Hakeem Odumosu has instructed officers and men of the command to disallow any unlawful societies, under whatever disguise, from staging rallies or protests within the state today, Thursday, 1st October 2020, Nigeria Independent day day. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, read the riot act on Wednesday during a security meeting with the Area…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said it won’t be business as usual after he opted for a low key celebration of the 60th Independence Anniversary due to the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is still with us. In a statement received on Wednesday, from Gbenga Omotoso, the Governor directed that the planned parade and other…

Lagos State Government said it has concluded plans to deploy Mobile Courts to prosecute all traffic and environmental offenders within Lagos Island District. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Central Business District, Olugbenga Oyerinde, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting with leaders of Market Associations in Lagos, led by Iyaloja-General of Nigeria,…

Lagos State Government is optimistic about delivering the Fourth Mainland Bridge after a meeting with stakeholders on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the construction and launch of the Bridge’s logo on Tuesday. Speaking at the meeting, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, described the event as…

Hakeem Odumosu said the Police command will not compromise in the enforcement of traffic rules which prohibit driving/riding against the traffic, riding okada (motorcycles) on restricted routes and illegal use of the BRT lanes across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State reaffirmed this during an emergency meeting on the enforcement order with the…

In what could be described as a landmark judgement, a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, said Nigerians who live in a residential estate cannot be compelled to be a member of the Community Development Association (CDA) popularly known as residents’ association of estate. The judgment by Court on Monday simply means an an end…

The Rapid Reponse Squad of the Lagos confirmed the arrest of a man who peddles contraband drugs on Monday. In a tweet shared on the agency’s official Twitter handle, it was alleged that the suspect also serves as a security guard at night. Drugs like Tramadol, Codeine and “Manpower” were found on the suspect who…

Oba Gbolahan Lawal, the Oniru of Iruland on Lagos Island, has urged Lagos State Government to recognize “Isese Day,” set aside for the celebration of traditional religion, for global tourists attraction. Lawal made the call on Sunday during the commemoration of the World Tourism Day, held virtually and physically at Lagos Theatre, Oregun. “Isese Day”…

As part of the effort to cushion the effects of COVID-19, Lagos State Government in partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Ltd has launched a N5 billion Recovery Support capital for education sector to support low-cost private schools across the State. The intervention fund, which targets over 2,000 private schools, was formally launched by Governor…

Lagos State Government on Friday flagged off the construction of 250 roads and 23 power projects in various parts of the State. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said it is a step taken in keeping with its “promises made during the electioneering campaign. His Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, in a statement titled,“Sanwo-Olu flags off construction of 377…

Lawmakers at the Lagos State Assembly has identified new modalities to curb the incessant  cultism and unlawful societies with a newly proposed bill. The bill entitled; “A Bill For A Law To Provide For The Prohibition of Unlawful Societies And Cultism In Lagos State And For Other Connected Purposes,” went through public hearing on Thursday…

The gas explosion which occurred at Iju Ishaga, Lagos State on Thursday, at least, had 30 persons injured and 23 building burnt. LagosspyNG had reported earlier providing a scanty details of the fatal incident. However, providing a more detailed report, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA said in a statement on Friday that the total number…

Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has sealed Canvest Nigeria Limited warehouse, located at Plot 4, Cocoa Industrial Road, Ogba, Ikeja, for repackaging unwholesome and expired curry powder with the name Chinchilli and Ducross for sale. According to the General Manager,Kemi Olugbode, the enforcement team discovered thousands of expired products stored in cartons, while some…

A tanker transporting gas exploded on Thursday in the Ifako-Ijaiye area of Lagos with many persons sustaining burn injuries. Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said efforts are being made to put out the resulting fire from the explosion, Channels Television reports. 

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday explained that the recently passed Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 (CAMA) in Nigeria will enhance transparency and corporate accountability in the fight against corruption. President Buhari spoke in a video message presented at the Open Government Partnership (OGP) 2020 Virtual Leaders’ Summit on the sidelines of the 75th Session of…

Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods for offences bordering on illegal operations and operating beyond the scope of practice shut some medicine stores in the state. At least 21 Pharmacies, Patent Medicine shops and unlicensed premises at Alakuko, Ajegunle, Ologogoro, Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Agbado and Agege in Alimosho, Ifako-Ijaiye and Agege Local…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended for the efforts put out in training the 2,252 students who graduated today from 18 different Skill Acquisition Centres. The students who took advantage of the free opportunities provided by the Lagos State Government had their graduation ceremony and the Governor was present to cheer them up. Sanwo-Olu…

The Lagos State Police Command has urged the general public to regard the video clip showing how an officer was applying brutality in an attempt to arrest a civilian in Igando area of the State. The video clip had generated lots of criticisms on the Police, as the general public believe that enforcing an arrest…