The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of the Director of Lands, Mrs Olayinka Linda Patunola-Ajayi as Permanent Secretary and her immediate deployment to the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development with effect from 1st November. In a statement, the state Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola said the appointment is in line with the administration’s …

While expressing concerns for victims of the devastating flood across the country, Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) has admonished the Nigerian government to be alive to its responsibility to protect its citizens. The society said that the government should develop and implement a National Flooding Mitigation and Response Master Plan. In a statement by its Interim National President, Victor Imevbore, the NES …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared wanted a Lagos socialite, Ademola Kazeem, also known as Alhaji Abdallah Kazeem Muhammed, over offences bordering on exportation and trafficking of illicit drugs as well as money laundering. In a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Tuesday, NDLEA said that the alleged drug trafficker is the owner of Adekaz Hotels. …

The domestic staff of music star David Adeleke (better known as Davido) have been arrested and kept in police custody over the tragic death of his three-year-old son, Ifeanyi. Lagos State police spokesman, Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest hours after reports of Ifeanyi’s death went viral on Monday night. Hundeyin said eight domestic workers were brought in …

Against the backdrop of recent security advisories by the United States and the United Kingdom, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd,) has assured Nigerians that there is no cause for alarm. The NSA, who said the situation is under control, described as false and irresponsible the perception of heightened insecurity in Abuja as painted by the …

Fifty-nine students of the of Bowen University will be graduating with first class degrees and be awarded their honours at the convocation of the university on Saturday. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole also announced on Monday at a media briefing that a doctorate degree in Public Administration would be conferred on former President Goodluck Jonathan for his peaceful disposition …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sadness over the passing of the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most. Rev. (Dr) Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye. Olumakaiye, the Lord Bishop and Missioner, Diocese of Lagos, died on Monday after a brief illness at 53. He was the first Bishop of Osun North East in …

The Lagos State Government has said that it is considering the concerns of the Joint Drivers Welfare Association of Nigeria (JDWAN), with a view to finding permanent solutions to them. This is as commuters in some parts of the state expressed hardship as many commercial vehicles were off the road in respond to the seven-day boycott of Lagos roads, which …

Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has commiserated with victims of the devastating flood in Bayelsa State, which ravaged many parts of the state and some other parts of the country. He lamented that the havoc and destruction caused by the rampaging flood cannot be handled alone by the state government and therefore called on the …

The final burial rites for the Odiologbo of Erovie community in Ozoro Kingdom, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Prince Idama Alfred Areh will come up on Friday 4th November. According to a statement by Hon. Nicholas Areh on behalf of the Azaka Royal Family of Ukolobi, Erovie Community and Akporero Family of lyeriri, Urude Community of Ozoro …