Tag: Gbenga Omotoso
Lagos investigating incident during city marathon – Commissioner
An ambulance deployed as part of the official medical emergency response for the event was involved in an incident in…
Lagos’ N3.366 trillion budget hits 80% performance
Omotoso explained that the administration’s collaboration with local governments has accelerated grassroots development, particularly in road construction, housing, and education.
Lagos unveils 10 State-of-the-Art Ferries to revolutionise Water Transport
Omotoso recalled that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had previously inaugurated 15 ferries, bringing the total to 25, aimed at reducing travel…
Gbenga Omotoso: Inspiring Nigeria’s Next Generation of Journalists
As I walked through the vibrant halls of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) during my formative years, I found…
Lagos confirms deportation of some people to Osun
There have been furore over over deportation of Osun State indigenes by the state government at the weekend, with Osun…
Lagos Govt reassures residents of safety
The proactive measures undertaken by the Lagos State government underscore its dedication to maintaining law and order, while simultaneously addressing…
INTERVIEW: What Sanwo-Olu has in store for Lagos in 2024 – Omotoso
People are saying that the system put in place by the Nigeria Port Authority (NPA) in conjunction with Lagos State…
We have no hand in demolition of POWA complex at Computer Village – LASG
Omotoso stated that those circulating the fake news that the state government was demolishing Computer Village were opportunistic ethnic chauvinists…
Lagos reacts to allegation that Sanwo-Olu paid lawyers from state funds
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement, said Rhodes-Vivour, in a post on X, on November 19,…
Lagos rolls out programmes for Sanwo-Olu’s inauguration
Earlier, Omotoso said four years after Sanwo-Olu took over power, the promise of A Greater Lagos had been fulfilled in…
Why Sanwo-Olu will win Lagos governorship election – Omotoso
Omotoso, in a chat with newsmen, said what happened in the presidential election where Lagos lost to Labour Party would…
Lagos reacts after thugs loyal to Jandor caught shooting in Lagos (Video)
The government said it would never tolerate violence, saying security agencies were currently investigating the trending video.
Breaking: Buhari lands in Lagos Monday for official visit to unveil iconic projects
He said the project the president would unveil are the Lekki Deep Sea Port, the 32-metric tons per-hour Lagos Rice…
Fourth Mainland Bridge: 800 buildings to go, Consortium to toll bridge 40 years
Speaking at a joint news conference on Friday, Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye,…
Sanwo-Olu disbands Landed Properties Special Operations Team
He said after a careful examination of these complaints from well meaning Lagosians, Governor Sanwo-Olu has directed that the team,…
PDP’s Jandor lied, Bamise’s over N500k mortuary bill paid by LASG
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso wondered why the PDP's governorship candidate would be playing politics with the issue.
Interview: Lagosians will surely give Sanwo-Olu a second term in office – Omotoso
Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu is quite appreciative of their support and he is never going to take it for granted and…
Stakeholders demand total ban of Okada in Lagos
They said the pockets of riders still found operating on forbidden routes, especially highways, should be arrested and made to…
Why we must clampdown on Okada: Lagos releases accident statistics
Omotoso disclosed that about 1,712 accidents had been recorded in Lagos in the first quarter of this year, saying out…
Lagos sends another important message to Okada riders
Omotoso said the Lagos State Task Force, led by CSP Shola Jejeloye, had continued to enforce the law, as it…
Lekki toll plaza reopening: Lagos begs stakeholders to show understanding
The appeal was made by Lagos State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho and his counterparts in Transport,…
Shangisha/Magodo crisis: Lagos returns to Supreme Court
Omotoso said at the said meetings, two issues arose, one of which was a serious division among the judgment creditors…
No compensation for families of 50 victims of Ikoyi collapsed building – LASG
A 21-storey building on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, caved in on November 1, 2021, killing about 50 people.
Establishment of Lagos Traffic Radio, LASTMA strategic – LASG
Omotoso said the event presented a potent avenue for capacity building for the two prime agencies, saying this was indeed,…
No allocation for permanent structure on Coastal Road site – LASG
There have been allegations in some quarters that the Lagos State Government has sold the land or given approval for…
Ikoyi collapsed building: Death toll hits 43
Death toll in the collapsed 21-storey building in Ikoyi area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has reached 43, the state government…
Ikoyi collapsed building: Lagos says corpses ready for identification by families
Lagos State Government on Friday said dead bodies recovered from the Ikoyi collapsed building are ready for identification.
Sanwo-Olu didn’t stop #EndSARS memorial event – LASG
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu did not stop any first-year #EndSARS memorial event from taking place, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga…
Lagos evacuates three-week-old baby, 64 students from UNIJOS
The Lagos State Government on Friday evacuated three weeks old baby and 64 students from the state stranded at the…
Lagos begins massive onslaught against beggars: Sets up special team
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced massive onslaught against beggars across the state and set up a special team…