THISISLAGOS MORNING NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 4, 2018 Ambode, check impunity on Lagos roads (Punch) After days of lethargy, the Lagos State Government roused itself from the slumber the other weekend to untangle the traffic chaos that had grounded many…
* Lagos may tax churches, mosques (SUN) * LASG moves against sexual harassment in workplaces (Punch)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 1, 2018 Lagos may tax churches, mosques (SUN) The Lagos State Government has said there is a likelihood of religious institutions engaging in business transactions to pay taxes. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Abdulateef Abdulhakeem,…
Lagos rules out Hijab in Schools until Supreme Court Decides (ThisDay)
The Lagos State Government Tuesday said it would not allow the use of Hijab in all its public schools until the Supreme Court “determines an appeal seeking to upturn the decision of a Court of Appeal.” The state government equally…
* Lagos seals 10 bonded terminals, cinema, others in Ajegunle (Vanguard) * Govt insists on zero building collapse (Punch)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 30, 2018 Lagos seals 10 bonded terminals, cinema, others in Ajegunle (Vanguard) The Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, weekend shut down five illegal bonded terminals and four other buildings, including a cinema in…
Otedola tanker explosion: Lagos identifies victims, hands over bodies to families today (Guardian)
Lagos State Government, yesterday, said through DNA forensic analysis, the bodies of the nine persons who got burnt beyond recognition in the Otedola tanker fire explosion that occurred on June 28, 2018 have been identified and matched to their families.…
* Lagos residents told to get PVC (Punch) * Lagos deploys drones to health sector (Nation)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 23, 2018 Lagos residents told to get PVC (Punch) Lagosians have been advised to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards, which will enable them to choose who will govern them in 2019. The Chairman, Ikorodu…
Oshodi-Apapa main carriageway still blocked (SUN)
Despite the Lagos State Government’s effort to remove trucks and tankers from highways and bridges, the main carriageway of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway is still blocked as at yesterday A visit to the expressway yesterday revealed that stationary tankers were still parked…
* Joint taskforce clears access roads to Apapa (BusinessDay) * MAN, Lagos to sign MoU on safety standards (Punch)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 22, 2018 Joint taskforce clears access roads to Apapa (BusinessDay) The joint taskforce set up by the Lagos State Government comprising the police, military personnel and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has moved…
Apapa/Oshodi gridlock: Lagos begins removal of tankers today (SUN)
Lagos State Government has said it will commence the removal of trucks and tankers from highways and bridges from today. The state, yesterday, set up a joint operation, involving security agencies and stakeholders in the maritime sector, to remove all…
* Monitor children during holiday —LASG (Punch) * Ambode congratulates ex-IG, Smith’s confirmation as chairman police service commission (Vanguard)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 18, 2018 Monitor children during holiday —LASG (Punch) The Lagos State Government has called on parents to monitor their children, during the long holiday, saying there is going to be an increase in the…