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Lagos APC Rebuts Olawepo-Hassim’s Claims on Nigeria’s Economic History

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected claims by Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hassim that Nigeria’s economy performed better under former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan than under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the assertions as misleading and historically inaccurate.
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Polaris Bank Launches Nationwide Free Cancer Screening Initiative to Mark World Cancer Day

February 2, 2026 — In commemoration of World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative in partnership with its NGO partner, Care Organization and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E).
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Lagos Government Defends Makoko Demolition, Cites Safety, Environmental Concerns

The Lagos State Government has defended the recent demolition exercise in Makoko, explaining that the action was part of a broader statewide safety and environmental policy designed to prevent disasters associated with unsafe settlements, fire outbreaks and high-risk infrastructure locations.
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Funke Akindele’s Behind the Scenes Crosses ₦2.5bn, Sets New West African Box Office Record

Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has made history as her latest film, Behind the Scenes, has crossed the ₦2.5 billion mark at the West African box office, emerging as the highest-grossing movie in the region as of early February 2026.
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Onigbongbo LCDA Unveils Security Marshal Uniform, Reinforces Community Safety

The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, on Monday officially unveiled the uniform of the Onigbongbo LCDA Security Marshal, marking a significant step toward strengthening community safety and the local security framework within the council area.
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Polaris Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Non-Oil Exports, MSME Growth at NAHCO–NACCIMA Export Programme

Polaris Bank has reiterated its strategic commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export ecosystem and empowering micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), as it participated in the NAHCO and Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) Export Group Programme.