By Babatunde Kaka The provision of free internet service comes as another feather to the Professor Onibon’s cap, who has recorded remarkable accomplishments since assuming office in 2017. Students of the institution have lauded the development, saying learning and research would be significantly aided. Professor Nosiru Onibon, provost of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education … Read more
The Lagos State Government is set to shut Falomo Bridge for repair works for six weeks from Sunday, 14th March to Friday 30th April 2021. The government stated that the repairs will run on a 24-hour shift in phases to enable the contractor complete repairs within the estimated set time and minimise the anticipated inconveniences … Read more
As part of efforts to get the state rid of gridlock, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has designated 17 trucks parks as batching points for all trucks at the Lagos ports. The NPA in a statement titled, ‘Electronic e-Call up-Eto, NPA designates truck parks,’ stated that the categorisation of the parks will deepen the electronic … Read more
Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho is a Yoruba activist and a freedom fighter. He evicted the Seriki Fulani out of Ibarapa area of Igangan LGA. Ever since then, his name has been going viral on social media and he’s now part of the agitator of Oodua Republic. The pan-Yoruba activist and liberation fighter, Chief Sunday Igboho paid … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, received his first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine. Sanwo-Olu, who was vaccinated at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Yaba, enjoined the residents of the state to stop spreading fake information about the vaccination. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, received his first jab of … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his team for their efforts in containing the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. Osinbajo hailed Sanwo-Olu for showing leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his team for their efforts in … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has revealed reasons why he has not received doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure barely 48 hours after the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine arrived in Lagos, which is the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has revealed reasons why he has not received … Read more
The residents of Lagos State have been enjoined to cultivate the habit of regular eye check-up at least twice a year to prevent blindness from glaucoma. The Chief Nursing Officer, General Hospital, Ijede, CNO Risqat Abdul-Azeez stated that regular eye check-up, drug compliance and early diagnosis will help prevent blindness from glaucoma, an eye disease … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, said the state government may on Thursday, March 11 commence administering AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines. Sanwo-Olu stated that the Federal Government had given Lagos State 507,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, adding that plans were in place to begin administering them. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, … Read more
Motorists plying the Mile 2-Badagry axis have called on the Lagos State government to rescue them from alleged extortion by members of NURTW and RTEAN. The transporters accused officials suspected to be members of RTEAN of assaulting drivers and vandalizing their vehicle. Motorists plying the Mile 2-Badagry axis have called on the Lagos State government … Read more
The Lagos State Special Traffic Management Enforcement Team said it has uncovered scandal involving counterfeiting of call up tickets, tagged; “Eto” by truck drivers and owners in Apapa area of the state. It was gathered that the fake call up slip was said to be responsible for the initial problems experienced in the last one … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, launched EbonyLife Creative Academy, a world-class film and television production institute, established by EbonyLife Media in conjunction with the Lagos State Creative Industry Initiative (LACI) The Academy offers state-of-the-art lecture rooms, projection and sound facilities, as well as practical studio workshop spaces and post-production facilities fitted with latest … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced that the state has taken delivery of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines. This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile, via his Twitter handle on Tuesday morning. “Arrival of #COVID19 vaccines. We’re making progress. The world will see the end of the pandemic. Good morning … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has announced the redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer, (DPO) Ajao Estate and his senior officers in the state for allowing nightclubbing. The police command added that it has arrested 41 clubbers at the club between 1.40am and 2.30am at Garbana Club on Sunday, 7th March. … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, has given assurance that the ministry will continue to identify, encourage and support creative-minded youths in the industry. The commissioner gave the assurance when she received the founder of Dhoney Adire and Crafts Nigeria, Miss Doyinmola Olajoye, in her office over the weekend. … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, has announced the commencement of an empowerment programme for artisanal fisheries in the state. Olusanya stated that low catches have reduced the income of practitioners in the sector and resulted in rural-urban drift by younger fishermen seeking greener pastures. The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. … Read more
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The Lagos State Government has sealed 11 facilities including Event Centres, Lounges and Night Clubs for violating COVID-19 directives. The government stated that though the sealed event centres originally informed the agency of their intention to organise parties and events, they failed to meet the expectations of the agency on complying with COVID-19 protocols. The … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has assured stakeholders of its maximum support in building sustainable growth for the industry. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, gave the assurance at a webinar session with stakeholders recently in Lagos. In its determination to reposition tourism beyond the new normal … Read more
The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSCPWB) has solicited the support of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos Chapter, in the area of advocacy for its programmes. LSCPWB solicited for more opportunity to showcase and promote the board’s activities and programmes during major CAN organised events. The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has promised to go after hoodlums and criminals terrorising the residents of Lekki and Ajah areas of the state. The commissioner, while addressing the security issues in the state, confirmed the arrest of some suspected cultists at Imalete Alafia, Ibeju Lekki of the state by police … Read more