Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Wife of Lagos State governor and the wife of his deputy, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, were on Wednesday decorated respectively as grand patron and patron of the Nigeria Girl Guides Association. They were both sworn-in at the Lagos House on Wednesday, performing the traditional salute of the association after their investiture as tweeted … Read more
The Lagos state government has organised a free medical intervention for children between the ages of 0-12 in various primary health centres across the state from Thursday 1st August to 31st August 2019. The residents of Epe are elated as parents accompany their children to the primary health center, Epe for various medical checkup. The … Read more
The Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr. Oluremi Sopeyin has debunked a job vacancy credited to the Board as untrue, warning members of the public to be mindful of the activities of dubious individuals. Dr. Sopeyin, who issued the warning following the spread of the fake information on the social media, said … Read more
The federal government has begun palliative works on the Agbara-Seme Border section of Lagos-Badagry Expressway to reduce the hardship being experienced by motorists, passengers and residents of the area. A NAN Correspondent, who monitored the repair works on the expressway, observed that the palliative works was being done by the CGC Nigeria Limited, the company … Read more
The appeal court held that imposition of penalties by the LASTMA ultra vires its power, especially where no platform was established to observe the principles of natural justice. The court declared this while ruling on the appeal filed by LASTMA over judgment delivered by the Federal High Court on September 16, 2011, in the suit … Read more
Akerele Primary Healthcare Center ( PHC) in Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State, on Monday, experienced large turnout of people, following a free medical screening organised for children in the area. The news Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in Lagos reported that the screening was organised by the state government for children between the … Read more
The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, (LASPARK) has beefed up efforts to regenerate degraded areas across the State in line with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Executive order to rid the highways of indiscriminate occupancy. In an official statement issued by the General Manager of the Agency, Mrs. Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, the intervention is to complement the ongoing … Read more
Lagos State Government has issued a warning to the residents of state-owned housing Estates to desist from modifying the approved designs of structures within their environment. The Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Housing, Mr. Wasiu Akewusola gave the warning on Monday during a meeting with the representatives of the Residents Association of Abraham … Read more
The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Services today flagged off its bi-annual 2019 Safety Campaign Week with the theme: “Employing Technology To Enhance Compliance And Safety On Lagos Roads”. Briefing the press today on the activities surrounding the week at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Taiwo Olufemi Salaam, … Read more
The General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olawale Musa has said that Lagos road users must change their attitude and obey traffic rules and regulations in order to reduce the incessant traffic gridlock experienced by all motorist. Musa made the assertion while delivering a paper titled “The Task of Maintaining Sanity on … Read more
The Chairman of Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB), Dr. Ganiyu Sopeyin has decried the increasing trend of cultism and abuse of drugs among school children, advising parents to take a keen interest in their children now that schools are on holidays. He said the fact that school children are on long vacation makes … Read more
The Lagos State Government has commenced the sales of Lake Rice at various outlets across the State in preparation for the coming Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Olayiwole Onasanya disclosed that Lake Rice is available for sale at sales centres across the State including the Agricultural Development Authority Complex, Oko-Oba; Lagos … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled plans to turn offices dedicated to his campaign during the electioneering period into Citizens Consultative Centres. The move, according to Peter Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Political Matters, is aimed towards bringing his government even closer to the people. Said to be four and located in the … Read more
A woman residing in Lagos State and identified simply as Mrs David has said the devil is to blame after she poured boiling water on her 13-year-old daughter’s body. The incident, according to reports, occurred in the Ilupeju area of the state on Tuesday July 30th with the woman deciding to punish her daughter, Glory … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, flagged off a free healthcare programme aimed at combating organ impairment and life-threatening ailments in children. The initiative tagged “Healthy Bee Project” is a component of the Governor’s development agenda to reposition healthcare and give disadvantaged children access to quality medical care. The free medical mission is … Read more
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation, LSPWC, has urged Lagos residents to be patient as it doubles efforts to fix potholes and ensure roads remain motorable as we approach the last quarter of the year. The General Manager of the Corporation, Engr. Olufemi Daramola disclosed this on Friday during a chat with news correspondents on … Read more
The Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ola Oresanya, has described the female street sweepers as the engine room of the organisation, working round the clock to keep the State clean in the sustenance of a healthy environment. He made this commendation at Ikeja during an award ceremony organised by Spotlight African … Read more
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has suspended Jennifer Luka, one of its officials, for allegedly stealing $600 belonging to a pilgrim. The Adamawa police command had arrested on Thursday for “removing” the money from the pilgrim’s bag at the Yola airport. The FAAN official was said to have hidden the money inside her … Read more
The Kingdom of Saudi, through its Supreme Court has confirmed the sight of the Dhu Al-Hijjah crescent. This means Hajj will begin on Friday, August 9 and Pilgrims will spend the 10th of August on the Mount Arafah. Eid-el-Adha has been set for Sunday, 11th of August. The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs is set … Read more
Resident Doctors at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Yaba have embarked on indefinite strike action. The industrial action was embarked upon following a resolution reached at a congress of the association held on Wednesday, July 31. The medical practitioners complained of a rising exodus of doctors which has led to a lack of resident doctors to … Read more