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Lagos intensifies environmental advocacy, urges daily sanitation culture

The Lagos State Government has pledged to intensify advocacy for voluntary environmental cleanliness as the second edition of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise was held across the state’s Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas. The Wife of the Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, participated in the exercise in Alimosho Local Government Area alongside the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab. Others at the exercise included the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Mr Rotimi Akodu, members of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, and other government officials. The exercise is the second since the state government reintroduced the monthly sanitation programme as part of efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment. Speaking with journalists after monitoring the exercise, Wahab commended residents for their level of participation, describing Alimosho as one of the cleanest local government areas ...
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Lagos Rep appeals to Tinubu over APC primary election crisis

  A member of the House of Representatives representing Apapa Federal Constituency, Dr Adesola Adedayo, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the crisis trailing the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Lagos State. Adedayo, in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos, expressed confidence in the president’s ability to ensure justice over disputes arising from the shadow poll conducted to nominate candidates for the forthcoming National Assembly election. The lawmaker, who is seeking a second term in office, urged his supporters to remain calm while awaiting the final decision of the party’s appeal committee on the outcome of the exercise. He alleged that many of his supporters were disenfranchised during the primary election after it became apparent that his camp had garnered more support than his opponents. Adedayo said he had petitioned the party, seeking either to be declared winner of the exercise or for the cancellation and conduct of a fresh pri...
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Eid-el-Fitr: Ayinla urges peace, tolerance among Lagos residents

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LAGOS, Nigeria — A Philanthropist and aspirant at the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries Hon.Olalekan Ayinla, has felicitated Muslims and residents of Lagos State on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, urging them to continue to uphold peace, tolerance and harmonious coexistence. In his goodwill message on Wednesday, Ayinla described Islam as a religion of peace and called on residents to continue to show love and understanding toward one another, irrespective of ethnic, political or religious differences. He also urged residents to remain law-abiding and vigilant against criminal activities capable of threatening the peace and security of the state. According to him, peaceful coexistence and collective responsibility are essential to sustaining the growth and development of Lagos State. “I congratulate Muslim faithful and all residents of Lagos State on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. “Islam is a religion of peace, and I urge everyone to continue to live in peace, tole...
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2027: Market leaders ready for elections, demand political inclusion says Tinubu-Ojo

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         The Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, says market men and women across Lagos State and the country are fully prepared to participate actively in the 2027 general elections.     Tinubu-Ojo also called for greater political inclusion and representation for traders in governance and empowerment programmes on Tuesday.       She spoke during a press session held at her residence in Alausa, Lagos, ahead of the forthcoming Salah celebration.       According to her, market leaders and traders have already begun mobilisation efforts through voter registration and collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).       She said market associations remained a major political force and would continue to support candidates who prioritise the welfare and interests of traders.       “Market women and men are fully ready for the 2027 elections. We are mobilising ourselves through voter regi...
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Ayinla congratulates Tinubu, Hamzat on APC primary victories

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A Lagos-based philanthropist and prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Mr Olalekan Ayinla, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as the Presidential Candidate of the APC for the 2027 general elections following his overwhelming victory at the party’s nationwide presidential primary election. Ayinla also extended warm congratulations to the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on his emergence as the APC gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State, describing both victories as a triumph of visionary leadership, loyalty, competence, and service to humanity. In a statement made available to journalists in Lagos, Ayinla said the landslide victory recorded by President Tinubu at the primaries clearly demonstrated the confidence Nigerians and party faithful have in his administration and his Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at repositioning the country for sustainable growth and development. “President Tinubu has continued to provid...
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Lagos arrests 931 for waste offences

 Lagos, May 24, 2026 (NAN) The Lagos State Government says 931 persons were arrested for waste offences during intensified environmental enforcement operations conducted across the state within one year.     Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, on Sunday.     Wahab said the ministry strengthened Monitoring, Enforcement and Compliance operations to ensure stricter adherence to environmental laws and sanitation standards statewide.     “Through the agency’s enforcement drive, 931 persons were apprehended for waste offences, 2,251 sites inspected, 1,711 contravention notices issued and 239 sites sealed,” he said.     He said enforcement teams evacuated more than 650 tonnes of construction waste during the review period across different parts of the state.     “The agency evacuated over 650 tonnes of construction waste and sustained a...
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Onilude congratulates Tinubu, Hamzat on apc primary victories

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Lagos, May 24, 20 The immediate past Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Dr Olusegun Onilude, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 general election. Onilude also congratulated Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, on his emergence as the party’s gubernatorial flag bearer in Lagos State. Speaking with journalists in Lagos on Sunday, Onilude described Tinubu’s victory at the APC presidential primary as a reflection of the confidence Nigerians and party members had in his leadership. “I heartily congratulate our leader and President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his well-deserved emergence as the Presidential Candidate of the APC for the 2027 general election. “His victory with over eleven million votes nationwide clearly shows the confidence party members and Nigerians have in his leadership and vision for the country,” he said. The former council chairman assured the President...
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