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By Olasunkanmi Akoni

Lagos State Government has officially commenced the full automation of Electronic Physical Planning Process System, EPPPS, and land administration processes, outlawing the manual processing of planning permits across the state.

The initiative, is part of measures to modernise urban governance, reduce the incidence of building collapse, and enhance ease of doing business, among others in the State.

Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, announced this during a press conference on Friday, held in Alausa, Ikeja.

According to Babatunde, the transition to EPPPS, a web-based platform, is designed to streamline the processing of planning permissions, authorisations to commence construction works, and stage certifications.

The initiative, he stressed aligns with the vision of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commitment to deploy technology in improving service delivery, transparency, and operational efficiency within the built environment sector.

“The full automation of our planning permit process commenced on April 1, 2026. Let me be unequivocally clear: the manual processing of physical planning permits has been completely discontinued and outlawed in Lagos State.

“Anyone processing planning permits manually from this date is engaging in an illegal activity,” Babatunde stated.

The Special Adviser revealed that the state has achieved 100 per cent training and retraining of personnel, alongside complete deployment of computer systems and internet connectivity across all district offices of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) and the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA,

He noted that once applicants receive planning approvals through the EPPPS platform, they can seamlessly proceed to apply for authorisation to commence construction works and stage certifications, thereby ensuring end-to-end digital service delivery.

To ensure compliance, Babatunde announced the establishment of a task force under his office to monitor adherence to the new system and enforce the Governor’s directive.

Beyond EPPPS, the government also introduced the Certified Accredited Programme (CAP)—a strategic Public-Private Partnership aimed at strengthening the capacity of LASBCA.

The programme allows accredited private professionals to collaborate with the agency in monitoring building projects and ensuring strict compliance with building codes.

According to Babatunde, “The initiative will significantly reduce the incidence of building collapses while accelerating project delivery.

“CAP is a win for safety, a win for the construction industry, and a win for Lagosians.”

In a bid to decentralise land administration services, Babatunde announced that the e-GIS Regional Office in Ikeja has commenced operations.

The facility serves as a customer-facing hub for digitised land administration activities, reducing the need for residents to travel to Alausa for land-related inquiries.

He added that additional divisional offices across the state would soon become operational, further enhancing accessibility.

“Powering the e-GIS ecosystem is the Aumentum Software, a robust digital platform designed to manage land records and facilitate the electronic processing of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O).

“The system replaces the traditional reliance on physical files, ensuring secure, searchable, and faster processing of land titles,” Babatunde stated.

He noted that the innovation would also significantly boost investor confidence in the Lagos real estate market by guaranteeing the integrity of the state’s land registry.

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Akor Adams has reflected on Sevilla’s thrilling victory over Atletico Madrid, DAILY POST reports.

The Rojiblancos defeated a youthful Atletico Madrid’s side 2-1 at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan on Saturday night.

Atletico ended a run of three consecutive top-flight defeats following the victory.

Adams scored the game’s opening goal from the penalty spot, while Javier Bonar restored parity for the visitors in the 35th minute.

Captain Nemanja Gudelj, however, scored the winning goal for Luis Garcia Plaza’s side from a header.

Akor declared that they gave their best in the game to make the fans happy.

“We gave 100% and achieved our objective, which was the three points. The fans’ support was incredible; it gave us a great energy. We play for them, and if we’re all like this, we’ll be happy every week,” the Nigeria international told the club’s official website.

Sevilla moved out of the bottom three following the win.

LaLiga: Adams reflects on Sevilla’s win over Atletico Madrid

…10-party coalition may emerge against APC The ongoing travails of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may lead to the formation of a 10-party coalition, far bigger than what was initially envisaged, sources close to the opposition have said. The Senator David Mark-led leadership of the ADC was removed from the portal of […]

Gunmen on Friday night killed the traditional ruler of Ochia, Barr Paulinus Ekwueme, alongside security operatives in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The attackers ambushed the monarch at the boundary of Assa and Ochia communities after he returned from a trip abroad earlier in the week. 

Some security operatives in his convoy were also shot dead. Eyewitness said the monarch and the security operatives were set ablaze after the killing, adding that the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area had been thrown into mourning.

