Tag: #Lagos
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LASTMA RESCUES MOTHER, SON AS LEXUS SUV FLIPS THREE TIMES IN LAGOS
Quick intervention by traffic officials prevented tragedy after a terrifying crash along the busy LASU–Isheri Expressway. Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have rescued a mother and her son after their Lexus SUV overturned multiple times near the NYSC Bus Stop on the LASU–Isheri Expressway. According to LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki,…
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MAKOKO MAKEOVER: LASG SAYS SAFETY, NOT EVICTIONS, DRIVES REGENERATION
Amid public debate, Lagos insists its urban renewal push is about saving lives, upgrading communities and following global best practice. The Lagos State Government has doubled down on its urban regeneration plans, saying projects in Makoko and other communities are guided first by safety of lives, constant engagement and international standards. At a press briefing…
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WOLE SOYINKA CENTRE FOR CULTURE UNVEILED IN LAGOS
President Bola Tinubu reopened the renovated National Arts Theatre, now named the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence. Funded by the CBN and Bankers’ Committee, the upgrade transforms the landmark into a world-class cultural hub integrated with Lagos’ Blue Line metro. Tinubu praised Soyinka’s contribution to nation-building and…
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OSUN, BORNO, LAGOS LEAD NATIONWIDE ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION, INEC REPORTS
Over 5.3 million Nigerians pre-register online as youth and women dominate the drive. INEC updates on Continuous Voter Registration show 5,385,060 online pre-registrations, led by Osun, Borno, and Lagos states. Youths aged 18-34 make up the majority, with significant female and PWD participation. Physical registrations total 764,695, highlighting growing voter engagement nationwide.
