The commissioner of health in Lagos state, Akin Abayomi has disclosed that there are now three suspected cases of coronavirus in the state. Mr. Abayomi said this at a press briefing on Thursday, stating that the patients are currently at the Infectious Disease Hospital in the Yaba area of the state. The commissioner said the […]
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At a ceremony marking the refurbishment of Afriland Towers, the state-of-the-art office building, the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Mr. Babajde Sanwo-Olu praised Afriland Properties Plc for the successful renovation and commissioning of the world-class 8-floor office complex – Afriland Towers on Friday, with dignitaries including the Oba of Lagos, HRH Rilwan Aremu Akiolu […]
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Less than two weeks after some Chinese nationals tested negative to coronavirus in Nigeria, another Chinese has undergone test for the disease. According to Olutunde Lalude, group medical director of Reddington Hospital Group, a Chinese national who arrived in Nigeria seven weeks ago underwent test for coronavirus in Lagos on Wednesday. Lalude said the man presented […]
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A High Court sitting in the Ikeja area of Lagos State has convicted and sentenced a former part-time lecturer, Afeez Baruwa, to 21 years imprisonment for raping an 18-year-old girl who was seeking admission into the university. Baruwa was convicted on one count of rape leveled against him by the state government. The convict was […]
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Following days of disruptions, normal flight operations has resumed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Lagos. The Public Affairs Director in the Federal Ministry of Aviation, James Odaudu disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. Mr. Odaudu said diversions and cancellations of flights into, and from the airport has been reversed and gave a […]
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The federal government of Nigeria says it is making efforts to improve visibility at Murtala Muhammaed International Airport in Lagos. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said this while responding to the inability of some flights to land or take off from the country’s busiest airport due to poor visibility. He said diverting flights to […]
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From February 4th to 16th, 2020, Lagos will play host to some of the most prestigious teams for Africa’s premier polo competition – the 2020 Lagos International Polo Tournament. Sponsored by leading African Financial Institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, the competition will feature 39 teams; the highest number till date. The teams will compete in […]
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Balogun Market on Lagos Island, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, went up in flames on Wednesday. This is yet another gory chapter in the series of fire disaster ravaging Lagos in recent times. According to media reports, the fire “started in a four-storey plaza at Martin Street, beside Great Nigeria Limited, Leventis Bus Stop, Lagos Island.” Dr. […]
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Lagos State Government on Monday wielded the big stick against the menace of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke NAPEP), proscribing their operations in six Local Government Areas (LGAs), nine Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) and 10 major highways across the State with effect from February 1. The State Government directed security operatives to embark […]
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The Lagos State Government has debunked the list of restricted routes for commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Marwa) currently in circulation. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, said in a statement on Tuesday, that no definite action had been taken on the operations of commercial motorcycles and tricycles in the state. […]
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