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LASG to construct 13 new jetties

By Adeola Ogunrinde In a bid to improve the water transportation system and safety on our waterways, the Lagos State Government has approved the award of construction of 13 new jetties and terminals across the State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Yacoob Ekundayo Alebiosu, made this known on Friday at the 2024 Ministerial Press briefing to give a scorecard of…

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FIJ Journalist released after 10days in police detention

Nigerian Police authorities have released Daniel Ojukwu, the detained journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). Ojukwu, who went missing with his phone numbers switched off and whereabouts unknown to colleagues until it was found out he was detained by the police, regained his freedom on Friday. “Daniel Ojukwu, the FIJ reporter who was abducted by men of the…

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Lagos will continue to collaborate NIS on public governance, says Sanwo-Olu

By Adeola Ogunrinde  Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration would continue to collaborate with the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) towards achieving the THEMES PLUS developmental agenda and making Lagos a mega economy. The governor acknowledged the impact of collaboration between his government and the NIS on the developmental agenda of the state.  Sanwo-Olu, who spoke…

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FG, LASG collaborate to build 2000 home units in Alimosho, Ibeju Lekki LGAs

By Adeola Ogunrinde The Federal government and Lagos state government have collaborated to build over 2000 home units in Alimosho and Ibeju Lekki local government areas. This was disclosed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, on Thursday, during the ongoing ministerial beirfing held in Alausa, Ikeja. Akinderu-Fatai explained that the collaboration was on the Renewed Hope…

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Labour unions protest sack of LSWC staff

Workers under the aegis of the Amalgamated Unions of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) and other unions have staged a protest against the sack of the Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC) staff. The workers commenced the protest rally at the Ikeja under-bridge, heading towards the Lagos house of assembly complex in Alausa. In April, the…

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Itire/Ikate LCDA: Council Chairman seeks community support for infrastructural development initiatives

By Innocent Raphael In a bid to propel infrastructural development, the proposed 114 road projects across the 57 Local Government/Local Council Development Areas (LG/LCDA’S) in Itire-Ikate have sparked engagement and collaboration among stakeholders. This was evident in a stakeholders meeting held on Wednesday, focusing on the construction of Salami Bashorun Street. Led by the Executive Chairman, Hon. (Dr.) Ahmed Olanrewaju…

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Govt officials, industry leaders visit Abule Panu gas explosion site

By Innocent Raphael Following the tragic gas explosion incident at Abule Panu, representatives from the Lagos State Government (LASG) and industry leaders visited the Council Chairman of Ibeju Lekki LGA, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, to extend condolences to the victims on behalf of the state. The delegation included Mr. Lanre Omojola, Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, and…

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Lagos gets N3.9bn oil derivation fund

By Adeola Ogunrinde  Lagos State government on Wednesday disclosed that the sum of N3.911bn was realized since it became an oil producing state, saying the production has been hampered due to challenges faced by the company managing its exploration. Lagos joined the league of oil-producing states in the country in 2016. The State government said it received a total of N3.911bn…

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Aggrieved Mende occupants can approach Control Appeals committee- LASG

By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Government on Wednesday said aggrieved occupants of Mende Villa Estate , Maryland whose houses were recently demolished can approach the Control Appeals committee if they feel treated unfairly. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, made this known when he briefed the press on the success of the ministry in the last one…

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Police hold FIJ Journalist one week despite calls for his release

One week after he was taken from his Lagos residence by armed men who turned out to be policemen, Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with an online news platform, the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has remained in police custody despite strong calls for his release. Ojukwu’s lawyer, Abimbola Ojenike, told Channels TV on Tuesday that Ojukwu was taken from his…

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