lagos state

September 9, 2016

How policemen kidnap, sexually assault innocent young women (PART II)

In recent days, the police force has proven that it is a menace to the society. Apparently, these lot that are supposed to protect its citizens, chose instead to turn them into their victims of abduction, sexual abuse and financial extortion. Stephanie Omale was one of such victims recently. The young woman shared her unfortunate ordeal... Read More

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#30Days30Voices

September 6, 2016

Ambode angry over unlawful arrests of Lagosians

In a bid to stop the unlawful arrest of Lagosians, the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has asked that some police officers attached to the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences Unit be redeployed. Officers of the taskforce had, last Friday, raided different parts of Lagos, leading to the rough treatment and arrests of... Read More

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September 5, 2016

Police arrests suspect who robbed Lekki residents with toy gun

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 22-year-old suspected robber, Moses Akpan, for allegedly robbing residents of Oniru, in the Lekki area of the state with a toy gun, The Punch reports. Upon his arrest on Thursday, the toy gun was recovered from the suspect. Akpan, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, had allegedly dispossessed some residents of their... Read More

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September 2, 2016

Charles Odii: Who is going to save Nigeria’s small businesses?

by Charles Odii Small businesses in Nigeria need to realize that they must become their own saviors. Firstly, by paying their taxes as upstanding citizens and then by holding the government accountable. September 1st, 2016 will not be forgotten quickly. At least not by the small businesses in Ikoyi, Lagos whose shops and offices were... Read More

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September 2, 2016

SPECIAL EDITORIAL: Governor Ambode, this makes no sense

The staff and management of Nuli Juice, a six-week old company, came to work on the first day of September, ready to earn an honest pay. They joined others including the Drug story, and Cakes and Nuts bakery – all Small and Medium scale Businesses. But they were soon confronted with the might of bulldozers... Read More

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September 1, 2016

Why is the Lagos state govt demolishing businesses today?

by Joachim MacEbong This morning, the Lagos State government demolished the premises of the Nuli Juice Company in Ikoyi, which opened at the end of July. The reason given was the non-payment of certain permits to the tune of N40 million. The notice was given to the landlord, but not communicated to the tenants. By... Read More

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August 31, 2016

55-year-old man abducts, rapes teenager

An Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday granted a N100,000 bail to a 55-year-old man, Yekini Ogunjobi, who allegedly abducted a teenage girl for several days and assaulted her sexually. The Police have pressed abduction and sexual assault charges against the security man, who lives at 12, Esuola St., Oko-Oba, Agege, a suburb of Lagos. Prosecutor... Read More

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#30Days30Voices

August 31, 2016

#30Days30Voices: I think he can do better | Lagosian scores Ambode

Accountability in government is highly essential and citizens are the unofficial monitor of the government, often measuring the progress of a particular administration and also calling for redress of a particular issue. On today’s #30Days30Voices, we took to the streets of Lagos to find out from a citizen what he thinks about the government of... Read More

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August 30, 2016

Dear Gov. Ambode, what Lagos master plan are you restoring?

by Roqeebah Olaoniye On Sunday, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State issued a statement via the Secretary to the State government, Olatunji Bello, promising to restore the original master plan of select areas of the Lagos metropolis. How does he intend to do this? By clearing illegal structures, shanties, street hawkers and those who have... Read More

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August 23, 2016

Lagos govt. is not joking about getting rid of land grabbers

Traditional rulers and other individuals in Lagos state have been warned by the government not to be involved in land grabbing activities to avoid prosecution. The warning was given on Monday by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Adeniji Kazeem. Adeniji said the Properties Protection Law recently signed into law by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode would... Read More

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August 20, 2016

Eye on Ambode: ‘Omo-Onile’ must go, New Pen Cinema fly-over and more (PHOTOS)

Last week on Keeping an Eye on Governor Ambode, he commissioned a new helipad for the Lagos State Teaching Hospital, commenced the training of over 2,000 youths to mark Youth day and more. This week, the governor is not relenting in his strides even as he announces the commencement of the construction of Fly-over bridge... Read More

The Alausa Blog, The News Blog

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August 18, 2016

Lagos to install 13,000 CCTV cameras

The Lagos state government is set to begin installation of 13,000 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras to improve surveillance across the state. This was revealed by the commissioner of information and strategy, Steve Ayorinde at a press briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa. He further revealed that 6000 additional street lights will... Read More

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August 17, 2016

Oil in Lagos will boost Nigeria’s economy – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said that the commencement of crude oil production in the State would in no small measure enhance the economy of not just the State but the nation in general. The Governor, who spoke when he received the Chairman and members of the Indices and Disbursement Committee of the... Read More

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August 17, 2016

Fire destroys goods, properties in Lagos

A fire outbreak on Tuesday has led to the damage of goods and properties at Shogbamu Street, New garage-Bariga area of Lagos State. The incident which happened at No 43 Shogbamu Street, was caused by an electrical surge from an electronics shop and quickly spread to other rooms before it was finally put out. The timely... Read More

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August 16, 2016

Twin boys dumped in Lagos canal found dead

The corpses of two newborn babies have been recovered from a canal beside a petrol station in the Ajangbadi area of Lagos State. It was learnt that the two boys, suspected to be twins were dumped there on Friday and their corpses have been removed and deposited in a mortuary by the Environmental Health Monitoring Unit, after... Read More

