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Lagos Residents Protest Electricity Tariff Hike: “We Don’t Want Band A, Leave Us On Band B”

LAGOS, NIGERIA – In response to the recent increase in electricity tariffs, a group of Lagos residents took to the streets in protest, expressing their discontent with the new billing structure. Carrying placards with bold messages such as “We reject outrageous tariffs” and “Issue Prepaid Meters for Free,” the residents …

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Buildings Above Two Floors In Ogun To Carry Insurance Certificate – Govt

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Any construction above two floors in Ogun State must obtain an All Risk Insurance Policy Certificate. This is in line with the provisions of the Ogun State Building Production Management Authority Regulation (OGBPMA) 2022. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olatunji Odunlami, stated …

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Progress Report At Gateway International Airport (+photos)

IPERU-REMO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – This is a detailed pictorial status and progress report of the ongoing construction at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, focusing primarily on the main terminal building. The terminal, which will serve as the central hub for passengers, is steadily advancing towards completion, with …

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Dupe Olusola @ 50: Launches Next Generation Foundation To Educate Underserved Children Across Nigeria

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Dupe Olusola has announced the launch of the Next Generation Foundation, a philanthropic fund dedicated to improving the lives of underserved and vulnerable children through education. With this foundation, Olusola, is extending her lifelong commitment to empowering …

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CJPAN Honours Life, Legacy Of Ramon Nasir’s Late Mother, Alhaja Musiliat Falade (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Celebrity Journal Publishers’ Association of Nigeria (CJPAN) paid tribute to the life and achievements of Alhaja (Chief) Mrs. Musiliat Amoke Falade, fondly known as Olowoletiaso, the late mother of Ramon Nasir, Head of Communication and External Relations at United Bank for Africa (UBA). …

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2024 Yewa Day UK/Ireland: Oba Olugbenle,  Prof. Bello Call For Unity Towards Development In Yewaland (+photos)

… Hon. Kayode Oladele Urges  Collective Action In Yewaland BY ABU-SATAR HAMED & PETER OLANIYAN WELLING, UK  – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, who also chairs the Ogun State Council of Obas, urged the people of Yewaland to unite for …

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Nigerians Mourn Tragic Death Of Rukayat Gawat, Renowned Islamic Singer

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Islamic music community mourns the loss of Alhaja Rukayat Gawat-Oyefeso, a beloved singer whose death was confirmed early on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Her brother, Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, shared the news via Twitter now X, quoting, …

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Why I Avoid Drinking Water – 90-Year-Old Wole Soyinka

It’s no longer news that the Nigerian noel prize winning writer Wole Soyinka is now 90 years old but Kogi in this brief interview opened up about some things that are frankly surprising a lot of people. In this interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo, Prof. Wole Soyinka revealed that he …

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Anointing Does Not Diminish Romance – Pastor Adeboye Encourages Couples

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has reminded Christian couples that spiritual responsibilities should not diminish the romantic bond in marriage. He emphasized that being anointed does not reduce the need for intimacy between a husband and wife. Speaking about …

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Oyo State Government Halts Marking, Demolition Of Buildings Along Ibadan Circular Road

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State Government has directed officials from the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development to cease the marking and demolition of houses situated beyond the 150-metre mark along the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road. This decision was announced during a joint press briefing held …

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