A 12-year-old pupil of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, who died on November 30, 2021, has been laid to rest. Oromoni was laid to rest on Saturday at the family’s compound at Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South-West Local Government…
Lagos PDP boss, Aivoji, kidnapped
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has called on security agencies and government authorities to intervene promptly and secure the release of its abducted Chairman, Mr Philip Aivoji. The Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Hakeem Amode said…
Sanwo-Olu approves pay rise for pensioners
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved a pay rise for state pensioners tagged “consequential adjustment in pensions” in line with the subsisting national minimum wage. This was contained in a circular released by the state Head of Service,…
Bring AFCON as succour to Nigerians – Gov Sanwo-Olu charges Super Eagles
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged members of the Super Eagles to strive and win the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, as a succour to Nigerians from various economic challenges. Sanwo-Olu, gave the charge while hosting the team to…
We will enforce laws this year – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared that 2024 will see a strong push towards enforcing laws and regulations to protect lives and property in the state. Speaking during the annual Lagos State Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu said,…
Lagos Governor cheers Funke Akindele’s billion naira cinematic triumph
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended hearty congratulations to the renowned actor and producer, Funke Akindele, for the phenomenal success of her latest cinematic venture, A Tribe Called Juddah. The movie, having recently crossed the N1 billion mark…
Police arrest man for allegedly printing, distributing fake Police ID Cards
The Police in Lagos State have arrested a man, who allegedly paraded himself as a Police officer before commercial motorcyclists, whom he allegedly defrauded the sum of N670,000. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to…
Gas explosion destroys shops, goods in Lagos
Several shops and goods were destroyed following a gas explosion that occurred at a market at the Council bus stop, Ikotun area of Lagos State, on Saturday. The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed…
Christmas: Do not lose hope, Sanwo-Olu urges residents
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday urged residents not to lose hope due to the challenging times in the state and the country at large. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his wife, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, said this while…
Praise night: Portable performs at Celestial church in Lagos
Controversial street-hop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable, performed at the Celestial Church of Christ, Goshen Land Cathedral, in Lagos State on Friday night. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Celestial Church of Christ was criticised for inviting Portable and Fuji singer Pasuma…