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The Lagos State Government has urged residents of the state to participate in the clean-up of their environment, saying it is their civic responsibility. Speaking while joining the global community in commemorating 2023 World Clean-Up Day, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, OMOBOLAJI GAJI, called on all individuals to collectively contribute their quota in achieving and ensuring environmental sustainability....

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the newly inaugurated State Executive Council members to “hit the ground running”. Speaking during the four-day onboarding retreat programme organized for members of the State Executive Council, the body of Permanent Secretaries, and some heads of agencies and parastatals which was held in Epe, he urged the cabinet members to hit the ground running in delivering div...

oil marketers have stated that the rise in the cost of crude oil, coupled with the depreciation of the naira against the United States dollar, might lead to a hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol.They revealed there was a sharp rise in crude oil price to 94 dollar per barrel, the highest figure in 2023. Oil had started the year at about 82 dollar per barrel, dipped to 70 dollar per barrel in June, but traded above 9...

The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) KAYODE EGBETOKUN has authorised a “thorough” investigation of the death of singer ILERIOLUWA ALOBA, popularly known as MOHBAD. The Force Public Relations Officer, MUYIWA ADEJOBI disclosed this in a post on his official Twitter account. According to MUYIWA ADEJOBI, the IGP has directed the Commissioner of Police (CP), Lagos State Command, IDOWU OWOHUNWA to deploy resources to carry out an in-depth in...

President BOLA TINUBU has appointed Dr JAMILA BIO IBRAHIM and MAYODELE OLAWANDE as two new ministers in charge of the Ministry of Youth. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, AJURI NGELALE said while Dr IBRAHIM will serve as the Minister of Youth, OLAWANDE will be the new Minister of State for Youth. The presidential spokesman stated the appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Meanwh...

Gas retailers have warned that the price of 12.5kg cooking gas may hit 18,000 naira by December if the Federal Government does not restrict the activities of the terminal owners....

The Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Muhammad Shehu, says Nigerians must endeavour to pay their taxes to boost government revenue and improve service delivery....

The National Assembly has hinted on plans to expedite the screening of nominees for the positions of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria as well as the deputies....

The National Stadium in Lagos comes alive from today as the table tennis team heading to Egypt for the Para-Olympic Games qualifiers begins camp just as the Para-Olympic Committee of Nigeria seeks more tickets for Paris 2024....

A murderer who escaped from a US jail two weeks ago has been captured by a law enforcement dog after a heat-sensing aircraft located him....