Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday approved the immediate re-opening of Mile 12 Market which was shut following a violent clash which led to loss of lives and property. The Governor, in a statement by the State's Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said the decision to re-open the market followed satisfactory meeting and … [Read more...] about Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Re-Opens Mile 12 Market
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Lagos State To Demolish Defective Lekki Gardens Buildings
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday directed that stability test be conducted on all building constructed by the Lekki Gardens to ascertain their structural integrity, saying that any building found to be defective will be demolished. The Governor who addressed Government House Correspondents at the Lagos House, Ikeja, shortly after inspecting the site of … [Read more...] about Lagos State To Demolish Defective Lekki Gardens Buildings
Police Rescues The Kidnapped Ikorodu School Girls
The three schoolgirls kidnapped at the Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary in Ikorodu, Lagos have been rescued by the Lagos State Police Command on 29th February 2016. Source close to Lagos State Police revealed that the rescue operation was carried out in the night by the police around Igbokuta Area of Ikorodu. Three suspects, namely; Emmanuel Aigidi, aged 27 years, Seun … [Read more...] about Police Rescues The Kidnapped Ikorodu School Girls
MILE 12 clash: Lagos Meets Leaders From Mile 12 Market To Settle Dispute
The Lagos State Government on Friday met with all the stakeholders from Mile 12 market, Agiliti community, Maidan and its environs aimed at finding a lasting solution to the violence that led to the closure of the Mile 12 market with a promise that a harmonious and effective solution would be put in place in the next few days. Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji … [Read more...] about MILE 12 clash: Lagos Meets Leaders From Mile 12 Market To Settle Dispute
Lagos Plans To Establish First DNA Forensic Lab In Nigeria
Lagos state plans to establish the first DNA Forensic lab in the country. This was made known by Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, while addressing journalist at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa Today. Read the press statement below... "In furtherance of its commitment to the Fcriminal justice sector reforms and take the fight against crime to a greater level, the Lagos … [Read more...] about Lagos Plans To Establish First DNA Forensic Lab In Nigeria
RRS Choppers Locates Crashed Lagos-Bound Bristow Helicopter
The efficacy of the three helicopters of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) purchased by the present administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode came to fore on Wednesday as it aided in the location and rescue of a helicopter with registration number N5BQJ belonging to Bristow Group, which crashed while heading to Lagos from Port Harcourt. The RRS helicopters are part of the … [Read more...] about RRS Choppers Locates Crashed Lagos-Bound Bristow Helicopter
Environmental Health Officers Kills 4,400 Rats In Lagos To Prevent Lassa Fever
Following the outbreak of Lassa fever virus in Lagos State Environmental Health Officers has killed more than 4,400 rats so far in Onigongbo, Oshodi , Oke-Odo,Ikotun Idanwo, Ojuwoye and Mile 12 Markets under de-rat market programme. The Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), Lagos State Chapter, president Mr Samuel Akingbehin on Monday told News Agency … [Read more...] about Environmental Health Officers Kills 4,400 Rats In Lagos To Prevent Lassa Fever
Lagos State Government Warns Landlords Against Gated Streets
The Lagos State Government on Monday ordered immediate re-opening of all street gates and barricades in the nook and cranny of the State between 5 am and 12 mid-night daily, just as it warned that defaulting streets would have their gates pulled down within the next seven days. The State Government also ordered that all street gates and barricades are now only permitted to … [Read more...] about Lagos State Government Warns Landlords Against Gated Streets
Lagos State Restates It Warning Against Street Trading And Hawking
The Lagos State Government has once restated its policy of zero tolerance on street trading and hawking in the State, warning violators of the State’s environmental laws to desist or incur the wrath of law enforcement agencies. According to a statement issued from the office of the State Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, Lagos Environmental Laws does … [Read more...] about Lagos State Restates It Warning Against Street Trading And Hawking
Lagos State Govt Denies Destroying Goods In Owonifari Market in Oshodi
Some traders in Owonifari Market in Oshodi have accused the Lagos state government of destroying their goods during the demolition of the market. The accusation which the Lagos state government have denied during a joint press briefing addressed by the State’s Ministries of Information and Strategy. The Lagos State Government on Thursday defended the relocation of traders … [Read more...] about Lagos State Govt Denies Destroying Goods In Owonifari Market in Oshodi
List Of Past Governors Of Lagos State Both Military And Civilian Governors
Past governors of Lagos State both military and civilian governors and the duration of their tenures in the office. In-case you are asked of how many governors have ruled Lagos State since 1967, how accurate would your answers be? Well, let us list them from 1967 down to 2016 and see how many governors both military and civilians that have had their names on the list of those … [Read more...] about List Of Past Governors Of Lagos State Both Military And Civilian Governors
Lagos Tanker Drivers Prohibited From Plying Within 6am -9pm
In a press statement released on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Lagos tanker drivers have been prohibited from plying within the hours of 6am -9pm daily. Lagos state government also warned against reckless driving, use of fireworks in this yuletide season. Read the press statement below.. The Lagos State Government on Tuesday reassured residents of the readiness of the Governor … [Read more...] about Lagos Tanker Drivers Prohibited From Plying Within 6am -9pm
Petrol sells for N300 per liter in Lagos
Following the refusal by oil marketers to import fuel into Nigeria, petrol station owners seems to be cashing in on the situation on ground with petrol selling for as high as N300 per litre in Ejigbo area of Lagos state. At other filling stations petrol sold for N200 and N15o respectively. With long queues at the few petrol stations opened consumers were ready to buy fuel at … [Read more...] about Petrol sells for N300 per liter in Lagos
Lagos State constructs new fire stations
In furtherance of its determination to build a fire station in every Local Government Area in Lagos, the State Government has constructed two additional Fire Service Stations at Abesan Housing Estate and Lekki Peninsula Phase II to increase the total number of Fire stations in the State to 15. In addition, the present administration’s quest for Public Private Partnership (PPP) … [Read more...] about Lagos State constructs new fire stations
Explosion rocks a gas station in Lagos State
An explosion has occurred at Allen Gas company, Ago Palace Way, Okota Lagos state, killing and injuring several people. The accident happened on Saturday afternoon April 25, 2015, an eyewitness said the explosion occurred when the gas were being offloaded from the truck that brought them. Number of casualty is yet to be ascertain. … [Read more...] about Explosion rocks a gas station in Lagos State
Lagos State begins the issuance of new free taxi licenses
The Lagos State Government has commenced the issuance of a new free license to individual and corporate taxi operators, thereby making it an offence for unlicensed persons to operate taxi in the state. Governor Babatunde Fashola, who launched the scheme in Ikeja, said the initiative would ensure that every taxi in the state have a unique identification number as a way of … [Read more...] about Lagos State begins the issuance of new free taxi licenses