Tag: #LagosState
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PLAY BOOSTS LEARNING, WELL-BEING OF PUPILS, SAYS LASUBEB
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) says playtime is not a break from learning but central to children’s thinking, feeling, and performance in school. LASUBEB Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Shittu, spoke in an interview in Lagos on Thursday June 11, on the side-lines of an event to mark International Day of Play. The event…
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JUNE 12: FALANA, FALZ LEAD PROTEST OVER KIDNAPPINGS, HARDSHIP
Prominent lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), his son – Mr Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, alongside civil society organisations, youth groups, and others, on Friday June 12, staged a protest in Lagos. Chanting, the protesters converged at Ikeja Under Bridge, carrying placards with various inscriptions, calling for end to insecurity, hunger, bad governance, and…
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LAGOS SPEAKER DENIES ROLE IN PRIMARIES-LINKED PROTESTS, WARNS AGAINST FALSE CLAIMS
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has cautioned against the use of his name in connection with ongoing protests linked to party primary elections in the state. In a statement, Obasa said the warning follows recent demonstrations by party members across several local government areas, who alleged irregularities in the…
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IMOTA LCDA DISMISSES REPORT OF PUPIL KIDNAPPING, DEATH IN SCHOOL
The Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has dismissed reports claiming that two pupils were kidnapped and one child was killed in a school within the community. The Vice Chairman of the council, Mrs Abimbola Jimoh, described the report as false and misleading, stating that no such incident was recorded in any…
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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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LAGOS, NEMA LEAD STRONGER ACTION ON FLOODING, WASTE CONTROL AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Lagos State has intensified enforcement of environmental laws with the conviction of two residents for illegal waste dumping. The government says the move is part of ongoing efforts to maintain cleanliness and reduce environmental risks across the state. In a separate development, Lagos is also strengthening its emergency response system through the Lagos Emergency Responder…
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LGOS TO STRENGHTEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE AS LERMS PLATFORM GETS STAKEHOLDER PUSH
Lagos State says its new Lagos Emergency Responder Management System (LERMS) will significantly improve how emergencies are managed across the state. This was highlighted at a stakeholder engagement and technical training session in Lagos, where officials said the system will strengthen coordination, communication, and response time among emergency agencies. The platform is designed to support…
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LAGOS CBD ARRESTS 859 OFFENDERS, SUSPENDS 7 OFFICERS OVER MISCONDUCT
The Lagos State Central Business Districts (CBD) Office says it arrested and prosecuted 859 offenders across Lagos Island and Ikeja business districts in 2025 as part of efforts to enforce order in commercial areas. According to the agency, offences included illegal parking, traffic light violations, dangerous driving and driving against traffic. The office also confirmed…
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APC LAGOS WEST SENATORIAL PRIMARY DELAYED AS SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AFFECT VOTING TIMETABLE
Voting in the APC Lagos West Senatorial District primary election experienced a delay on Monday due to school activities at the designated voting centre in Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Lagos. Party members and supporters were already on ground and waiting peacefully for school hours to end before the exercise could begin properly. Officials noted that arrangements had been…
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APC HOLDS SENATORIAL PRIMARIES IN LAGOS AS MEMBERS TURN OUT DESPITE RAIN
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Monday turned out in large numbers for senatorial primary elections across several local government areas, despite early morning rainfall. At different venues, including Awori College in Ojo, Oshodi-Isolo, and Somolu/Bariga, party members arrived early and waited patiently under umbrellas and temporary shelters as the…
