In a significant development for the South-West region, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu convened a crucial closed-door meeting with his counterparts from the six states in the geo-political zone at the Lagos House in Ikeja. The meeting, which began around noon, brought together governors from Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Lagos states. Key attendees Read More…
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Fatal collision in Lagos claims pedestrian’s life, triggers rescue operation
Tragedy struck in Lagos on Tuesday when a collision involving three commercial vehicles resulted in the death of a male pedestrian. The accident, which occurred at Ketu by Demurin Junction inward Kosofe, Lagos, at approximately 6:45 a.m., involved a Toyota Hiace Bus and two Volkswagen commercial buses. Confirming the incident, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Read More…
Third Mainland Bridge nears completion: Lane markings and lights on the horizon
Lagos residents can breathe a sigh of relief as the rehabilitation of the vital Third Mainland Bridge nears completion. Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, announced during a recent infrastructure project tour that only minor work remains before the bridge reopens to the public. “The main construction work is finished,” declared Umahi. “We’re just focusing Read More…
Beat the Easter rush: Lagos opens “Ounje Eko” market early!
Lagos residents looking to stock up on discounted groceries ahead of Easter can rejoice! Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the “Ounje Eko” Sunday Market will be held this Friday, March 29th, in the spirit of the Easter celebration. “We understand the importance of affordability during this festive period,” Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotosho Read More…
Lagos tops Nigerian states in debt as national public debt reaches N97.34 trillion
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released a concerning report on Nigeria’s public debt stock, which has surged to N97.34 trillion ($108.23 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2023. This represents a 10.73% increase from the previous quarter, with Lagos State leading the charge in both domestic and external debts. The NBS report indicates Read More…
Hotel cashier faces theft charges for missing N6.7 million
A 43-year-old hotel cashier, Tiamiyu Ayanbode, was brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, facing allegations of embezzling N6.7 million from his employer. Residing in Agege, Lagos, Ayanbode stands accused of theft, to which he has entered a plea of not guilty. “In the period between October 2023 and January, at the Lagos Airport Read More…
Lagos Red Line rail ready for inauguration: Sanwo-Olu takes test run
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu conducted a test run of the Red Line train on Saturday, meticulously inspecting the tracks and rail corridors. This prelude comes ahead of the formal commissioning scheduled for next Thursday, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will inaugurate the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) infrastructure along with its stations and ancillary Read More…
Embarking on My Commuter Odyssey: Navigating Lagos Metro’s Blue Line Trail
The two trains run 74 trips daily from 6.30 am to 11 pm. Mile 2 to Marina and back. No cash. Only the Cowry card is used for payment at the entry point. You swipe it on the detector for the turnstile flaps to open. It immediately shows you how much you have left. You Read More…
Nigerian Actress Ethel Ekpe-Aderemi, Basi and Company’s Segi Passes Away
Ethel Ekpe-Aderemi, the talented actress and beloved television personality, breathed her last after a valiant battle with cancer. She was best known for portraying the unforgettable character of Segi in the classic Nigerian sitcom ‘Basi and Company’, which aired on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) from 1986 to 1990. Dr. Shaibu Husseini, the Executive Director Read More…
New Lagos-Ogun AIG Olatoye Durosinmi assumes duty at Zone 2 Command
The Nigeria Police Force witnesses a significant transition as Mr. Olatoye Durosinmi assumes office as the new Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) at Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos. Announcing the development, Zonal Public Relations Officer, SP Tunni Ayuba, stated, “Durosinmi succeeded AIG Ari Mohammed Ali, who has been deployed as the AIG in-charge, Community Read More…