The Lagos State Government at the weekend arraigned nine members of Eiye and Aye Confraternity before a Magistrates’ Court in Ogba, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. The arraignment was done following the arrest by the Police of the suspected cultists based on intelligence report received on 10th of March, 2020 that the suspected cultists were on rampage … Read more
A rape suspect, Kelechi Ezeanni who was arrested by policemen attached to Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah Lagos State police command for allegedly raping an eleven-year-old girl has escaped from custody. The suspect, Kelechi Ezeanni, escaped from custody after he was arrested by the police on Friday 20th March 2020. It was gathered that Kelechi Ezeanni, … Read more
Lagos State Government on Sunday called on the people to pay attention to the importance of proper usage of freshwater to ensure its availability and sustainable management for all in the nearest future. According to a press statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, the World Water … Read more
In furtherance of measures introduced to curb the spread of the Coronavirus, (COVID-19), the Lagos State Government has directed scavengers to immediately vacate all refuse dumpsites. A statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, directed the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to give immediate effect to the directive. … Read more
The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mr Solomon Bonu has advised tourists to comply with the directives of the State Government to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Lagos. A statement issued by the Special Adviser, today, urged fun seekers to stay away from beaches, leisure parks, gardens and … Read more
The Lagos State government has mandated all bus drivers and conductors to wear masks and gloves while driving, as part of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. The state Ministry of Transportation said this in a statement in which it outlined various preventive guidelines for all public transport operators. Beyond wearing gloves … Read more
As Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo have enacted laws to create the Amotekun Corps in their respective states, the Lagos State Government has said that the Amotekun bill will be signed into law very soon. Disclosing this during a chat with journalists in Lagos, Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat said the reason behind the establishment of the … Read more
It was an unusual scenario on the streets of Lagos as most churches were under lock and key while others reduced the number of worshippers in compliance to the directive of the Lagos state government to churches, mosques and places of social gatherings to ensure that over 50 persons do not gather at once. The … Read more
The Lagos State Government has sealed two popular event centres in the capital, Ikeja, for violating its new directive on public gathering. Following the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country, the state government had taken a number of measures to reduce physical contacts among residents in order to prevent the spread of the disease, Saharareporters … Read more
The Lagos State Government is not resting on its oars in its bid to ensure safety of its citizens against Covid-19, as it has declared a compulsory two weeks break for civil servants in the state. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made this announcement during a live press conference on Sunday. According to him, civil … Read more
Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has held a sensitisation meeting with the Executives of major Stakeholders in the transport business, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria. The meeting which was held at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja was aimed at educating the stakeholders in the transport … Read more
Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni has reiterated the need for both Public and Private Schools in the State to adhere strictly to the directives of LASG towards closing down schools from Monday, 23rd March, 2020. In a statement released by the Office of the Director-General, OEQA, evaluators have been … Read more
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its call on residents to adhere to the precautions outlined by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during his address to update the public about steps taken to prevent further spread of the Coronavirus disease. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso affirmed that the directive … Read more
The Lagos Bus Services Limited, LBSL, has directed that no passenger must, henceforth, be allowed to stand in the buses after all the seats must have been occupied. The Managing Director, LBSL, Mr. Idowu Oguntona, stated that the decision was in full compliance with the State Government’s directive to limit the numbers of public gatherings … Read more
In continuation of his familiarisation tour to assess the progress and challenges confronting Local Governments and LCDAs, the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed has paid a working visit to Ikeja LG and Onigbongbo LCDA on Thursday. Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner stated that the familiarisation visit was an interface … Read more
The Lagos State Judiciary has restricted courtroom population to 20 persons per court sitting in all its High and Magistrates’ courts. Chief Judge Justice Kazeem Alogba said from Monday, the public will be restricted from gaining entry into courtrooms. Only litigants with urgent matters or applications will be allowed entry from Monday. Read Also: EFCC … Read more
Representatives of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum on Saturday visited the Abule Ado explosion site in Lagos for an on-the-spot assessment of the devastating effects of the recent gas explosions that claimed many lives and destroyed several properties worth billions of naira. Led by the NGF chairman and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the … Read more
The Lagos State Government says it will be teaching students eight subjects, through the television and radio, as school activities are suspended due to the coronavirus disease. The Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo said in a statement on Saturday, that the programmes would ensure that students were engaged during the period of school closure. … Read more
Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has named the Reagan Memorial Baptist Nursery and Primary School after Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The remodeled school was renamed by the Chairman of the LCDA, Kayode Adejare Omiyale. According to him, the building being commissioned was a child of circumstance following the initiative of former governor of Lagos State, … Read more
The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo has advised parents against allowing their wards to patronize private tutorial centres during the period of schools closure. She stated this in her office at the Alausa Secretariat on Friday, 20th March during a meeting with Private Schools Association. According to the Honourable Commissioner, Parents should ensure … Read more