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BREAKING: Lagos declares 24-hour curfew

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2020 0

The Lagos State government has declared a 24-hour curfew across the state. The announcement was made by the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu via his official Twitter handle. He wrote, “Dear Lagosians, I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful #EndSARS protest has

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Sanwo-Olu reopens cinemas, gyms, recreational centres, others

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2020 0

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved reopening of cinemas, gyms, spas and recreational centres in the state. The governor announced this during a briefing on Saturday. Cinemas and other recreational centres were closed in March to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Sanwo-Olu, however, noted that cinemas must keep strictly to 33% of their capacities. […]

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BREAKING: Lagos approves worship centres to resume full services

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2020 0

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has permitted churches and mosques in the state to resume full services. He said mosques can hold their prayers five times daily while churches can also commence weekly services. Worship centres were restricted to one gathering weekly after they were allowed to reopen following lockdown to check coronavirus in the nation. […]

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Jubilation as Lagos to pay varsity staff minimum wage October

Ihesiulo Grace 16 September 2020 0

The Lagos State Government has promised to pay the new minimum wage to all tertiary institutions in the state with effect from October. Daily Times Nigeria gathered that some unions in the tertiary institutions had staged protests on Monday. READ ALSO: Opinion: Lagos and the ease of doing business All the executive of the unions […]

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BREAKING NEWS: Lagos announces date for reopening of churches, mosques

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2020 0

Executive governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that worship centres across the state will reopen on the 7th of August. Following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, Worship centres across the state have remained closed since March despite reversals by other states to reopen worship venues. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu inspects works on Third […]

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Governor Sanwo-Olu Approves 45% Increase In Bus Fare

Ihesiulo Grace 21 July 2020 0

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has approved a 45 per cent increase on bus services in the state. The increase is for buses on the routes operated by the Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL).

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Lagos pays N1.16bn accrued pension to 368 retirees

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2020 0

The Lagos state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of N1.157 billion for the payment of accrued pension rights to 368 public service retirees for the month of May. Director-General, Lagos state Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mr. Babalola Obilana, said this in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday in Lagos. Obilana appreciated […]

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Sanwo-Olu appoints ace entrepreneur Ogunsan into LSSTF board

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2020 0

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed ace entrepreneur and Chairman of Executive Group, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, into the board of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-olu said the fresh appointment takes immediate effect, having been carefully done based on records of […]

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COVID-19: Lagos suspends reopening of Churches, Mosques

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2020 0

.Defers reopening social, entertainment centres Lagos State Government has rolled back its earlier decision granting partial re-opening to houses of worship across the state, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, announced indefinite suspension of the order. By implication, churches and mosques in Lagos must remain closed for religious activities and gatherings until

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COVID-19: Lagos suspends reopening of Churches, Mosques

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2020 0

…Defers reopening social, entertainment centres Lagos State Government has rolled back its earlier decision granting partial re-opening to houses of worship across the state, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, announced indefinite suspension of the order. By implication, churches and mosques in Lagos must remain closed for religious activities and gatherings

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Lagos Governor, Sanwo Olu reacts to death of Ibidun Ighodalo

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2020 0

Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reacted to Ibidun Ighodalo’s death in the early hours of Sunday, June 14, 2020 in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Ibidun who was to mark her 40th birthday on July 19, 2020 was said to have been in Bayelsa and Rivers states helping to with the building of isolation centres […]

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Sanwo-Olu asks court to strike out suit challenging new Oniru installation

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2020 0

Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has asked an Igbosere High Court in Lagos to strike out a suit challenging the installation of Hakeem Ajasa as the oniru of Iruland. The suit is seeking a perpetual injunction, restraining Ajasa from parading himself as Oba Oniru of Lagos. The suit is also seeking to stop […]

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We’ll make Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge a reality — Sanwo-Olu’s aide

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2020 0

Mrs. Aramide Adeyoye, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Works and Infrastructure, says the Sanwo-Olu administration will make the Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge a reality. The governor’s aide said this during an online covInspiration show organised to mark the first year in office of Gov. Sanwo-Olu. The social media show, moderated by UN Youth […]

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Lagos mulls full re-opening of economy, embarks on assessment of businesses

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2020 0

…Infected Govt House Ssaff have recovered, says Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Government is considering full re-opening of the critical sectors of its economy, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed on Sunday. But, the move will not be pushed in a hurry. In the coming days, Sanwo-Olu said the State Government would be rolling out Register-to-Open initiative as part […]

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COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu threatens to re-impose lockdown over non-compliance with guidelines

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2020 0

Lagos state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has threatened to re-impose total lockdown on the state if residents continue to flout guidelines established for gradual easing of lockdown which began last Monday in the state. The governor, who gave an update on developments relating to the COVID-19 pandemic management in the state, also directed the police […]

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COVID-19: Lagos issues guidelines for re-opening markets

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2020 0

The Lagos state government has issued new guidelines for the re-opening of markets and shopping malls in the state as part of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, following Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s announcement on the gradual easing of the lockdown in Lagos from Monday. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Alausa, […]

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Lagos May Conduct Mass Burial To Free Morgues, if…says Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2020 0

…Gives 2-Week Ultimatum, Frees 209 Inmates …Inter-state Movement For Funerals Unacceptable Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the weekend, said the state’s mortuaries are getting filled and congested, urging owners of corpses in the state’s morgues to pick them for burial in line with the protocol established in the management of

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COVID-19 PALLIATIVES: GOV. Sanwo-Olu donates food items to ATBOWATON

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2020 0

….Tarzan reaches out with sanitizers. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has donated  100 bags  of rice and 300 bags of garri to  Association of Tourist Boat operators and water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON). However, ATBOWATON is an organised  registered boat operators in Lagos.The food items presented to the association through the office of Lagos

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COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu commissions 70-bed Eti-Osa isolation centre

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2020 0

Lagos state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday unveiled a 70-bed COVID-19 isolation and treatment centre located within the premises of Landmark Exhibition Centre in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state. The 70-bed Eti-Osa Isolation Centre, which was constructed by the Young President Organisation (YPO), Lagos state chapter, has a dedicated 10-bed

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COVID-19: Sanwo-olu salutes Lagosians’ endurance over restrictions

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2020 0

Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has saluted Lagosians for their endurance since measures to fight the coronavirus were announced by the government. In a statement issued on Monday, Gov. Sanwo-Olu acknowledged that no aspect of human life has been spared by the lethal disease, saying the state government in partnership with the Federal Ministry of […]