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Man Dies, 9 Injured On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident

Man Dies, 9 Injured On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident

November 2, 2019 3:58 pm

The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) in Ogun State on Saturday said that a man died while nine other passengers sustained various degrees of injuries in an accident on the Lagos- Ibadan Expressway.

Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the TRACE Spokesperson, told newsmen in Abeokuta that the accident involving a Mazda bus and a Mack tanker occurred at 10:15am near Saapade bridge after Ogere.

“The bus marked KRE-495 XA was coming from Ibadan while the tanker with registration number LND-868 XN was inbound Ibadan from Lagos.

“The axis is a diversion zone, with inbound and outbound traffic sharing the outbound traffic …

LaLiga Set To Thrill Fans At 2019 Copa Lagos

LaLiga Set To Thrill Fans At 2019 Copa Lagos

November 1, 2019 1:41 pm

As the 2019 COPA Lagos Beach Soccer kicks off Friday at the Eko Atlantic City in Victoria Island, Lagos, Spanish Football League LaLiga, is set to thrill fans at this year’s edition.

The league which is a global partner of Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW), will be engaging fans with three days of intense and exciting activities starting today through Sunday, November 3, 2019.

As part of the activities line up, LaLiga will engage fans with a LaLiga themed fan zone where they will have the opportunity to experience the various LaLiga clubs.

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Police Rescue 15 Inmates Chained In Lagos Prayer House

Police Rescue 15 Inmates Chained In Lagos Prayer House

November 1, 2019 3:07 am

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command yesterday said they have rescued fifteen inmates chained in a prayer house being used as detention camp.

The police in a statement signed by the command spokesman, Bala Elkana , Deputy Superintendent of Police said they acted on information from a reliable source to rescue the inmates.

According to him, “A team of detectives from Isheri Osun Police Station led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Chike Ibe stormed a prayer House used as detention camp at No 26 Alafia Street, Oriofe Ijegun Isheri, where the Prophet, Sunday Joseph Ojo ‘m’ 58years old …

Terra Kulture Arena Set To Light Up Lagos

Terra Kulture Arena Set To Light Up Lagos

October 31, 2019 10:48 am
All is set for the prestigious Terra Kulture Arena in collaboration with Oba_X and Moet Hennessy to light up Lagos with a costume and concept party tagged: “A Lagos Halloween”.
The party, which promises to be an epic one and will be attended by celebrities and socialites famous on the Lagos social scene, is slated for Thursday October 31 at the Terra Kulture Arena, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island Lagos at 9pm.
According to the organisers in a media release issued Monday, the event will feature a star studded line-up of popular artistes, Nollywood actors, DJs, and fashion icons among others
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Lagos Woos Investors In Coconut Value Chain

October 31, 2019 7:15 am

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has pledged the state’s preparedness to support prospective investors in the coconut value chain.

He assured potential investors of bountiful return on their investments.

The governor disclosed this at maiden international coconut Summit held in Lagos recently.

Sanwo-Olu who was represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, also stated his administration’s readiness to provide the enabling environment necessary to fully harness potential in the coconut value chain.

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He pointed out that with oil prices averaging $63 per barrel this year, there …

Bisi Alimi Organises First-Ever LGBT Event In Lagos

Bisi Alimi Organises First-Ever LGBT Event In Lagos

October 31, 2019 12:54 am
 

Nigerian gay rights activist Bisi Alimi has organised the first-ever LGBT event in Nigeria.

The event tagged “Night of Diversity 2019” was organised by his foundation The Bisi Alimi Foundation. It held last night in Lagos, Tuesday 29th October.

Alimi expressed such an event could hold in Nigeria took to his Instagram story to say:

“I am so emotional this morning. Never thought that last night was going to be possible in Lagos and in Nigeria in my lifetime.

We organised a LGBT event and the crowd came out for it, both straight and LGBT, people came out”.

