The Lagos State Government has embarked on a downward review of the year 2020 budget, precipitated by the negative economic and social effects of the Coronavirus disease on the global economy. Making the disclosure, the Honourable Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Sam Egube said the process, which was approved by the State Executive…
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LASG Concludes Plans To Re-Open The Economy
Lagos State Government has set the process of re-opening its economy in motion, with the rollout of Register-to-Open guidelines. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the State Government daily battles the reality of balancing reactivation of economic activities and the continuation of the State’s response to contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Governor said the battle to…
Tutor-General Commends Investment in Digital Literacy
The Tutor-General and Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Education District III, Dr. Olufolayimika Abiose Ayandele has commended the investment of the Lagos State Government in education and technology. Speaking at the 14th Annual Ramadan Lecture of Education District III held virtually on Tuesday, Dr. Ayandele said the State’s introduction of virtual classes has ensured pupils continue to…
Banker Commits Suicide In Lagos, Leaves Note For Dad, Girlfriend
A middle-aged man, identified as Kelvin Rhima who worked as a banker is reported to have committed suicide at his house on Modinatu Street in Ogba, Lagos State. According to a report by Vanguard NGR, the lifeless body of Kevin —who worked as a staff of a new generation bank— was on Tuesday discovered dangling from…
New LAWMA MD Commences Work, Receives Six Marine Waste Boats
The new Managing Director of Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni has commenced work in earnest. Odumboni replaced Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin who is said to be on suspension on the orders of the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. In an operational synergy between #LAWMA and #FBRA on the Collection of PET Bottles along…
A Covid-19 Patient Gives Birth To Twins In Lagos
A young lady in her 20s infected with coronavirus on Tuesday gave birth to twins at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). The patient gave birth to a boy and a girl, bringing the total number of COVID-19 births in the hospital to four. The hospital confirmed the birth of the twins in a statement…
Governor Sanwo-Olu Provides Twelfth Update on Coronavirus
Dear Lagosians, it has been two weeks since we commenced a gradual and controlled easing of lockdown instituted to halt the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. As at yesterday, Saturday May 16, 2020, Lagos State had 2,373 confirmed cases of Covid-19. Of that number, 541 have been treated and discharged, while we have sadly lost…
Lagos Police Command Arrested, Charged 1,872 Violators Of Restriction Order.
Available data show that operatives of Lagos State Command on enforcement of COVID-19 have in the last two weeks arrested 1,872 violators. The suspects were charged to Mobile Court by the Command’s legal team at the State CID Yaba. 1,833 accused persons pleaded guilty to the one count charge and were convicted. The remaining 39…
Lagos Taskforce Clamp Down On Barbers, Others Violating Covid19 Restrictions
Lagos State Government has revealed that the Covid-19 Enforcement Team will soon clamp down on barbers and other outfits that are not allowed to commence operation but violating the restrictions put in place to curb the spread of Coronavirus. According to the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the government is considering full re-opening of the critical sectors…
Sanwo-Olu May Re-Open The Economy In Coming Weeks
Lagos State is considering full re-opening of the critical sectors of its economy, however, the move will not be pushed in a hurry, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said on Sunday. In the coming days, Sanwo-Olu said the State Government would be rolling out Register-to-Open initiative as part of the plans that would enable it assess the…
Pregnant COVID-19 Patient In Lagos Begets A Baby Boy
Lagos on Saturday recorded a successful delivery of a baby boy by a positive COVID-19 patient. The baby was delivered at the Gbagada isolation centre. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the feat is another validation of the Government’s position that it would stamp out the Coronavirus virus from the State. He said: “I bring you great…
LASUBEB Ready To Cushion Covid-19 Effects With Palliatives
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) is ready to cushion the effects of the ongoing pandemic with the distribution of food to primary school pupils at home, official has said. The Chairman of Lagos SUBEB, Mr. Wahab Alawiye-King, disclosed this on Thursday when he visited the warehouse where the food palliatives were kept in…
COVID-19: Patients Enjoy Free Medical Treatment At Ijede General Hospital
The Medical Director of Ijede General Hospital, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufunmilayo Bankole, has disclosed that over 191 patients benefitted from the free medical treatment directive of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the month of April 2020. Dr. Bankole said that the free medical treatment was in compliance with the Governor’s promise that the State will pay the…
Builders Guild Applauds Lagos Commissioner’s Visit To Magodo Wetland
The Building Construction Professional Guild has commended the Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako for the assessment visit to Magodo wetland on Tuesday, saying that the visit was consistent with calls for preservation of the buffer zone. The Coordinator of the Ikosi-Isheri Chapter of the Organisation, Surveyor Tayo Fifo,…
Report: Lagos Prosecutes 185 Cases in Three Magisterial Districts in 60 Days
The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has prosecuted about 185 cases between the months of March and April, 2020 in three Magistrate Courts at Ogba, Ebute-Meta and Ikorodu. According to a monthly report of District Prosecutors issued by the Ministry, the prosecution of the 185 cases was approved after being filtered by the prosecutors assigned…
LASG Responds to Public Outcry on Clampdown of Dispatch Motorcycles
LASG Responds to Public Outcry on Clampdown of Dispatch Motorcycles
COVID-19: LASG Issues Occupational Health, Safety Sectorial Guidelines
The Lagos State Government has issued additional Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) sectorial guidelines on easing the lockdown on businesses in Lagos State. A statement issued today by the Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, noted that the OSH guidelines cover several sectors such as manufacturing, construction, retail outlets and shopping malls, eateries…
Road Construction: LASG Temporarily Closes Creek Roa, Apapa
The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Creek Road, from Mr. Biggs to Warehouse Road junction, in Apapa from Friday, 8th May, 2020 to Friday, 15th May 2020 for resumption of the on-going road construction by HITECH to create an effective transportation system across the Lagos Metropolis.
Lockdown Looms In Lagos, As Residents Continue To Violate Rules
The government may impose a total lockdown in the state if violations of health guidelines persist, The Lagos State Government has said.
LASG Debunks Rumors Of Professor Abayomi Testing Positive To Coronavirus
The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Health, has debunked the reports making the rounds suggesting that the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has tested positive to COVID-19, describing the news as absolute falsehood, fabricated by mischief makers.