Lagos State News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:10:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Lagos State News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Lagos Govt holds Ileya Edition of Eko Farmers’ Market https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-govt-holds-ileya-edition-of-eko-farmers-market/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:09:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=260196 Lagos State Government (LASG) says the popular Eko City Farmers’ Market, Ileya edition would come up on Sunday, July 26 and it would enhance the upgrade of the agricultural supply value chains in the State by connecting all the value chains with their markets. The State Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya who disclosed [...]

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]]> Lagos Commissioner Solicits For Re-position of Manufacturing Sector To Ensure Economic Recovery https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-commissioner-solicits-for-re-position-of-manufacturing-sector-to-ensure-economic-recovery/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 22:47:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176559 The Commissioner For Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives in Lagos State, Prince Rotimi Ogunleye has underscored the need to reposition the manufacturing sector to take its rightful position as a major contributor to the country’s GDP just as he sought the continued collaboration of the Organised Private Sector, OPS, in evolving policies that will pave way [...]

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]]> Human Trafficking: Lagos Commissioner Calls For Public Support In Curbing The Menace https://www.theinfostride.com/human-trafficking-lagos-commissioner-calls-for-public-support-in-curbing-the-menace/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 22:36:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176558 The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) in Lagos State, Mrs. Lola Akande has solicited the support of the members of the public to join hands with the government in eradicating human trafficking in the country. Akande, who made the call while receiving delegates of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in [...]

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]]> Introduce Death Penalty for Rapists, Women Group urges Lagos Government https://www.theinfostride.com/introduce-death-penalty-for-rapists-women-group-urges-lagos-government/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 21:29:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176754 Lagos women under the aegis of Alliance Against Domestic Violence & Abuse (AADVA) has called on the Lagos State Government (LASG) demanding death penalty for perpetrators of rape in the State. A Coordinator of the organization, Mrs. Laila St. Matthew-Daniel who made the call during a peaceful protest to Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja said the heinous [...]

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]]> Lagos LG Polls: Election Petition Tribunal sets to Commence Sitting on August 7 https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-lg-polls-election-petition-tribunal-sets-to-commence-sitting-on-august-7/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 21:11:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176755 The Lagos State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal constituted after the Saturday, 22nd July 2017 local government elections in the state will commence the legal process that enables aggrieved parties and individuals who participated in the elections seek redress in accordance with the Electoral Law. A statement released by the Chief Registrar of the High Court [...]

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]]> Lagos Poly Crisis: State Government Heads To Court, Directs Staff To Return To Work https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-poly-crisis-state-government-heads-to-court-directs-staff-to-return-to-work/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 19:42:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176753 The Lagos State Government (LASG) has filed a motion on notice for interlocutory injunction before the National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos to restrain the unions of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) from embarking on another strike action. The government made move to forestall any activity capable of impeding academic continuity for students of the [...]

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]]> Making Africa Work: Governor Ambode Reiterates Commitment To Making Lagos 3rd Largest Economy In Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/making-africa-work-governor-ambode-reiterates-commitment-to-making-lagos-3rd-largest-economy-in-africa/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 19:20:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176557 Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has reiterated the present administration’s commitment to the vision of making Lagos become the 3rd largest economy in Africa. The Governor stated this at the launch of a book, titled “Making Africa Work – A Handbook for Economic Success”, put together by the Brenthrust Foundation at the Radisson Blue [...]

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]]> Lagos Education Ministry introduces Sreening Test for Transfer Students https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-education-ministry-introduces-sreening-test-for-transfer-students/ Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:29:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=175825 Lagos State Ministry of Education has announced that students seeking transfer into public secondary schools in the State for the 2017/2018 session will undergo a screening test to determine their suitability for enrollment in the class of their choice in State-owned Secondary Schools. The Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Mobola Babs-Akinyeye while addressing [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Urges Corpers To Be Self Dependent, Not Job Seekers https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-urges-corpers-to-be-self-dependent-not-job-seekers/ Sat, 29 Jul 2017 10:47:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=175352 Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has called on graduates in the country to be self-dependent, just as he urged them not to be over reliant on non-existing white collar jobs. The Governor said this today at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2017 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Corps Members at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Iyana [...]

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]]> Lagos LG Election: Government Inaugurates Tribunal To Handle Grievances https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-lg-election-government-inaugurates-tribunal-to-handle-grievances/ Sat, 29 Jul 2017 10:36:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=175351 Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Oluwafunmilayo Atilade on Friday inaugurated two tribunals that would examine complaints from aggrieved party members. This is in line with the state efforts to ensure fair-hearing and justice for all aggrieved parties in the just concluded Local Government / Local Council Development Areas’ elections in Lagos State. Atilade said that the inauguration [...]

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]]> LASG and Parents Joyful Over Release Of Kidnapped Epe Model School Students https://www.theinfostride.com/lasg-and-parents-joyful-over-release-of-kidnapped-epe-model-school-students/ Sat, 29 Jul 2017 10:21:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=175350 Lagos State Government (LASG) on Friday welcomed release of kidnapped school students in Epe and assured residents of Safety of lives and properties. The state government expressed excitement over the release of six students of Igbonla-Epe Model College who were abducted on May 25, 2017 in their school premises. In a press statement, the State’s Commissioner [...]

