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Construction of Fourth Mainland Bridge to begin first quarter of 2024 – Sanwo-Olu • Red Line Rail to be Unveiled in February – Sanwo-Olu Comment and Share... 

 RESIDENTS FRAY OVER UNCOMPLETED SCHOOL PROJECT IN LAGOS ISLAND - Becomes miscreants base... The school building project embarked on by the Lagos state agency, had since been abandoned since 2022 and have rather served as the home for unscrupulous elements within the community. The school, Girl's Junior Academy in Simpson Street, Lagos Island is one of the waiting to be done projects of Lagos State. The residents therefore, implore the government of Governor sanwo-olu to direct the concerned agency to do and the project in order to continue to save and protect lives and properties of Lagosians . This clarion call is inevitable, we should be at our best state of mind things like this is put in proper stance and completion. Says Chief Owolabi Jinadu. SAVE OUR SOULS OUR AMIABLE GOVERNOR... Comment and Share... 

 CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST CALLS NIGERIANS TO A NEW ORDER...  Prayers, hardwork and sincerity of purpose heals a nation - Prophet Segun Davis  A NIGHT OF EL-BERACAH CCC Covenant Aladeshade International Crusaders is beckoning to all God loving individuals, groups and associations to come forth to a special crusade 2024. Prophet Segun Davis (USA) , the host shepherd reiterated that Nigeria as a country blessed with natural and human resources should be guided in the way of the Lord. He implores the government of the day and the masses to augment their patriotism and selflessness with prayers. Nigeria shall be great again, so he says. Ministers of repute are expected on the podium to deliver great evangelism of our time, choir of Aladeshade shall be on stage with other gospel musicians. The venue is the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The flyer speaks volume. Comment and Share... Eko Chronicles

 As Received Lagos State News... SANWO-OLU ASSENTS TO LAGOS’ N2.267 TRILLION BUDGET OF RENEWAL  • Governor Prioritises Economic Affairs, Targets Improved Wellbeing for Citizens in 2024 Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, signed the N2.267 trillion 2024 Appropriation Bill of Lagos State into law, ushering in a new expenditure cycle. The Governor, at a ceremony held in the State House, Alausa, assented to the “Budget of Renewal” days after the House of Assembly passed the proposed expenditure bill and transmitted it to the executive arm for approval. The State Government is prioritising spending on infrastructure, environment, education and technology, just as it significantly raised allocation to security and public safety. Of the total budget, N1.315 trillion, representing 58 per cent, is allocated for capital expenditure, while the recurrent spending gulped N952.4 billion, which represents 42 per cent of the budget. After signing the Appropriation Bill into law, Sanwo-Olu...

AFCON 2023: Lagos Legends Club Rallies Support For Super Eagles ..restates confidence in the team to do well By Akeem Busari  Ahead of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) football championship which starts Saturday, in Abidjan, Cote'dvoire the Lagos Legends Club (LLC) is abuzz with excitement and anticipation. The club, known for parading some of Nigeria's finest ex- footballers as members, is throwing its support behind the national team, the Super Eagles. In a statement to the press, the LLC's Convener, ex- Nigeria international, Engr.  Waidi Akanni, expressed his full confidence in the Nigerian team's capabilities.  "We believe that the Super Eagles have what it takes to make a remarkable impact in the upcoming tournament. Their skills and determination, are an inspiration to all of us at the club," he remarked. In the same vein, LLC's Secretary, Mr Monday Kanu, is equally enthusiastic about the chances of the team in the championship.  "Repres...

 As Received. :SOME DEEPER AND MORE BALANCED VIEW SUPPORTED BY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. *OSITA CHIDOKA, FORMER MINISTER OF AVIATION*   *The Betta Edu Saga Reveals Deep Systemic Issues*  The controversy about the request by the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to the Accountant General, as widely reported, is only a reflection of the systemic failure in our public service. I will point out a few issues while we await the outcome of the investigation.  Before I proceed, it is evident that the Ministerial Retreat did not deal with serious governance issues. I am confident that no one in the retreat presented the case study of Minister Adenike Grange, who was advised to approve payouts for the end of the year. A sterling career suffered extensive damage. If Minister Edu knew of this case, she would have shown more caution in using her red pen.  From publicly available and unverified reports, the Honourable Minister received a memo...