By Nwaorgu Faustinus The Rivers State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has hailed the ruling on ALGON matter by Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt, noting that “today’s judgement by Justice Theresa Orji Abadua of the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division, granting leave to the 22 illegally removed elected Chairmen of Local Government…
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Lagos, Lola Akande, has reiterated the commitment of Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration to child protection, survival and development. Akande made this known at the 2016 Day of the African Child Celebration held at the Combo Hall, LTV 8 Complex Ikeja. The Commissioner stated that Lagos State tops the…
In an effort to address traffic congestion in major parts of the State, the Lagos State Executive Council under the leadership of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in December last year approved the construction of flyover for two of the State’s high-density traffic zones- Ajah round about and Abule Egba junction. The two major projects shortly after…
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…