Lagos State has conducted 34,734 COVID-19 sample tests since inception of the pandemic, according to data by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). NCDC made the disclosure on Wednesday in its COVID-19 Situation Report for June 23. It said that out of the 120,108 COVID-19 sample tests conducted in the country, Lagos has conducted Read More…
The Lagos State Government on Thursday urged the newly inaugurated Governing Council members of the State Cooperatives College to fulfill the aim of establishing the college by keeping to their oath of office. The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, made the remarks in his address to the 10th public office holders that Read More…
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday sought the cooperation of the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) in tackling fraud and unprofessionalism among real estate practitioners. Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Special Adviser to the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, made the request during a courtesy visit by the executives of NIESV, Lagos State. Read More…
The Lagos State chapter of the National Conscience Party (NCP) says it is saddened by the death of the party’s National General Secretary,Mr Ayodele Akele. The state chairman of the party,Mr Fatai Ibu-Owo said in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)on Wednesday, that the party was devastated by the news of Read More…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), says the remains of the 19-year-old girl who was swept away by flood on June 22, near Surulere Low-Cost Housing Estate has been recovered and buried beside the Canal at Onilegogoro. LASEMA Director-General, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria Read More…
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says one person is still missing while three rescued on Tuesday’s boat mishap at Lekki Shoreline, Lekki Phase 1, in the state. The General Manager, LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos. Emmanuel said: “At about 4.30 p.m on the June Read More…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is expecting 20 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods from June 23 to July 7. The NPA made this known in its publication, `Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. According to NPA, Read More…
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced the introduction of online verification exercise for pensioners of the state. The Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs Ajibola Ponnle, told newsmen in Ikeja on Tuesday. Ponnle said that the year 2020 edition of the state’s bi-annual verification exercise for its retired officials usually known as ”I Read More…
COVID19 notes by Azuka Jebose, Survivor THIS SHIT IS REAL! Thank you very much my people. I truly appreciate your prayers, love and affection. Please continue to listen to science and take precautions to live safely against this raging pandemic.Practice everything science recommends to keep safe. This is not about stubbornness, religion, wealth, politics or Read More…
Burnley have said they “strongly” condemn those responsible for flying a “White Lives Matter” banner over their Premier League match with Manchester City. The football club branded the banner “offensive” after it was towed by an aircraft above the Etihad Stadium on Monday evening. The small plane trailing the words “White Lives Matter Burnley” flew Read More…