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BREAKING: Dana Air aircraft skids off Lagos Airport runway

An aircraft belonging to Dana Air skidded off the runway of the Lagos Airport on Tuesday. Other flights were diverted to the International Airport due to the incident. No casualties were reported according to reports. Details later…

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Onakoya, a source of inspiration to Nigerians- Abiru

Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has praised Tunde Onakoya, a 29-year-old Chess Master and Coach from Ikorodu, for achieving a global milestone in the game. The Senator disclosed this on Sunday in a statement signed by his media aide, Enitan Olukotun, describing the chess champion as a source of great inspiration to Nigerians. Onakoya made history…

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Sanwo-Olu celebrates chess master, Tunde Onakoya for setting new GWR

By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigerian Chess master, Tunde Onakoya, for setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chess. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said Onakoya’s remarkable story showed that with determination, dreams can indeed soar to monumental heights. The…

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LASG arrests fake MOT staff on Cele/Oshodi expressway

By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, MOT, on Friday arrested 10 individuals parading themselves as staff of the ministry and impounding vehicles at Cele bus stop on Apapa/Oshodi expressway. They were paraded at the Ministry of Transportation building, Alausa, Secretariat, Ikeja. The arrested impersonators were nine males, one female. According to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation,…

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Ajiyan waterworks will produce 70,000 gallons per day- Commissioner

By Adeola Ogunrinde The Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos state, Gbenga Omotoso has said the Ajiyan waterworks in Iju when completed would produce 70,000 gallons of water per day. Omotoso said the citizens would have clear understanding of the state government achievements in various sectors when the state holds the 2024 ministerial press briefing. He gave the hint…

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Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, others chart new course for youths

By Adeola Ogunrinde The first Lagos Leadership Summit has ignited new passion and zeal towards charting a new course of action for the country’s future. The event organised by Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) on Wednesday, presented an opportunity for inclusive interaction between old and new generations. Debates, speeches and panels delved into topics that challenged the mental, emotional and…

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LASG seals shops in Lagos Island for violating safety regulations

By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed two lock-up shops on Martins Street, off Broad Street, due to safety violations. Director-General of the Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, disclosed that the two lock-up shops were sealed following a petition from a concerned member of the public alleging that the shops violated safety rules and regulations. According to…

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Lagos Blue Rail Line may extend to Ogun, says LAMATA

The ongoing Blue Rail Line Phase 2 project may extend to Agbara in Ogun State, the Lagos State Government has said. The Director of Rail Transport, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (LAMATA), Mr Olasukanmi Okusaga, revealed on Tuesday in Lagos during an inspection tour of the second phase of the Blue Line’s construction. He expressed satisfaction with the work done…

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Multiple crashes as vehicles collide on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

By Innocent Raphael A chaotic scene unfolded along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday as a multiple-vehicle accident involving five cars and a BRT bus brought traffic to a standstill. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) disclosed this via a post shared alongside a video on its social media platform, revealing the extensive damage caused by the collision. The incident…

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LASG issues urgent advisory to operators of public swimming pools

By Adeola Ogunrinde In light of the recent tragic incidents of drowning in Lagos, the State Government has issued urgent advisory to all public facilities, including beaches and swimming pools, to adhere strictly to the State Swimming Pool Regulations of 2021. The government said it is a measure to ensure the safety of all residents and visitors engaging in aquatic…

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