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Sanwo-Olu Emerges Governor Of Lagos

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, winner of the governorship election held in the state on Saturday, March 18. Sanwo-Olu representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), cleared 19 out of the 20 local government areas of the state in the election. He polled 762,134 votes, defeating his closest rival, Labour Party’s Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour who polled 312,329… Read More »Sanwo-Olu Emerges Governor Of Lagos

March 18th Election: 3 Important Security Details To Know

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba in a statement on Thursday, 16th 2023, officially passed out movement and security restrictions towards the forthcoming election to hold on the 18th of March. Movement Restriction Vehicular movement (road, waterways and others) has been restricted throughout the governorship and house of assembly elections on Saturday and this restriction takes effect from 12am to 6pm. Essential Duties… Read More »March 18th Election: 3 Important Security Details To Know

New Unified Short Codes, NCC Approved

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved harmonized short codes (HSC) for the provision of telecom services to Nigerian consumers and directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to begin implementation. According to the NCC, a deadline of May 17, 2023 has been given for all mobile networks to fully migrate from previous short codes to harmonized codes. The harmonized short codes use is aimed at achieving… Read More »New Unified Short Codes, NCC Approved

Popular Business Mogul Passes On

Popular business mogul, chairman of Lanre Shittu Motors, Lanre Shittu at 65, has kicked the bucket. The businessman and auto dealer was said to have given up the ghost on Monday 27th February 2023, confirmed dead by his son. He was a shrewd businessman with many years of experience in the automobile business world with great finesse and charisma. He was one of Nigeria’s prominent… Read More »Popular Business Mogul Passes On

IGP Orders Restriction Of Movements, See Details

With a few hours to the most anticipated general elections of the Presidential and National Assembly Elections to be held this Saturday across all States of the Federation and the FCT, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered restriction of all forms of movement beginning from 12.00 am to 6 pm election days. / The restriction covers vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and… Read More »IGP Orders Restriction Of Movements, See Details

Man Trapped As Tanker Falls In Amuwo, See Details

A 33,000-litre petrol tanker on the 3rd of January fell on its side at the Alaba express bus-stop, Apapa Oshodi expressway in Amuwo Odofin. According to Margaret Adeseye, director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the tanker was moving outbound Mile 2 when it lost control and fell on its side, and spilled its content. “The incident is being mitigated by the Ajegunle fire… Read More »Man Trapped As Tanker Falls In Amuwo, See Details