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Apapa Reps. aspirant petitions party over alleged irregularities at APC primaries

  An aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for Apapa Federal Constituency, Dr Adesola Adedayo, has petitioned the party leadership over alleged widespread irregularities during the exercise held on May 16.   Adedayo, who currently represents Apapa Federal Constituency, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.   The lawmaker, in the petition addressed to the APC Electoral Appeals Committee, alleged that the elections in nine wards — A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J — were marred by electoral fraud, violence and disenfranchisement of party members.       He claimed that the irregularities substantially affected the outcome of the primary and rendered the results from the affected wards unreliable and inconclusive.       According to him, the alleged infractions included the use of forged party registration slips by unregistered persons, failure to accredit electoral officers and agents, violen...
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Lagos disbursed N1.9bn loans, grants to 4,000 MSMEs in 2025 – Commissioner

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  Pic From left, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs Lolade Aina; Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr Akinyemi Ajigbotafe and Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Olanrewaju Bajulaye during the Lagos State Government Year 2026 Ministerial News Conference by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, in Commemoration of the Seventh Year in Office of Gov. Sanwo-Olu in Lagos on Wednesday (13/05/26) By Aderonke Ojediran LThe Lagos State Government says it disbursed about N1.9 billion in loans and grants to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the state in 2025. The Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, disclosed this on Thursday during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing at Alausa, Ikeja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the disbursement of funds was to stimulate economic growth, reduce unemployment and strengthen entrepreneurship. Aji...
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Lagos expands ferry routes, warns against sand scarcity threats says Alebiosu

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Pic From left, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, Mr Oluwole Shotire; Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, Mr Dayo Alebiosu; Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Olanrewaju Bajulaye during the Lagos State Government Year 2026 Ministerial News Conference by the Ministry of Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, in Commemoration of the Seventh Year in Office of Gov. Sanwo-Olu in Lagos on Wednesday (13/05/26) By Aderonke Ojediran  The Lagos State Government says it has completed over 50 kilometres of channelisation works across major ferry routes and commenced installation of modern floating pontoons as part of efforts to strengthen water transportation infrastructure in the state. The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, disclosed this at the ongoing ministerial pr...
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Ayinla seeks massive support ahead of APC Ikeja Reps primaries

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  Mr Olalekan Ayinla, an aspirant for the House of Representatives seat representing Ikeja Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has declared readiness for the party primaries scheduled for May 15. Ayinla, in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, urged party faithful, delegates and supporters across the constituency to come out en masse and vote for him during the exercise. He expressed confidence in the APC’s internal democratic process, saying he remained committed to providing purposeful and people-oriented representation for residents of Ikeja Federal Constituency. “I am fully prepared for the primaries and I believe the delegates and party members understand the need for credible, accessible and grassroots leadership that truly represents the interests of the people,” he said. The aspirant appealed to supporters not to relent in mobilisation efforts ahead of the polls, stressing the need for unity and active participation in the exercise. “I want to urge ...
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LASG says N4.4 trn budget to boost infrastructure, economic growth

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The Lagos State Government says its 2026 N4.444 trillion “Budget of Shared Prosperity” is designed to deepen infrastructure development, economic diversification, housing delivery and inclusive social growth across the state. The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, disclosed this on Tuesday during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. George said the budget, signed into law by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was strategically structured to strengthen institutional reforms and improve residents’ quality of life. “The 2026 Budget of Shared Prosperity reflects the state government’s commitment to infrastructure sustainability, economic resilience and inclusive development for all Lagos residents,” he said. According to him, the budget comprises N2.338 trillion capital expenditure and N2.106 trillion recurrent expenditure, representing a 53:47 ratio aimed at accelerating economic growth. Ina breakdown, George explained t...
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Lagos battles shortage of 30,000 doctors as malaria prevalence drops

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From left, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health Dr Dayo Olajide; Special Adviser to Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi; Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi; and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Olanrewaju Bajulaye; at 2026 Lagos State Ministerial Press Briefing on Tuesday   By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, May 12, 2026 (NAN) The Lagos State Government says malaria prevalence in the state has declined significantly in the past 15 years, dropping from 15 per cent in 2010 to two per cent in 2025. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made this known on Tuesday at the 2026 Lagos State Ministerial Press Briefing in Ikeja The briefing was to commemorate the third years of the second term in office of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.   Abayomi, however, said the state was facing a major shortage of healthcare workers. He said that Lagos State required additional 30,000 doctors and 40,000 nurses to meet its growing healthcar...
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Lagos targets N4trn investment inflows at invest Lagos Summit

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  By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government says it is targeting about N4 trillion in local and foreign direct investment inflows through the third edition of its flagship investment forum, Invest in Lagos 3.0. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, said the summit as a major platform for investment mobilisation and strategic partnerships. The two-day summit has the theme, “Lagos: Business Gateway to Africa”. “It is now a major driver for capital mobilisation, sectoral partnerships and investor confidence in Lagos,” she said. According to her, it is expected to attract over 1,000 delegates, including institutional investors, development partners and private sector players. The event is being organised in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) and private sector stakeholders. The summit, scheduled for June 8 and June 9 at Eko Hotels...
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