Hrm lives in America, but some in his town accuse him of acquiring lots of wealth coming from the oil in their land and yet they have no nepa (light) and other amenities, and that this angered the youths of his community to take this step. One said Ms Duruaku wrote, “he ate the youth empowerment meant given to him by shell oil company and ran abroad for years”

Two of Nigeria’s celebrated music figures, Abolore Akande, popularly known as 9ice, and Fuji maestro, Saheed Osupa, are currently facing intense criticism across social media platforms, following their public alignment with traditional belief systems over mainstream religions. The controversy erupted after both artistes made statements that many users interpreted as a dismissal of Christianity and […]

Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has spoken candidly about her spiritual journey, revealing that her bond with God and the Holy Spirit goes beyond traditional religious structures. In a recent interview with TikTok personality Jarvis, the singer shared that she maintains a close and intentional relationship with God, one she believes is not confined to […]

National Chairman/Coordinator of Team Prosper, Shehu Bankole-Hameed, author of the book Barack Obama, returned home to contest for a seat in the Senate some years ago. In this interview by KUNLE ODEREMI, he speaks on insecurity in the country, fears of Nigeria becoming a one-party state, the plethora of groups championing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, […]

The founder of Encounter Jesus Ministry International, Apostle Michael Orokpo, has urged Nigerians to vote out incompetent leaders in the coming elections.

Orokpo made the call spoke during a recent sermon at his church while reacting to the activities of the daredevil terrorists, who have been on rampage, killing and abducting unsuspecting citizens.

The cleric, who urged his congregation to always employ self-defense mechanisms during attacks, sees the 2027 election as an opportunity for citizens to enthrone leaders that are capable of ending the decade-long security challenges.

He, however, expressed pessimism that Nigerians may still play the tribal card, stating that they don’t listen to instructions from spiritual leaders on who they should vote for.

He said, “Hundreds of people die in Nigeria but all we are interested in is optics. Most children of the leaders have not come into this country for several years now.

“When elections come, they will give you N2000 and both you and your children will remain where you are. You are not fighting to build a nation, you collect peanuts and they leave you until after four years then they come back again.

“I hear people saying when things go like this, speak out. This is not the time to speak out. The problem is that you don’t even hear. We speak out during elections.

“When those leading you spiritually say this is where you should go, you don’t hear. You became tribalistic but when they are killing people they don’t care about your tribe.

“Election is still coming, we will talk and you will still say it’s your tribe. Enough is enough, prepare for 2027. While you are praying and defending yourself, be alive to see them voted out”.

Vote them out in 2027 – Apostle Michael Orokpo spits fire over terrorism

The Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, has charged graduating students of Sule Lamido University to uphold integrity and embrace innovation as they step into Nigeria’s competitive labour market.

He made the call while speaking at the university’s 2nd Combined Convocation Ceremony held in Kafin Hausa on Saturday.

He acknowledged the challenges facing graduates in securing employment but expressed confidence in their ability to succeed.

According to him “Many of you may be facing the realities of the Nigerian labour market, but having gone through the rigours of this institution, I am confident that your resilience, skills and integrity will enable you to overcome obstacles and seize emerging opportunities,” he said.

The convocation ceremony marked the graduation of six cohorts of students spanning the 2018/2019 to 2024/2025 academic sessions, alongside the conferment of honorary doctorate degrees on distinguished personalities.

Namadi described education as a critical driver of personal and societal development, urging the graduates to reflect values of hard work, discipline, and service to humanity wherever they find themselves.

“As you turn a new chapter in your lives, let your character reflect integrity, empathy and commitment to society. You must be worthy ambassadors of your alma mater and Jigawa State,” he added.

He commended parents, guardians, and the university’s academic and non-academic staff for their contributions to shaping the graduates.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening human capital development through sustained investment in education, skills acquisition and youth empowerment initiatives.

He noted that beyond formal education, the state government is also focusing on technical and vocational training as well as digital innovation to equip young people with relevant and market-driven skills.

Earlier in his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Muhammad Ibrahim applauded the state government’s continued support, which he said has contributed to improved learning conditions and academic excellence.

Be resilient despite unemployment challenges – Gov Namadi tells graduates

I am proud of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria…” “Which senate are you talking about – our rubber-stamp senate or the senate of the Republic of somewhere else?” “I mean our own senate and not another! For the very first time, I watched them speak like men with balls, as they say.” […]