Lagos State Government, on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the transfer of the Epe General Hospital to the Federal Government. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, signed the MOU with the Minister of State for Health and…
(ICYMI) Isese Day: Lagos declares Tuesday public holiday
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has declared Tuesday, 20 August 2024, a work-free day to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration. The declaration is contained in a circular titled “Commemoration of Year 2024 Isese Day – Declaration of Work…
Lagos pledges support for women engineers
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged to support the innovations of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) targeted at driving the nation’s development and advancement. Sanwo-Olu made the promise in Ikeja over the weekend at the…
Lagos to deploy 10,000 neighbourhood officials for state police — Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says Lagos State is ready for the creation of state police, adding that the state boasts of at least 10,000 men to be immediately deployed once the Federal Government and the National Assembly firm up constitutional provisions…
*20 feared dead as explosion rocks pipeline in Rivers (DailyTrust)*Lagos community seeks health centre, school (Punch)
20 feared dead as explosion rocks pipeline in Rivers (DailyTrust) No fewer than 20 persons were feared dead following an explosion from a vandalised oil pipeline in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was gathered that the…
*Excitement as Sanwo-Olu, AbdulRazaq open Ikeja overpass bridge (Nation)*Same-sex Marriage: Nigerian priest defends Pope Francis (Punch)
Excitement as Sanwo-Olu, AbdulRazaq open Ikeja overpass bridge (Nation) Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissioned the Ikeja overpass bridge situated in Ikeja area of the state. The Ikeja Overpass Bridge is the fourth to be commissioned by the Lagos state…
Gov poll: N200m wasn’t paid for Sanwo-Olu’s legal fee — Lagos govt
The Lagos State government, yesterday, debunked a report on social media that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu paid his lawyers from the state government’s funds, describing it as false. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, stated this, while reacting…
Lagos Tribunal describes PDP’s Jandor as “busybody”
The Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ikeja has described candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18 election, Olajide Adediran popularly known as Jandor, as “busybody”. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared…
Lagos Governorship Election Tribunal to announce verdict Monday
The Lagos Governorship Election Petition Tribunal is set to deliver its long-awaited judgment on Monday. This pivotal decision will determine the fate of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu following challenges to his election victory. The legal battle stems from the keenly contested…
Lagos vows to tackle overpopulation in public schools
The Lagos State Government has said it is working to tackle overpopulation in public schools across the state. The Director General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Mrs Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, in an exclusive chat with The PUNCH, said the state government…