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Ambode Woos Investors To Okokomaiko-Seme Border Road Project

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, has expressed the readiness of the State Government to partner with any investor willing to key into his administration’s massive infrastructural renewal drive in critical sectors, saying such would be a win-win situation for the overall benefit of the people. Speaking recently at an interactive session with members of the business community and informal sector, the Governor said public private partnership was critical to accelerate development, and that the government is open to collaborate with interested investors. For instance, Governor Ambode said the State…

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Breaking: Ex-vice President Alex Ekwueme Is Dead

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Former Vice President of Nigeria, Dr Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme is dead. A statement from his family signed by his brother and the traditional ruler of Oko in Anambra State, Igwe Laz Ekwueme said that he died by 10:00 pm in a London clinic, Sunday. The statement read: “Ekwueme family regrets to announce the peaceful passing away of their patriarch, the former Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme GCON. “The sad event occurred at the London Clinic at 10:00 pm on Sunday 19th November 2017.” Ekwueme…

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‘I WANT TO SPEND MY WHOLE CAREER AT TOTTENHAM’ – KANE DOWNPLAYS MADRID RUMOURS

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The 24-year-old striker has attracted attention from the European champions, but would be happier staying with the club that made him Harry Kane has said he intends to spend his whole career at Tottenham despite reported interest from Real Madrid. The striker’s goalscoring exploits for club and country since his breakthrough at Spurs have earned attention from the Champions League holders, but chairman Daniel Levy is said to be demanding £200 million for him. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have already beaten Madrid this season and sit three points ahead of them…

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I DON’T KNOW IF RONALDO AND RAMOS ARE FIGHTING, SAYS MARCELO

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The star players are said to be in a feud after a disagreement over the state of the squad following some of their sales Real Madrid full-back Marcelo said he is unaware of a reported falling out between captain Sergio Ramos and star forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Talk of a rift between the two emerged following a reported difference of opinion at the Spanish and European champions. Ramos disagreed with Ronaldo’s belief that Madrid have a weaker squad this season following the departures of Alvaro Morata, James Rodriguez and Pepe. Marcelo…

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Lagos Bus Conductors To Wear Uniforms From Jan 1, 2018 For Security And Effective Service Delivery

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The Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria says that its members in Lagos State will start wearing uniforms from Jan. 1, 2018 for security and effective service delivery. The National President of the association, Mr Isreal Adeshola, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Sunday. Adeshola said the operational uniform would bring sanity to the service in the state and the country as a whole. According to him, the association has started training its members in Lagos State and educating them on the job…

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Lagos State Internal Revenue Service Seals 18 Hotels, Event Centres Over N91m Tax Evasion

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The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has shut 18 hotels, restaurants and event centers for failure to pay their taxes due under the Hotel Occupancy and Restaurant Consumption Laws of Lagos State 2009. The Hotels and Restaurants were said to be owing the State a sum of N426,976,528.87 The Director Legal Services of the LIRS, Mr. Seyi Alade, on Friday 17 November 2017 during the state-wide tax enforcement exercise, warned that defaulting Hotels, Restaurants and Event Centers will henceforth face the full wrath of the law if they fail…

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Tiwa Savage Reveals Struggle To Attend Banky W’s Wedding

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Mavin Records Artiste, Tiwa Savage has revealed her “sad state”, as she has been trying to book a flight out of Dubai for Banky W’s traditional wedding, set to hold today. The singer who was in Dubai for the One Africa Music fest, revealed that she was forced to consider flying economy, after all flights were booked as she was in a hurry to at least make it back in time for Banky W and Adesua’s wedding. She wrote on Her Instagram; “Flights are full, even trying to get on…

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Willie Obiano Wins Anambra Governorship Election 2017

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as the winner of the November 18, 2017, governorship election in Anambra state According to INEC, Obiano defeated two major opponents, Tony Nwoye of the All Progressives Congress and Obaze Oseloka of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to clinch the victory. As earlier projected by SaharaReporters, Mr. Obiano of the All Progressive Grand Alliance received a total vote of 234,071 to finish ahead of Nwoye of All Progressive Congress who got 98,752…

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Zlatan: “Lions don’t recover like humans”

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Fit-again Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has admitted that he was never worried about returning to action ahead of schedule as “lions do not recover like humans”. The 36-year-old made his first appearance for the Red Devils in more than seven months when introduced from the bench in Saturday evening’s 4-1 win against Newcastle United. Ibrahimovic, now sporting the number 10 shirt after re-signing for the club in the summer, battled back from a cruciate knee ligament injury well ahead of the predicted nine-month layoff. Asked by BT Sport after…

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Manchester City Maintain Perfect Run Against Leicester

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Manchester City produced yet another dominant performance in a victory at Leicester that protects their wide advantage at the top of the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s side picked up where they left off before the international break as they recorded a 16th consecutive win in all competitions, set on their way by Gabriel Jesus’ tap-in. His opener came from David Silva’s pass, after the Spaniard was sent through by Raheem Sterling’s disguised through ball just before the end of a wasteful first half. After the break, Harry Maguire struck the…

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