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LAGOS REOPENS MUSHIN MARKETS The Lagos State Government has reopened some markets in Mushin area, recently shut for widespread environmental infractions, including indiscriminate waste dumping. The markets are Mushin main market, Ojuwoye, Awolowo, Irepodun and Daleko markets. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, noted the temporary closure was necessary, adding that the act of indiscriminate waste dumping observed in those markets threatened public health and well-being of people in the area. He said, "Our decision to close the Mushin markets was rooted in the urgent need to rectify environmental malpractices that posed a threat to public health and the overall well-being of people living in the area.” In his reaction, the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said that the ongoing enforcement action against filthy markets was a continuous one, as the Authority would not rest on its oar...

NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS ( NSCDC ). LAGOS STATE COMMAND. PRESS RELEASE. 17TH NOVEMBER, 2023. LAGOS NSCDC AVERTS OIL PIPELINE EXPLOSION, DESTRUCTION OF LIVES AND PROPERTY, THWARTS ATTEMPTED VANDALISM OF NNPC PIPELINES IN ALIMOSHO. In line with the zero tolerance of the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), CG Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD., mni, OFR, to all forms of economic sabotage in our dear nation, Nigeria, the Lagos State Command of the service, yesterday, Thursday, 16th November, 2023, succeeded, in averting, what  would have led, to oil explosion, destruction of lives and property, thwarted, attempts of unscrupulous elements, to vandalize the oil pipelines, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation ( NNPC ), along Arida axis, Omo - Onile, in Liberty Estate and its environs, Alimosho Local Government Area. The residents ( names withheld ) of the aforementioned, environment above alerted, the Command, of leaked petroleum produc...

Gov. Adeleke defies court order, approves suspension of Osun CJ The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has approved the resolution of the Osun State House of Assembly asking the Osun State Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo to step aside. Ojo was ordered to step aside pending investigation of allegations of misconduct, abuse of power, corruption and disregard for rule of law against her by the House of Assembly. Meanwhile, Adeleke approved the suspension despite the order by the National Industrial Court stopping him or anyone from removing the Osun State Chief Judge. In the resolution of the Osun Assembly sitting today 16th November, 2023, the House resolved that the Executive should be informed of the House resolution and that the next in order of seniority to Justice Adepele Ojo be sworn-in immediately to avoid any vacuum in the third arm of government in Osun State. The House had earlier resolved as follows: “Having received various petitions against the Chief Judge of Osun State bother...

I don’t repeat clothes, I give them out to my personal assistant – Mercy Eke BBNaija reality star, Mercy Eke, has emphasised that she never repeats clothes in her wardrobe; saying once worn, forever set aside. The fashionista and entrepreneur revealed her penchant for regularly acquiring new outfits to sustain her distinctive fashion sense. In response to questions about her seemingly endless wardrobe updates, Mercy Eke explained that she acquires new clothes on a weekly basis, deliberately avoiding any repetition. She disclosed that her strategy involves giving away her previously worn outfits to her personal assistant and a select group of close associates. The reality star said: “I don’t repeat clothes; I give them out to my PA.”  

Cassie bombs Sean Diddy with lawsuit alleging rape, abuse American singer Cassandra Ventura, better known as Cassie, has sued ex-boyfriend and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging rape and abuse. In court documents published by The New York Times on Thursday, November 16, the 37 year-old Cassie, claimed that Diddy, 54, began a pattern of control and abuse after they met in 2005. The singer claimed Diddy urged her to take drugs, beat her and forced her to have sex with male prostitutes on camera. Cassie further alleged that Diddy forced his way into her home and raped her in 2018. “After years in silence and darkness,” Cassie said in a statement. “I am finally ready to tell my story, and to speak up on behalf of myself and for the benefit of other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships.” The complaint alleges that Cassie began a professional and sexual relationship with the rap mogul when she was 19. She claimed she was trafficked, raped, and viciously beaten by Co...

Take life easy, your time is almost here – Kemi Afolabi encourages netizens Famous Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi, has urged fans and followers on the need to take life easy and softly peddle through life by not being too hard on themselves. She took to her Instagram page to encourage people of the beautiful dream they all have envisioned as she reiterated the need to be soft with life by not dwelling on the times they have failed but looking at the bigger picture ahead. Kemi Afolabi further encouraged people not to stop burning because most successful people who are admired experienced hardship at a time. The screen goddess also warned against suicide as it isn’t the best thing to do. She wrote: “Y’all should please take it easy on yourselves if you’re struggling with anything, many people end it all because they feel they have hit rock bottom and there is nothing left to live for, No!! It’s not the END. Most successful people you admire today actually did experience hardship before ...

 Two commissioners abstain as Ondo exco passes vote of confidence on Akeredolu ...Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, absent The Ondo State Executive Council, yesterday, passed a vote of confidence on Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu with a vow to continue to support him in his commitment to bringing development to the state. The move by the cabinet members came amid the ongoing political feud between Akeredolu and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. In a communiqué signed by 33 cabinet members of the state, the executive members said that their decision to pitch tent with the governor was hinged on his exemplary leadership, which they said, had been rewarding to the people and the state at large. The communiqué, which was made available to The Guardian, was signed by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Oladunni Odu; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Olugbenga Ale; Head of Service, Kayode Ogundele; 16 commissioners and 12 Special Advisers. However, Commissioner for Energy, Mines and Mine...