To entrench inclusivity in the educational sector, Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Education has given approval to the establishment of 173 Private Schools across the five divisions in the State. Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo made this known while issuing the letters of approval to the beneficiaries at a colourful ceremony held … Read more
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that waterways in the state were cleaner for safe water transportation. Its Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, stated this while receiving a fleet of six boats, donated by Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), to support the operations of the marine waste unit … Read more
The Nigerian Army has been assured of continued support from the administration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State as it engaged in intensive security duties in the state. Sanwo-Olu made this known on Tuesday during the flag-off of Exercise Crocodile Smile IV by 81 Division of the Nigerian Army held at Takwa Bay, Lagos. … Read more
Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to actualising a smart city status with the launch of 2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, (UAVs). The UAVs is to provide a convenient system in the delivery of digital mapping infrastructure that will support the vision of making Lagos a 21st century economy. Sanwo-Olu who made the disclosure during … Read more
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a 62-year-old man, Nurudeen Aremu, to nine years in jail for trafficking in cocaine. Aremu was charged by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on three counts bordering on conspiracy and drug trafficking. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Aremu was first arraigned on … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to fully enforce relevant environmental laws against indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the state. The House made the resolution following a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Sanai Agunbiade, representing Ikorodu I, on Monday. NAN reports that the House frowned at a situation where … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has uncovered how a jailed fraudster masterminded an internet scam worth $1 million from prison. The suspected fraudster is Hope Olusegun Aroke, a convicted internet scammer who is currently serving 24 years jail term. Read Also: EFCC Docks Fraudster The Lagos Zonal office of the commission said on … Read more
Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences Unit, on Monday afternoon, tranquilised and removed a two-year-old lion from a residential building at number 229, Muri Okunola Street, Victoria Island, VI, Lagos. Ekohotblog.com had earlier reported that the lion kept in a cage was said to be owned by an India National living in the … Read more
A 58 years old man, Gbenga Oposanwo, who was reportedly bathed in hot water by Segun Mopoderun during a heated argument in the Ogba-Aguda area of Agege in Lagos state has died. According to Punch Metro, the victim was immediately taken to the hospital to be treated where he died, with his corpse deposited at … Read more
The 81 Division of Nigerian Army said it would commence Operation Crocodile Smile IV on Tuesday in Lagos and Ogun States. Major Kamarudeen Adegoke, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, said in a statement that the exercise would be conducted from November 19 to December 23. The Army Spokesman said that the exercise was aimed … Read more
The Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area Chairman Abdul Fatai Oyesanya has allayed the fears of traders protesting the demolition of Jakande Fruits Market, saying that no legitimate shop owner will be deprived of ownership of their shops on completion of reconstruction of the market. Oyesanya gave the assurance during a media chat in his office … Read more
A two-year-old lion has been discovered in a residential building in the Victoria Island area of Lagos State. The lion said to be owned by a yet to be named Indian national, is caged at Number 229, Muri Okunola Street in Victoria Island. Read Also: US Election 2020: Democrats Respond To Obama’s Warning The Chairman … Read more
Barely three months after his trip to Japan with President Muhammadu Buhari for the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) themed: “Africa and Yokohama, Sharing Passion for the Future”, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has returned to another Asian country for increased collaboration with Lagos State. The Governor, who is on a … Read more
Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, LASUBEB has called on parents of primary schools pupils to monitor the involvement of their wards on the various social media platforms. Read Also: 7 Due In Auto Crash In Osun The Chairman of LASUBEB, Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King made the call on Thursday during a sensitisation programme organised by … Read more
Lagos State Government has called for mutual respect of views, culture & religion among its residents as the State joins other countries of the world to commemorate the 2019 International Day of Tolerance celebrated every 16th of November. The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf advised residents of Lagos to be tolerant with … Read more
Lagos State Government said negotiations are ongoing with labour unions in the State over the implementation of the new minimum wage. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Establishments and Training, Biodun Bamgboye made the disclosure today. “We are in the process of minimum wage negotiations with labour, and we are looking at the best modalities to … Read more
The Lagos State Government has called for mutual respect of views, culture and religion among residents as the State joins other countries of the world to commemorate the 2019 United Nations International Day of Tolerance come 16th November, 2019. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf advised residents in the State to be tolerant with … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde has disclosed that the Lagos Blue Line Rail will convey its first set of passengers in year 2021. Speaking on ‘Lagos Today’, a programme aired by Lagos Television, Oladeinde stated that the present administration is committed to the completion date deadline, saying that the government is … Read more
A 24-year-old suspected pickpocket, Monday Francis, arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has explained how he had been successfully removing valuables from the pockets or bags of his victims without the knowledge of the owners, Daily Trust reports. Francis said when succeeding in his pickpocketing job was getting more difficult, he … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development on Thursday held a stakeholders’ workshop on Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Regulations and Building Control Regulations, 2019. The Stakeholders’ workshop was meant to enlighten participants on the provisions of the law and the constitution of a Physical Planning and Building Control Appeals Committee by … Read more