It

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Paucity Of Funds Delay Lagos’ Adeniji Adele Redevelopment

Paucity Of Funds Delay Lagos’ Adeniji Adele Redevelopment

October 28, 2019 2:54 am
Three years after the authorities finalised plans to embark on the redevelopment of Adeniji Adele, one of the fast approaching slums communities in Lagos Central Business District, it appears the project has hit the brick walls due to the paucity of funds.
The Adeniji Adele redevelopment project was first identified for regeneration during the Raji Fashola administration. The project conceived by the state’s urban renewal authority was meant to be developed through exclusive state funding, however, a Public Private Participation approach was introduced in 2016.

It was formulated to redevelop the blighted estate, currently housing 720 families. The project would

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Lagos-Badagry Road Needs Urgent Reconstruction - Gani Adams

Lagos-Badagry Road Needs Urgent Reconstruction – Gani Adams

October 25, 2019 10:00 am

Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Adams, has urged the Federal Government to fix the Lagos-Badagry Road, saying it will boost the economy and further expose tourism potential of Badagry.

“The road leading to Badagry town and its environs are in a deplorable state and nobody cares. For the past seven years, this town has been abandoned with little facilities. This road is bad. The road has become a death-trap for commuters plying the road daily. Travelling between Badagry and Mile 2 is an unpleasant experience these days. Imagine the kind of impression this would have on foreigners …

Lagos BRT Accident: We Don't Tolerate Drugs, Alcohol – MD

Lagos BRT Accident: We Don’t Tolerate Drugs, Alcohol – MD

October 23, 2019 11:23 am

The operators of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, Primero Transport Services Limited, says it has zero-tolerance for drugs and alcohol use by all its drivers and staff.

Its Managing Director, Mr Fola Tinubu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Wednesday that any “Busman” caught using drugs and alcohol would be dismissed automatically.

He spoke against the background of the BRT accidents on Sunday after two of the buses-collided at Agric Bus-stop, Ikorodu, and the various claims on the cause of the accident.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) had attributed the accident to recklessness …

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Setonji David has urged the Federal Government not to pay a lip service to the reconstruction of Lagos-Badagry Expressway, decrying the work pace.

Lagos-Badagry Expressway: David Sends SoS to Government

October 22, 2019 2:57 pm

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Setonji David has urged the Federal Government not to pay lip service to the reconstruction of Lagos-Badagry Expressway, decrying the work pace.

David, representing Badagry Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, made the appeal in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.

According to him, though the project has been approved by the Federal Government, the snail pace at which the work is going will elongate the sufferings and the agonies of the residents of the area.

“We are going through …

University Of Lagos Alumni Honour Oyetola

University Of Lagos Alumni Honour Oyetola

October 20, 2019 7:22 am

Former classmates of Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola have lauded his performance, saying the state is making visible progress.

The commendation, which came barely one year into Oyetola’s administration, was given at a dinner organised by the alumni of the University of Lagos Actuarial Science and Insurance, Class of 78.

The dinner was held in his honour in Lagos at the weekend, with his former classmates, applauding him for being prudent in managing the state’s resources.

One of his classmates and friend of over three decades, Olutoye Eleoramo who gave the keynote address, said Oyetola had raised the …

Lagos, Ogun To Meet FG On Modalities For Roads Takeover

Lagos, Ogun To Meet FG On Modalities For Roads Takeover

October 20, 2019 6:36 am

Ogun State Governor, Mr. Dapo Abiodun has said that contrary to online reports, the federal government is ready to partner with the state and neighbouring Lagos State on the proposed take over of three federal roads.
The three roads are the Ikorodu-Ogijo-Sagamu, Epe-Ijebu Ode and Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Roads

Some online websites had wrongly reported that the federal government declined consent to hand over the roads to the two states, quoting Abiodun as confirming the report.

However, Abiodun, in his Twitter handle stated that the federal government was in support of the brilliant intercessory initiative and never declined consent.

The governor …

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