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…
* Third Mainland Bridge will be shut for 3 days – FG (Punch) * Lagos assures residents of safety (Nation)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 17, 2018 Third Mainland Bridge will be shut for 3 days – FG (Punch) The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will be closed to traffic for three days from July 27, 2018, to assess…
* Lagos urges compliance with procurement procedures (Nation) * PDP vows to win Elections in Lagos (Independent)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 13, 2018 Lagos urges compliance with procurement procedures (Nation) The Lagos State government has urged all Directors/Heads of Finance and Accounts Departments in all the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the state to…
* Lagos Assembly reconstitutes committees (Nation) * Lagos to Sign Concession Agreement on Seme-Badagry Expressway (ThisDay)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 11, 2018 Lagos Assembly reconstitutes committees (Nation) Months after the dissolution of its standing committees, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has announced the reconstitution of the committees…
Third Mainland Bridge to be closed for repairs (Punch)
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr. Adedamola Kuti, said on Tuesday that consultations had begun for the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs. Kuti told the News Agency of Nigeria that the ministry of works was going to…
