The Federal Government on Thursday announced the re-opening of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps across the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare. “The Resumption of the NYSC Orientation Camp for prospective Youth Corpers has been approved and opens on November 10th, 2020. Full COVID-19 Protocols will be…
Lagos Inaugurates Criminal Laws Review Committee
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Committee to review amendments to the State Criminal Laws of 2011. The State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, stated that it was resolved at the recently held meeting of the Criminal Justice Sector Reform Committee that a team should be constituted to review the State Criminal Laws and…
Lagos Police Command Debrief Defunct SARS Officials
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Olusegun Odumosu, on Wednesday debriefed the operatives of the defunct Special Anti Robbery Squad, Anti Kidnapping Squad, Anti Cultism Squad and Raider at the Command Headquarters, in Ikeja. The Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed in a statement that the debriefing was in compliance with the directive of…
TG Hails Sanwo-Olu As Oriwu College Wins Best Nigeria Public School Award
The Lagos State Tutor-General and Permanent Secretary, Education Districts II and District IV, has hailed Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his commitment towards the education sector. Anike Adekanye gave the commendation during the celebration of Year 2020 Teachers Day in Abuja while receiving a brand new school bus on behalf of Oriwu Model College, Ikorodu, after…
Lagos Police Arrest 5 Men Suspected To Have Stolen Valuables During Protest
Lagos State Police Command have arrested five men suspected to have stole for valuables from members of the public during the protest along Ketu area, Lagos. The suspects took advantage of the gridlock on the expressway to perpetrate the crime, adding that policemen attached to the Ketu Division arrested them, the State Police Public Relations…
World Bank Approves $12bn For Developing Countries For Covid-19 Vaccines
The World Bank on Wednesday approved $12 billion to help Nigeria and other developing countries buy COVID-19 vaccines. “The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved an envelope of 12 billion dollars for developing countries to finance the purchase and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, and treatments for their citizens,” it read. The vaccination…
LASG Acquires New Outboard Engines For Optimum Boat Performance
Lagos State Government has procured and installed new outboard engines on some of its boats to improve speed and ensure optimal service delivery. The Managing Director, Lagos Ferry Services, (LAGFERRY), Mr. Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun, said it was in a bid to accommodate the increasing number of passengers on its waterways. He also commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
JUST IN: IGP Orders Members Of Defunct SARS To Report To Abuja For Medical Evaluation
The Inspector General of Police M.A. Adamu, has issued a directive to all personnel of the defunct SARS to report at the Force Headquarters, Abuja for debriefing, psychological and medical examination. Frank Mba, the Police spokesman said in a statement that officers are expected to undergo this process as a prelude to further training and…
FG Begins Police Reforms, Agrees To Meet Demands Of Protesters
The Federal Government is beginning to look into the demands of Nigerian protesters after the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, convened a meeting with stakeholders on Tuesday. In a statement released on Tuesday by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser To President Buhari on Media and Publicity, the Police have agreed to meet demands, which include…
[BREAKING] Lawmakers Order Police To Arrest Killers Of End SARS Protesters
Lawmakers on Tuesday at the National Assembly ordered the Police to arrest officers who fatally shot End SARS protesters. According to reports, at least, six people have been killed and scores wounded in Lagos and Osun State. Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, presented a motion on the death of a member of his constituent, Jimoh Isiaka and attack…
[Opinion] Wike And Intoxication of Power: How Not To Misunderstood Times
By Chidiebere Nwobodo One of the major pitfalls of political power, is inability to read times and seasons currently. Dreaded despots and monstrous tyrants have lost grip of power—just for this simple reason. Governor Nyesom Wike just put himself against the cause of justice. The protests that are raging across the country, are not necessarily…
BREAKING: LASG Announces Resumption Of Public/Private Schools From Monday, 19th October
The Lagos State Government has announced the resumption of all remaining classes in both public and private schools beginning from Monday, 19th of October, 2020. According to the Commissioner for Education, Folasade Adefisayo, physical resumption, which is for the year 2020/2021 academic session, will now include pupils in pre-primary institutions such as daycare, kindergarten and…
Lagos CP Releases Arrested End SARS Protesters After Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s Directive
Following the directive by the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner Police has finally released all the arrested individuals for end SARS protest in the State. The individuals released are Nkemakolam Okpara Felicia, female. (27years); Nduka Treasure Chiamaka, female (21 years); Adefila Olanrewaju, male; Adeola Adebayo, male; Ayodeji Ayeni, male; and Adebola Ojabodu. Governor Sanwo-Olu has…
Governor To Meet Buhari As Violence Erupt In End Sars Protest In Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will meet President Buhari to discuss the issues bordering around the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) as violence erupts in the state. The Governor braved all odds on Monday to address the protesters in Lekki where crowds of youths camped and blocked the expressway. He urged them to be…
Buhari Assures Nigerians Of Extensive Police Reform
The decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is the first step to extensive police reforms, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday. Speaking at the launch of the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme (P-YES), aimed at creating 774,000 jobs across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country, President Buhari also directed that all those responsible…
Rtd CP Midenda, Explains Why And How SARS Was Created Before It Derailed
SARS HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The founding commander of SARS, retired Police Commissioner Simeon Danladi Midenda explains… In the beginning SARS was founded by me in 1992. For a proper understanding of this, historical background to its formation is relevant. Anti-Robbery as a modus operandi of the Nigeria Police Force for combating armed robbery has been as…
LASG Visits Gas Explosion Site In Baruwa, Urges Business Owners To Be Cautious
The Lagos State Government has paid a site visit to the Baruwa Gas Explosion site for on-the-spot assessment of the incident that occurred in the State on Thursday. The Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat called on business owners and entrepreneurs in the State to always be responsible and mindful of the safety of others while…
Gov. Sanwo To Review His Performance After 500 Days In Office
The administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hits 500 days on October 10 and he is set to review his performance. ”For the Governor, it is an opportunity to review the “Greater Lagos” journey and tender his report card to Lagosians, ” Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy said in a statement. He will, on October 20,…
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has announced the disbandment of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has announced the disbandment of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force. He said the operatives will be redeployed to other police formations and commands. Adamu announced this in a live Facebook broadcast on Sunday afternoon 11th October, 2020. The announcement came after days of online and…
LASG Approves Release Of 56 Inmates
The Lagos State Government on Friday approved the release of 56 inmates from various correctional centres. This was made known in a statement issued by Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Mr. Kayode Oyekanmi signed on behalf of the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN. A State pardon was also granted…