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Lagos Commences Cashless Toll Payment On Lekki/Ikoyi

The Lagos State Government Friday commenced the cashless policy for toll payments at Lekki/Ikoyi Link bridge toll-plaza as earlier announced.

It would be recalled that the State Government had last year announced that it would go cashless on toll payments at the Lekki/Ikoyi toll plaza effective from January 2020 due to huge traffic gridlocks often experienced on the corridor with cash payments.

Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic 0ladeinde, who personally monitored the cashless toll payments at the toll plaza early this morning along with the Managing Director, Lekki Concession Company Limited, (LCC) Mr. Yomi Omomuwasan stated that the new cashless

Ihedioha Commences Payment Of Pensions To IBC Retirees

Retirees of the state-owned Media outfit, the Imo state Broadcasting Corporation have cause to smile as the state government has commenced the payment of their 34 months of pension arrears.
It would be recalled that the state government had earlier commenced the payment of the backlog of Pension arrears of retired civil servants in August 2019.
Prince Ugochukwu , Senior  Special Adviser on Public Enlightenment to the Imo state governor who disclosed this yesterday said payment of the pension arrears of the retirees of Imo Broadcasting Corporation has commenced as promised by the governor Emeka Ihedioha.

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Army Commences Exercise Crocodile Smile lV In Ondo

The 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army said it would commence a field training exercise code named “Exercise Crocodile Smile IV” in Ondo State on Wednesday.

Maj. Victor Olukoya, an Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, said this in a statement in Akure on Tuesday.

He said that the official flag off of the exercise would take place at the Brigade Super Camp on Lawyer Oke Street, Okitipupa, Ondo State.

According to him, the exercise will last from Nov .8 to Dec. 23.

“This exercise is in line with the Nigerian Army’s constitutional role of acting in aid to civil …

Japan Commences Rehabilitation After Typhoon Hagibis

Japan Commences Rehabilitation After Typhoon Hagibis

More than 110,000 people are taking part in search and rescue operations after Typhoon Hagibis struck Japan on Saturday. The typhoon – the worst storm to hit the country in decades – has left at least 37 dead, with 20 missing.

Typhoon Hagibis also caused the cancellation of three Rugby World Cup matches but the key match between Japan and Scotland went ahead. Japan won 28-21 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time. Afterward, national team coach Jamie Joseph paid tribute to those affected.

“Everyone who is suffering, as a result,of the typhoon, this game was all for …