Legal Metro

84-year-old man decries vandalism of Lagos property amid ongoing ownership dispute

An 84-year-old man, Dr. Albert Ndulue, expressed deep concern on Monday over the “alleged vandalism” of his Lagos property despite an ongoing lawsuit contesting its ownership. During a press briefing in Lagos, Ndulue highlighted that the dispute regarding the property’s ownership, situated at Lekki, was actively under consideration at the Ajah High Court in Lagos, Read More…

Environmental Protection Metro

LASEPA’s festive pledge: Keep it down, please!

LASEPA, the champion against noise troubles in Lagos, is gearing up for a festive face-off with unruly decibels. Imagine a gathering of entertainment bigwigs, all brainstorming on how to throw epic parties without turning Lagos into a perpetual concert hall. Enter Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, who laid down Read More…

Metro Youth Development

7,350 youth corps members pass out, 25 found wanting in Lagos

At the passing-out ceremony of 7,350 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from the 2022 Batch C, Stream 2, in Alimosho Local Government Secretariat, Lagos, the State Coordinator, Mrs. Yetunde Baderinwa, revealed that 25 corps members were found wanting during their service year. Baderinwa explained that out of the total, 23 would have their service Read More…

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Elections Metro Top Story

Appeal Court reserves judgement in challenge to Sanwo-Olu’s re-election

The State and National Appeal Court, presiding in Lagos, has chosen to reserve its judgment in the appeal lodged by the Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Labour Party’s candidate, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and Mr. Abdulazeez Adediran of the PDP, contested the ruling of the Read More…

Environment Infrastructure Metro

Lagos embarks on secondary drainage masterplan to address flooding

The Lagos State Government has initiated a project to develop a secondary drainage masterplan for selected local governments in a bid to mitigate the recurrent flooding challenges faced by the state. At a forum held on Tuesday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, emphasised the importance of sustainable, equitable, and Read More…

Infrastructure Metro News Traffic

LASG deploys traffic management officers for Third Mainland Bridge repairs

The Lagos State Government has taken proactive measures to ensure safe and efficient traffic management during the repair of the ramps leading to Adekunle from Oworonshoki and Lagos Island. Over 100 Traffic Management Officers have been deployed to oversee the diversion points and alternative routes, aiming to minimise disruptions and ensure the safety of motorists. Read More…

Health Maternal Health Metro

Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu advocates against quack health services for pregnant women

Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the Wife of Lagos State Governor, has cautioned pregnant women against seeking antenatal, delivery, and post-natal health services from quacks. She raised concerns over the dangers posed by such unqualified practitioners, emphasising the need to discourage pregnant women from patronising them, including those who practice orthodox medicine illegally. She commended the Traditional Read More…

Infrastructure Metro Top Story

Sanwo-Olu opens Oyingbo Overpass Bridge to enhance rail transit safety and traffic flow

The Lagos State Government inaugurated the Oyingbo Overpass Bridge on Sunday, marking the latest addition to the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line’s ancillary infrastructure. The project was officially inaugurated by Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, who was invited by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The construction was executed under the supervision Read More…

Business Trade

President Tinubu affirms commitment to empowering MSMEs at Lagos International Trade Fair

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to providing crucial support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to help them realize their full potential and ensure their sustained success. This commitment was reiterated during the 2023 Edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Read More…

Infrastructure Metro Top Story

Minister of Works announces rehabilitation plan for Third Mainland Bridge

The Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, has revealed that comprehensive rehabilitation of the 11.8-kilometre Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will commence on November 1 and is expected to last for three months. He made this announcement during an inspection of the under-deck and lagoon sections of the bridge, as well as several other bridges Read More…