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In fulfillment of his promise, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday paid compensation to victims of the Docemo Fire Incident at Idumagbo Avenue by Tom Jones in the Lagos Island area of the State. He said the payment of the compensation is a testament to his administration’s commitment to supporting those affected by […]
LAGOS GRADUATES 29 PIONEER LATEEF JAKANDE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FELLOWS •Sanwo-Olu: “We’ve made the right decision given impacts recorded’ Fellows in the pioneer cohort of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) had an exciting departure on Wednesday, reminiscing about their journey in driving positive change in their communities through the one-year fellowship. The 29 fellows graduated […]
By Mohammed Adekola The Lagos State Taskforce has strongly advised residents to cease using motorcycle taxis, known as ‘Okada’ riders, due to significant safety and security concerns. The agency highlighted that Okada operations present considerable risks to passengers and jeopardize overall community security. They noted that these motorcycles are frequently used by criminals […]
By Kunle Awosiyan The Supreme Court has stripped Onilado of Ilado, Oba Mobadenle Oyekan of title to Ilado-Inagbe Island as it cancelled out claims made by the two parties fighting over the ownership of the land. In December 15th, 2023, the Supreme Court upheld the Court of Appeal judgment of January 12, 2018 that invalidated the […]
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has approved the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos commissioner of environment and water resources, said the governor will announce the development this month. In a 21-second video posted on the X handle of Lagos state environmental update, the commissioner said the exercise will return […]
No fewer than 926 out of a total number of 1,869 pilgrims that participated in the 2024 Hajj from the State have been airlifted back home as at Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The Amirul Hajj of Lagos State, who is also the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode has also called on […]
EID-EL-KABIR: SANWO-OLU FELICITATES MUSLIMS The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Muslims in Nigeria as they celebrate Eid-el-Adha, widely regarded as the feast of sacrifice by adherents of Islam. He urged Lagosians and Nigerians, particularly the Islamic faithful, to continue on the path of spirituality and peaceful coexistence and imbibe the lessons […]
By Mohammed Adekola The Lagos State Government (LASG) have deem it fit to send 12 young leaders to Finland to acquire knowledge on leadership training and skills. The leadership training, scheduled to take place at the prestigious Management Institute of Finland in Helsinki, is poised to equip the young leaders with essential traits and […]
… as State gets 3,517 Hajj slots The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has directed the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board to proceed with the 2024/1445 A. H. Hajj and Ramadan Umrah operations with the sales of form to intending pilgrims. This was disclosed by the Hon. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. […]