Governance

Sanwo-Olu’s wife seeks speedy investigation of rape cases

First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has engaged students, government agencies, and Sexual Assault Referral Centers, (SARC), that support victims of rape cases to drive meaningful change and bring the incidents to the lowest minimum. This is in demonstration of a strong stance against sexual and gender-based violence and with a deepened commitment […]

Lagos reviewing property, rental laws, says Sanwo-Olu

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that the government was reviewing the Property Law of Lagos State 2010 and the Rental Law of Lagos State 2011. He stated this at the just concluded 5th Lateef Jakande Housing Lecture Series Organised by the Real Estate Developers Association. According to Sanwo-Olu, the government plans […]

Lagos taskmasters: Agberos, traffic officers extort drivers amid harsh economy

Working like elephants and eating like ants appears to be the daily struggles of the commercial bus, popularly called ‘Danfo’, drivers in Lagos who engage in a serious battle and alleged extortions from agberos and traffic officers after spending hugely at filling stations, GBENGA OLONINIRAN writes Kazeem was downcast, his head lowered towards the steering wheel of […]

Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos police station

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled a newly-built police station, Area M Command, at Idimu, Alimosho Local Government Area of the state. The Governor was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Abimbola Haudenyin, said the police station, furnished with a lecture hall, hostel blocks, and canteen, attested to the commitment of […]

Army drone attack on Kaduna village disheartening, unfortunate – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathised with his Kaduna State counterpart, Senator Uba Sani over the recent military drone strike that led to the death of civilians at Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Over 100 people were reportedly killed when a military drone bombed Tudun Biri village, mistaken […]

Lagos HoS charges Human Resource Directors to sharpen skills in ICT

The Lagos State Head of Service (HoS), Bode Agoro at the weekend charged Directors of Administration and Human Resource (A&HR) to sharpen their skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Agoro, who spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Retreat for Directors of A&HR in Epe, said the importance of ICT in strategic re-orientation, […]

LASG, JTF Commence Monitoring, Assessment on Child Protection 

The Lagos State Government through the Joint Task Force on Implementation of the Executive Order on Safeguarding and Child Protection has commenced monitoring and assessment across the Six Education Districts in the state.  The members of the Joint Task Force  comprise top level representatives of the Office of Education Quality Assurance, Ministry of Education, Ministry […]

Sanwo-Olu unveils new LASBCA’s office building

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday unveiled the ultra-modern edifice of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) in Ikeja. Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu said that the iconic LASBCA building would ensure the safety and regulation of building constructions across the state. The Governor emphasized the agency’s commitment to enforcing building codes and […]

I Got N2m, Not N2bn For Rechargeable Fans – Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Breaks Silence

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has faulted the claim by the Public Procurement Agency that his office got N2 billion to purchase rechargeable fans,… Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has faulted the claim by the Public Procurement Agency that his office got N2 billion to purchase rechargeable fans, rechargeable lights and fridges. Hamzat […]

Lagos, others caught in fiscal recklessness amid huge legacy debts 

• Opposition parties kick against profligacy• Allegations scandalous, says Rhodes-Vivour• Official waste complicating state fiscal crisis Scrutiny over profligacy in statecraft and fiscal recklessness has shifted from the centre to Lagos, the supposed Centre of Excellence, and its peers at the weekend, as the state government was kicked for what its critics described as frivolous […]

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