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Task Force arrest three council officials for extorting motorists

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2021 0

Joy Joseph, Lagos. Three suspects posing as Local Government Traffic officers to extort motorists in Oshodi, have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce). The suspects, who claimed to be working with Oshodi – Isolo Local Government,

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Lagos Police on red alert over anticipated violence, trains 450 combat men

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2021 0

Aruga Joe Omokaro, Lagos Sequel to intelligence report of a planned violent protest by some aggrieved groups set to commence from tomorrow June 1st, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Akeem Odumosu is said to have ordered emergency combat training of over 450 officers and men. Investigations by The Daily Times revealed that Odumosu […]

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Lagos attracts $8.32 billion investment in two years

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2021 0

Lagos State Government has attracted $8.32 billion investment in the last two years as it has the ability to bring in, retain and leverage on inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Affirming this at the ongoing inter-ministerial press briefing organised to commemorate the 2nd Year Anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Special Adviser to the Governor on […]

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Hoodlums lynch mentally challenged woman for alleged possession of stolen baby, AK-47 rifles

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2021 0

Joy Joseph, Lagos An alleged mentally challenged woman has been lynched by unknown persons for allegedly been in possession of a stolen baby and three AK-47 rifles. Our correspondent reports that the incident happened on Monday at Abule Ado Under bridge in Lagos. Reacting to the incident, the Lagos State Police Command, said the allegations […]

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On 2nd anniversary, Sanwo-Olu gets kudos for unveiling of iconic projects

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2021 0

By Benjamin Ehigbo As Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu marks two years in office on May 29 this year, analysts and observers have been assessing how far he has gone in his journey to lift Lagos State to greater heights. It is believed in many quarters that the governor, in the face of the pandemic and its […]

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Lagos Assembly set to stop pension for Tinubu, Fashola, others

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2021 0

Alade Tasma, Lagos The Lagos State House of Assembly is set to stop the controversial pension for former governors of the state and their deputies. The bill to this effect was read for a second time on the floor at plenary on Monday, it seeks to repeal the law which grants pension and other emoluments […]

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Lagos, Ogun sign historic MoU on Joint Development Commission

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2021 0

*States collaborate for mutual economic growth, infrastructure, boundary dispute resolution Ehigbo Samuel, Lagos And Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta A new alliance order which will accelerate integration of physical and socio-economic developments of both Lagos and Ogun states was sealed on Monday, with the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for the establishment of

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Lagos budgets N11bn for school feeding scheme

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2021 0

The Lagos State Government has announced that the “Snacks for Thought School Feeding” program for primary school students in the state will cost N11 billion to implement and will begin in September 2021.  Princess Aderemi Adebowale, Special Adviser Office of Civic Engagement, revealed this on Monday at the 2021Ministerial press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, to […]

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How father of three died in congested task force cell

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2021 0

*Family demands compensation, unbiased investigation *Lawyer, friend alleges plot to attribute Covid-19 as cause of death Joy Joseph, Lagos The family of late David Akpan a laundry man who was unlawfully arrested, kept in a congested detention facility at the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force), Oshodi, are demanding for compensation and […]

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LASG generates N127bn in Q1 Y2021, saves N8.9bn via debt renegotiation

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2021 0

The Lagos State Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), closed at N127 billion at the end of the first quarter (Q1), Y2021, just as the government has saved about N8.9bn through renegotiation of its existing debt obligation. The commencement of the government’s funding of the N1.16trillion budget for this year has been noted to have recorded an […]

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Lagos police begin arms, combat training for 110 DPOs, policemen

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2021 0

Joy Joseph, Lagos To improve the combat proficiency of operatives at the Lagos State Police Command, the Commissioner of Police (CP) Hakeem Odumosu, has organized arms and combat training for the 110 Divisional Police Officers and policemen of the command. It was gathered that the training which covers weapons handling, musketry, Baton and Rifle Exercise […]

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Total ban on Okada to commence soon, says Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2021 0

The complete ban on commercial motorcycles, also known as Okadas, will take effect in two months, according to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Sanwo-Olu said this was necessary because motorcycles are being used for illegal activities. He was speaking at the launch of 500 First and Last Mile Buses (FLM) that will be deployed on […]

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I visit cells to ensure rights are not violated, says Lagos CP Odumosun

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2021 0

By Aruba Joe Omokaro Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Akeem Odumosun has explained that he usually makes unscheduled visits to the command’s stations to ensure that people are not detained unjustly. Speaking exclusively with The Daily Tines in his office on Wednesday, Odumosun stresssed that the essence of his unannounced visits to police stations […]

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S’West groups fault police claim on IPOB’s alleged plan to attack Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2021 0

*Allege pronouncement aimed at pitting Yoruba against Igbo A coalition of pan-Yoruba groups has picked holes in the allegation by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, that the banned Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), is planning to attack Lagos. While alleging that Odumosu “speaks for the police high command in Abuja,” the […]

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Sanwo-Olu gets Lagosians’ backing to tackle security challenges

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2021 0

*Stakeholders seek action on Okada, others *Renewed demand for Special Status Lagosians have asked the State Government to take decisive actions on some security issues to rein in what they describe as a disturbing trend. Among others, they demanded action against what many described as the menace of commercial motorcycles, otherwise known as okada, kidnapping, […]

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Lagos LG Poll: Group Threatens Legal Action Against LASIEC

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2021 0

By Henry Tyohemba, Abuja United Foundation for Survival and Sustainability, a pro-democracy group, has implored the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) not to conduct elections into the 37 additionally created local government councils on April 21 to July 22, 2021. In a statement signed by its chairman, Otunba Ahmed Adekunle, the group warned that […]

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Residents appeal to LASG, Tinubu, AIG over alleged land grabbing

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2021 0

Some residents of Ogudu in Kosofe council area of Lagos have appealed to the state government to save them from activities of land grabbers. At a peaceful protest in Lagos, the families also called on former Gov. Bola Tinubu, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos and the Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in-charge of Zone 2 […]

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Legal Opinion With Respect To The New Lagos State Public Complaints And Anti-Corruption Commission Law Of Lagos State

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2021 0

With much respect, I feel seriously compelled to air my opinion against the backdrop of the sinister intention of the Lagos State Government and that of the Lagos State House of Assembly to sign into law the Lagos State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Law, ousting and usurping the powers of the Economic and Financial […]

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20 inmates to write 2021 UTME at Ikoyi prison

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2021 0

No fewer than 20 inmates at the Ikoyi correctional facility in Lagos State have indicated interest to write the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) billed for June 5. Rotimi Oladokun, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesman in the state, broke the news to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. Oladokun said the […]

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Sanwo-Olu unveils five-year food sufficiency road map for Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2021 0

*State set to double food security, reduce inequality gap via market-centric plan By Benjamin Omoike, Lagos An audacious agricultural growth plan that will enhance food sufficiency in Lagos State has been unveiled by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The five-year food security road map will see a sustained public and private sectors’ investment in agricultural value chains,