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Lagos Iecords Over N3bn Transactions At Mushin Food Hub
the Lagos State Government has recorded over N3 billion food trade transaction at its mid-level agro produce hub at Idi-oro Mushin since its launch in December 2023. The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, disclosed on Tuesday during the Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the sixth year in office of Governor Babajide
Lagos VIS Cracks Down On Rickety Vehicles, Urges Public To Avoid Them For Safety Reasons
Lagos Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) cracks down on rickety vehicles, urges public to avoid them for safety reasons. Commenting on the development, VIS Director explained that these vehicles were in extremely poor condition. He described them as poorly maintained, with outdated parts and lacking essential safety features. He noted that many of these vehicles operate
Lagos Govt Sets Up Panel to Investigate Death of Pregnant Woman Allegedly Denied Treatment Over N500,000 Bill
The Lagos State Government has launched an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a pregnant woman who was allegedly denied urgent medical care at a private hospital over a N500,000 treatment fee. The incident, which sparked widespread outrage on social media, has raised concerns over healthcare accessibility and ethics in medical practice
Open defecation: Lagos, waterAid to build 350 public toilets
THE Lagos State government, in collaboration with WaterAid Plan and private operators, have resolved to build 350 more public toilets across the state to curb widespread open defecation and urination. The post Open defecation: Lagos, waterAid to build 350 public toilets appeared first on Vanguard News...
Thai Lady Arrested At Lagos Airport With Boxes Of Illicit Drug Consignments …As NDLEA Intercepts UK-Bound Drug Shipments Concealed In Walls Of Crated Cartons
Attempt by a 24-year-old Thai lady, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 46.60 kilograms into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos has been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency...
Tension in Lagos Assembly as DSS clashes with Legislative workers
There was tension inside the chamber of the Lagos State House of Assembly as officials of the Department of State Services confronted legislative workers on Monday. The DSS officials, dressed in black jackets and helmets and armed with weapons, struggled with the workers at the door...
WATCH: Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu taunts Chelsea Legend Drogba
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was in good spirits at the State house in Marina where he bantered Chelsea Legend, Didier Drogba, Soccernet.ng...
Yuletide : Lagos Blue And Red Lines Are Part Of FG’s Free Train Ride Initiative, Says NRC
Yuletide : Lagos Blue and Red Lines are part of FG’s free train ride initiative, says the Acting MD of the NRC. But LAMATA, which manages the both the Blue Line and Red Line, hasn’t confirm their inclusion in the FG’s free train ride initiative. The first of the electrified LRMT Lagos Blue Line spans
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...