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The General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mr. Gbolahan Oki, expressed strong condemnation regarding the surge in assaults against agency officials while carrying out their official duties. According to LASBCA spokesman Mr. Olaoye Olusegun, Oki conveyed his dissatisfaction at the agency’s headquarters in Ikeja GRA following recent attacks targeting LASBCA officials Read More…
As the skies opened up with the first rain of 2024, Lagos residents expressed a blend of emotions, reflecting both excitement and frustration over the unexpected weather change in Lagos on Wednesday. According to gathered information by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), specific areas, including Surulere, Anthony, and Ojuelegba, encountered a brief 20-minute rainfall Read More…
The Lagos State Government revealed its forthcoming establishment of a medical university aimed at bolstering the training of healthcare professionals and mitigating the issue of brain drain in the health sector. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this during the inauguration of the Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital in Surulere. Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted the significance of the medical Read More…
The Chairmen of Local Governments in Lagos State have pledged increased benefits of democracy for residents in the forthcoming year, assuring citizens of more developmental initiatives. They conveyed these assurances in individual New Year messages, urging continuous support from residents for governmental plans. Mr. Ganiyu Egunjobi, Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, expressed gratitude for Read More…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) disclosed that Lagos State emerged as the top performer in implementing infrastructure accessibility and services for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in line with the National Disabilities Act. Damian Ivom, the CCD Senior Programme Officer, revealed this during the unveiling of the survey report in Abuja. Conducted between October Read More…
The Lagos State Government firmly distanced itself from the demolition at Computer Village in Ikeja, clarifying that the action was unrelated to their jurisdiction. Speaking on the matter, Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, emphasised that the structure in question belonged to the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), which had authorised its demolition. Read More…
A gas explosion occurred on Saturday night at a gas shop near the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, Lagos State, causing damage to some sections of the iconic cultural landmark. According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the fire was caused by an exploded gas cylinder and was brought under control within Read More…
The 2023 Greater Lagos Fiesta has commenced across the city’s divisions, drawing massive crowds in Epe, Agege, Ikorodu, and Badagry. Omowunmi Seriki, Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, affirmed the event’s impressive start, running from Dec. 29 to Jan. 1, 2024. Chairman Solomon Bonu of the Lagos State House Read More…
The Lagos State Government has confirmed the continuation of repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge, overseen by the Federal Ministry of Works, commencing on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. This update was disclosed in a statement by Mr. Seun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos. Osiyemi elaborated, stating, “The Federal Ministry of Works will Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has authorised the release of 246 inmates from diverse correctional facilities across the state. This decision, accompanied by the commutation of sentences for 39 death row inmates to life imprisonment, was confirmed in a statement issued by the state’s Attorney-General for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro. Pedro elaborated, stating, “Sanwo-Olu Read More…
