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Politics
LASIEC publishes election notice ahead July 12 polls
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has issued notice of election ahead of the July 12 council polls in the State. A statement posted on its facebook page and signed by its Chairman, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (Rtd), disclosed that the election for chairmanship position would hold in 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas. It added that…
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National News
Tinubu is a visionary president for appointing Wike as minister- Anglican Vicar
The Vicar of St James Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja, Ben Idume, has described President Bola Tinubu as a visionary leader who appointed former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, as a minister because he knew Wike would perform. Idume stated this during the thanksgiving service for the successful inauguration of projects executed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration. He said, “I…
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Homeland News
Lagos to promote sustainable agricultural heritage through agritourism
The Lagos State Government has restated its unwavering commitment to promoting sustainable agricultural heritage through agritourism. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, gave the assurance at the Xtralarge World Agritourism Expo Festival 2025, held in Ikeja, Lagos. Benson-Awoyinka, who was represented by the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, Mrs. Bukola Agbaminoja, noted…
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Crime & City Diary
8 dead, 8 injured as bus collides with truck in Badagry
Eight people have been confirmed dead and eight others injured on Sunday in a road accident at Atura Bus Stop, inbound Badagry, in Lagos State. A statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, said the accident involved a collision between a 16-seater commercial Mazda bus and a truck.…
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Education
Lagos QEQA begins Basic Education Certificate Examination monitoring
In line with its mandate to ensure strict adherence to examination procedures and to curb malpractice, the Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) has commenced the monitoring of the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Speaking during a monitoring visit to New Era Girls Junior High School, Surulere, on Friday, the Coordinating Director of OEQA, Mr. Remi Abdul…
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Politics
2027: South South APC adopts Tinubu as sole candidate
… endorses four governors The South-South stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, at its zonal stakeholders meeting in Benin City, Edo State capital, on Saturday, adopted President Bola Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. They also adopted the governors of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta, and Edo as the sole candidates of the party during…
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Crime & City Diary
10 dead, 3 injured in Ogun road crash
Ten people have reportedly died and three others injured in a road crash on Omu Bridge inbound Awa, Ijebu Ode, Obada Expressway, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. It was gathered that the vehicle was speeding when it lost control and plunged into the river beneath the bridge. The Ogun State Traffic and Emergency Compliance Agency confirmed the…
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National News
Constitution review report will get to State Assemblies before December – Bamidele
By Adeola Ogunrinde The National Assembly on Saturday disclosed that it would transmit the report of the ongoing constitution review to 36 state assemblies before December 2025 consistent with its design and timetable. Zonal Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele made this disclosure at the conclusion of the two-day public hearing on the Review of the 1999…
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Homeland News
Oyebanji unveils new ultra-modern market in Ado Ekiti
The governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji has commissioned a new Ultra-Modern builders Market in Ado-Ekiti. Oyebanji disclosed this in a post on his facebook page on Saturday, saying the project is a significant step in the government’s efforts to strengthen local commerce and support small businesses in the construction sector. He wrote ” I commissioned the new ultra-modern Builders’…
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Education
Lagos releases approved 2025/2026 harmonised academic calendar for schools below tertiary level
The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), has officially released the approved 2025/2026 Harmonised Academic Calendar for all public and private schools below tertiary level operating within Lagos State. A statement on the official Facebook page of the Lagos State Government, on Saturday, said the approval comes after an extensive…
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