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Former Lagos Governorship Candidate Babatunde Gbadamosi Arrested for Attending the Akindele’s Party

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2020 0

Former gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Babatunde Gbadamosi, has been detained by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly contravening lockdown order declared by the State Government to curtail coronavirus spread. Gbadamosi was detained after being spotted in a viral

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Police uncover ritualist den, arrests 30-year-old suspect

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2020 0

Operatives of the Morogbo Police Division, Lagos State Police Command, have arrested a suspected ritualist, Dona Asogbo, at his hideout at Panuse area of Oko-Afo, along Mile2 -Badagry Expressway. The hideout which was an uncompleted building, was first uncovered by residents of the area, who suspected activities in the building, and reported same to the […]

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Lagos police boss warns health workers, others to carry valid identification

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2020 0

Health workers and essential services providers exempted from the lockdown in Lagos state will henceforth, show documents, other than their identity cards to prove they are on duty to be allowed movement in the state. This new directive followed an allegation that operatives from the Lagos state Police Command had harassed a medical doctor in […]

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Police begin enforcement of 14-day lockdown in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 31 March 2020 0

Policemen from the Lagos State Police Command, were on Tuesday, drafted to various parts of the state, to enforce the Federal Governmnet’s directive on total lockdown of the state for 14 days. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, who briefed some operatives on the modus of operation on Tuesday morning at the command […]

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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 […]

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COVID-19: UBA presents N1bn to LASG, applauds Govt effort to fight pandemic

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2020 0

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has presented the sum of N1 billion to the Lagos State Government as part of the bank’s commitment to help curb the effect of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This is also in fulfilment of its N5 billion commitment made by the UBA Group Chairman, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, last […]

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Lagos pays N1. 8bn accrued pension rights

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2020 0

The Lagos state government has paid N1. 8 billion accrued pension rights into the retirement savings account of 418 retirees for the month of March. Director -General, Lagos state Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mrs. Folashade Onanuga, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos. Onanuga said that the 418 retirees are from the mainstream […]

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Lagos assembly lifts suspension of 4 lawmakers

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2020 0

The Lagos state House of Assembly on Thursday reinstated four of its members earlier suspended indefinitely for alleged misconduct and insubordination. The Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, made the announcement during the plenary in Lagos. The House had on March 9, passed a resolution sacking two of its principal officers and suspending two members indefinitely for […]

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Lagos NMA complains about inadequate protective gear

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2020 0

The Lagos state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised concerns about the inadequate supply of protective materials, including face masks, sanitizers and personal protective equipment in most government hospitals in the state. State Chairman and Secretary of the association, Dr. Saliu Oseni and Dr. Ramon Moronkola, respectively raised the alarm in a

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Coronavirus: Sanwo-Olu orders civil servants to work from home

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, directed all staff under the employ of the State Government to observe a stay-at-home order for 14 days in the wake of the increasing cases of Coronavirus in the state. Addressing journalists the State House Marina, Sanwo-Olu said the directive will take effect from today, Monday, March […]

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COVID-19: Churches record low turn out in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

Lagos – Churches in Lagos State on Sunday, recorded partial compliance with the ban by the State Government on gathering of not more than 20 people over Coronavirus (COVID-19). Most Churches had their normal services while other had their services at various community/zonal centres. At the Living-spring International Chapel, Ikeja, the time of service was […]

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Igbo leaders demand probe of Abule Ado explosion

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2020 0

Chairman, Council of Ndi Eze Igbo, Lagos state chapter, Dr. Christian Nwachukwu, has advised the Lagos state government to carry out a thorough investigation into the explosion in Abule-Ado community which occurred on Sunday in Lagos. Nwachukwu gave the advice on Friday when he led his team to Abule Ado to sympathise with the families […]

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Lagos Regatta and festival hold April 2020

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2020 0

…as organisers hint on economic growth The Greater Lagos Regatta and Festival (TG-LARAF) will accelerate the economic growth of Lagos State by heightening investor’s interests in the potentials of state, the organisers have said. At a press conference to announce the event, Mr. Ivor Ekpe, Chief Executive Officer of Gradient Hill Limited, organisers of the […]

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COVID-19: Lagos, Ogun ban high density gatherings

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2020 0

The Lagos and Ogun state governments on Wednesday suspended all religious gatherings above 50 people for four weeks and banned high density gatherings over the spread of the coronavirus. The enforcement takes immediate effect. In Lagos, the decision was announced by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Olanrewaju Anofiu Elegushi, after extensive deliberations within

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Explosion kills 17 in Lagos community

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2020 0

…Injures 25, over 50 houses, other property destroyed …Kyari, NNPC top mangers head to Lagos …Buhari, Lawan, Gbajabiamila, Tinubu condole with victims Tragedy struck on Sunday at the Ade -Shoba area of Abule -Ado in Amuwo -Odofin Local Government Area, Lagos State, when a suspected gas pipeline explosion resulted in the death of 17 persons […]

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Lagos Assembly crisis: Obasa insists Tinubu’s political family intact

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2020 0

…As lawmakers set up reconciliation committee by Patrick Okohue As the crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly eading to the suspension of two members and removing of two princinpal officers remains unresolved, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has insisted that the political empire of Asiwaju Bola […]

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Amala and the Coronavirus patient: Matters arising

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

Of all the updates that have been given so far by the Lagos State authorities on the government’s efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, and ensure proper care for the reported index case, and other possible cases (there is a second case now), the most intriguing update for me is the disclosure that the […]

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Lagos Assembly seals offices of 4 suspended lawmakers

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2020 0

The Lagos State House of Assembly has sealed up the offices of four lawmakers, comprising two sacked principal officers and two members who were suspended indefinitely through voice votes at plenary on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two lawmakers that are suspended on Monday were Mr Moshood Oshun (Mainland Constituency […]

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Lagos assembly sacks 2 principal officers, suspends 2 others

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

The Lagos state House of Assembly on Monday passed a resolution sacking two of its principal officers and suspending two members indefinitely for gross misconduct, insubordination and action that can destabilise the House. Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, announced the punitive measures following voice votes by the members present during plenary. Obasa said the […]

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Aftermath of demolition of criminals’ hideout: Ejigbo residents cry out, say they still live in fear

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2020 0

.Ask for additional security                                                     .We’re committed to security of lives and property of residents- Council boss Some residents of Agbole/Moshalasi Street at Ejigbo in Lagos State say they still live in fear, in spite of the demolition of the notorious criminals’ hideout in the area, called Agbole. It would be recalled that