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
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
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
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
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
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
…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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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