Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has said a commercial bus driver and conductor absconded after causing the death of a pedestrian and leaving two individuals severely injured on Saturday. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday in Lagos.Bakare-Oki noted that the accident which occurred at Iyana Ejigbo, Lagos, involved a painted commercial LT bus (AAA 927 YJ), Preliminary findings indicate that the commercial bus, reportedly speeding, experienced a brake failure, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle veered off road and before ramming into the…

The Lagos State Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development (MWID) has ramped up its enforcement actions at the Okunde Bluewater Scheme, Lekki, dislodging illegal occupants and demolishing newly erected shanties in a renewed effort to protect public land. Led by the Honourable Commissioner, Ekundayo Alebiosu, the operation marks a follow-up to last year’s extensive clean-up of the waterfront area along Lekki Coastal Road. Alebiosu emphasized that the days of indiscriminate land grabbing and unauthorized structures are over. The commissioner reiterated that such structures not only endanger the environment and public safety but also contradict the state’s long-term urban development plans. The…

The Edo State Police Command on Saturday said operatives of the Edo Security Network had arrested another set of four hunters who came from Kano State with arms and ammunition when they arrived in the state. The apprehended hunters are Yusuf Abdulkarim, Mujaheed Garba, Shittu Idris, and Jamilu Habibu. In a statement by the Command spokesperson, CSP Moses Joel Yamu, on Saturday night, the command said the statement became necessary in order to dispel the misinformation on social media that four herdsmen armed with guns were arrested at a hotel in the state and handed over to the police. The…

The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has warned Nigerian against submitting their National Identification Number, NIN, to unauthorized individuals, organisations, or platforms, as the Federal Government and NIMC have not authorized that. NIMC gave the warning in a statement by its Head, Corporate Communication Unit, Dr. Kayode Adegoke. It said anyone caught doing that would be sanctioned appropriately. The commission said the warning became necessary against the backdrop of the activities of unauthorised individuals or organisations purportedly asking for the submission of the NIN of Anambra residents in exchange for money, which it said, contravened the NIMC Act No 23,…

The Chairman of Epe Local Government, Princess Surah Animashaun has disclosed that the ongoing construction of an ultra-modern museum and e-library embarked on by her will transform Epe into a centre of cultural heritage and educational excellence. Speaking on the vision behind the two landmark projects, Princess Animashaun emphasised her administration’s dedication to preserving the cultural identity of Epe while simultaneously expanding access to knowledge and learning. “This initiative reflects our unwavering resolve to elevate Epe’s status as a safe, attractive, and business-friendly environment,” she said. “Once completed, this state-of-the-art facility will become a dynamic space for cultural education, digital…

The Director-General of the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB), Ms. Toyin Ogunlana has revealed that the ongoing comprehensive digitization of the Agency’s records is a strategic effort to preserve and enhance access to the rich historical and governmental heritage of Lagos State. Speaking during an interview in her office on Monday, Ms. Ogunlana emphasised that the initiative is a forward-thinking move designed to safeguard the State’s cultural memory and historical legacy. Describing digitization as “the way to go” in today’s digital age, she noted that digital storage ensures the safety and longevity of historical documents, making vital information…

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), and former Deputy Governor of the State, Otunba Olufemi Pedro, for the Honorary Doctorate degrees conferred on them by the Lagos State University, LASU. Brigadier-General Marwa, a former Military Administrator of Lagos State, was awarded Doctor of Humane Letters (Infrastructure, Security and National Development) Honoris Causa, while Otunba Pedro, a member of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, received Doctor of Business (Banking, Entrepreneurship and National Development) Honoris Causa during LASU’s 28th Convocation ceremony on Thursday.…

The Lagos Government, under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had disbursed the sum of N70, 994,464,313.29 to 20,956 retirees of the state from May 2019 till date. Lagos Head of Service, HoS, Olabode Agoro, disclosed this today, at the 109 Batch Retirement Benefit Bond Certificates presentation ceremony for retirees of State Public Service, held at Lagos State Pension Commission, (LASPEC) Secretariat, NECA House, Alausa, Ikeja on Thursday. Agoro, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary Office of HoS, Mrs. Olasunkanmi Oyegbola, also announced that the Governor has released the payment of another accrued pension rights of N1, 534,797,309.32 into…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has extended his administration’s unwavering support for the growing bilateral relationship between Belgium and Nigeria. He gave the assurance in his goodwill message during a reception hosted by the Belgium Ambassador to Nigeria, H. E. Pieter Leenknegt, in collaboration with the CBL -ACP Chamber of Commerce, held at Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Sanwo-Olu represented by the Secretary to the Government of Lagos State, Barr. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, emphasised the strategic importance of Lagos as the commercial heartbeat of Nigeria and a pivotal player in fostering international partnerships. “Lagos State, as the economic…

The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a suspected street urchin who was captured assaulting a woman, Yetunde Amole, in a viral video. The Command disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, which also condemned the assault. According to the viral video, the suspected street urchin, Friday Onu, boarded the bus from Maroko to Law School but on getting to Oriental Hotel, the driver peeped from the mirror to discover that Friday was attempting to steal her car battery and she parked the car to courageously stop this light day robbery but…