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The Lagos State Government is urging residents to report any landlord or agent who demand more than one year’s rent for his or her property, as part of its efforts to checkmate the rising cost of accommodation and the excesses of Real Estate agents in the state. Special Adviser on Housing to the Lagos State Government Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA), Barakat Bakare made the appeal recently on a TVC television live programme, ‘Your View’, where she reiterated the government’s commitment to regulating the property market and making housing more accessible and affordable. Bakare said the Sanwo-Olu administration is actively reviewing the…

The Federal Government has formally tabled before the Supreme Court its reasons for imposing a state of emergency on Rivers State, citing collapse of governance and attacks on critical national economic infrastructure as key factors. It says it had no choice but to intervene.The government laid its position bare before the apex court yesterday in response to a suit filed by 11 states mostly controlled by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).The states are Adamawa, Akwa Ibom , Bauchi, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba and Zamfara. The plaintiffs alleged that the Federal Government erred in law by imposing…

The head coach of Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle may likely make some adjustments to the final list of players who will represent the team in the upcoming Unity Cup friendly tournament in England to include more home based stars from the domestic league. Chelle has already submitted a provisional list to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and players who made the list have been contacted on their availability for the tournament, where they will open their campaign against Ghana on the 28th of May. Most of the stars of the team are expected to skip…

St Peter’s Square in the Vatican was agog mid afternoon on Thursday when the chimney at the Sisten Chapel emitted white smoke signaling the emergence of a new Pope. The new Pope was unveiled to a sea of heads when he appeared at the balcony of St Peter’s Square and waved to a jubilant crowd that had gathered immediately after news of the white smoke spread round the globe. The new Catholic Pontiff is a North American, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost who has chosen the title of Pope Leo XIV. He is the 267th Pope to ascend St Peter’s throne…

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has called on key regulators, asset owners and other stakeholders to continue to support the agency toward the goal of remediating the Ogoni environment and restoring the livelihoods of the people and building structures for peace. The Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof Nenibarini Zabbey, who made the call during the Project’s first quarter meeting with regulators, asset owners and stakeholders in Port Harcourt, urged the stakeholders to remain resolute in supporting HYPREP’s work. “We particularly expect each regulatory agency and asset owner to deepen their involvement and continue to provide strategic support to the…

The Paramount Ruler of Amalem Community in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Highness (HRH), Chief Odeamiodi Samuel have commended Rivers State Sole Administrator (SOLAD), Retd Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas on his efforts at uniting the state since his assumption of office in the state. He also commended the Abua/Odual Sole Administrator, Sir Akroiyobi Animite Arugu on his well deserved appointment as ABOLGA SOLAD and advised him to continue the laudable projects of his predecessor and complete those he can within the short period of his stay in office. HRH Samuel, who made the commendations in…

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project(HYPREP) has restated its commitment to prioritise the welfare of its workers and the determination to continue to create jobs. The Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof Nenibarini Zabbey, who gave the indication in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, to mark this year’s Labour Day, felicitated with workers across the country, especially those in HYPREP’s Coordination Office and community workers at its various project sites in Ogoniland. Zabbey used the Labour Day celebration to acknowledge the immense commitment, resilience and dedication the workers have demonstrated on the Ogoni cleanup programme, which has contributed significantly to the…

All is now set as Drivers Welfare Club of Nigeria (DWCN) in conjunction with some government agencies have concluded plans for the official flag off of its drivers database and safety manifest as well as the commissioning of its zonal and state office. This was made known by Comrade Superior Odinkpa, State Treasure and the Unit Chairman of Aba Road branch of the Association while speaking during the sensitization and road show of the unit today in Port Harcourt. He further said that they are using the event to create awareness for people to know that DWCN is a stand…

The people of Ogoloma in Okrika Local Government Area has been assured that the Youth Development Centre in the area would be out into use. This assurance was given by the Sole Administrator of Okrika Local Government Area, Engr Tamunobipiboye Isodiki (KSC) when he paid a courtesy visit to the Amanyanabo of Ogoloma, HRM King Emmanuel T. I. Obudibo Ikwo V at his residence in Port Harcourt as part of his meet the traditional rulers tour of recognized kings in the local government area. Engr Isodiki explained that the Youth Development Center will be equipped and make functional to serve…

The Chairman of Myetti Allah in Rivers State, Alhaji Mohammed Tukur Abubakar and his Executive Officers as well as his members have heartily congratulated Alhaji Musa Saidu on his elevation as the new Sairkin Hausawa of Rivers State. Alhaji Tukur Mohammed Abubakar, who is also the Chairman of Alhaji Tukur Mohammed Abubakar Mosque at Eleme Junction, a suburb of Port Harcourt, the state capital gave the felicitation while speaking with Journalists today in Port Harcourt. He said that the recognition of Alhaji Musa Saidu as the new Sairkin Hausawa of the state is a well deserved title for him because…