Lagos Moves To Criminalize Power Theft, Vandalization

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it has concluded plans to enact a law to specifically criminalise and punish severely persons who engage in power theft and vandalisation, expressing optimism that it would go a long way to tackle the menace headlong. Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Olawale Oluwo, who said this […]

Politics Should Be About Service

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday emphasized the need for Nigerians to embrace selfless service to humanity, saying that such remained the essence of existence to positively impact others. Speaking at the opening ceremony of 33rd Synod of Diocese of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) with the theme: “Serving”, Governor Ambode also […]

Lagos State Government Warns Developers On Consequences Of Unlawful Demolitions

The Lagos State Government has denied involvement in the demolition of Sabo market on Itoikin road in Ikorodu, which was carried out on Thursday night by unscrupulous and desperate developers suspected to be acting in connivance with certain Local Government officials. A statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve […]

Lagos@50: LASG Commissions 10 Roads, Three Bridges, Other Projects

The Lagos @ 50 celebrations took a new dimension this week as the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode embarked on commissioning of several infrastructural projects across the State. The projects, including network of roads, bridges, seven transformers, Street Lighting infrastructures, monuments and a recreation park, the Governor said was in line with his commitment to […]

Lagos Pledges Support For First Annual Diaspora Festival In Badagry

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday pledged his administration’s commitment to make the first Annual Diaspora Festival in Badagry a major success, adding that a master plan that would prescribe strategies and programmes to boost the potentials of the ancient town was also underway. Governor Ambode, who spoke when he received a delegation […]

Keynote Address Titled “Celebrating The Workers Oiling The Progress Of Lagos State” Delivered On The Occasion Of May Day Celebrations

It has been well over a hundred years since the celebration of the first May Day celebration in Chicago, USA.  Since then, enlightened nations and owners of capital now better appreciate and reward the prime, indispensable and invaluable role of labour in the scheme of wealth production. I am proud to count the Lagos State […]