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Ambode at the commissioning of the Helipad at LASUTH

August 14, 2016

Eye on Ambode: A new helipad for LASUTH, training for 2,000 youth and more

Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode is making giant strides in Lagos state. This week on Keeping an Eye on Ambode, the governor commissioned a Helipad to facilitate medical evacuation and air ambulance transfer of patients to Trauma Centers on Thursday. Also, to mark the International Youth day on Friday, August 12, the governor revealed that... Read More

The Alausa Blog, The News Blog

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Eye on Ambode: Lagos governor celebrates 64-year anniversary with RCCG (PHOTOS)

Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode celebrated with the Redeemed Christian Church of God at the New Arena in Redemption camp, along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The church, with millions of members spread across the world clocked 64 years and celebrated it with an annual convention spanning from the August 1 to 7. Governor Ambode and his wife... Read More

The Alausa Blog, The News Blog

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Ambode inaugurates new permanent secretaries (PHOTOS)

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday inaugurated new permanent secretaries into the state civil service. During the inauguration which held at the Lagos House, Ambode in his address said, “We have left no one in doubt about our strong belief in the capacity of the Public Servants of our State as the engine for... Read More

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Gani Adams

OPC paid to protect Ijegun from Niger Delta militants

In an apparent reaction to the recurring nefarious activities of suspected miltants and kidnappers in the community, the Onijegun of Ijegun land in Lagos State, Oba Nureni Akinremi called a security meeting at his palace. The meeting was attended by all the chairmen of community development associations in Ijegunand the goal was to resolve the... Read More

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Lagos, Niger partner on agriculture, food security

The Lagos State Government said it has started discussions with Niger State about the development of agricultural commodity value chain. According to the government, the discussion is aimed at ensuring food security and job creation for the two states and the country. Ambode said this during a courtesy visit by the Niger State Governor,... Read More

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Ambode hosts Niger state governor (PHOTOS)

Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday hosted his Niger state counterpart, Alhaji Sani Bello at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. The Niger state governor was accompanied by some members of his cabinet. Speaking after the meeting, Ambode said via his official Twitter handle, @AkinwunmiAmbode that, “The focus of both states, Lagos and Niger, is... Read More

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Lagos to increase IGR to N50billion monthly by 2018

The Lagos State Government on Sunday announced its readiness to massively reduce dependence on federal allocation and increase the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to a target of N30billion monthly in 2017 and N50billion monthly in 2018 as well as a yearly budget size of N1 trillion by 2018. Rising from a four-day retreat for members... Read More

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If you visit Alade Market in Ikeja often, you should see this (PHOTOS)

Pictures really do speak a thousand words. The popular Alade Market in Allen, Ikeja is relocating and YNaija got it in pictures! The Market is relocating from Allen in Ikeja to Awolowo Way in the same Ikeja.

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Ambode visits Oshiomhole (PHOTOS)

Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday paid a courtesy visit to his Edo state counterpart, Adams Oshiomhole at the Government house in Benin city, Edo state. Present at the visit were the Edo state APC gubernatorial candidate Godwin Obaseki and Honourable Patrick Obahiagbon, amongst others. See photos below:

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Make noise and get punished by Ambode

Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has promised to fully enforce regulations governing noise pollution in the state. The governor made this promise on Monday during the distribution of 250 hearing aid devices to some beneficiaries, including babies, in the state by MTN Foundation. Ambode, who was represented by the Special Adviser on Primary Health, Dr.... Read More

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BRT Lagos

8 charged to court for destroying BRT buses after hawker’s death in Maryland

8 people, including 4 teenagers have been arraigned by the Police before an Ebute-Meta Magistrate’s Court in relation to the vandalization of 48 BRT buses during a protest against the death of a street hawker in Maryland, Lagos. After an assessment of the damage done to the buses, it was gathered that the cost of... Read More

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Eye on Ambode: The one day governor of Lagos state (PHOTOS)

This week on keeping an Eye on Ambode, the Governor of Lagos state unveiled the lucky student that emerged as the #OneDayGovernor of the state and meets with the winners of the Annual Spelling Bee Competition in the state. The OneDayGovernor is an initiative that gives the winner of the Annual Spelling Bee Competition the opportunity... Read More

The Alausa Blog, The News Blog

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Thousands of people enter Lagos daily – Ambode

While it is no news that the most populous coastal city in the Nigeria is Lagos state, the figure quoted by the state government to be the number of immigrants who come into Lagos daily is quite mind-boggling. According to the governor of the state, Akinwunmi Ambode, about 86 immigrants find their ways into Lagos... Read More

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#30Days30Voices

Opinion: To Governor Ambode, on Lagos hawkers

My name is Chidi Okereke. It appears I am writing you this letter, knowing fully well that there’s only a very slim chance it will get to you. But I will write anyway, because, even though I campaigned vigorously for Jimi Agbaje in the 2015 elections, you won me over when you got to work... Read More

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Hawker killed by BRT bus while being chased by KAI officials

A hawker was on Wednesday run over by a BRT bus while being chased by officials of Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI). The deceased hawker was caught crossing the Ikorodu expressway without making use of a pedestrian bridge. KAI operatives across Lagos state have over the years developed a habit of chasing down pedestrians who cross expressways instead of... Read More

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