) officially issued nomination forms to the party. This development confirms the party’s eligibility to participate in the July 12 Local Government Area (LGA) elections, putting […] The post Labour Party secures LASIEC forms, set to contest July 12 LGA elections in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Local govts in Lagos have been autonomous for years — Commissioner 

Tribune Online Local govts in Lagos have been autonomous for years — Commissioner  You can carry out your investigation, as far as we are concerned, the state has nothing to do with local government funds right from the inception of this administration. Local govts in Lagos have been autonomous for years — Commissioner  Tribune Online

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