Group Fetes Lagos Fishing Community For Yuletide

More than 200 residents of Ilaje, in Bariga area of Lagos State, went home with smiles on their faces as they received food items, clothes, medical check-ups, sanitary pads, snacks courtesy of Access to Learning and School (ATLAS) initiative in partnership with other non-governmental foundations. The outreach with the theme: ‘Christmas with a smile’, took … Read more

Ex-SUBEB Boss Canvasses Effective Management of Human Resources

The former Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Ganiyu Sopeyin has stressed the need for effective management of human resources, especially in the school environment. This he said will bring about development in such an organization. Sopeyin, who made this known recently at the public presentation and launch of his book, ‘Managing … Read more

Greater Lagos Carnival: Airtel Partners LASG

Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with the Lagos State Government to host one of the biggest End of Year Festival dubbed the Greater 2020, a carnival that will hold across five locations in Lagos and feature some of the biggest Nigerian artistes including Olamide, Fireboy, Zlatan and D.J Spinal, among others Themed … Read more

Lagosians To Enjoy Free BRT Ride On Dec 25,Jan 1- Gov. Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu Restates Commitment To Entrepreneurs, Innovators, Business Leaders

Lagos State Governor,Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that Lagosians would today and January 1 enjoy a free ride on BRT to their destinations. The Governor said that motorists plying the Ikoyi and Lekki toll plazas would enjoy free passage. A statement from his office read: “Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a free BRT ride … Read more

VIO Goes Digital As Sanwo-Olu Commissions Headquarters

The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) will now discharge its statutory duties with the use of technology as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday commissioned the new operational headquarters with full automation of its activities. The construction and delivery of the ultramodern edifice is the activation of transportation blueprint initiated by the administration of Governor … Read more

Mrs Sanwo-Olu Commends Teachers For Their Sacrifices

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has acknowledged the contributions and sacrifices of Lagos State teachers in imparting knowledge and virtues to pupils since the inception of the present administration. The Governor’s wife also commended all stakeholders in the education sector for their cooperation and commitment in helping to scale up service … Read more

Lagos First Lady Lectures Children On History, THEMES Agenda

…Harps On Waste Sorting, Security At End Of Year Party For Kids It was a moment of fun, excitement and lots of gifts to take home as Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Monday hosted children in the State to a special Christmas and End of the Year Party. Speaking at the … Read more

Lagos Security Guard Steals Employer’s Car

Police Confirms The Arrest Of A Kano Man Who Locked 30-Year-Old Son In Car Garage For 7 Years

A security guard, Milacasupl Jackson, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a Toyota Sienna car 2008 model valued at N2.6m from his employer, Teeded Motors. Jackson was arrested while trying to sell the car, according to a statement by the Lagos State Police Command. The police said the incident was reported by manager of the … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Unveils 31 Network of Roads In Ojokoro LCDA

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday unveiled 31 network of roads in Ojokoro, Ifako-Ijaiye to decongest traffic in the area. The network of roads totaled 20.216km. Sanwo-Olu, while inaugurating the roads in four locations said good road network facilitated effective management of traffic and transport, thereby boosting the socio-economic activities of the State. “It … Read more

Commissioner Wants Account Officers To Key Into T.H.E.M.E Agenda

The Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Rabiu Olowo has tasked Finance and Accounts officers of the State Government to ensure that their activities take cognizance of the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda of the present administration. Olowo gave the charge during a three-day retreat organized for management staff of the Finance Ministry and other offices under its … Read more

Lagos Assembly Calls For Monitoring Of Gas Sales

Sacked, Suspended Lagos Assembly Officers Denied Entry

The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on relevant authorities to ensure proper regulation and monitoring of gas sales to reduce incidents of gas explosion in the state. The House Deputy Speaker, Mr. Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni, who presided at the plenary on Monday, called on the state Commissioner for Environment to enforce … Read more

GMO Declares For State Chairman, NYCN

Ekohotblog reports that Comrade Giwa Moshood Olasupo (GMO) on Saturday declared for the state chairmanship position of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). Releasing his manifestos in front of over a thousand youths from different local governments within the state, GMO stressed the need to ensure that the youths are united and gainfully employed. … Read more

Yuletide: LASG Wants Residents To Be Environmentally Conscious

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The Lagos State Government on Monday charged all residents to remain conscious of their environment as they celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivities. The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, advised during an interview in his office at Alausa, Ikeja. He stressed that it was necessary to enlighten Lagosians … Read more

Cultist Remanded For Killing Man

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An alleged cultist, Kayode Abe, was on Monday brought before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly shooting a man dead. Abe, 29, was charged on three counts of conspiracy, murder and belonging to an unlawful society. Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Dooney Raphel told the court that the defendant committed the offenses on … Read more

Imota Rice Mill To Be Complete 2020 – LASG

The Lagos State Government on has said the Imota Rice Mill at Imota, in Ikorodu Lagos, will be completed by the second quarter of 2020, with a production capacity of 32,000 tonnes per hour. According to the Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, the State Government-owned Integrated Rice Mill will be also created about 250, … Read more

Lagos Meets Stakeholders Over Relocation Of Katangowa Market

The Lagos State government has met with stakeholders to discuss the planned relocation of the Computer Village from Ikeja to Katangowa in Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA to get their commitment to the project. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, in his welcome address said the relocation process began with the exchange of … Read more

Be Ready To Lose Lagos In 2023, PDP Tells APC

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The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party yesterday took on the chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Tunde Balogun, for reportedly saying the PDP was not destined to win in the state. Adedeji Doherty, the state chairman of the PDP, at the 8th day fidau prayers of a member of … Read more

Construction of LASU Hostels: NANS Hails Sanwo-Olu

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in the South-West has applauded the Lagos State Government for signing agreement with six private organizations for the provision of 8,200 units of hostel accommodation for Lagos State University (LASU). The Coordinator of NANS in the zone, Mr. Samuel Olawale, gave the commendation in an interview with the … Read more

Yuletide: LAWMA Assures Residents Of Readiness To Meet Waste Demands

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With the Christmas and New Year festivities around the corner, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has affirmed its readiness to meet the waste management needs of residents during the season and to consolidate on its year-round vision of establishing a cleaner and healthier Lagos. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, in a statement, … Read more

LASG Records 2,506 Cases Of Child Abuse In 11 Months

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The Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Olusegun Dawodu, has disclosed that the state recorded 2,506 cases of child abuse between January and November 2019. Dawodu disclosed this in Alausa during a sensitization campaign to end violence against children. According to him, of the 2,506 reported cases, child abuse has 389 cases of sexual abuse, … Read more

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