Tag: #LagosNews
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SANWO-OLU PLEDGES STRONGER SUPPORT FOR LAGOS SCOUT COUNCIL AS NEW PATRON
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his commitment to youth development and civic responsibility following his investiture as Patron of the Lagos State Scout Council. Speaking during the ceremony at Lagos House Marina, the governor commended members of the Scout Association for their discipline, selfless service and contributions to society over the years. Sanwo-Olu also pledged…
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IBEJU-LEKKI LG OFFERS FREE EID-EL-KABIR BUS RIDES FOR RESIDENTS
Residents of Ibeju-Lekki heading home for Eid-el-Kabir will get free transportation support from the local government this week. The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LGA, Abdullahi Sesan-Olowa, said the council will provide free bus rides from CMS Bus Stop and Ikorodu Garage to Ibeju-Lekki beginning from Tuesday, May 26. According to the council, the initiative is aimed…
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LAWYERS BACK SCHOOL DRUG TESTS, DEMAND ENFORCEMENT
Some Lagos-based lawyers have commended the Federal Government for introducing mandatory drug integrity tests in schools to curb substance abuse among students. The legal practitioners expressed their views in separate interviews on Saturday May 23 in Lagos. Mr Adeola Owolabi, the Principal Partner, Adetokunbo and Co., described the policy as a timely response to the…
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APC MEMBERS ENDORSE OLA FOLORUNSHO AT AMUWO ODOFIN ASSEMBLY PRIMARY
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo Odofin Constituency I, Lagos, on Wednesday endorsed Ola Folorunsho, popularly known as Western, during the party’s House of Assembly primary election in Festac Town. The primary, conducted using the APC’s Option A4 voting system, featured four aspirants. Party members, including persons living with disabilities, queued behind…
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WHEN VISION FAILS, HELP STEPS IN: YABA HOSPITAL BRINGS FREE EYE CARE TO THE COMMUNITY
In a city where many are squinting through life—some literally—Yaba Psychiatric Hospital and partners just turned “I can’t see clearly” into “let’s fix it for free.” The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, has teamed up with Gift Health Plus Inc. to offer free eye care services aimed at reducing preventable blindness and improving vision in the…
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POLICE PROBE LAGOS OFFICERS OVER VIRAL MISCONDUCT VIDEO
One viral video, millions of eyes — and now, an official police investigation is in motion. The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by officers from the Satellite Town Division in Lagos after a video of the incident went viral online. Force Public Relations Officer Aliyu Giwa confirmed the probe via…
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NAFDAC SCORES 40-YEAR JAIL TERM AGAINST FAKE ALCOHOL SELLERS IN LAGOS
Two men have been sentenced to 40 years behind bars for selling fake alcoholic drinks in Lagos, NAFDAC announced on Monday. Nelson Aziakpono and Ikegwuonu Ikechukwu were convicted on eight counts, including manufacturing, distributing, and selling unregistered beverages, as well as misleading packaging. They received five years per count, with an alternative fine of ₦10…
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SENATE: MMIA TERMINAL FIRE PROBE STILL ONGOING
Lawmakers say it’s too early to speculate as investigations continue into the Feb. 23 airport fire. The Senate Committee on Aviation has dismissed speculation surrounding the fire outbreak at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal One, stressing that investigations are still ongoing. Committee Chairman, Dr. Buhari Abdulfatai, made the clarification during an inspection of the…
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LAGOS POLICE INVESTIGATE ASSAULT CLAIMS BY CONTENT CREATOR IJOBA LANDE
Officers questioned after alleged robbery sparks outrage The Lagos Police Command has identified and summoned officers accused of assaulting popular content creator Ijoba Lande, sparking social media uproar. Spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed on Twitter that the officers, Lande, and his friend are giving statements as part of an ongoing investigation. Lande, who returned from…
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AIRPORT SCARE ENDS SAFELY: ALL 260 ON BOARD RESCUED IN LAGOS
What could have turned into a major aviation disaster at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, ended in relief on Friday night. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed a successful rescue operation after a passenger aircraft developed technical issues mid-air and was forced to make an emergency landing in Lagos. According to…
