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Defence Minister reiterates ban on unauthorised camouflage use

Dr. Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has reaffirmed the prohibition on the unauthorised use of camouflage uniforms across the country, citing the prevailing security situation as the basis for the directive. Matawalle stressed that only the Armed Forces and the Police are permitted to use camouflage uniforms during joint operations. He underscored Read More…

Metro Top Story Traffic

LERSA and Lagos Transport Commissioner collaborate to alleviate transportation woes in Lekki Peninsula

The Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Seun Osiyemi, together with the leadership team of the Lekki Estate Resident and Stakeholders Association (LERSA), have initiated measures to tackle transportation hurdles across the Lekki peninsula. According to the President of LERSA, Alhaji Sulyman Bello, speaking in Lagos on Saturday, the initiative aims to significantly enhance residents’ quality Read More…

Metro Traffic

Lagos Task Force cracks down on illegal motorcycle operations

The Lagos State Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, popularly known as the Task Force, has taken decisive action against the illegal operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly called Okada, impounding a total of 344 motorcycles in various parts of the state within seven days. The Public Relations Officer of the unit, Mr. Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, highlighted Read More…

Environmental Protection Metro

Environmental offenders sentenced to community service and fines for indiscriminate waste disposal

In Ikoyi, Lagos, the Environmental Special Offences Court has levied fines and community service penalties on 40 individuals guilty of indiscriminate waste disposal, highlighting the severity of their actions and their adverse effects on the environment. Each offender received a fine of ₦30,000 or an alternative sentence of six hours of community service in specified Read More…

Environment Metro

Lagos aims to restore drainages through enhanced enforcement

The Lagos State Government is doubling down on enforcement measures to restore drainage alignments across the state. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, affirmed the government’s commitment to this cause, emphasising the goal of preventing flooding by reinstating setbacks and drainage alignments. Wahab led a high-profile delegation from the ministry on an Read More…

Metro Motor Accident Top Story

128 lives lost in Lagos road accidents from January to October 2023, FRSC reports

The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported a staggering 128 fatalities resulting from 376 road traffic incidents documented between January and October 2023 in the state. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Sector Commander Mr. Babatunde Farinloye revealed these alarming statistics, organised in observance of the World Day of Read More…