Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps
9 Aug 2024
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has announced the creation of a specialised task force dedicated to tackling the persistent issue of street trading. Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (retd), the Corps Marshal, made the announcement during a stakeholder engagement session with representatives from the Lagos Central Senatorial District. According to Cole, the new taskforce…
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Lagos State Police have charged Abiola Odutayo with reckless and careless driving following a fatal accident that claimed the life of Adetunji Opayele, co-founder of tech startup Bumpa, on March 4, 2025. The incident occurred at the entrance gate traffic light junction of the 1004 Housing Estate on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, and…
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Emir of Kano and Khalifah of Tijaniyya, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has reacted to the recent ban imposed on the Sallah Durbar, noting that the action became pertinent for enduring peace and the development of the state. Besides, Emir Sanusi declared that the annual traditional heritage, usually celebrated at the end of Ramadan, is not a…
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Pep Guardiola hopes his Manchester City side can atone for one of their key defeats this season when they bid to make FA Cup history away to Bournemouth on Sunday. Victory over the Cherries would mean City had reached the semi-finals of the knockout competition for a record-extending seventh consecutive season. But their last visit…
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Maritime stakeholders have decried that lack of funds, unavailability of rail coaches, and lack of patronage to the transport sector, among others, are militating against the progress of the rail sector in the country. The stakeholders raised the concern at a summit organised by the Nigerian Shippers Council in collaboration with the Nigerian Railway Corporation…
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President Bola Tinubu, while declaring the State of Emergency in Rivers State, had assured that his action was aimed at restoring peace in the state and preventing the escalation of the crisis. However, with the alleged startling revelations of the former Head of Service to the state, Dr. George Nwaeke, the expected peace under the…
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President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he nearly abandoned his bid for the presidency during the 2023 election campaign due to mounting challenges and opposition. Tinubu disclosed this while speaking at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night. Tinubu expressed deep appreciation to Nigerians for their outpouring of…
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After fleeing Sudan when civil war erupted, Al Hilal captain Mohamed Abdelrahman and his teammates have defied the odds to reach the CAF Champions League quarter-finals. They will face title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt in Cairo on Tuesday, with the return match in Mauritanian capital Nouakchott on April 8. Hilal and biggest domestic rivals Al…
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As Muslims prepare to mark the end of Ramadan with the Eid-el-Fitr celebration tomorrow, nutritionists have advised against jumping into heavy meals immediately after a month-long fast, warning that certain foods commonly served during Eid could trigger digestive issues and long-term health problems. The experts said while it’s normal for people to look forward to…
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Newcastle was a sea of black and white on Saturday as 150,000 fans lined the city's streets to celebrate the Magpies' League Cup success with an open top bus parade. A 2-1 victory over Liverpool on March 16 saw Newcastle win their first major trophy since 1969 and first domestic cup for 70 years Despite…
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Nottingham Forest reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 34 years as Belgian goalkeeper Matz Sels starred in a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Brighton on Saturday. After the quarter-final clash at the Amex Stadium finished 0-0 following extra-time, Sels took centre-stage to send Forest to Wembley. Sels saved spot-kicks from Jack…