The Lagos State Government has implemented measures to combat the skyrocketing prices of building materials, with the aim of expediting ongoing construction projects and promoting the delivery of affordable housing. Mr. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, the Commissioner for Housing, expressed his concerns during a site inspection of three estates under construction in Eti-Osa Local Government. He lamented Read More…
In a society where the value of mental health and wellbeing is becoming increasingly recognised, it is critical to bring attention to conditions that affect millions of people but are rarely spoken about. In this regard, we must pay special attention to and learn about Alzheimer’s disease, a relentless neurodegenerative disorder. Professor Akin Abayomi, the Read More…
The Lagos State Police Command has initiated an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the tragic demise of a 22-year-old male tailoring apprentice, identified as Hakeem Mujib. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, confirmed this development on Monday. Hundeyin disclosed that the command received information regarding the incident on Sunday night, Read More…
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for Lagos State, Archbishop Stephen Adegbite, has lauded the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for its commitment to an inclusive governance model during the first 100 days of his second term. Governor Sanwo-Olu was inaugurated for his second term on May 29. Adegbite, while rallying support Read More…
Mrs. Oluwadamilola Oyedunle, the Programme Director of the Timilehin Leukaemia Foundation (TLF), has raised concerns over Lagos State’s inadequate blood bank capacity to handle emergency medical situations. She highlighted this issue during an event in Lagos held in conjunction with TLF’s street walk and awareness campaign for the September Day Blood Donation Drive, aimed at Read More…
The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action against officials of the Transport Operations and Compliance Unit (TOCU) of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation who strayed from their assigned responsibilities. The announcement was made by Mr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, in a statement released in Lagos on Thursday. Read More…
In a disconcerting revelation, the Lagos State Government, operating through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has reported a staggering total of 5,624 cases of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) within a span of just one year. This concerning statistic was unveiled by Ms Titilayo Shitta-Bey, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Lagos Read More…
An eager assembly of over 400 students from both public and private schools across Lagos State warmly embraced the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour at the Tafawa Balewa Square Oval pitch in Lagos. The visit left an indelible mark on their aspirations. In conversations with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, Read More…
In a tribute to years of dedicated service, the Lagos State Government disbursed a total of N2.017 billion in retirement benefits to 644 retirees on Wednesday. The announcement was made by Mr. Babalola Obilana, the Director-General of the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), during the 101st batch Retirement Bond Certificate presentation for retirees within the Read More…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved a resolution urging Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to convene a security council meeting within the state. The call by the assembly comes in response to an increase in incidents where people in uniform are allegedly killing locals. During a plenary session, the assembly passed this resolution as part Read More…