The Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA and some other agencies of the State Government on Saturday partnered the Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers, NICE to raise awareness on the need to build right in order to avoid needless loss of lives and property. As a way of deepening the … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Mr Kareem Aregbe and Miss Tayo Agbaje-Lambo have emerged as Mr and Miss Eko competition organised by the Eko International Club at the Star Banquet Hall, Dallas, United States. The 4th Quarterly General Meeting of the Eko Club International held in Dallas, United States, was a convergence for Lagosians in the diaspora … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the present administration is making deliberate efforts to support the growth of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with the promulgation of policies that would ensure the sector continues to prosper. He stated this while addressing participants at the opening ceremony of the 4th edition … Read more
The Lagos State Government has assured the Monarch of Owu-Ikosi, Oba Nelson Olayomi Aderemi Ogunlaru of the speedy completion of the intended relocation of Oko-Baba Sawmill to Agbowa-Ikosi in the eastern part of the State. The assurance was given by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako during a courtesy visit … Read more
Lagos State Emergency Management Agency(LASEMA) has begun the demolition of distressed buildings in Lagos Island with a three-storey building located at Bamigbose street. The Director General of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) during the demolition in Lagos on Saturday. According to him, the three-storey … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos says politics in Nigeria is not for the faint-hearted and those who nurture the trait of self-pity. He also said career professionals and politicians have corresponding roles to play in the struggle to set Nigeria on the path of sustainable development, saying any effort to alienate professionals from politics might … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday screened three commissioner-nominees submitted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The eight-member Ad-hoc Committee of the House also screened eight others nominated for the House of Assembly Service Commission and Lagos State Civil Service Commission. The three commissioner-nominees screened by the House committee on Friday included Mr. Ganiyu Ayuba, … Read more
An Indian hemp seller in Lagos put himself in trouble when he invited a policeman to arrest two customers who had attempted to make a purchase with fake currency. The customers — Sunday Uche, 24; and Patrick Chidiebere, 25 — allegedly attempted to cheat the marijuana seller by presenting N21,500, which turned out to be … Read more
An 18-year-old teenager, Sodiq Shehu, who was allegedly caught with a locally-made pistol and a cutlass at night was charged before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday. NAN reports that the defendant, also an unemployed, whose address was not given, is being tried for conspiracy and unlawful possession of a gun and arms. The … Read more
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for stronger collaboration among all stakeholders to eradicate the HIV pandemic in Nigeria and end the unenviable record of having the second largest HIV epidemic in the world. He made this call yesterday while unveiling the South-West Zonal Office of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on leaders in the public and private sectors to ensure the development of the mining industry. The Governor revealed that there will be a collaboration between the Federal and State Governments to ensure sustainable development in the mining sector. The Governor disclosed this on Thursday at the … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal has urged livestock owners, farmers, butchers, livestock sellers, and veterinarians in the State to be alert to any signs of Charcoal Anthrax in their livestock. Lawal, disclosed this on Wednesday when he met with members of the Sheep and Goats Farmers Association in Lagos State to sensitize … Read more
The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) on Tuesday said that 30 traders had been arrested in clampdown on sellers of pirated films in the state. The Executive Secretary of the board, Mr. Dele Balogun, said in a statement that the traders were arrested after a week-long raid on pirated film outlets in … Read more
A passenger, identified as Chukwuma Anthony Ezeh, on Wednesday slumped and died at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. An official source at the MMIA arrival terminal said the passenger slumped on arrival from China and died while waiting to collect his luggage. Read Also: LASG Prosecuting 35 Land Grabbing Cases. – Attorney-General Ezeh, … Read more
The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), has disclosed that 35 land grabbing cases are currently being prosecuted by the state government. Onigbanjo made the disclosure on Tuesday during a meeting with journalists at the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Alausa, Ikeja. “We have 35 land grabbing cases wherein land … Read more
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya on Wednesday disclosed that the telecommunication company has paid a tax of N1.1 billion to the Lagos State Government. Ogunsanya spoke when he led the management of the company on a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the State House, Ikeja, Lagos to redeem its promise … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said his administration is determined to build the Fourth Mainland Bridge. He also highlighted key components of his administration aimed at delivering his Greater Lagos vision. Sanwo-Olu revealed his administration’s strides while answering questions as a guest on Channels television’s flagship programme, Sunrise Daily on Wednesday. He … Read more
A 24-year-old man, Tobechukwu Anyanwu, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for stealing 34 pieces of boxers Read Also: Sanwo Appoints New MD For LASAA Anyanwu had on Monday, 25th of November stolen 34 pieces of boxers valued N30,600 at the rate of N900 each from Globus Supermarket, Ago-Palace Way, Isolo LCDA where he … Read more
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Prince Adedamola Docemo as new Managing Director of the Lagos State Advertising and Signage Agency (LASAA) with effect from 9th of December, 2019. Docemo’s appointment was confirmed in a letter issued by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola. A statement by … Read more
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Prince Adedamola Docemo as new Managing Director of the Lagos State Advertising and Signage Agency (LASAA) with effect from 9th of December, 2019. Docemo’s appointment was confirmed in a letter issued by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola. A statement by … Read more