Breaking: Mob Storms Shoprite Lekki

Emerging reports have claimed that mob of angry looters has invaded Shoprite in Lekki, Lagos to retaliate the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Nigerians in South Africa have been attacked with their buildings and businesses burnt by a mob of South Africans, alleging they were taking over their jobs and country. Though they … Read more

South Africa Arrests 90 For Xenophobic Attacks, Looting

– South Africa government has arrests 90 for xenophobic attacks, looting – The government earlier denounced the widespread violence and crime as a way of addressing grievances Government has summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. No fewer than 90 persons have been arrested … Read more

Buhari Sends Special Envoy To South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

– Federal government has taken a step further in finding a lasting solution to xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa – President Buhari has instructed the minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to pay a visit to the country over crisis  – The Special Envoy is expected to arrive in Pretoria on Thursday, September … Read more

Breaking: FG Summons South Africa High Commissioner Over Xenophobic Attacks

– Federal government has taken a step further in finding a lasting solution to xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa   – The government in its action summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, for questioning   – Geoffrey Onyeama, minister of foreign affairs, vowed that the government would take definitive … Read more

Gov.Sanwoolu Hosts NDA 3rd Course Alumni

The lagos state Governor, Mr.Babajide Sanwoolu today, hosted the 3rd Regular Course Alumni of the Nigerian Defence Academy led by the former Senate President, HE David Mark and the former military Governor of Lagos state, HE Raji Rasaki at his office in Alausa. Sanwoolu said that it was great to interact with the retired service … Read more

BRT MD- Okada Riders Cause Buses Collision

– Mr. Fola Tinubu,MD of Primero Transport service said okada riders were the cause of BRT Buses Collision. -No lives were lost in the accident. The Managing Director of Primero Transport Services Ltd, Mr. Fola Tinubu has said that commercial motorcyclists on the dedicated BRT lane were responsible for the collision of its two buses … Read more

Gov.Sanwoolu To Unveil 110 Bed Maternal and Child Centre In Eti Osa

Snacks For Thought: Sanwo-Olu Feeds Children On Lagos Island

-Governor Sanwoolu to launch 110 Bed maternal and child centre to improve health care in eti osa. Lagos State Government led by Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will today, launch a specially designed state-of-art 110-bed maternal and child centre (MCC) built by the State government at Eti-Osa Local Government Area. The State commissioner for health,Prof. Akin Abayomi, … Read more

NUJ Chairman Lauds Former Permanent Secretary

– Qasim Akinreti has celebrated Uncle Fola Adeyemi, who retired as Lagos state permanent secretary ministry of information and strategy – Adeyemi retired after spending 35 years in service – Akinreti said the former secretary served NUJ in various capacities at the chapel and state level The chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalism (NUJ), Lagos … Read more

Lagos Govt, NGO Partner On Free Surgery To Mark Sanwo-Olu’s 100 Days In Office

– Lagos state government and NGO have partnered on free surgery to mark Sanwo-Olu’s 100 days in office   – Sanwo-Olu was on Monday, May 29, sworn in as the new governor of the state – The state commissioner for health, said the surgical intervention would be for people with lipomas, breast lumps, hernia and … Read more

Kebbi Governor, Abubakar Approves Renovation Of NYSC Orientation Camp 

Kebbi Governor, Abubakar Bagudu has approved the renovation of the state NYSC permanent orientation camp in Dakingari. Bagudu disclosed this during an unscheduled visit to the camp on Sunday. ” According to Bagudu, “We have already given a contract for the renovation of this permanent orientation camp and all the camp issues that had been … Read more

Five Suspects Arrested For Allegedly Hijacking Taxify Car

– Five people in connection with the alleged hijacking of a Taxify Toyota Corolla Sports in Lekki, Lagos State have arrested by RRS – They allegedly participated in the selling of the car to a dealer in Republic of Benin for N250,000 – The suspects have been transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for … Read more

Bandits In Trouble As IGP, S/West Govs, Leaders Meet

– Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed A. Adamu, will be visiting Ibadan, Oyo state today, Monday, September 2 – Adamu will be received by the state governor Seyi Makinde  – Their meeting would be based on finding a lasting solution to the security challenges facing the southwest states Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state will on … Read more

Helicopter Deployment Ongoing Over Insecurity – Police

– Aerial surveillance will be launched by the police to effectivel curb the rate of crime in some parts of the country  – The announcement of the deployment contained in a statement in by Force spokesman, Frank Mba, Abuja last week –  Mba said the police air wing operational base in Abuja would cater for … Read more

Lagos Govt Identifies 60 Junctions/corridors Responsible For Gridlock

Snacks For Thought: Sanwo-Olu Feeds Children On Lagos Island

– Lagos state government has identified 60 highway junctions, affecting traffic movement within the metropolis – The state commissioner for transportation, Frederic Oladeinde, made this known on Saturday, August 31 – Oladeinde said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is committed to solving congestions as well as promoting multi-modal transportation system in the state Traffic Jam might become … Read more

Buhari Approves 800m For Flood Control In Bauchi

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the instant release of the sum of N800 million for flood control in Jama’are Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The state governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed, who disclosed this while inspecting the extent of damages caused by over-flooding in the area, said the fund was released under the Ecological Project … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Will Continue To Empower Women, Youths – Commissioner

– Lagos state government said it will continue to empower women, youths – The commissioner for women affairs and poverty alleviation, Cecelia Dada, made Thursday, August 30.  – According to Dada,  empowering women and young persons has been a major focal point of this present administration led by Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos state government said … Read more

FG To Resume Third Mainland Bridge Repair

– A phase of major repair on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos statebwill soon start – The Federal Controller of Works in state, Adedamola Kuti, made this known few days ago – Kuti said Presiddnt Muhammadu Buhari administration is committed to fixing bridges in the state The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Adedamola … Read more

What I will do to Wike Over Demolition Of Mosque – Ganduje

– Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has disclosed what he will do to Governor Nyesom Wike over the demolition of a mosque in Port Harcourt – Ganduje stated that he will sue Wike to a court of law  –  He said information about the demolition reached him with high degree of shock Kano state governor, Abdullahi … Read more

Suspected Kidnapper Of Kaduna Lawmaker Killed At Crossfire

– Luck has run out of a suspected kidnapper believed to have taken part in the abduction of member representing Zaria City constituency in the Kaduna state House of Assembly – The suspected was said been killed during a gun duel with men of the Nigeria Police on routine patrol of Kaduna-Zaria expressway  – The … Read more

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