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Jan 24 • 7 tweets • 8 min read
UPDATE: President @MBuhari today commissioned the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History forms part of an urban regeneration project at the heart of Lagos Island, a part of the city steeped in rich history.

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The John Randle Centre is a project of the Lagos State Government which was completed by the Administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in line with the THEMES Agenda of this Administration (the 2nd ‘E’ which stands for Entertainment and Tourism). ImageImageImageImage
The Centre seeks to restore a public swimming pool built in 1928 with updated facilities, a centrepiece community building with a 1,000 sq. m. Exhibition gallery telling the story of Yoruba history & culture through a journey from its origins, through present day, to the future. ImageImageImageImage
The John Randle Centre will stand out as the first cultural centre of its kind in Lagos. As distinct from a museum, the Centre will provide a flexible, updateable space for learning programmes, art installations and live music events. ImageImageImageImage
The Centre, pool and landscape will act as a catalyst for regeneration of the area and nostalgic return to of public recreation space in the heart of Lagos island. ImageImageImageImage
The Centre will aim to engage the public with the richness of Yoruba culture and history, its impact through art, music, religion, language; its reach around the world through popular culture and its significance in leaving a legacy for future generations.

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The John Randle Centre will be a place of remembrance and reconnection for Yoruba people from Cuba, Brazil, Haiti, America and the Caribbean, as well as the rest of Southwest Nigeria, providing a vital injection of tourism to Lagos. ImageImageImageImage

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Jan 24
UPDATE: President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari today commissioned the iconic Lagos Blue Line Rail, Phase 1, which starts from Marina to Mile 2.

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The route which is a total of 13 kilometres in the first phase, extend from Mile 2 to Marina, covering five stations. The rail infrastructure, which will transport 250,000 passengers daily, was constructed by Lagos Metropolitan Transport Authority (LAMATA). ImageImageImage
Mr President, President Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari also supervised the signing of contract by Governor @jidesanwoolu for the commencement of the project’s second phase, which will cover 14-kilometre stretch from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko. ImageImageImage
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Jan 23
FLASH: Today, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari will be in Lagos to commission the Fully Completed #LekkiDeepSeaPort … A Landmark Project in Lagos State.

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The #LekkiDeepSeaPort is a joint venture enterprise owned by a group of investors led by the Lekki Port Investment Holdings Inc., The Lagos State Government and the Federal Govt.

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#LekkiDeepSeaPort is located approximately 65km to the East of Lagos city and spreading over 90 hectares of land bordered on the South by the Atlantic Ocean. It is the biggest port in Nigeria, and one of the biggest in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Jan 22
[PRESIDENT IN LAGOS]: The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be restricted on Monday 23rd January with diversion on the Island on Tuesday 24th January, 2023 in preparation for the visit of Mr. President to Lagos State.

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Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Commissioner, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde assured that alternative routes have been mapped out as well as the deployment of the State Traffic Management Authority, @followlastma to manage Traffic flow during the 2 day visit.
Explaining the routes that would be manned by the LASTMA Personnel, the Commissioner stated that; on the First day which is Monday 23rd, movement around Lagos Rice Mill, Imota in Ikorodu, and the Lekki Deep Port Sea axis will be restricted.
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Jan 20
FLASH: Lagos State Taxi Drivers and Cab Operators Association have endorsed Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for President and Governor @jidesanwoolu for 2nd Term today at the Tinubu/Shettima and Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat Independent Campaign Council Office, GRA Ikeja.

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The President of the Association, Otunba Omolekan Taiwo says Asiwaju Bola Tinubu @officialABAT is their Grand Patron and he has never left them since he was Governor of the State till date.
He commended Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu for the good work he is doing across Lagos State, he says members of their association have also benefitted from the Lagos Ride initiative of the current administration.
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Dec 26, 2022
FLASH: Lagos State Govt has sealed & suspended activities at the Kiddies section of Wonderland Lagos- an event venue which was meant to deliver a holiday experience of fun & excitement on Monday 26th Dec. 2022 after a guest was electrocuted at the event venue. @wonderlandlagos
The Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola in a joint inspection with the Lagos State Task Force team stated that this intervention has become imperative …
… to prevent further exposure of attendees particularly kids at the venue to prevent accidents that can lead to injuires and fatalities.
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Dec 20, 2022
FLASH: The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Mobile) Court yesterday sentenced an arrested fake Lastma Officer (David Oluchkwu) to a 4-month jail term for impersonating and extorting money from motorists particularly commercial bus drivers in Lagos

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The convicted fake Lastma Officer was arraigned by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on a 2-Count charges of "Conduct likely to cause breach of peace" and "Impersonation" before the court.
Magistrate Adesanya emphasized that the convict should serve the 4 months jail term without any option fine due to the gravity of the offences committed.
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