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  - praises President Tinubu for achievements in 100 days Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have celebrated with the First Lady of the Federal Republic, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 63rd birthday. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who directed the Clerk of the House to transmit a letter congratulating the First Lady on behalf of the Assembly, described Oluremi as a wonderful woman whose doors are always open to Nigerians in need. “As a former First Lady of Lagos State, she continued and upgraded the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, which is today appreciated far and wide. "Her New Era Foundation lifted thousands of people, including widows, promoted and encouraged educational empowerment through the Spelling Bee competition that have produced many 'One-Day Governors' in the State. "As Senator, she stood for Lagos in many capacities making the State proud of her.  "As the First Lady of Nigeria, she has continued with her stride...

  The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has conducted a comprehensive clean-up exercise at Itedo Community, Lekki Local Council Development Area, in partnership with Lekki Peninsula Environment Community, Crusader Sterling Pensions and Itedo Community Development  Association, promising to clamp down on filthy communities and residents. The clean-up exercise is in continuation of LAWMA’s efforts to clear black spots across communities in the state. Commenting on the exercise, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegeshin, condemned the unhygienic habits of some residents, who indulge in reckless waste disposal in unauthorised locations, promising to wield the big stick  on such erring individuals and areas, adding that the agency would stop at nothing, to achieve a clean and sustainable Lagos environment. According to him, “Today, we hearken to the call of the people of Lekki Peninsula Estate residents, who deemed it fit to call our attention to inappr...

  The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo has described the late Professor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Professor Samuel Adewumi Agbede as a man of peace and a bridge builder. She stated this during a colloquium in honour of Professor Samuel Adewumi Agbede with the Theme: "The Imperative of Collegiality for  Advancing Professions: Professor Samuel Adewumi Agbede. The Bridge - Builder" delivered by Dr. Muyiwa Bamigbose, M.D, CEO, Educational Advancement Centre.  The event was held at the Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan. She said Professor Agbede was the first Nigerian to be awarded Msc veterinary studies by the University of Stirling, Scotland and the first foreign student in the Institute to receive the royal highland and agricultural society of Scotland medal. The Secretary to the State Government said Professor Agbede had assisted many students with financial challenges when he was in the active service at the Universit...

Fidelity Bank’s upcoming trade expo tagged, the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC Houston), has received a major boost as the Mayor, City of Houston, Sylvester Turner, has termed it, “A catalyst to support bilateral trade between Nigeria and Houston; and an opportunity for the Houston community and the diaspora to explore emerging trends, forge new partnerships and unlock new possibilities”. This was made known in a video message recently issued by the mayor. In the one-minute clip obtained by our journalist, the Mayor Turner highlighted the several side attractions scheduled for FITCC Houston and encouraged businesses to take advantage of the expo to expand their businesses beyond borders. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, 24 and Wednesday, 25th October 2023 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010. The bank will be hosting exporters, leading businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and regulators operating in th...

  - Lawmakers call for immediate arrest of doctor who performed surgery - House commiserates with Mohbad's family, fans The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Ministry of Health to release funds for the overseas treatment of Adebola Akin-Bright,  whose intestines got missing in the process of surgery. The House also commisserated with the family, friends and fans of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, a young Nigerian Aftobeat musician, whose mysterious death has caused reactions across Nigeria and other countries. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, while presiding over the day's plenary, moved that Master Akin-Bright needed the urgent treatment abroad. Dr. Obasa and the House also called for the immediate arrest of the doctor of the private hospital, Obitoks Medical Centre in the Alimosho area of the state, who performed the initial surgery that led to the missing small intestine while inve...

  By oluwaseyi Fadoro The Founder of Jehovah Eyes Salvation Ministry, Prophet Godwin Ikuru has put  smile on its  faces,of lagosian by giving out fuel palliative to the masses   to support President Tinubu's administration. Why speaking in Lagos  on Thursday, in an exclusive interview, the Prophet urged Nigerians to stop the complaints over the removal of Fuel Subsidy, and help the current government to help us to better this country.  If anyone says the President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government is bad, it is a mistake!  Saying, that for over 100 days in office of the Nigerian President,currently with his Achievements, it is a success.  He said, that Nigerians should begin to support the current government to put smiles on people's faces, because this Administration is a successful one, that has the love of the people at he That even if the people continue to complain about increment in price of the fuel, and things around the Nigeria ...

  The Oyo State Government, on Monday, felicitated with the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on the occasion of his 71st birthday anniversary.  The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo stated this on behalf of the State Government and the people of Oyo State while on a congratulatory visit to the Commissioner in his office. She described him as a man who is enjoying the blessings and grace of God. Prof. Adeyemo said, "The celebrant has received the grace and favour of God in his 71 years sojourn on the phase of earth." She equally thanked God for the quality of life God has granted the celebrant.  In his response, Prince Oyelade said he is being more encouraged by this camaraderie  among the cabinet of the governor. He said that he must admit the Grace of God in his life and the opportunity given by the governor to be perhaps the oldest cabinet member. He said that though he's serving the 4th administration in th...