Address Delivered by His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at the Inauguration Ceremony of the 8th Substantive Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo,Professor Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun, Held at the Council Chambers, Governor’s Office, Alausa On Monday, 11th January, 2016

On Tuesday 22nd September, 2015 the journey towards the actualization of our vision for LagosState University commenced with the inauguration of the Governing Council. Last week, I assented to a Bill amending the enabling law setting up the Institution.   The amendment was fundamental as we believe it will address pertinent issues that have for long […]

Oshodi Demolition not Targeted at Igbo Traders – Barr. Nkechi Chukwueke

… Action, Positive Step Towards Development, Says Conference 57 Chairman A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Barr. Nkechi Chukwueke on Sunday said the demolition of the popular Owonifari market in Oshodi area of Lagos State is not targeted at any particular tribe, especially the Igbo. Pouring encomiums on the State […]

Lagos State Government Steps Up Construction Work at Ile-Epo, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

The Lagos State Government has renewed its commitment to speedily complete the on-going construction of drainage alignment and the bad portion of the Ile-Epo Axis of the Lagos Abeokuta Expressway. Speaking during an inspection tour of the project site, Engr. Ayotunde Sodeinde, General Manager, Lagos State Public Works Corporation disclosed that the drainage work with […]

Lawmakers Back Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode Over Oshodi Demolition

…Say Action Necessary, Timely Some lawmakers on Friday defended the demolition of Owonifari Market within the notorious loop of Oshodi by the State Government, describing the development as necessary step towards the actualization of Oshodi transformation plan. The government had relocated traders plying their trade in the market to a newly built ultra-modern Isopakodowo Market […]

Lagos Vows to Take Security to Grassroots

…Counsels Parents On Adequate Monitoring Of Their Wards   The Lagos State Government on Thursday vowed to improve on the dominance of the security space and move a step further by taking security to the grassroots, just as it counselled parents and guardians to be extra vigilant on the movement of their children and wards […]

Lagos Set to Establish Mobile Courts

…Devises Strategies to Tackle Cybercrime The Lagos State Government on Thursday announced plans to establish functional Mobile Courts in the State to facilitate prompt trial of violators of the law, especially environmental and traffic offences. Lagos Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, who disclosed this at a media parley with Judiciary, Editors and […]

Demolition: Oshodi Traders Were Adequately Notified

…Says New Ultra-Modern Market Given For N5, 000 Monthly …Denies Destroying Any Goods … Criminals Harbored In The Market Loop – Commissioner  The Lagos State Government on Thursday defended the relocation of traders plying their trade in Owonifari Market within the notorious loop of Oshodi to the newly built ultra-modern Isopakodowo Market in Bolade-Oshodi, saying […]