The literary world and admirers across Nigeria and beyond continue to honour Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka as celebrations for his 90th birthday extend into their second week. On Tuesday evening, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted a special dinner at…
Seinye Lulu-Briggs’ unending accolades — Akintayo Abodunrin
On July 17, foremost entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr Seinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs, will receive the Special African Business Leadership Commendation Award at the 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) at the House of Lords, London, United Kingdom. ABLA is the African…
Sanwo-Olu urges cooperative societies to uphold integrity, drive development
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday called for the collaboration of cooperative societies, urging their leadership to uphold integrity, accountability, dedication, and compassion to drive growth and development. Sanwo-Olu made this appeal at the grand finale of activities…
Lagos stops 25% rebate on bus, ferry, train fares
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority says the 25 per cent rebate on fares for regulated public bus, ferry and train services ends on Sunday. LAMATA made this known on its official X handle. “From June 3, fares on all…
*Army declares 11 persons wanted for complicity in Plateau killings (Sun)*Hardship: Sanwo-Olu extends work-from-home initiative by three months (Nation)
Army declares 11 persons wanted for complicity in Plateau killings (Sun) Special Task Force on internal security in Plateau State, Operation Safe Haven, has declared 11 persons wanted in connection with various attacks and killings, especially in Barkin Ladi, Bassa,…
LASTMA cadets urged to uphold ethics, and professionalism in service to motorists
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has emphasized the need for all traffic officers to be more friendly and professional in the discharge of their responsibilities to motorists. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, gave…
*Naira value dips 12% in 4 days as turnover rises (Leadership)*Lagos has not increased minimum wage to N70k, Govt clarifies (DailyTrust)
Naira value dips 12% in 4 days as turnover rises (Leadership) The value of the Naira continued to depreciate at the official end of the market, closing on Thursday at N1,309.88 to one dollar, a 12 per cent week to…
Sanwo-Olu visits Badagry, highlights tourism potential
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said Badagry has a lot of tourism potential to attract both international and local audiences, and make Lagos State a choice destination for tourists. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this during an inspection tour around…
Sanwo-Olu thanks Tinubu, Umahi after full reopening of Third Mainland Bridge
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, after the full reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge. The governor announced the reopening of the bridge to traffic…
Sanwo-Olu congratulates Tinubu on his 72nd birthday
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 72nd birthday, describing him as a courageous, audacious, and passionate leader who is committed to the progress, growth, and development of Nigeria. He said President Tinubu is worth…