Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation, disclosed that the Nigerian government has the capability to pay back loans collected for the construction of rail projects within the stipulated period of 20 years, Ekohotblog report. The Minister on Saturday 1st of August, stated that China was the only country giving out loans with a low-interest rate … Read more
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, today August 1, announced that the state has in the last two weeks witnessed a decline in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. He announced this when he spoke at the press briefing he held this evening. “We must, however, mention that we have seen a gradual decrease in the … Read more
The Ipaja Division of the Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigation into the brutal murder of a 2-year-old girl. The little girl was was reportedly dumped inside a hole with her head crushed with a big stone by an unknown person. Residents who are still in shock over the girl’s death said that police … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu today, July 31st, 2020 rescued a young man who was planning to jump into the lagoon. According to the Governor, the man was owed someone a debt of N500,000 which he could not afford to pay, hence he attempted suicide by trying to jump into the lagoon. Governor Sanwo-Olu came … Read more
-LASG police shut hotel over a guest’s death The Lagos State Police Command has closed down a hotel in Ipaja following the mysterious death of a guest identified as Emmanuel Ayuk. Ayuk’s dead and unclad body was discovered on July 26, days after he checked into the hotel. It was gathered the police temporarily shut … Read more
-Nursing mother, Nimat Raheem arrested for bitting off and inflicting injury on younger wife’s ear. A woman identified as Nimat Raheem has been arrested after allegedly bitting and inflicting deep injury on her rival’s ear in Ijede community in Ikorodu, Lagos Friday. The case was reported to the police at Ijede Police station by Nimat … Read more
His royal majesty, Oba Bldr. Abdul Ganiyu Aderibigbe Asunmo (FNIOB), Alayandelu of Odo-Ayandelu in Ikosi-Ejinrin has become a FELLOW in the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB). Alayandelu is also the first monarch to achieve such feat. The monarch who’s also the Board of trustees member of Epe Division Education Resuscitation Coalition (EDERC), is widely revered … Read more
For over five centuries, the Igbogun Community in Lekki Local Government, which had co-inhabited with the Ijebus, Ijesas, Oyos, Ondos, and Ekos without any rancor is now an epitome of devastation. The travails of this peaceful and ever-welcoming Community began when Osunaike Ojumiri family, whose forebears were once accommodated by the Igbogun Community for about … Read more
– Lagos State Government has declared that all SS 3 students in State to resume on August 3 – This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Education, Folasade Adefisayo – This is in line with the initial directive giving by the Federal Government for the gradual reopening of schools. Lagos State has agreed with the … Read more
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday called for immediate expansion of diversion points on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, for free flow of traffic. During inspection of the highway, Fashola also called for redeployment and re-assessment of manpower to effectively manage traffic and guide motorists on the highway. Read Also: … Read more
10 persons were rescued alive after a boat mishap in Lagos State on Tuesday. It was gathered that the boat took off from Ilashe and was en route the Ikoyi area when it capsized around 7 pm. The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said all the victims were rescued alive, adding that … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said that a man lost his life while three adults were injured in a gas explosion which took place at Palmgroove Estate, Lagos. LASEMA Director-General, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed the accident on Monday, said that the three injured people had been hospitalised. Read Also: Revisit Investigation … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said two persons died while three were injured when a 20-feet container fell on a commercial bus at Ilasamaja on the Oshodi-Badagry Expressway. LASEMA Director-General, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed the accident on Sunday in Lagos, said the dead bodies and injured persons had been taken to … Read more
The Oloja of Epeland, HRM Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun has harped on the agricultural potentials of Epe and the need for the youths to get involved. In an interview with Epe news, the first class monarch expressed delight at the level of involvement of youths in agriculture. He added that the town is also looking … Read more
Impediments by truck drivers will affect free flow of traffic on alternative routes as the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos is partially closed, a state official has said. Mr Olajide Oduyoye, General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), gave the warning on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to motorists plying the Third Mainland Bridge to be patient as the bridge closes partially for repairs. Sanwo-Olu made the appeal on Saturday while on an inspection of the bridge and alternative routes rehabilitated by the state government. Read Also: Third Mainland Bridge Partial Closure Begins Today, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has stated that at least 130,000 residents may have already been infected with COVID-19 in the state. It also said for every COVID-19 patient in its isolation centres, the government spends about N100,000 for those with mild symptoms, while those with severe cases may gulp between N500,000 to N1 million every … Read more
The partial closure of the 11.8km Third Mainland Bridge begins from the evening today, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declaring that his government is ready to manage its effect. He said 650 LASTMA officers will be on the roads to control the traffic along with Federal Road Safety Corps officers. Under the partial closure, one side … Read more
A 20-man selection committee has been inaugurated in Lagos state to select 20,000 persons expected to be engaged by the Federal Government across the 20 local government areas of the state for the extended social public works programme. Chairman of the Committee, Alhaji Mutiu Are who spoke at the state office of the National Directorate … Read more
– The Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi has disclosed has disclosed that COVID-19 cases in Lagos State may reach the peak in August. – The Commissioner made this disclosure during the ongoing media briefing at Bagaulto Kaltho Press Centre. Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has disclosed that COVID-19 cases are likely … Read more