The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday secured the conviction of one Oluseyi Momoh Lamorin, an Internet fraudster before Justice O.A Taiwo of a Special Offences Court, sitting in Ikeja, Lagos The convict was arrested following intelligence received by the Commission from the British Deputy High Commissioner on the activities of some fraudsters … Read more
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sadness over the death of the first Military Governor of the State, Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson (retd) on Wednesday at 83. Mobolaji Johnson died in Lagos after a brief illness. Sanwo-Olu, in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described the late Gen. … Read more
Lagos State Government through the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA has shut 14 health facilities in the month of September for non-compliance with regulatory standards. The Executive Secretary of HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu who disclosed this after an enforcement exercise carried out by the agency recently, stressed that the state government remained committed … Read more
Lagos State Government on Wednesday challenged the 36 states traffic officers to come up with ideas that will help to curtail the menace of tankers and trailers on roads across the country. Commissioner for Transportation, Frederic Oladeinde said this while declaring open the National Conference of Directors/Chief Road Traffic Officers of the federation held in … Read more
The Lagos High Court, Ikeja, on Wednesday, has ordered the Lagos State House of Assembly to halt probe of former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. The halt order is pending the determination of the case filed by the former governor against the Assembly. Ambode had instituted a suit against the Assembly to contest the constitutionality of the … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has concluded arrangements to auction vehicles of 31 traffic offenders already convicted by the court for driving against oncoming traffic as well as 22 automobiles that were abandoned for over six months after their arrest. Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi disclosed that owners of … Read more
As part of efforts to reduce building collapse in Lagos State, the Lagos State Executive Council have started deliberations on the introduction of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to standardise activities of all MDAs of Government. Special Adviser to Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye, disclosed this at the 28th Lagos Builders Conference … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced that its 2019 edition of the Long Service and Merit Awards programme will hold on Thursday, 31st October 2019 at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, from 9.00am. A circular issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola maintained that in fulfilment of tradition, staffers who have served the … Read more
The GM Lagos Traffic Radio, Mr Tayo Akanle has disclosed the Station’s readiness to support the Lagos State Ferry Services Corporation (LAGFERRY) in its sensitisation and awareness drive on waterways transportation for enhanced productivity in Lagos State Akanle, who was on a courtesy visit to the MD/CEO, LAGFERRY, Mr AbdoulBaq Ladi-Balogun in his office, stated … Read more
The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has been ordered to appear before an Ikeja High Court in connection with the ongoing probe of procurement of 820 buses by the administration of former Governor of the State, Akinwunmi Ambode. Ambode had instituted a suit against the Assembly to contest the constitutionality of … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Mr. Olusola Aiyepeku as the new Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission Governing Board (LSSC). Aiyepeku replaces Dr. Kweku Tandoh, who had been at the helm of affairs of the Lagos State Sports Commission since the year 2017. A letter signed by the Lagos State Head of … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Mrs Afusat Anike Tiamiyu as the Acting General Manager of the Lagos State Drivers’ lnstitute (LASDRI). The appointment took due cognisance of her integrity, selfless service and record of impressive performance.
The Lagos State Government on Monday warned youths against deviant and other anti-social behaviour that will impede their progress in life. Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Segun Dawodu gave the warning at the opening of IBILE Youth Academy (IYA) for about 500 youths in the state IBILE Youth Academy is designed to inculcate in … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the rehabilitation of 60 public schools across the State. The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo disclosed this during an interactive session at Ministry, noting that the bold vision of the Governor will herald a new vista that repositions the Education Sector in the State. In … Read more
A yet-to-be-identified policeman has shot his wife dead for allegedly opting out of the union. The man who lived with his Prison Warden wife inside Prison Barracks on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, was said to have shot himself afterwards. It was gathered that the incident occurred Sunday night during a fight in their flat. Officials were … Read more
Lagos State government is set to introduce its newly designed modern ferry service and operation for Lagosians. This was contained in a tweet by the state official Twitter handle. The tweet reads: “The focus is targeted at moving Lagos residents, visitors and good and services on daily basis through the use of waterways transportation system … Read more
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, on Monday, arrested a fake police officer, Samuel Umoh. Samuel was arrested along Lagos-Abeokuta Road, while he was driving against traffic. According to the official handle of the RRS, “When he was accosted, the suspect claimed he was a “staff”. However, further questioning revealed he was an impersonator.
Dr Idris Salako, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, has reiterated that Lagos State is open to collaboration for the proper planning and development of the State. Salako disclosed this during a courtesy call on the Ministry by France – based Non-Governmental Organization, the Urbanistes Sans Frontieres (USF) also known as Urban Planned Without … Read more
A 47-year-old man, Samuel Umechukwu, on Monday appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, over alleged stealing of N1.6 million meant for purchase of rice. The defendant was charged by the police on three counts of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretences and stealing. He appeared before Magistrate A. A. Adesanya, but pleaded … Read more
The Lagos State police command has arrested a man for allegedly killing a one-year-old girl. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bala Elkana, said: “Mr. Garuba Isiaka, of Ayo Ijaiye Street, reported at the police station that at about 6:00 p.m. while at Berger, he received a phone call from his younger … Read more