The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has sealed multiple facilities across the state for violating environmental regulations, with a particular focus on noise pollution. The enforcement operation, carried out on Wednesday, targeted establishments in the mainland axis, including Onike, Yaba, China Town, Ojota, Pedro, Bariga, Magodo, Shomolu, and Ebute Metta. In a statement released…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated his administration’s bold commitment to reshaping the state’s energy future through the strategic embrace of renewable electricity—one he believes is key to unlocking widespread economic transformation. Speaking during a Roundtable Meeting on Rural Electrification and Sustainable Energy Development, the governor outlined a new energy roadmap anchored on innovation,…
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed the legality of the regulations, emphasizing the need for motorists to comply in the interest of road safety amid growing public concerns over the enforcement of speed limits on select roads. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, cited Section 28(2)(a) of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law…
The Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of unauthorised structures after the expiration of the amnesty period granted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA began enforcement operations in Ogudu GRA, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to upholding urban planning regulations and safeguarding public safety. In an official statement released on…
The organised labour has lauded Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s approval of N85,000 minimum wage for the state workers. In interviews with newsmen on Thursday in Lagos, labour leaders described the approval as a right step in the right direction. Newsmen report that Sanwo-Olu, during an interview on a television station, announced that his administration…
The Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Environment has expressed concern over unavailability of water supply in the state during its oversight visit to the Lagos State Water Corporation. The committee led by Adebola Shabi expressed the concern in a statement made available on Thursday in Lagos. The statement was issued by the Deputy…
This year’s edition of the annual traditional ‘Oro’ festival, usually held in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has been scheduled for May 16, 2024, daytime and nighttime. This was disclosed in a letter issued by the Ayangburen Palace and signed by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi. The letter, dated April 16, 2024, was addressed to…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of at least 50 persons in connection with a clash in the Ile-Epo area of the state. Newsmen earlier reported that hoodlums clashed in the market hoodlums clashed in the market situated in the Ile-Epo area, on Wednesday night and continued till Thursday morning. The hoodlums reportedly…
The Lagos State government has warned residents to be cautious in the purchase of ‘plantain chips’ amid the spread of unwholesome practices concerning its processing. Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency LASCOPA disclosed this in a recent statement in reaction to a viral online picture posted by an eyewitness showing a ‘poisonous plantain chips’ seller allegedly…
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu as Governor of Lagos State. Justice Garba Lawal who read the lead judgment, dismissed the appeal filed by the Labour Party, LP, candidate, Mr Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. Earlier, Sanwo-Olu had urged the Supreme Court to dismiss the appeals against his victory at the February 25…