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Months after commissioning, Opebi-Ojota bridge, other projects await full use

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  When the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, Multi-agency office complex and Lagos State Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) building and data center were commissioned in April 2026, residents and commuters expected a new route that would ease movement between Ojota, Maryland, Mende and Opebi, especially for the road users. It was also expected that the other facilities commissioned would be put to use. But months after, one form of work or the other is still being carried on the sites of the projects. The multi-agency office complex, officially named the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administrative Complex (BATAC), is situated within the Government Secretariat precinct in Alausa, Lagos, while the Lagos State Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) building and data center in Alausa, Ikeja. The LAGIS is designed to modernise geospatial data management, streamline land administration, and boost transparency in property transactions. When The Guardian visited BATAC and LAGIS during the week, artisa...
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NUJ, Lagos State Council marks 2026 Father's Day with fervent prayers for men

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  By allcitynews.ng  Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos State Coucil (NUJ) has joined in celebration of men's day. In a statement jointly signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Adeleye Ajayi and the Secretary, Comrade Tunde Olalere, NUJ said: On the occasion of International Father's Day, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, extends warm greetings and heartfelt appreciation to all fathers and father figures whose dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment continue to strengthen families and shape society. Today, we celebrate the men who work tirelessly to provide guidance, protection, and support for their children and loved ones.  Fathers play an indispensable role in nurturing values, building character and laying the foundation for a responsible and prosperous future generation. The NUJ Lagos State Council recognises and commends the immense contributions of fathers across all professions and walks of life, including those in the media i...
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NURTW, Lagos State Chapter plans inclusion into PenCom CPS, Data Capturing for Tricycle Riders

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                     Comrade Teslim By allcitynews.ng Lagos State Secretary of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Usman Teslim, has expressed readiness of the union to join in Pension Commission (PenCom) Contributory Pension Scheme. Just as the branch, according to Teslim, has entered into partnership with the State Ministry of Transport to ensure  data capturing of tricycle riders in the state towards their proper identification. According to him,  "Our plan  is to include NURTW into pension commission (PenCom), as  such, the National body of NURTW is considering the idea and ready to incorporate the union members into Pension scheme that would guarantee the future of members and enable them to access government loans at minimum interest rate in their transport business and buying of vehicles. "This development is a good initiative because you can imagine somebody driving for 30-35 ye...
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NACCIMA Condoles With CICAN On The Transition Of Late Comrade Sylvester, Business Editor Of Daily Independent

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         By allcitynews.ng  On behalf of the President, the Council and the entire membership of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), I write to express our heartfelt condolences to the leadership and members of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) on the untimely transition of late Comrade Sylvester Enoghase, Business Editor of Daily Independent newspaper. Late Mr. Enoghase was a distinguished professional whose dedication to business journalism and commitment to promoting economic discourse contributed immensely to the development of Nigerian business operating environment. His passion, dedication to duty and impact will be greatly missed by colleagues, associates and friends. At this difficult time, we pray that God Almighty grants his family, his colleagues at Daily Independent Newspaper, the CICAN community and, indeed, the general media/journalistic family, the ...
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Kidnap Suspect Reveals How He Gets Firearms

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  By allcitynews.ng A 32-year-old kidnap suspect, Marvelous Isaac, has revealed how he gets his arms before engaging in the crime. He disclosed this in his confessional statement after his arrest by the Edo State Police Command. Isaac confessed that the firearms used by his gang were rented from a chief security officer of Oredo Community, Benin City, identified as Liberty. The suspect, who said he was from Akwa Ibom State but lives at Ekenwa Road in Benin City, the Edo State capital, was arrested after his gang kidnapped a woman at the Vegetable Market in Benin City on June 14. During the operation, Police operatives reportedly recovered N2.25 million, an RX 350 Lexus SUV used by the suspects, a pump-action shotgun, two live cartridges, N2.25 million believed to be proceeds of crime, and a motorcycle. The Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, said that operatives of the Intelligence Response Team arrested the suspects following credible intelligence gathered on the kid...
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NEWS UPDATE @ DAWN ON PRINTED/ ONLINE NEWSPAPERS, SATURDAY, JUNE 20, WITH LINKS TO THE PUBLISHERS' ADDRESSES, TO GIVE YOU MORE ACCESS TO THE TOP & MAJOR HEADLINES, WHICH YOU PROBABLY MISSED ON WEDNESDAY17 THURSDAY18, FRIDAY 19

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  WELCOME TO THIS NEWS CRUISE CONTROL PLATFORM WHERE YOU  CAN TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD VIA READING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS WITHIN FEW MINUTES- COME ALONG, ENJOY THE RIDE NEWS UPDATE, SATURDAY, 20-06-2026 **Tinubu orders immediate security reinforcement at NIPSS following deadly attack -----as Shettima visits NIPSS for on-the-spot assessment after gunmen attack **Ekiti 2026: Police restricts movement across state **FG to allow Journalists join troops during military operations **Enugu restricts movement in six LGs ahead of by-election **Traditional Council places Baale on indefinite suspension over misconduct **Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji deserves re-election -- Ndoma-Egba **Insecurity: Retired Generals raise alarm **37 candidates jostle for seven seats in Ekiti, Enugu, River, others **FG sets aside N500bn Emergency Security Fund amid rising insecurity **Peter Obi urges Nigeria to emulate South Africa’s transparent borrowing model **OOU student sh...
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Centre For The Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) Mourns Business Editor, Daily Independent Newspapers, Slyvester Enoghase

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  Late Sylvester Enoghase  Posted by allcitynews.ng  The leadership of  Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed shock over the demise of Business Editor of Daily Independent Newspapers, Sylvester Enoghase. In a statement by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Muda Yusuf this afternoon, Thursday June 18, Muda said, " CPPE received with profound shock and deep sorrow the news of the sudden passing of Mr. Sylvester Enoghase, Business Icon and Editor of Independent Newspapers. According to him, "Sylvester was more than a journalist; he was a committed advocate of private sector development and a trusted ally of the Nigerian business community.  "Through his professionalism, diligence, humility, and passion for economic development, he consistently amplified issues that mattered to businesses and helped shape public understanding of critical economic policies and reforms." Moreover, the statement said, "His unwavering support for private sect...
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