Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu set up N2bn relief fund to the victims of the explosion which occurred at Abule Ado area of Festac, during the inspection at the explosion site on Monday, 16, 2020.
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World Health Organization Admire Lagos state and FG Intervention in Preventing Spread of #COVID-19
The Lagos State Government has acknowledged the commendation by the World Health Organisation on steps taken by the Nigerian government to contain the spread of Coronavirus, COVID 19, in the country.
Lagos First Lady Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu Visit Abule Ado Victims in Hospital
Early this morning, Tuesday, 17, 2020, Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, visits the victims injured on Sunday in the explosion that occurred at the Abule-Ado Area on Sunday.
Lagos Lawmakers Support Speaker Obasa for Suspending Colleague
Subsequent to the recent brouhaha rocking the Lagos state House of Assembly, due to the suspension of 4 law makers, majority members of the House of Assembly hereby stand in solidarity with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa by waving their support on the suspension of their colleague.
Lagos Graduates 200 Agripreneurs, Explores Access to Financing For Participants
As the first batch of the 200 women and youth beneficiaries of the Lagos State Agriprenuership Training Programme concludes their training today, the State Government said it is strongly committed to the implementation of the second phase of the Programme. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal disclosed this at the Agricultural Training Institute,…
Abule-Ado Explosion: Over 200 Houses Destroyed, 15 People Dead
The aftermaths of yesterday explosive big bang which occurred at the Abule Ado, Festac Area in Lagos on Sunday 15, 2020. Over 200 houses destroyed and 15 people has been confirmed dead which include husband, wife and 3 children. Investigations is on going to determine the cause of the explosion while the Lagos State Governor…
Abule-Ado Explosion: Sanwo-Olu Charges Residents To Take Safety Precautions
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised residents to make safety their priority, while urging them to maintain a safe distance from the scene of the explosion and fire as the site is still live. Residents in Abule-Ado area of the state were thrown into a sad mood on Sunday morning as a blast…
Regional Road Project To Take Off In May – Sanwo-Olu
…Governor: ‘Trespassers’ properties to go for road construction’ Barring any exigency, the construction of the long proposed Regional Road in Lekki-Ajah axis in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State will take off before the end of May, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said. The Governor disclosed that all plans had been concluded to mobilise contractors…
FCCPC Shuts Down Haufei Restaurant & Mall In VI, Lagos
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) formally known as Consumer Protection Commission CPC has shutdown Haufei Restaurant & Mall 33 Aboyade Cole, VI. The FCCPC said the intervention was based on credible intel & surveillance that the Haufei Restaurant & Mall 33 declines service to Nigerians. The Staff of the Haufei Restaurant &…
LASBCA Debunks Report On Building Collapse In Lagos
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has debunked a news report by some media houses and posts on social media platforms alleging that a building collapsed in the State. A statement issued by the General Manager of the Agency, Engr. Abiola Kosegbe countered that claim, stressing that it was a collapsed canopy that claimed…
Lagos State Begins Mass Fumigation Of Public Places Against LASSA Fever
Lagos State Government says it would, on Friday, 13th March 2020, begin eight-week massive disinfection and fumigation of no fewer than 27 model colleges with hostel facilities, abattoirs, and slaughterhouses, agricultural produce markets as well as regular markets in the State. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, who disclosed this in Lagos noted…
BREAKING: Health Minister Dr. Ehanire Declares Nigeria as Coronavirus-Free
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire announced that Nigeria is currently Coronavirus-Free as the second CoronaVirus index patient has fully recovered and tested negative just like the first case that has been declared COVID-19 free.
Lawmakers In Lagos Sets Up Committee Over Suspended Members
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday set up a committee to look into the recent removal of two principal officers and the suspension of two members. The House took the decision at a special parliamentary held within the Assembly complex. The Committee is headed by Hon. Ibrahim Layode, a senior lawmaker from Badagry…
LASPOTECH’S Best Graduating Student Gets Sanwo-Olu’s Automatic Job Offer
With a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.93 on a scale of 4.0, Ms Nkechi Alexandra Kingsley – the overall best graduating student of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) – gets an automatic employment offer to work in the school, Lagosspy.ng understands. Ms Kingsley was also being offered a cash prize by Governor Babajide…
Policemen, Military Personnel Engaging in Commercial Motorcycle Operations will be Arrested – Lagos Govt
…Sanwo-Olu Chairs State Security Council Meeting …‘Okada, Keke Replacement Coming In April’ Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to uniform men flouting the State’s Transport Sector Reform Laws. It is illegal for any security operative in mufti to ride commercial motorcycles on routes where Okada and tricycles have been restricted, the Government said…
Ex-Emir Sanusi’s N200m Library Evacuated.
Over 40,000 books and journals catalogued at the expansive library of the deposed emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, have been successfully evacuated from the palace. Mr Sanusi was deposed on Monday after a resolution of the Kano State Executive Council. In an interview with DAILY NIGERIAN, the emir’s principal private secretary, Mujtaba Abba, said the…
LASG to Arrest Security Operatives Riding Okada on Restricted Routes
Subsequent to the recent restriction of motorcycle on selected highways and bridge, there have been flagrant disregards for constituted authority by some security operatives and motorcyclist hence the Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to uniform men and motorcyclist flouting the State’s Transport Sector Reform Laws. It is illegal for any security operative…
Lagos Yellow Cab to Operate as EkoCab Mobile App
Lagos State yellow taxi/cab drivers launch a new mobile app e-hailing services EkoCab to compete with existing contemporary brands like Uber and Taxify etc. During the launch, Lagos state government reaffirmed a level playing field for existing and new operators offering same category of services to ease the seamless movement of lagosians around the state.
Traffic Alert: Eko Bridge Inward Alaka Closed for Repairs.
LASG unveiled alternative routes for motorists as the Federal Controller of Works, Mr. Adedamola Kuti confirmed the closure of a section of Eko Bridge to enable rehabilitation works on worn-out bearings noticed between Alaka and Costain portion inwards Apongbon.
LASTMA Reprimands Unprofessional Attitude Exhibited By One Of Its Officers
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has condemned the unruly behaviour of one of its traffic officers trending online in a video showing an altercation with a commercial bus conductor at Maryland, Lagos. The General Manager, LASTMA, Mr. Olajide Oduyoye, stated that the rules of engagement for all officers with members of the public…