The Lagos State Government says the totality of its efforts in all areas of the state’s economy was geared toward ensuring a safe and secure society. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said this on Thursday in Ikeja, while presenting his administration’s achievements in the past two years. The occasion was tagged: ”Sanwo-Olu: 731 Days Read More…
Year: 2021
Lagos wins National Scientists Award
In picture above: Master Abah (middle) displays his Certificate. CREDITS: LASG Emerges 1st in Biology, 10th Overall Master Okocha Emmanuel Abah, a student of Sasa Community Senior High School, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos, has won the 1st position in Biology and 10th overall at the National Final Science Competitive Examination in this year’s Read More…
Sanwo-Olu commissions new bus terminal at Mafoluku to improve intra-city transport
Station to Serve Airport Passengers, Commuters in Surrounding Cities Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, declared open the Mafoluku Bus Terminal fully built by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) in collaboration with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The terminal is a gateway station that will serve Mafoluku, Oshodi, and Read More…
Eba no dey sweet again for Lagos
A reporter takes a trip around the Lagos Metropolis to observe the many reckless things Lagosians do By Chiamaka Nsude According to Wikipedia, ẹ̀bà is a staple food mainly eaten in Nigeria. It is made from dried grated cassava (manioc) flour, commonly known as garri. To make ẹ̀bà, garri flour (which should be further pounded Read More…
‘Find the virus!’
US President, Joe Biden triggers investigation of origin of COVID-19 including possible Chinese laboratory leakage President Joe Biden ordered aides to find answers to the origin of the virus that causes COVID-19, saying on Wednesday that U.S. intelligence agencies are pursuing rival theories potentially including the possibility of a laboratory accident in China. Intelligence agencies Read More…
Startup teaches young Nigerians to code on smartphones
In picture above: People use their phones during a coding training class in Lagos, Nigeria, May 19, 2021. REUTERS/Seun Sanni Samuel Anyaele regularly tells his students that everything they need to write a software code can be found on their mobile phones. He writes HTML codes on his phone, which are displayed on a monitor Read More…
Boat carrying 200 people capsizes in Kebbi
A boat ferrying about 200 people capsized in the northwestern Nigerian state of Kebbi on Wednesday but the number of casualties remains unclear, a state spokesman said. The wooden boat capsized near Wara, a town on the shores of Kainji Lake, part of the Niger River, said Yahaya Sarki, a spokesman the governor of Kebbi. Read More…
Sanwo-Olu commends Ede Queens School Alumni initiative to immortalise Ameyo Adadevoh
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has commended the Old Girls Association of Queens School, Ede/Ibadan, for their initiative to immortalise the late Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, popularly known as the Ebola Heroine, noting that she deserved the honour and even much more. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the commendation at the launch of Read More…
Sanwo-Olu wants Fiscal Federalism, Special Status for Lagos
…Urges South-West To Embrace Zonal Public Hearing Opportunities In picture above: L-R: Senator Olamilekan Solomon; Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Senator Ibikunle Amosun during the opening of the senate committee zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 constitution at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, on Wednesday, May 26, Read More…
Lagos Govt captures 10,000 worship centres in website
The Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Anofiu Elegushi on Sunday said 10,000 religious organisations, both Christian and Muslim, were captured in the government’s website. Elegushi made this known in Ikeja during the 2021 Ministerial Press Briefing to Commemorate the Second Year in Office of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. He said this was aimed at Read More…