The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening public health research and boosting the capacity of healthcare workers towards achieving the Item 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, spoke at the yearly symposium of the African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth) where he assured … Read more
The Chief Registrar of the Lagos State Judiciary, Taiwo Olatokun, Wednesday, August 7, denied a news report that she instructed Magistrates to deny bail to #RevolutionNow protesters. She said the report published on Sahara Reporters yesterday was untrue and was could “mislead the public.” In a statement to The Nation, the Chief Registrar noted that … Read more
The Lagos state government has organised a free medical intervention for children between the ages of 0-12 in various primary health centres across the state from Thursday 1st August to 31st August 2019. The residents of Epe are elated as parents accompany their children to the primary health center, Epe for various medical checkup. The … Read more
The Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr. Oluremi Sopeyin has debunked a job vacancy credited to the Board as untrue, warning members of the public to be mindful of the activities of dubious individuals. Dr. Sopeyin, who issued the warning following the spread of the fake information on the social media, said … Read more
The federal government has begun palliative works on the Agbara-Seme Border section of Lagos-Badagry Expressway to reduce the hardship being experienced by motorists, passengers and residents of the area. A NAN Correspondent, who monitored the repair works on the expressway, observed that the palliative works was being done by the CGC Nigeria Limited, the company … Read more
Justice Chuka Obiozor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, ordered the freezing of the sum of N9.9bn belonging to the Lagos State government but linked to former Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. Justice Chuka Obiozor gave the order, following an ex-parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The … Read more
The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, (LASPARK) has beefed up efforts to regenerate degraded areas across the State in line with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Executive order to rid the highways of indiscriminate occupancy. In an official statement issued by the General Manager of the Agency, Mrs. Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, the intervention is to complement the ongoing … Read more
Lagos State Government has issued a warning to the residents of state-owned housing Estates to desist from modifying the approved designs of structures within their environment. The Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Housing, Mr. Wasiu Akewusola gave the warning on Monday during a meeting with the representatives of the Residents Association of Abraham … Read more
The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Services today flagged off its bi-annual 2019 Safety Campaign Week with the theme: “Employing Technology To Enhance Compliance And Safety On Lagos Roads”. Briefing the press today on the activities surrounding the week at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Taiwo Olufemi Salaam, … Read more
The General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olawale Musa has said that Lagos road users must change their attitude and obey traffic rules and regulations in order to reduce the incessant traffic gridlock experienced by all motorist. Musa made the assertion while delivering a paper titled “The Task of Maintaining Sanity on … Read more
The Chairman of Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB), Dr. Ganiyu Sopeyin has decried the increasing trend of cultism and abuse of drugs among school children, advising parents to take a keen interest in their children now that schools are on holidays. He said the fact that school children are on long vacation makes … Read more
The Lagos State Government has commenced the sales of Lake Rice at various outlets across the State in preparation for the coming Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Olayiwole Onasanya disclosed that Lake Rice is available for sale at sales centres across the State including the Agricultural Development Authority Complex, Oko-Oba; Lagos … Read more
One has been allegedly shot in the leg by the Nigerian Police, in an attempt to disperse #RevolutionNow protesters who stormed the National Stadium, at Surulele Lagos state. Some protesters sustained injuries, while some were arrested by men of the force. Motorists and commuters scampered in different directions for safety, when officers shot in the … Read more
Lagos State government is adopting a new security measure that will tighten the noose on criminals engaging in pipeline vandalism and kidnapping. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the weekend, held a close-door meeting with the commanders of all security formations in the state to review the strategy being adopted to strengthen security across the state. After … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, flagged off a free healthcare programme aimed at combating organ impairment and life-threatening ailments in children. The initiative tagged “Healthy Bee Project” is a component of the Governor’s development agenda to reposition healthcare and give disadvantaged children access to quality medical care. The free medical mission is … Read more
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation, LSPWC, has urged Lagos residents to be patient as it doubles efforts to fix potholes and ensure roads remain motorable as we approach the last quarter of the year. The General Manager of the Corporation, Engr. Olufemi Daramola disclosed this on Friday during a chat with news correspondents on … Read more
The Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ola Oresanya, has described the female street sweepers as the engine room of the organisation, working round the clock to keep the State clean in the sustenance of a healthy environment. He made this commendation at Ikeja during an award ceremony organised by Spotlight African … Read more
The Ogun government has announced plans to repair three major federal roads linking the state and Lagos in view of the economic importance of the roads. Gov. Dapo Abiodun, according to a statement issued in Abeokuta on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, made this public on Friday, saying the measure would … Read more
On Friday, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu will flag off a free healthcare programme targeted at combating organ impairment and life-threatening ailments among children. The initiative falls within the pillar in the Governor’s vision to improve access to quality healthcare in the state. The programme will be held in seven Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) … Read more
The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has advised Agencies of government to shun unhealthy rivalry that would hamper the delivery of quality service to residents of the State. The First Lady stated this during the quarterly stakeholders meeting on emergency and disaster management organised by Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, … Read more