Tag: Lagos
Visa racketeering fraudster arrested in Lagos
A 28 year old man, Emu – Larry Chidebere, has been apprehended by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS)…
Lagos moves to upgrade schools in slum areas
The Lagos State Government at the weekend said it would commence total upgrade of schools in the State, especially in…
Lagos procures equipment to tackle menace of water hyacinth
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has procured two modern equipment to tackle the menace of water hyacinth from the…
Police arrest 5 kidnappers in Lagos
Kazeem Ugbodaga Officials of the Nigerian Police have arrested five kidnappers who have carried out kidnapping activities at Isheri area…
Igbonla kidnap: We’ll rid Lagos off criminal elements-LASG
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government on Wednesday confirmed the release of the four pupils and teachers of the Lagos…
Lagos expends N166.8 billion on capital project in 9 months
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday disclosed that the state government has spent N166.8 billion on capital…
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Akiolu attacks Obasanjo: You’re the reason Lagos not granted Special Status
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu has accused former Nigeria’s President, Olusegun Obasanjo of being the reason behind Lagos not being…
Lagos demolishes illegal structures in Obalende
The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment has demolished several illegal structures in Obalende area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. This…
Lagos ready to make Badagry next tourism destination
The Lagos State Government has assured residents of Badagry of its readiness to promote tourism and empowerment in the area…
Ambode berates Senate for rejecting bill to grant Lagos special status
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has berated the Senate for turning down a bill meant to grant Lagos…
Lagos begins demolition of structures impeding flyover bridge
The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development on Tuesday began the demolition of properties impeding the Right…
Lagos screens intending Jerusalem pilgrims to ascertain medical fitness
Lagos State Government has begun the administrative and Medical screening exercise for intending pilgrims to Jerusalem and Rome to ascertain…
Man killed after winning lottery in Lagos
35-year-old Ejike Onyejekwe has been killed in the Festac Town area of Lagos State. The victim, who lived on 21…
Lagos to hold maiden edition of food security summit
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to organize a world class summit, tagged: ‘The Lagos Food Security Summit and…
Lagos demolishes illegal structures in Magodo
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government on Tuesday demolished illegal structures erected by traders selling building materials along the Centre…
Lagos signs MOU with AWIEF on $300M to empower women entrepreneurs
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum…
Lagos begins demolition of illegal structures in VI, Ikoyi
The much anticipated Clean Up of Ikoyi and Victoria Island areas of Lagos, South commenced simultaneously on Saturday with officials…
Heavy rainfall: Lagos charges residents to vacate flood-prone areas
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has charged residents living in flood-prone areas in the state to urgently relocate as…
Lagos begins installation of 13,000 CCTV cameras October
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday said plans are afoot to link inner roads in the…
Lagos to close 10,444 unregistered private schools
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says it is set to shut down 10,444 unregistered private schools which littered the…
Lagos unveils Ketu-Alapere lay-by to decongest traffic
The Lagos State Government has unveiled the newly built Ketu-Alapere Lay-by and 700m concretized Slip Road to decongest traffic in…
Lagos charges residents to embrace mediation for peaceful co-existence
The Lagos State Government has charged residents of the state to embrace mediation in resolving disputes in order to enhance…
Lagos beefs up security for Sallah
The Lagos State Government has said adequate preparations have been put in place toward ensuring hitch-free celebration of this year’s…
Ambode donates land to German firm investing $75 million in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday demonstrated his commitment to attract foreign investors into the State by approving…
Ambode leads ‘All Male Walk’ in Lagos against sexual violence
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday led the first ever ‘All Male Walk’ against sexual and gender based violence…
1 killed, 4 arrested as Hausa, Fulani clash in Lagos over a girl
One person has been killed, four arrested and properties destroyed as members of the Hausa and Fulani communities in Lagos…
Lagos begins demolition of illegal structures in Ikoyi next week
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Special Committee on Clean-up of Ikoyi, Lekki, and Victoria Island inaugurated by the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi…
Mudslide kills newly wed in Lagos
A mudslide collapsed on shanties at Agindingbi area of Lagos on Tuesday killing a 16-year old girl who just wedded…
Lagos unveils another multiple Lay-by to decongest traffic
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has unveiled another multiple lay-by at Car Wash bus stop, Iyana-Oworonshoki area of Lagos,…
Lagos shuts 37 illegal pharmacies, chemist shops
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has shut 37 illegal pharmacies and chemist shops in Ikorodu area of Lagos, Southwest…