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Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu dropped the idea of imposing a curfew in the state meant to allow the fumigation exercise of public space. Relying on experts advice, the Governor said the disinfectant is non toxic, noting that the exercise has commenced. Read Also: Coronavirus: Lagos Sets Up Temporary Markets In 9 LGAs He said: “I am … Read more

The Lagos State Government will partially close the Marine Bridge for repairs from 8.00 pm on Saturday, 28th March, 2020 to Saturday, 15th August, 2020. A statement from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, disclosed that the construction works by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing include the replacement of the worn-out Elastomeric Bearing … Read more

In a concerted effort at ensuring a cleaner environment, the Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, on Thursday, commenced the fumigation of all its clinics, offices and wards. The Medical Director; Dr. Madewa Adebajo stated that the advent of COVID-19 pandemic has triggered stronger measures at curtailing its potential spread across the hospital. Read Also: Coronavirus: Sanwo-Olu … Read more

Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission has advised residents to pay attention to the use of clean and quality water to reduce their susceptibility to the COVID-19 disease and other waterborne illnesses. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mrs. Funke Adepoju gave the advice on Friday while speaking on the need for all residents to be … Read more

As the Coronavirus pandemic persists in the country, the Lagos State government says it has concluded plans to provide staple foods such as rice, beans, garri, pepper and water to residents of the state and the most vulnerable in the society. Governor Sanwo-Olu announced this during a briefing on Friday March 27, saying that it … Read more

Few days after LASG issued a stay-at-home directive to residents, in order to curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled economic stimulus package for the indigent and the most vulnerable in the society. The stimulus, which comes in food packs, to be distributed to every local government in the State … Read more

Rotary International district 9110 has donated a sum of N2 million to support victims of the explosion in Abule Ado area of Lagos state. In a statement on Friday, chairman of the district public image committee, Samuel Ayetutu, said that it became expedient for the District to respond to the call by the Lagos State … Read more

Lagos State Government has again paid the sum of N1.8Billion into the Retirement Savings Accounts (RSA) of 418 Retirees from the mainstream Civil Service, Local Governments, State Universal Basic Education and Teaching Service Commission for the month of March, 2020. The Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission, Mrs. Folashade Onanuga said the mode of distributing the … Read more

The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Segun Dawodu has called for calm among the youth population in the State despite the Coronavirus pandemic affecting the citizens. Dawodu acknowledged that the preventive measures introduced by the government to curb the spread of the deadly disease may have affected the youth population, especially … Read more

The Lagos State Government has started construction of another Isolation Centre. The state is converting a section of the newly renovated Mobolaji Johnson Stadium in Onikan. When ready, it would have a consultation section and space for health officials. The facility would also be used to carry out test on individuals with coronavirus symptoms and … Read more

As part of measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus, the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture has set up sites to be used as temporary markets for food and agricultural produce in selected schools across Local Governments in the State. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal noted that the markets were set up to … Read more

A bill for a law to combat and stop the spread of Coronavirus pandemic in Lagos state has been passed at the Lagos state house of Assembly on Thursday. The 25 section bill is titled, “A Bill for a Law to Combat and Stop the Spread of Corona Virus Pandemic in Lagos State and for … Read more

Lagos State Lotteries Board begins enforcement as directed by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu directive in a bid to ensure the safety of all stakeholders in the gaming industry on the ban of public gathering. The Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Lotteries Board, Mr. Bashir Are, disclosed this today during the monitoring of operators and … Read more

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business Districts, Mr. Olugbenga Olanrewaju has disclosed that officials of the Agency will commence enforcement of LASG’s directive on the closure of some markets and stores that do not sell essential items. The Special Adviser expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance and implored all business premises, … Read more

The Lagos state House of Assembly has lifted the suspension of two Lawmakers The Lawmakers are Hon. Moshood Oshun representing Lagos Mainland 2 and Hon. Adewale Raheem representing Ibeju Lekki 2, Nation reports. The Speaker, Rt.Hon.Mudashiru Obasa on Monday suspended the Lawmakers for gross misconduct and activities that undermine the sanctity of the house.