As a measure to curb the swift spread of Coronavirus pandemic, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced the indefinite closure of all schools from Monday 23 March. The closure of schools capped the various measures announced by the state after four more coronavirus cases were confirmed in the state, taking the state’s tally to … Read more
The Lagos State Education District 1 has keyed into the Health and Environment initiative of the State Government with the establishment of a Recycling Club to encourage students to imbibe the habit of turning waste to wealth. The Education District I Recycling Club is an initiative aimed at introducing students to a sustainable source of … Read more
The Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ijede General Hospital, Dr. (Mrs) Adenike Odubiyi, has applauded the donation of an Ambulance to the Ijede General Hospital, Ijede by the Management of Egbin Power Station Plc. She stated that the donation will enhance the operations of the hospital in providing prompt medicare to the residents of Ijede community. … Read more
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to conduct promotion exercise for 4,942 Post-Primary School Teachers as part of efforts geared towards rewarding excellence in service delivery. Speaking on the conduct of the forthcoming promotion exercise, the Chairman, Teaching Service Commission, Mrs. Olabisi Ariyo, disclosed that the exercise has been scheduled to commence with a … Read more
The Lagos State Government has said the Indian national who was quarantined on Monday after developing symptoms suggestive of coronavirus, has tested negative to the deadly virus. The Indian national was taking into isolation at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba on Monday with suspected symptoms of coronavirus. Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos Commissioner for Health … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has urged the Federal Government to ensure security of pipelines across the state. Hamzat made the call on Tuesday while receiving members of the House of Representatives Committee on Youths Development, in Lagos. Recounting the ordeal of the state in the last couple of years over … Read more
A 28 year old man, Akanni Shakiru and his accomplice, Dayo Aina 29 has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for the murder of Mr and Mrs Akinbowale and their 6 month old daughter. The suspects confessed to the crime “ they refused to co-operate with us so we killed them, we never … Read more
Babatunde Jafar Sanuth has emerged the president, Association of Lagos State Indigene. Speaking during his inaugural speech on Sunday, March 8th at the Association’s headquarters, Lagos Island, the president said that his priority will be to close the gap between old and new members as well as come up with programmes designed to improve the … Read more
Another case of Coronavirus has been confirmed , according to the Lagos State Ministry of Health. Read Also: Coronavirus: LASG Acknowledges WHO’s Commendation The patient is said to be an independent case not connected with the index case. The carrier, a 30-year-old Nigerian female who returned from the United Kingdom.
The Lagos State Government has acknowledged the commendation by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on steps taken by the Nigerian government to contain the spread of Coronavirus, COVID 19, in the country. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said the recognition of Nigeria’s efforts by the Director-General of … Read more
The First Lady, Adejoke Sanwo-Olu, went to some Hospitals today to commiserate with victims of Sunday’s explosion at Abule Ado. Read Also: Abule Odo Explosion: LASG Releases Phone Numbers For Inquiries The hospitals visited are Golden Cross Hospital, Festac Town; Holy Family Catholic Church Medical Centre, Festac; Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Ojo; and Alimosho General … Read more
In its bid to determine the causes of the Abule-Ado explosion, the Lagos State Government has released telephone numbers for the public to make inquiries and provide information on the incident. A release issued by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mrs. Tinuade Aiyegbusi, encouraged residents with information to … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced that Adejobi Street, Agege will be partially closed on Tuesday, 17th March, 2020 till Thursday, 19th March, 2020 for the laying of tracks along the level crossing as part of the ongoing railway modernisation project within the axis. The route will be closed daily from 6p.m to 6a.m the … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has held a three-day retreat for management staff at the Protea Hotel, Ikeja, just as it identified the need for building a resilient healthcare system through creative innovation. The Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, emphasised that health workers must acquire necessary innovative ideas geared towards an effective healthcare … Read more
The Office of the Public Defender (OPD) has assured 110 inmates of Ikoyi Correctional Centre of free and quality legal representation in any Court across the State. The Director, Office of the Public Defender, Mrs. Olayinka Adeyemi, made this known during her recent visit to the correctional centre to identify inmates who require free legal … Read more
The Lagos State Government has called for bids from interested Consultants to develop the Lagos Island Model Plan that will address some of the negative effects and manage future growth in the commercial nerve centre. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development over the weekend, the project was … Read more
Read the full speech deleivered by President of the Association Of Lagos State Indigene (ALSI) Mr. Babatunde Jafar Sanuth on the occasion his inauguration. The President appealed for support from all stakeholders to build a better Lagos, Nigeria. Below is the President’s full speech.. On behalf of the new Executive, I wish to acknowledge the … Read more
Men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a fake naval officer, Azeez Ali, for allegedly mutilating the private parts of a 42-year-old man, Sunday Amoo. It was gathered that Ali, during an argument, used a military Jack knife to mutilate Amoo’s private parts, which resulted in multiple deep cuts. Read Also: Eko Bridge … Read more
Several motorists and commuters plying the Funsho Williams Avenue through Alaka to Lagos Island on Monday lamented the hardships they had been experiencing on the route in the last one week. They told the News Agency of Nigeria {NAN} that this was caused by the gridlock occasioned by the closure of the Lagos inbound lane … Read more
The Lagos state police command has arrested a 28-year-old-man, Oyesanwo Sola, for defiling a teenager in his shop. Sola was arrested for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl inside his shop in Ikorodu, Lagos state. Read also: Abule Odo Explosion: LASG Sets Up Investigative Committee Bala Elkana, the state’s police spokesperson, speaking on the case said … Read more