The Lagos State Government has commenced the 2020 May/June E-Registration (Data Capturing) of Senior Secondary School candidates in all Public Secondary Schools for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the state. In her address on the free registration of candidates for the Examination, Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, disclosed that … Read more
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has welcomed the first babies of the year 2020 in the state. The wife of the Governor presented gifts items to the first babies of the year in four state-owned health facilities in Lagos. The facilities include Ijede General Hospital, Agbowa General Hospital, Ketu-Ejirin General Hospital … Read more
As part of plans to make Lagos State a hub for innovation and technology, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday presented a seed fund of N250 million to Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council. LASRIC is a Lagos State institution in charge of research with the responsibility of boosting innovation and technology … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented a seed fund of N250m for technological innovations to the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC). Sanwo-Olu presented the cheque on behalf of the state government on Friday alongside members of the council at the State House, Ikeja, Lagos. He stated that the presentation … Read more
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday sentenced a 21-year-old unemployed man, Eniola, to six months in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for stealing a cell phone valued at N5,000. The magistrate, Mrs O.O. Fagbohun, sentenced Eniola after he pleaded guilty to two counts bordering on stealing. Fagbohun held that the convict should serve out his term without … 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
Secretary to the Lagos State Safety Commission on legal matter, Ms Tola Sanusi has highlighted issues of safety as a critical tool for the development and protection lives and property. READ ALSO: Safety Regulation Key For Effective Judiciary – Lagos Attorney General Ekohotblog reports that Ms Tola Sanusi gave the highlights during her presentation at … Read more
Lagos State Government has announced interview dates for applicants of the 2018/2019 Bursary Award. Below are the scheduled dates and venues for the interview: Thurs. 19th – Fri. 20th December, 2019Epe & Ikorodu Time: 10.00am – 5.00pmMichael Otedola College of Primary Education, Epe & Oriwu College, Ikorodu. Read Also: Prof. Wole Soyinka Calls On President … Read more
Few days after an official of the Lagos State Transport Management died as a result of an attack, at least six operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have been attacked with cutlasses , stones , broken bottles, and clubs, with three trucks damaged. It was gathered that the injured enforcement officers identified as … Read more
4,885 youths have graduated from the 17 Skill Acquisition Centres across the Five Divisions of Lagos State for the year 2019 session. Speaking at the annual graduation ceremony held at De’ Blue Roof, LTV, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu stated that as part of the Lagos State Poverty Alleviation strategies, the … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office , on Wednesday, stormed Modzak Hotel, Abule -Egba , Lagos , believed to be a hideout for suspected internet fraudsters and their kingpin, one Rasaq Balogun . According to EFCC’s spokesman , Wilson Uwujaren , Balogun , owner of the hotel , … Read more
Two persons were feared dead following a pipeline explosion in Isheri Olofin area of Alimosho Local Government , Lagos. There was palpable apprehension and pandemonium when residents woke up with the sound of the heavy explosion and wildfire in the early hours of Thursday. It was gathered that the pipeline , ruptured by vandals in … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Thursday launched the Construction, Demolition and Disaster Waste (CDDW) of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) in a bid to eradicate wastes generated during construction and demolition in the State. Speaking at the CDDW Stakeholders’ Forum, with the theme, “Creating Values through responsible Management of Construction and Demolition Waste in … Read more
The Lagos State Government has urged residents of the State to discontinue illegal development of Federal Lands in Lagos State without obtaining Planning Permits for such physical developments and uses of lands within the State. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Sallako on Monday, the Commissioner … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has restated the government’s commitment to the treatment and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases among its citizens. Abayomi said this on Friday during a news briefing on Mass Administration of Medicine for the Control of Schistosomiasis in Lagos State. Read Also: LASG Explains Reasons For Special Interest … Read more
Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mr. Segun Dawodu has explained why the Lagos State Government developed comprehensive policies and programmes for the promotion of right and privileges of orphans and vulnerable. The Commissioner spoke at the Lagos State End of Project Dissemination Ceremony of Local Partners for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nigeria (LOPIN … Read more
The Lagos State Safety Commission on Wednesday said it will be stepping up inspection and enforcement of safety standard in work places. Director General of the Commission, Lanre Mojola, who spoke at a meeting with stakeholders in the built industry in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, said the government had a duty to ensure the safety and … Read more
– Mrs Onanuga said that the issue of retirees’ health is key as well as the issue of finances – She urged the workers to learn all the steps they needed to live a good life after they quit government’s work – She made this known during a seminar for the workers, aimed at preparing … Read more
The Lagos State government said it has commenced investigation into the purported outbreak of an airborne flu-like illnesses among students of Queens College and other schools in the state. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi who disclosed this yesterday said an investigative team comprising of officials of State Epidemiology team, Primary Health Care Services and … Read more
– One of the floors of Unity Bank Plc headquarters in Lagos has been engulfed in flames – The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, September 23 – Reports claimed that the fire has been brought under control by the fire service while its source remains unknown There was tension in Unity Bank … Read more