A petrol tanker has exploded at the old toll gate end of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, around Sango, Ogun State, killing two people. Read Also: LASG Pledges Support For FRSC Operations According to the spokesperson for the state fire service, Muinat Adeleke-Ashimi, two bodies were found around 4 am. She said, “The petrol tanker skidded off … Read more
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to render necessary support to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in ensuring safety and ease of movement on Lagos roads. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde pledged the support at the 2019 Sectoral Workshop for Special Marshals in Lagos. Applauding the immense contributions of the … Read more
Former Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, Mr Hakeem Olusegun Odumosu fondly called Tango Fire-Fire, has emerged as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state. Read Also: Join us in Corruption Fight, EFCC Tells Corps Members Police authorities confirmed Odumosu’s posting by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammed Adamu. … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Local Governments and Community Affairs, Yetunde Arobieke, has urged all the public officials in the 57 local governments and local council development areas in the state to think globally to facilitate the developmental agenda and blueprint of the state government . The commissioner gave the advice while speaking at an … Read more
The Lagos State Special Taskforce on Land Grabbers (LSSTFLG ) has arrested 19 alleged land grabbers for offences bothering on trespassing , illegal occupation, forceful land take- over and prevention of lawful entry by violence. This is in connection with a land situated at Plot 1 Block II, Ogudu Phase II Government Residential Scheme in … Read more
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work being done at the 32 metric-tonnes-per-hour capacity Imota Rice Mill. Read Also: Enough Death Sentences To Go Round Olusanya, who was at the site today to assess the progress of work so far, noted … Read more
Lagos State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, elected Engineer Deji Doherty as chairman of the party. The election was conducted despite a court injunction, restraining the party from filling the vacant positions. The election held under the supervision of three-man team of the party sent by the National Working Committee (NWC) and … Read more
A 57-year-old businessman, Abubakar Abioro, who allegedly damaged a billboard valued at N500,000, on Thursday was arraigned in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the police charged Abioro, who resides at No. 2, Ashogbon St., Ikeja, with two counts of unlawful damage and causing breach of peace. The … Read more
The EFCC, Lagos office, today, November 13, 2019, arraigned one Bayo Alli and his company, Transoceanic Logistic Limited before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja on a nine-count charge, bordering on issuance of dud cheque to the tune of N50, 000, 000.00 (Fifty Million Naira only), an offence contrary to … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos office, on Wednesday, arraigned one John Isang and his son, Martins John Isang before Justice Sherifat Solebo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja on an amended two-count charge bordering on conspiracy to obtain and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of $108,000 (One Hundred … Read more
As a testimonial to the commitment of the present administration in bequeathing Lagos a world-class integrated technology system, the State Government is set to launch two Tiguar S-410 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles [UAVs]. Read Also: Okobaba: LASG To Expedite Relocation Of Sawmillers Commissioner for Science and Tech, Hakeem Fahm disclosed this on Wednesday in Ikeja, stating … Read more
The Lagos State Government has assured Sawmillers in Okobaba, Ebute-Metta that it will hasten the process of their relocation to the “Timber-Ville” in Agbowa following the recent fire outbreak. Speaking at a recent visit by representatives of the Lagos Mainland Sawmillers Association to his office, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris … Read more
The Lagos State Safety Commission has dissociated itself from the activities of dubious individuals and groups parading themselves as staff of the Commission in an attempt to deceive and scam unsuspecting members of the public. According to a statement issued by the Director-General of the Commission, Lanre Mojola, some criminally minded persons have branded their … Read more
The Lagos State Government says it will be closing down Yaba and Jibowu/Ogunmorin axis on the 16th and 23rd of November respectively from 8:00pm to 6:00am for the Level Cross construction of the rail tracks. It said this was in line with the Nigerian Railway Modernization Project (Lagos-Ibadan section) with extension to Lagos Port at … Read more
A student of the Lagos State University (LASU), Shittu Saheed, was on Wednesday arraigned before an Ikeja Special Offences Court for armed robbery and allegedly shooting one Oke Oscar (m) on his penis with a locally made pistol. Saheed was also arraigned alongside five suspected cult members of the Aiye confraternity. Read Also: Unlocking Traffic … Read more
Lagos State Drivers Institute (LASDRI) recently engaged drivers at Ojota Tipper Garage in a campaign themed “Unlocking Traffic Gridlock ” in continuation of its efforts to train commercial vehicle operators on safe driving skills. The Ag. GM of LASDRI, Mrs. Afusat Tiamiyu, stated during the engagement that the campaign was organised to ensure that more … Read more
Lagos State Government on Tuesday while reading the riot act to operators of night clubs, bars, karaoke centres, churches and mosques in the state who are shut down due to noise pollution say the affected centres will not be reopened until a letter of guarantee is issued on their behalf by the residents association of … Read more
Lagos State government has assured local boat builders of patronage, not only to strengthen the economy but to enhance interest in water transportation and decongest the roads in line with the vision of making water transportation one of the best alternatives to road travel. The Managing Director, Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY), Mr. Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Mrs. Olubunmi Fabamwo as the Chairman, Civil Service Commission, just as Messrs. Adeshina Mohammed Odeyemi and Kamal Olorunoje were also named as members. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Kikelomo Sanyaolu, while receiving the appointees, assured the Chairman that the new members will … Read more
A 45- year-old labourer, Chigozie Akwudiba, has been remanded in Kirikiri prison who allegedly defiled his neighbour’s daughter. According to the prosecutor, Insp. Christopher John, the defendant committed the offence on at his 26, Ariori St., Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos residence. Read Also: Kogi Decides 2019: State Declares Public Holiday NAN reports that the police charged … Read more