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  A one-storey building collapsed on Friday morning at the Ebute-metta area of Lagos State.  The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, in a statement, confirmed that a baby and a female adult were trapped in the rubble.  The statement read, "The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently attending to an emergency which was reported at 09:00 hours to 122, Herbert Macaulay Way, Lagos Bus Stop, Ebute Meta, Lagos where a one storey building with penthouse has collapsed and two adults and a baby, all females are still trapped with search and rescue ongoing.  "However, an adult female has been rescued alive in stable condition as the State Emergency Response fully activated." 

  • Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, others receive President at airport   President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday evening, arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations. Nigeria’s Presidential Jet NAF 001, which conveyed the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 04:55 pm local time. He was welcomed by a waiting crowd of supporters. President Tinubu was received at the airport by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, among others.  Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains led by his Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi; members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), State Executive Council, and top government officials were also at the airport to receive Mr. President.  President Tinubu was accompanied by his P...

  By Augustine Osayande In the vibrant tapestry of Edo State politics, the upcoming 2024 governorship election has set the stage for a dynamic display of political prowess. As politicians from various parties embark on their campaign journeys, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu emerges as a formidable contender, poised to leave an indelible mark on the political landscape. Recently it became crystal clear to Edo voters who were doubting whether their beloved Pastor will come out to contest again put rest following Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu declaration in the 2024 Edo state Governorship election with a gathering of members and executives from Ugboko ward in Orhionmwon Local Government area. It was a fun fair and homecoming atmosphere with the presence of Chief Matthew Ehigie (Chairman APC Elders council Orhionmwon LGA), Mr Larry Enobakhare (APC LGA Secretary), Mr Henry Obe (Chairman Ugboko ward), Mr Igieholor (Ugboko ward secretary), Ugboko ward Woman Leader, Ugboko ward Youth Leader, Chief Lawr...

The Lagos State Government has announced a 3-night traffic diversion from 12:00 midnight till 5:00 am at Fadeyi inward Dorman Long Bridge, Alaka inward Staduim Flyover Bridge and Dormalong Bridge inward Fadeyi from Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd December, 2023 for the installation of truck barriers. Consequently, Motorists are advised to use the following routes during the night time installation of the barriers; *During the Installation at Alaka inward Stadium axis;* i. Motorists from Eko Bridge/Constain/Iponri inbound Ojuelegba/Alhaji Masha Road will be diverted to the service lane from Alaka via National Stadium gate to link Barracks or Alhaji Masha Road to continue their journeys. ii. Motorists from Eko Bridge via Costain and those from Apapa Road going through Iponri will make use of Iponri Estate road to link Bode Thomas via Adeniran Ogunsanya to Shitta Roundabout for their desired destinations. *During the Installation at Dorman Long Bridge inward and outbound Fadeyi;* i. Motori...

  Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for intelligence sharing among security agencies to enable them to tackle the security challenges confronting the nation. Speaking at the 4th South West Conference of Directors of Security meeting held in Abeokuta on Thursday, the governor emphasized that intelligence is one of the needed tools that would assist security agencies to perform their duties optimally He noted that criminals have adopted new methods in carrying out their nefarious activities, hence the need for the security agencies, particularly those in the Southwest region, to up their game and share intelligence to nip crimes in the bud. He said: "It is important that as a region, we share intelligence and see how to better secure our region because there can never be any meaningful socio-economic development in an outmostphere of insecurity. "Nobody will come and invest in your state no matter the amount of road you build, no matter the amount of infrastruc...

 Transport fare slash: Presidency names Chisco, others as participating companies The Presidency has revealed the companies that will be participating in the 50 per cent slash of inter-state transport fares approved by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, on Wednesday, approved the reduction as well as free train rides for Nigerians starting Thursday, December 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, while announcing this gesture to State House Correspondents at the Aso Rock Villa on Wednesday said Nigerians willing to travel can board public transport via mini buses, luxury buses at 50 per cent discount of current cost. Meanwhile, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has revealed the five participating transport companies in the scheme. In a post on X on Thurday, Onanuga named, GIG (God is Good), Chisco Transport, Young Shall Grow, God Bless Ezenwata, and Area Motor. He wrote, “Participating ...

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today rescued 3 commercial bus passengers involved in a serious accident at Anthony - Oke inward Oshodi, Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of (LASTMA) Mr Adebayo Taofiq, in a press statement confirmed that the three (3) passengers (2 females & 1 male) were rescued in a serious accident involving a Volkswagen Commercial 'T4' bus (EPE 399 YC) and a 'Homo' Truck (T 20174 LA). Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the 'Homo' Truck drove recklessly and crushed a Commercial Volkswagen 'T4' bus while on motion as a result of a brake failure. Immediately the accident happened, Traffic Officer Abidoye Segun (Zebra 4), who led the rescue operation, quickly contacted Mosafejo Police Station and officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) before the three (3) accident victims were rescued including the driver of the truck. Th...

  The Lagos State House of Assembly has become the most successful state parliament in Nigeria because of its reliance on God, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has said. Addressing guests including the First Lady of Lagos, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, traditional rulers and political leaders, the Speaker added that the House achieved its 2023 goals as a result of the diligence, commitment and dedication of lawmakers and staff. Dr. Obasa said this on Wednesday at the 21st anniversary of the annual thanksgiving and end of the year party held at the Lagos State House of Assembly. “It is this commitment to God for excellence and unwavering faith that has led us to the successes we have achieved thus far. “As we gather here today, we must acknowledge the incredible progress we have made as an Assembly and as individuals throughout the year. “We have worked tirelessly, with dedication and integrity, to ensure that the needs and aspirations of our constituents are met. Proverbs 16:3 reminds us that if w...

  As Councillors pass vote of confidence on the Executive Chairman_  The Executive Chairman Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, Engr. Dr. Valentine Buraimoh has presented the year 2024 budget to the legislative council ,titled " BUDGET OF RENEWED HOPE  In his speech at the well attended budget presentation, Engr Buraimoh announced that the year 2024 budget of renewed hope will be  #4,968,987,937.17 ,  Recurrent expenditure according to the Chairman  will be  #1,575,238,785.16,while Capital  is #1,767,567,546.24 and Overhead for the new year will gulp #1,626,181,605.77 The amiable council Helmsman promised that all on going projects will be completed ,while new ones will be implemented in the new year He solicited the support of the legislative council for the quick passage of the bill to enable early implementation of the budget  Find below excepts of the speech.  Permit me to say that in 2023 the prophetic statement as captured in the first ...

  …Assesses Mafa water works, orders reticulation  Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced seven pilot communities for his administration’s irrigation plan that aims to key into the national food security initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  The seven irrigation schemes are to be sited at Gajibo in Dikwa, Jafi in Kwaya Kusar, Baga in Kukawa, Logumani in Ngala, Damasak in Mobbar, Dadin Kowa in Bayo and Mafa Local Government Areas.  Governor Zulum made the announcement on Wednesday in Mafa, stating that the initiative was to key into President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda to ensure food security in Nigeria.  “You can see the establishment of the Mafa irrigation scheme has started; we have so far identified a number of farmers and we have provided them with agricultural inputs. We intend to engage at least 10% of the communities, especially in the dry season farming,” Zulum said.  He also said, “Our focus is to drive into President ...