Politics

Lagos Assembly set to decide age long kingship tussle soon

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2018 0

The Lagos State House of Assembly has waded into the raging storm in Isheri-Oke Church town in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, over the kingship stool being contested for the past 18 years. It would be recalled that The Daily Times reported recently that some

Politics

Ambode deserves a second term- Lanre Razak

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2018 0

A former Commissioner for Public Transportation in Lagos State, Chief Lanre Rasak has commended the state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for his performance in transforming the state since he assumed office. Chief Rasak who spoke with an online newspaper in his office at Ijora, Lagos commended the governor for the infrastructural transformation of the nooks […]

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Lagos state in shock as Deji Tinubu, Special Adviser to Ambode dies at state executive council retreat

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2018 0

The Lagos State Government has confirmed the death of Mr. Deji Tinubu, the Special Adviser on Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives. The Government in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan expressed “shock and disbelief’ over the sudden death of Mr. Tinubu and has reached out to his immediate family […]

Interviews

Ambode’s government, perfect illustration of participatory governance – AbdulLateef

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2018 0

Dr. AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef is the Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, a lawyer and former member of the state House of Assembly, AbdulLateef is passionate about his boss, governor Akinwunmi Ambode, for him, Ambode is the best man for the position he presently occupies. He says the governor, among many other sterling qualities, such as […]

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AG Lagos gives score card of justice ministry, defends alleged arbitrary arrests, detention of children, youths

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2018 0

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem over the weekend delivered the score card of his ministry and major projects the ministry accomplished the previous legal year. He also took the opportunity to correct some misgivings being bandied around by some sections of the media over alleged arrests and […]

Politics

2019: Lagos INEC worries over 1.4 million uncollected PVCs

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2018 0

As the preparation and activities towards the 2019 general elections gathers momentum, the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Lagos State has raised the alarm over uncollected 1.4 million permanent voters card (PVC) in the state. The state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, expressed the concern during a meeting with chairmen and

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Desist from patronising cart pushers or risk prosecution – Lagos SSG

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2018 0

Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG), Mr. Tunji Bello, has been reacting to the announcement made at the weekend, banning commercial cart pushers and wheelbarrow operators from Lagos streets. Confirming the report, Bello said cart pushers and wheelbarrow operators had been totally banned from Lagos streets, saying their activities were inimical to the

Crime News

I bought gun to scare away rival cult gangs – suspect

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2018 0

A suspect arrested by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos Police Command for supplying gun to three robbery suspects, has disclosed to the police that he bought the gun to scare away cult members who were disturbing his cult group in Ajah area of Lagos State. The suspect, Omole Ridwan, 21, was […]

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Lagos generated N503.7bn IGR in 2017 – Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2018 0

…Says Y2017 budget recorded 82% performance Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commended residents of the State for supporting his administration to deliver on key projects in various sectors and sections, revealing that the State generated a total of N503.7billion revenue in 2017 despite the harsh economic climate in the country. Ambode gave […]

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Pen Cinema Flyover: Lagos allays fears over compensation

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2018 0

The Lagos State Government on Monday allayed the fears of property owners affected by removal of structures for the construction of the Pen Cinema Flyover, assuring that all would be compensated in due course. In a statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Abiola Anifowoshe, the government specifically debunked media reports suggesting […]

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Foundation donates food item, relief materials to less privileges

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2018 0

A Nongovernmental organization,(NGO) Zakat and Sadagat foundation, has donated food items, and clothing and relief materials to about 200 less privileges individuals in Oshodi, Ejigbo and Isolo community in Lagos state. President of the foundation, Abideen Nasirudeen in a chat with, The Daily Times, said that the foundation was bothered about the high rate of […]

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Pen-Cinema Flyover: LASTMA creates 24-hour special intervention, RRU

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2018 0

…..Assures motorists of free flow of traffic The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), at the weekend created a 24-hour Special Intervention and Rapid Response Unit to mitigate the impact of partial closure of adjoining roads in Agege area of the state on traffic owing to the ongoing construction of the Pen Cinema Flyover. The […]

Politics

We have big plans for Badagry council in 2018 and beyond, says Adeniran

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2018 0

The chairman of Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, Hon. Onilude Olusegun Adeniran has assured residents of the council that they will enjoy the full benefits of democratic rule in 2018 and beyond, as the council leadership was poised to work hard towards meeting the needs of the people. Giving the assurances at the […]

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Lagos State: Police dismisses 9 Officers, demotes 25

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2018 0

Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday announced that it has dismissed nine policemen found culpable of various offences. Twenty others were demoted for offences bordering on gross insubordination, incivility and drunkenness, among others. The development is contained in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Chike Oti. The statement read, “In keeping

Education News

Recall sacked lecturers, ASUU tells Ambode, Bello

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2018 0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has called on the Lagos and Kogi State Governors, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode and Yahaya Bello respectively, to reinstate the sacked lecturers in Lagos State University and Kogi State University. The union alleged that its members were kicked out of the two institutions because of their principles against the maladministration […]

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New Lagos – Ibadan rail line ‘ll resolve Apapa gridlocks – FRSC

Ihesiulo Grace 1 January 2018 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps says the new Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge will bring succour to the perennial Apapa, Lagos State gridlocks when completed. Hyginus Omeje, the Lagos State Sector Commander of the FRSC, disclosed this in an interview in Lagos on Monday. Omeje said the new rail line would help to reduce the influx of […]

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Ambode’s wife presents gifts to first babies of 2018

Ihesiulo Grace 1 January 2018 0

…Says routine immunization, post-natal care critical for newborn Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle on Monday underscored the importance of routine immunization and post-natal care for the survival and growth of newborns, saying it was important for nursing mothers to pay greater attention to the health of their children. She also advised expectant mothers

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Pen Cinema Bridge: Partial restriction of movement begins Jan 4

Ihesiulo Grace 1 January 2018 0

The Lagos state government on Monday announced plans to enforce partial restriction of movement for motorists in Agege axis to accelerate the ongoing construction of Pen Cinema Flyover starting from January 4, 2018. In a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Engr Olujimi Hotonu, the state government said there would be […]

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Rotary Club of Ikeja presents gifts to patients, donates medical equipment

Ihesiulo Grace 30 December 2017 0

The Rotary Club of Ikeja on Christmas Day visited the Lagos State Teaching Hospital to spend the special day with the patients and to donate medical equipment to the Hospital Management. It was also an occasion to reward some of the staff and departments of the hospital that were adjudged to have distinguished themselves in […]

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Community protest over kingship stool in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

The people of Isheri-Oke Church town in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, yesterday stormed the Governor Office and National Assembly in Ikeja, to register their grievances over the controversy surrounding the kingship stool in the last 18 years. Members of the community, in their hundreds, marched to the House of Assembly […]