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Illegal Collection of Tolls from Okada Riders in Oshodi: Council Chairman, Otunba Almaroof-Oloyede Sets Up Taskforce Team

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In compliance with the Lagos State government’s ban on Okada operations in some local government areas of the state, including Oshodi-Isolo, the Executive Chairman of the local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede, has vowed to ensure total compliance with the order within the council. The council chairman, who expressed deep dissatisfaction with the illegal collection…

Oshodi Noble Heritage Empowers 50 Widows

thebliss3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

By Munet Golden Amedu There was an atmosphere of renewed hope in Oshodi as the Oshodi Noble Heritage, a community-focused nonprofit organization, empowered 50 widows with essential support items and financial assistance aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods. The initiative, held at Owoseni street open space brought together beneficiaries from different parts of the local government…

Oshodi-Isolo Council Chairman, Otunba Almaroof-Oloyede Celebrates Ambassador Seyi Tinubu at 40

thebliss1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

… Say He is an Extraordinary Young Trailblazer, a Beacon of Hope The Executive Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof-Oloyede, popularly called Kendoo, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Ambassador Seyi Tinubu, the distinguished son of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as he gracefully…

175 benefit as presidency releases full list of Tinubu’s clemency, pardons

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The Presidency on Saturday released a comprehensive list of the beneficiaries of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential pardon, clemency and commutation of sentences to 175 convicts and former convicts, which was released on Thursday after the National Council of State meeting. A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,…

Photos as Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation Empowers 1,835 Less Privileged Nigerians with N296,676,541

thebliss2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

Below are pictures of the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation Zakat distribution to less privileged Nigerians. The event was held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hall, CBD, Ikeja Lagos on Saturday.

Lagos Police Bans Masquerades’ Streets Procession

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The Lagos State Police Command has announced new regulations concerning the Egungun masquerade festival, limiting activities to designated locations specifically approved for celebrations. This announcement was made in an official statement released and electronically signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin. To ensure public safety and protect the rights of individuals…

International Widows Day: Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation Lifts 136 widows with N23.4M

thebliss5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

By Amidu Arije In commemoration of International Widows Day, Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation, ZSF, has spent over 23 million naira in empowering 136 widows for their business growth as it presented them financial support and working tools for their various businesses. Every June 23 is set aside to celebrate the International Day of Widows. The…

MURIC Commends Police for Swift Arrest, Transfer of Woman Over Teen House Help Abuse

thebliss5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

By Boluwatife Hamidat Olanite and Golden Munet Amedu The Kano State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has applauded the Nigeria Police Force for the prompt arrest and transfer of one Fauziya Gidado, who is accused of severely abusing a 14-year-old house help, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. In a statement issued on…

Perpetrators of Ifo Trader’s Killing Arrested, Remanded in Custody – Police

thebliss5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

… as LG chairman brokers peace, vows justice The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ifo Police Division, SP Kamorudeen Olabisi said that a number of arrests have been made following the killing of a trader, Mrs. Blessing Eze, at Ifo Market on Friday, June 6, 2025. The DPO spoke at a peace meeting called by the…

Eid-el-Adha: Oloyede Plans Massive Gift Distribution in Oshodi-Isolo

thebliss6 months ago6 months ago01 mins

By Boluwatife Olanite As part of preparations for Eid-el-Adha, the Executive Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede, has announced a large-scale distribution of food items and livestock to residents. The packages, which include rams, cows, rice, and other essentials, are aimed at supporting both the general public and the less privileged during…