There was tension on Monday when suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity invaded Agiliti area of Mile 12, Lagos State, and allegedly stabbed a member of the Aiye Confraternity to death. PUNCH Metro gathered that the clash was a reprisal…
Beggars in Lagos urged to pick up a vocation, get skilled
Beggars in Lagos State have been advised to drop begging as a vocation and rather take advantage of the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act signed into law last year by President Muhammadu Buhari, which among other items mandates…
Sanwo-Olu appoints five new permanent secretaries
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries. A statement by his spokesman, Gboyega Akosile, said the circular released on Monday by the Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, confirmed the appointments…
Suspected mentally-deranged man sets another man ablaze in Lagos (Tribune)
Police in Lagos State has begun investigations surrounding the setting ablaze of a man by a suspected mentally- deranged man. The state police spokesperson, Bala Elkana, confirmed the incident and added that the suspect was on admission at the Yaba…
‘Stop discriminating against physically-challenged’ (Nation)
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appealed to residents of the state to stop discriminating against people living with disabilities. The governor spoke at an event marking the 2019 International Day of Disability (IDD) for Persons Living with Disabilities, organised…
Sanwo-Olu pledges to boost food, fish production (NewTelegraph)
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday said that his administration was set to boost food and fish production in the state, saying that the aquaculture life of the state would be fully explored. To this end, the governor said fishermen…
Lagos committed to youth development, says Gov Sanwo-Olu (Nation)
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his commitment to youth development and inclusion in the state. He made this charge during the maiden convocation of Mountain Top University, Ogun State, on Friday. In his lecture entitled: “The future…
Pilgrims pray for Nigeria’s unity (Nation)
Pilgrims from Lagos State to this year’s holy journey in Israel yesterday offered special prayers for the unity and national development of Nigeria. The service, held at the Ramada Centre in Jerusalem, was attended by dignitaries, including Commissioner for Home…
Police order widow’s eviction after husband’s death (Punch)
The grave of Sergeant George Ebiega of the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos State, was still fresh when the police authorities ordered his wife of 10 years, Mary, out of the barracks. PUNCH Metro learnt that the mother of three had…