Three new public primary schools have been established by the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration. This was disclosed in a memo released by the School Support Services Department. The new schools are Local Government Primary School, Oke-Ishagun/Ikola, Alimosho LGEA; Community Primary School, Abule-Eko, Ikorodu LGEA and Tsangaya Primary School, Orofun, Ibeju-Lekki, LGEA. This now brings the…
Residents have been warned to away from the Ogun River, near the Kara Cattle Market, which was recently blocked by vegetation, saying that the river could open up at any time with dire consequences. This warning was given by the Lagos State Government through its Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Engr. Adebowale Akinsanya. Last weekend,…
Residents of Kara in Ogun State were thrown into confusion on Saturday, when a part of the popular Ogun River at the Kara Cattle market under the Kara Bridge around Ojodu Berger area of Lagos State suddenly went dry. Unidentified green plants were seen on the river while the water body has given way. People…
…Cites safety, breach of agreement …Govt to roll out new master plan for water transportation The Lagos State Government on Friday said its decision to serve eviction notices to Tarzan Marine Enterprises and Metro Ferry, both operators of commercial jetties in the State, was in line with overriding public interest and quest to ensure strict…
Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, on Friday declared that one of the cardinal direction of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode led administration is to invest in capacity development of government officials who are major stakeholders in articulating his plans, programmes and policies for the development of the state. Ayorinde said that Ambode is…
Beach operators in Lagos State have been warned to adhere strictly to the safety regulations guiding their operations. This warning was given by the state government following the drowning of two post-graduate students of the University of Lagos last week at Elegunshi Beach named Adeshola Ogunefun and Olufunmilayo Odusina. Beach operators in the state have…
On Tuesday, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State hosted the league of Imams and Alfas in the state to Iftar, the daily breaking of fast-food observed by Muslim faithful during the Ramadan period. During the programme, special prayers were offered for Ogun State, Nigeria as well as President Muhammadu Buhari. A similar session was held…
A heavy downpour on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, caused a massive flood in the Ajah area of Lagos State. Most places were covered with water on Wednesday morning because of the heavy rainfall. It was learnt that some vehicles broke down in the flood, while most streets were overtaken by the water. Here are pictures…
A truck belonging to an oil company, MRS, allegedly killed a yet-to-be identified man on Wednesday morning in Lagos. According to an eyewitness, who simply identified himself as Tade Ogunwunmi, the unfortunate incident occurred in the Oke Afa area of the state. Ogunwunmi claimed the heavy duty vehicle crushed the man, riding a tricycle commonly…
Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday, threatened to expel any student that wears unauthorised cloths to any public schools in the state. This came after some students of the Baptist High School in Adeeke, Iwo, wore church garments to school on Tuesday. Osun State has been plunged in educational crisis after a court authorised…