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No going back on commercial motorcycles, tricycle ban- Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 5 February 2020 0

Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says his government will sustain the ban on commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators for security and safety reasons. Gov. Sanwo-Olu said as a responsible government, his administration will not fold its arms and allow security breaches in the

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Lagos residents opt for horse riding after ban of keke, okada

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

As a result of the implementation of the ban of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Napep) in 15 LGAs in the state, some Lagosians resorted to finding alternatives to convey themselves to work. some residents bemoan the resuscitation of OHorse app. Journey from EkoHotel to Ajah according to the Lagos residents cost costing N3,000. […]

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No Coronavirus case in Lagos – Health Commissioner

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has debunked the rumours making the round over a case of novel Coronavirus in the state, saying that there is no suspected or confirmed case of the virus. Abayomi gave the clarification in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos. He urged citizens to disregard the […]

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Lagos police impounds 188 motorcycles, 78 tricycles, arrest 40 violators

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2020 0

The Lagos state Police Command on Sunday said a total of 188 motorcycles and 78 tricycles were impounded during the enforcement of the state government’s directive on the ban of motorcycles and tricycles in some local government areas in the state. While 40 violators were said to have been arrested, the state Commissioner of Police, […]

[Video] Keke, motorcycle riders reportedly leaving Lagos after ban by LASG

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2020 0

Some tricycle (Keke) and motorcycle (Okada) riders in Lagos State, were spotted in a viral video being loaded in a lorry for a trip to an unknown destination. A man was heard saying in the background that “Kekes are going, they are leaving Lagos”, while recording the video. CACOL worries over Lagos ban on Okada, […]

LASEMA boss, ex-lover in court over N45m property

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2020 0

An Igbosere High Court has fixed February 7 for the adoption of final written addresses in a case of a N45 million property dispute involving a top Lagos state civil servant, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyitolu. Director-General of the Lagos state Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Oke-Osanyitolu and his former lover, Ms. Olaide Ibraheem are in court over […]

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Total visits Sanwo-Olu, promises to partner in Lagos economy growth

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2020 0

One of Nigeria’s oil and gas giant, Total has restated plans to ensure that its operations will help to add value to Lagos state. This was disclosed by Total’s Country Chair, Mr. Mike Sangster during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the government house in Lagos. He explained […]

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Lagos signs N100bn bond to bridge infrastructure deficit

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2020 0

The Lagos state government on Wednesday signed the issuance of a N100 billion bond series III to improve infrastructure in the state. The signing ceremony took place at the Lagos House, Ikeja. The bond is the state third’s bond programme, having previously issued bonds under N107.5 billion and N167.5 billion programmes. The latest bond, which […]

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How Suspected kidnappers attacked a community in Ikorodu

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2020 0

A group of militants who specializes in pipeline vandalization had again invaded and attacked the home of Mr. Babatunde Odeboju of Igbo Olomu community, Ikorodu in Lagos State on December 10, 2019. Mr. Odeboju, the General Secretary of one of the Estates in the community, we were reliable informed was not at home at the […]

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NSCDC arrests 8 suspects for selling JAMB form for N8, 000

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2020 0

Eight suspects allegedly notorious for running illegal Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration centres in various parts of Lagos, and selling JAMB forms above the stipulated official price of N4,700 have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos state Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The suspects, Bamiro Oluwaseun, Subairu

Sanwo-Olu orders investigation into Amu Market fire disaster

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2020 0

Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered a full scale investigation into the cause of the fire incident which gutted the popular Amu Plank Market located in Mushin area of the state destroying 11 houses and goods worth over N10 billion. The governor, who stated this when he visited the market accompanied by the Deputy […]

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NUJ chairman calls for independence of Nigeria Press Council

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2020 0

Chairman of the Lagos state Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dr. Qasim Akinreti at the weekend called for the independence of the Nigeria Press Council (NPC). Akinreti made the call at a symposium tagged: “State of media and citizens freedom in Nigeria’’ organised by a consortium of media activists and civil society […]

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Court remands 5 for allegedly for robbery in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 24 January 2020 0

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded five men in the Kirikiri Custodial Centre, Lagos state for allegedly robbing two men of valuables worth N395, 000 at gunpoint. The defendants, Rasaki Sunmola (20), Kunle Asemidara (22), Japhaet Scoth (28), Joseph Jimoh (29) and Daniel Joseph (23) are facing charges of conspiracy, armed robbery and illegal […]

Lagos assembly supports delivery of Fourth Mainland Bridge

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2020 0

The Lagos state House of Assembly says it will support the delivery of the proposed Fourth Mainland Bridge project by the state government. Chairman, House Committee on Works and Infrastructure, Abiodun Tobun, who represents Epe I, made the assertion on Wednesday in Lagos. The Fourth Mainland Bridge is a proposed 38 kilometres long bridge to […]

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2023: You can’t win Lagos, Salvador tells PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 21 January 2020 0

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state, Moshood Salvador, has ruled out the possibility of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winning the state in 2023. Salvador, a former state PDP chairman, made the statement in an interview in Lagos on Tuesday. He described the recent statement made by the state PDP […]

Lekki/Ikoyi Bridge: Lagos begins full implementation of cashless toll Jan. 20

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2020 0

The Lagos state government on Sunday said full implementation of cashless policy at the Lekki/Ikoyi Bridge Toll Plaza would commence today. Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, in a statement by the Public Affairs Unit of the ministry, said that full implementation of the policy had become necessary. The state government had in 2019 announced […]

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APC can’t claim to be popular in Lagos when only a little more than a million people vote at elections – Doherty

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

Adedeji Doherty, an engineer and a frontline businessman is the new chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He is convinced that though the PDP has not been able to make much impact in Lagos State in the last 20 years due to what he described as internal crisis that […]

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Woman connives with boyfriend to fake own kidnap

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

Policemen from the anti-kidnapping unit of the Lagos state Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old woman, Ataghar Namdoo, who allegedly plotted her own kidnap. Namdoo, a mother of one, had allegedly connived with her boyfriend, Emmanuel Idu and another suspect identified as Okpe David to carry out the criminal act. Police investigation revealed that Idu […]

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Amotekun As Southwest’s Saddest Slide Into Medieval Leadership

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

Day break has caught some Nigerian leaders on the wrong side of history. Aspiring for public office is as easy as dreaming dreams. But the most difficult aspect of dreams is the consummation of its reality. Most Nigerians have found themselves on the leadership plane. But their actions and utterances depict a frustrating departure from […]

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Sanwo-Olu reshuffles cabinet, welcomes new members

Ihesiulo Grace 17 January 2020 0

Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle with the appointment of three new members. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said eight cabinet portfolios affected by the redeployment include ministry of local government, ministry of special duties, wealth creation, employment and tourism, arts

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