Residents of various buildings in Lagos faced a perilous situation as balconies and doors exhibited concerning signs of deterioration. The occupants refrained from lighting up for fear of a catastrophic collapse. Furthermore, on Layi Oyekanmi Street, Ilasa, Mushin, two separate three-storey structures underwent partial demolition. Numerous other distressed edifices were sealed off and marked for Read More…
Mile 2 in Lagos State was returned to a state of tranquillity following a Tuesday morning altercation that resulted in one fatality. The incident unfolded amidst a dispute involving tanker drivers, street denizens, and personnel from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, commonly referred to as the task force. The normally Read More…
Saturday’s near-fire calamity in the Ojuelegba neighbourhood of Lagos was extinguished thanks to the efforts of Zebra Akinde Olusola and the other personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Mr. Taoqik Adebayo, the Director of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, provided details about this significant intervention in an official statement. Read More…
The Lagos State Government is set to embark on a trial run of its Electronic Queuing Management System (EQMS) to manage traffic on the Lekki-Epe Corridor, commencing on September 4th and running until September 30th. This initiative is aimed at elevating the driving experience for both truck operators and commuters navigating this vital corridor. Mr Read More…
The Lagos State Coordinating Office for Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support (APPEALS) has appealed for a unified approach among financial institutions, insurance companies, farmers, and off-takers within the state. Addressing a joint gathering of financial institutions, insurance companies, off-takers, stakeholders, and beneficiaries at the Lagos APPEALS Project’s Oko-Oba, Agege office, Mrs. Oluranti Sagoe-Oviebo, the Read More…
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has advocated for the adoption of the National Food and Nutrition Policy to ensure the healthy developmental growth of children. Mrs. Oluyemi Kalesanwo, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, made this plea on Wednesday in Lagos during a visit by the Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition Read More…
The Lagos State Government is ushering in a new era of technology-driven water transportation through the introduction of the Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) Electronic Fleet (E-Fleet) Surveillance System. In a statement issued by Mr. Akeem Odusina, Director of the Public Affairs Unit of LAGFERRY, the move aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S.+ Agenda, a strategic Read More…
Seven people have been rescued and two killed in a multiple road accident involving two trucks and six cars in Lagos. The accident happened on Wednesday morning at Alaka inward Stadium, when a blue articulated Mack truck with unknown registration number reportedly suffered brake failure while descending the bridge and crashed into the vehicles in Read More…
“All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White” is a courageous film that fearlessly confronts Nigeria’s rigid and harsh stance against homosexuality. Set in the bustling metropolis of present-day Lagos, the movie boldly addresses the reality that being part of the LGBTQIA+ community in Nigeria means living in constant fear and hiding Read More…
Amidst the intricate framework of Nigeria’s public healthcare system, significant challenges emerge, with critical issues of underfunding, limited resources, and inadequate staffing plaguing its effectiveness. At the federal, state, and local levels, the system grapples with these daunting obstacles, impacting its ability to provide accessible and quality healthcare services for the nation’s citizens. A critical Read More…
