NRC To Test Run Lagos-Abeokuta Rail Line

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A test run will be carried out on the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge line early February, the Nigeria Railway corporation (NRC) The director of the corporation, Mr Fidet Okhiria, made this revelation on Wednesday at Ijoko in Ogun, while inspecting the project. He director who commended the pace of work, added that work on the tracks is moving towards … Read more

National Council Of State Approves N27,000 As New Minimum Wage

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The National Council of State, presided over by president Muhammadu Buhari has approved N27,000 as the new minimum wage to be paid to Nigerian workers. This was announced at the end of its meeting which held at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, 22nd January, 2019. Recall that the tripartite committee set up to work on the … Read more

Inaugural Party Of Princess Aderemi Adebowale And Professor Hakeem Fahm (Video)

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An inaugural party has been held in honour of Princess Aderemi Adebowale who is newly appointed by Lagos state Governor, Mr.Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu as the Special adviser for the office of Civic engagement. Ekohotblog garnered that Princess. Adebowale had her education at Ireti boys and girls school, Ikoyi, bagged a degree in political science and … Read more

Three policemen dismissed for robbing Togo-based businessman in Lagos

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Three policemen attached to Ijanikin Division in Lagos State have been dismissed from the Force for robbing a Togo-based Nigerian of 350,000 CFA (about N221,508). The Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs), namely: Sgt. Gbemunu Afolabi, Sgt. Afolabi Oluwaseun and Cpl. Adigun Omotayo, were dismissed over corruption charges. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had reported on … Read more

Governor Ambode appoints Hakeem Muri-Okunola as Lagos State Head Of Service

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Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the appointment of Hakeem Muri-Okunola as the 21st Head of Service in Lagos State. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Habib Aruna, said Muri-Okunola’s appointment followed the retirement of Mrs. Folasade Adesoye on December 27th. According to Aruna in a statement, Muri-Okunola was the former Executive Secretary, Land Use and Allocation Committee, … Read more

Renowned Professor of Medicine, Ayodeji Femi-Pearce dies at 86

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Founder of popular resort, Whispering Palms in Badagry, Lagos State, Prof Ayodeji Femi-Pearce, has died at the age of 86 after a brief illness. President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday condoled with Ibilola Femi-Pearce, the widow of the departed, his family, friends and relations. The President urged them to take solace in the fact that the renowned … Read more

In Epe, We Have A Problem (Concluding Part)

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Otunba T.J. Abass Concluding part of a serial on the recent political development in Lagos, drawing attention to its overall implication on Epe Division titled: 2019, Epe Division, And The Way Forward RECONCILIATION MEETING A reconciliation meeting of all the true stake holders (not just the political stake holders) with members drawn across all spheres of … Read more

BREAKING: Shehu Shagari dies at 93

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Nigerian’s Second Republic President, Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, GCFR, is dead. Shagari reportedly died at the National Hospital Abuja on Friday after a brief illness. He died at the age of 93.His demise was announced on twitter by his grandson, Bello Shagari. Bello wrote, ”I regret announcing the death of my grandfather, H.E Alhaji … Read more

Police arrest four suspects in connection with Abule-Egba petroleum pipeline fire

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The Lagos State Police Command has recorded a breakthrough in the investigation of the pipeline fire incident that took place at Abule-Egba and Agege areas of Lagos on December 19th, in which at least, 100 houses,100 shops and 50 cars went up in flames. A statement released by the police command spokesperson, CSP Chike Oti, said … Read more

''Support Buhari’s re-election bid, get presidency in 2023'' Osinbajo to Yorubas

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Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has advised the Yoruba race to support President Buhari’s 2019 re-election because that is the only way they stand a chance of securing an oportunity to grab the 2023 presidency. Osinbajo said this when he visited the palace of Lamidi Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo, on Saturday December 22nd. ”The 2019 … Read more

ASUU Strike: Union threatens to boycott future meetings, accuse FG of deceiving Nigerians

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it may not honour further calls by the federal government for a meeting on the way forward over the current strike by its members.   The union’s National President, Biodun Ogunyemi, said this on the sideline of a news conference on the update of the union’s struggle … Read more

Foremost African philosopher, Prof Sophie Oluwole, dies at 83

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Foremost African philosopher, Professor Sophie Oluwole has died at the age of 83. According to family sources, Professor Oluwole who was popularly known as Mamalawo, died yesterday Sunday December 23rd at about 8pm after a protracted illness. Oluwole was the first Nigerian female doctorate degree holder in philosophy and a practitioner of Yoruba philosophy. She taught African … Read more

Police get 6,000 constables

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Buhari inspects the graduating cadets No fewer than 6, 000 newly recruited constables have passed out of the police schools across the country and formally absorbed. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, on Saturday said in his address at the passing out parades at the police training schools in Maiduguri, Enugu and Minna. Idris … Read more

Ambode and family celebrates Christmas with children

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his wife, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode has advised children to continue to listen to the counsel of their parents and guardian, saying that it is by doing so that they could achieve their set goals and maximise their potentiality. The Governor and his wife gave the advice at Lagos … Read more

Billionaire businessman E-Money also acquires his own Rolls Royce

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Few days after getting a Rolls Royce for his wife, billionaire businessman and Five Star Music CEO, Emeka Okonkwo a.k.a E-Money, has just acquired a Rolls Royce for himself. He shared the photo above on his IG page and wrote What’s good for the Goose is good for the Gander ???Double  blessings. #itistoolatetofail#wearetooloadedtobeempty#wehavegonetoofarwecantfailnomore”. 

Pipeline explosion in Abule Egba

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Last night, a raging fire at Ebule Egba in Lagos reportedly caused by activities of pipeline vandals left residential and commercial houses severely affected.

According to reports, people are scampering to safety as It was alleged that vandals had caused an explosion from the pipelines, which extended to Abule Egba Bus Stop.  

Reacting to the incident, Lagos Emergency service (LASEMA) said, ‘situation report regarding the oil spillage at Tipper Garage Bus Stop Abule Egba On arrival at the incident scene, the spillage from what appears to be bunkering activities came in contact with an ignitable source. The impact resulted in inferno as it ravaged houses and cars’.

Lagos Assembly Tasks Ambode On Traffic Control

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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday urged Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode to direct officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) to intensify traffic control in the state. The Speaker of the House, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, said that the traffic situation had become worrisome. Obasa, who raised the … Read more

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