Kayode Lateef Jakande, second republic governor of Lagos State is Dead. He died at the age of 91. Jakande, fondly called LKJ, being initials of his name or Baba Kekere, the alias given him owing to his performance as governor during which he endeared himself to many people. He was thus rated as being next…
Those Who Enforced Sanwo-Olu’s Curfew!
It was the second day of the 24-hour curfew imposed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state. I was returning from the office, confident that as a staff of a media house I am covered by the exception by the governor that essential services workers , like media and health staff, be allowed to move…
Concern Over Safety of Endsars Protesters
There are concerns over the safety of #Endsars protesters who are camping at the Alausa, the Lagos State secretariat. The youth, among who are artists, are protesting against police brutality, most of which are perpetrated by officers and men of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS. The protest,also being carried out in other parts of…
School Reopening: Lagos State Receives Commendation and Appeal
It was jubilation galore for students in Lagos State as Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos State announced that schools would reopen in Lagos State from September 14.Students across the state have welcome the announcement by the state government.Last Saturday, Sanwo-Olu announced that tertiary institutions would be allowed to open from September 14th, 2020, while primary…
Lagos State Government Threaten Fresh Lockdown as Cases Hit 23,298
The Lagos state governments have threatened fresh lockdowns amid increasing COVID-19 cases in the states and the country. Fresh 684 COVID-19 cases were recorded in 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory on Friday by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, bringing the total number of cases to 23,298. While 8,253 discharged patients had recovered,…
Lagos State To Meet Stakeholders on School Reopening
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the decision to reopen schools in the state will be taken in two weeks. He said this during a televised press briefing on Thursday. Sanwo-Olu said the decision would be taken after an extensive meeting with stakeholders in the education sector. He said, “I know we are all…
Fire Gut NNPC Petrol Station in Lagos
A fire outbreak has reportedly occurred at a petrol station owned by the NNPC in Ogba area of Lagos state. As at the time of filing the report, the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained as 6 buildings have been affected by the fire outbreak. However, firefighters are said to be having difficulties in…
Lagos State to enforce Use of Face masks
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that wearing of face masks is compulsory in public places in the state from next week.The governor said this would help to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state.He said this during a televised media briefing on COVID-19 updates.He said, “The increase in numbers we are…
COVID-19 Test is Free, Says Lagos State Government
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said that COVID-19 tests in all approved testing centres in Lagos State are carried out free of charge.Reacting to alleged reports of patients paying N30,000 for COVID-19 tests at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, approved centres in Lagos; Abayomi said no designated testing centre…
Sanwo-Olu Swears in SSG, Chief of Staff
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sworn-in Folasade Jaji as Secretary to the State Government as well as Tayo Ayinde as Chief of Staff. Also sworn in was Gboyega Soyannwo as Deputy Chief of Staff. The governor charged the appointees to hit the ground running to justify the trust reposed in them. He reminded them…
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