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Lagos: We will make Fourth Mainland Bridge reality
Mrs Aramide Adeyoye, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Works and Infrastructure, says his administration will make the Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge a reality.
Lagos compensates explosion victims with N2.5 million each
The Lagos State Government, yesterday, presented a cheque of N2.5 million to each of the eight families of the deceased, who died in the pipeline explosion of Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Abule Ado-Soba, in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of the state, as financial assistance.
Lagos gives update on closed Alaka/Eko Bridge portion, repair
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Sunday, said that the components for the repair of Alaka Bridge linking Eko Bridge were being assembled.
Lagos to engage youths through programmes, policies
The Lagos State Government says it will do all within its power to accommodate Nigerians, especially youths through programmes and policies that will help to develop them.
Lagosians urged not to dump waste in drainages
Lagos State deputy governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Sunday enjoined Lagosians to desist from dumping their wastes into the drainage channels in order to avoid flooding as rain commences.
Coronavirus patient attempts to escape Lagos isolation centre
Following the detection of the first case of novel Coronavirus disease in Nigeria, and the placing in quarantine of the patient, identified as a 44-year-old Italian, at the Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Lagos (formerly, Infectious Diseases Hospital), a health worker at the hospital said on Friday that the patient was angry and had attempted to escape.
Lagos inducts 1,000 secondary school teachers
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday inducted 1,000 newly employed secondary school teachers to boost education standards in the state.
Lagos calls for new revenue sources, sharing formula
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for the creation and boosting of new sources of export in Nigeria’s bid to meet the yearning and aspiration of Nigerians just as he demanded a fair and just revenue sharing formula.
Okada Ban: Accidents reducing in Lagos – deputy governor
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its decision to ban commercial motorcycles (okada) and tricycles (keke) on major roads in Lagos metropolis.
Lagos: No going back on okada, tricycle ban
The Lagos State Government has said it will not yield to pressure to reverse the restriction it placed on operation of commercial motorcycles (okada) and tricycles (keke) in some parts of the state.
Bank rewards customers, harps on youth empowerment
Fidelity Bank Plc on Saturday said there was need for youth empowerment to curb crime and unemployment in the country.
Lagos governor visits explosion victims
The Lagos State Government will be meeting with the management of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to discuss on issues of compensation for victims of the January 19 pipeline fire in Abule Egba, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Saturday.
Lagos deputy governor charges religious leaders on moral values
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has called on religious bodies to utilize the pulpit to engage Nigerians on moral living and attitudes that will rebuild the nation and the youths.
Governor Sanwo-Olu: Only eHealth innovation can solve healthcare challenges in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Tuesday said for the state to be able to overcome its healthcare challenges and offer a quality care to the residents, it must be dependent on technology.
Governor Sanwo-Olu pledges to leverage technology for improved healthcare services
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said his government would deploy technology to deliver precision, faster and smarter healthcare services in all healthcare facilities in the state.
1,050 women, artisans empowered in Lagos
The Governor, who promised to uplift the living standards of the citizens at the inception of his administration kept part of the promise through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
Governor Sanwo-Olu: Agege Pen Cinema flyover to be ready by June or July
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured residents and motorists that the Agege Pen Cinema flyover bridge will be completed and commissioned for use by June ending or early July 2020.
Lagos deputy governor apprehends commercial drivers for driving against traffic
Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, on Saturday apprehended two commercial drivers and their buses for driving against traffic.
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