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Presidency Gives Ministers Ultimatum On #EndSARS Protests

October 29, 2020 8:50 pm

The Presidency has accused Amnesty International (AI) of skewing report on the Lekki shootings, insisting it could not have more facts about the country than President Muhammadu Buhari’s ‘helicopter view’ of things happening in the country.

This is even as the President has handed ministers one week ultimatum to submit reports of their relocation to their home states for the purpose of dousing the tension created by the #ENDSARS protests and the lawlessness that followed.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, stated this when …

EKEDC Denies Responsibility For Lekki Tollgate Outage

October 28, 2020 1:04 am

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company has said it did not stop power supply in the Admiralty Toll Plaza on Lekki -Epe Expressway, Lagos, on October 20. 2020.

Recall that on October 20, Lekki tollgate was cut off from supply when some army officers shot at peaceful protesters.

In a statement by its General Manager, Corporate Communications, Godwin Idemudia, EKEDC said Lagos State had contracted the supply of electricity to the plaza to an Independent Power Plant.

He said, “We will like to respectfully and categorically state that EKEDC …

Atiku Pays Tribute To Late PANDEF Chair, Nkanga

I Am Heartbroken, Buhari Must Address Nigerians Now – Atiku

October 21, 2020 3:34 pm

Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday said he was heartbroken following shooting of #EndSARS protesters in Lekki, Lagos by soldiers, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation now.

Atiku, in a video, said he woke up this morning and did the unusual, by calling some of his acquaintances because he wanted to be sure they were safe.

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‘I also wanted to be assured that the event of yesterday was a nightmare, but it was real. This is our new normal, as I speak, many parents and

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#EndSARS: Lekki Shooting Is Nothing But A Massacre – Saraki

October 21, 2020 4:40 am

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has described soldiers’ shooting of #EndSARS protesters in Lekki on Tuesday evening as nothing but a massacre.

Saraki said he watched with horror the use of force against the Lekki #EndSARS protesters and that his heart bled for the country.

‘It is sad and disheartening that this is happening. These are peaceful youth protesting to express legitimate concerns. It is unacceptable for any Government to turn its weapons on its own young people. What has happened in Lekki tonight is nothing but a massacre.’

‘This shooting must stop immediately and the security agents that carried

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Lagos Govt Seals Plazas, Malls For Violating Directive

March 22, 2020 7:47 am

The Lagos State Government has sealed one mall and a plaza in Lekki for violating its directive banning large social, religious gatherings, parties, and clubs in the state as part of measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

Although the state has been recording higher compliance with the directive, there were notices of some who violated the government’s order.

The outfits sealed by the state enforcement team which include officials from Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Safety Commission and Policemen attached to Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Agency (Task Force), are Prime Mall and Mega One Plaza in

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Lagos Removes Lekki Roundabout, 4 More Across State To Go

December 29, 2019 11:23 am

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reassured Lagosians of his administration’s commitment to rid the state of traffic gridlock.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance while inspecting the removal of the 2nd Lekki Roundabout.

He said that the removal of 2nd Lekki Roundabout was part of the effort to ensure a free vehicular movement along the Lekki corridors.

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Four roundabouts, including Ikotun, 2nd Roundabout on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Allen Avenue Roundabout and Maryland, will be removed to pave

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Taskforce Set To Remove Illegal Structures In Lekki

December 15, 2019 6:55 am

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) says from Dec. 21, it will embark on a clean-up exercise by removing illegal structures in Lekki, Lagos.

The Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, made this known in a statement signed by the agency’s Head, Public Affairs Unit, Adebayo Taofik.

According to the chairman. the exercise is to enhance the free flow of traffic in that corridor.

“The Lagos State Taskforce on Thursday, Dec. 12 issued a seven-day ‘Removal Order’ to all owners of illegal structures, shanties, kiosks and container shops at ‘Marwa Waterside’ area of Lekki, Lagos,” …

Film Entries Open for Lekki Film Festival

November 10, 2019 4:52 am

The submission of films for the second edition of the Lekki International Film Festival opens on Thursday, November 14. This is five months ahead of the actual festival events, a shift from the month of June to April. The inaugural festival held in June at the Lekki Coliseum in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The dates for 2020 have been scheduled from Monday, April 20 to Saturday, April 25.

The 2019 edition featured film entries from national and international film makers. Speakers at the festival forum also included such international experts as Jonathan Haynes, a professor of film at Long Island …