The Lagos State Government on Monday expressed its resolve to fully enforce the Properties Protection Law recently signed by the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, just as it threatened that it would not hesitate to use the instrumentality of the law to decisively deal with anyone who forcefully dispossess people of their legitimate rights to land.

A homeless man, Usman Garuba, 30, on Monday in Lagos pleaded guilty to stealing 2,300 pieces of rechargeable lamps valued at 1.8million. Garuba, who appeared before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, agreed that he was guilty of the count of theft preferred against him.

Pilgrims embarking on the 2016 annual Hajj have been advised to seek piety and Allah’s forgiveness instead of wearing gold teeth for glamour when they reach Saudi Arabia. The Chief Imam of Uthman bn Affan Mosque, Malam Abubakar Yusuf, gave the advice on Monday in an interview with newsmen in Ilorin.

The Speaker, Jigawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Idris Garba, has donated N1 million to 105 candidates to purchase scratch cards to register for the 2016 November/December NECO examination.

He advised the pilgrims on piety, love of Allah and to concentrate on Hajj, rather than wasting energy and money on gold teeth.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo said on Monday that it had commenced voter education to stem voter apathy during the Sept 10 governorship election in the state. The INEC Electoral Officer, Etsako-West Local Government Area of Edo, Mrs Patricia Idele, announced this at a one- day workshop on voter education for stakeholders at Auchi.

The Kaduna State Government said on Monday that it would soon ban the sale of high energy consuming bulbs, as part of strategy to boost energy efficiency. The state’s Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Muhammad Abdullahi made this known in an interview with newsmen in Kaduna.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the sum of N15.5million as seed funding and grants for final year students enrolled in the Ready.Set.Work (RSW) program.

The immediate past Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo state, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, has been declared the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship primary election in the state.

The Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) on Monday urged bus conductors in the state to be civil in their dealings with commuters and other road users.

The Kaduna State Government said on Monday that it would soon ban the sale of high energy consuming bulbs, as part of strategy to boost energy efficiency.

A mother in Japan is under investigation for murder after her four children, including a girl as young as three, were found dead at home, Japanese media reports and police said Monday.

Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, is currently holding its primary election to elect the flag-bearer of the party, ahead of November 26 governorship election in the state.

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South African hotel and gaming group and operators of the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Sun International said on Monday it would exit Nigeria due to weak economic growth and clashes with regulators.