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]]> Lagos Government Reiterates Commitment To Women’s Financial Independence https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-government-reiterates-commitment-to-womens-financial-independence/ Sat, 29 Jul 2017 10:04:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=175349 The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring financial independence for women in the State to make them self-reliant despite the current economic situation. The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Lola Akande stated this in her address at the Women Academy Workshop, themed “How best to offer [...]

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]]> Fire Incidents: Public Members Must Embrace The Culture Of Insuring Their Properties – Dickson https://www.theinfostride.com/fire-incidents-public-members-must-embrace-the-culture-of-insuring-their-properties-dickson/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 23:03:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173741 The Director-General of Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Hakeem Dickson, has underscored the need for members of the public to embrace the culture of insuring their properties as a way of reducing dependence on government for compensation in case of fire incidents. He said that embracing relevant insurance policies especially as it relates to fire [...]

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]]> LASBCA Warns Against Deviation From Approved Plans To Prevent Building Collapse https://www.theinfostride.com/lasbca-warns-against-deviation-from-approved-plans-to-prevent-building-collapse/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:51:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173950 Engr. Olalekan Shodeinde who is the General Manager of Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has warned Building Owners and Developers to desist from adding other floors or structures to old and existing buildings without obtaining necessary approvals which are given after a thorough engineering appraisal and integrity test on the structure. Speaking on the [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Promises To Create A Livable Society For Everyone https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-promises-to-create-a-livable-society-for-everyone/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:45:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174362 The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday stated that the present administration intends to create a city that is not only livable but also works for everyone. The Governor, who spoke through the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello at a workshop on “Urban Thinkers Campus – The City we Need” held [...]

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]]> Lagos Government Set To Remodel Statuses of Fawehinmi, Abiola https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-government-set-to-remodel-statuses-of-fawehinmi-abiola/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:28:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173742 The Lagos State Government (LASG), through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, commenced the remodeling of Late Chief Gani Fawehinmi and Late Chief MKO Abiola statues into a new but bigger, better and more aesthetic sculpture of the two prominent Nigerians for better appreciation of their contribution to the development of Nigeria. The State [...]

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]]> Standard of Living: Lagos Government calls for Collaboration with ICT Professionals https://www.theinfostride.com/standard-of-living-lagos-government-calls-for-collaboration-with-ict-professionals/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:07:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174361 Lagos State Government (LASG) in its quest to improve the standard of living in the state through IT solutions, has called on Information Technology (IT) professionals to collaborate with the State. Mr. Olufemi Odubiyi, the State Commissioner for Science and Technology, while speaking at the inauguration of newly elected Board of Directors of the Information System Audit [...]

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]]> Expert Advises Nursing Mothers On Exclusive Breastfeeding For The First 6 Months https://www.theinfostride.com/expert-advises-nursing-mothers-on-exclusive-breastfeeding-for-the-first-6-months/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:54:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174188 Dr. Olusola Amure who is the Chief Medical Director (CMD) at Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital has advised nursing mothers to ensure that they breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months after childbirth. Dr. Amure gave the advice recently during the presentation of gifts to mothers by Aspen, a South African firm in commemoration of [...]

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]]> Lagos Government Refutes NIWA’s Claims Over Inland Waterways https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-government-refutes-niwas-claims-over-inland-waterways/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:36:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174189 Lagos State Government (LASG) has responded to a press release by the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on the recent Appeal Court Judgement setting aside the Judgement of the Federal High Court and allowing the Appeal of the Lagos State Government on its right to control its inland waterways to the exclusion of the Federal [...]

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]]> Students Should Take Advantage Of Free Science Vacation Course – LASG https://www.theinfostride.com/students-should-take-advantage-of-free-science-vacation-course-lasg/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:25:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173701 Mrs. Omobola Babs-Akinyeye who is the Acting Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Ministry of Education has advised students of public and private secondary schools to take full advantage of the annual science vacation course for secondary school students in the State which commenced today at the 300 designated centres across Lagos. She gave the advice [...]

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]]> Flood Prevention: LASG gives Ultimatum to Owners of Properties blocking Drainage Channels https://www.theinfostride.com/flood-prevention-lasg-gives-ultimatum-to-owners-of-properties-blocking-drainage-channels/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:44:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173487 In a bid to mitigate the incidence of flooding and reestablish drainage right of way, the Lagos State Government (LASG) yesterday ordered owners of properties erected on drainage channels and impeding the free-flow of water to immediately vacate or risk being removed. The Government, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. [...]

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]]> LASG reveals Overload, Substandard Materials caused Meiran Building Collapse https://www.theinfostride.com/lasg-reveals-overload-substandard-materials-caused-meiran-building-collapse/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:39:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173485 …urges Property Owners, Developers to strictly adhere to building regulations. The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Sunday attributed the building collapse which occurred at 7 Saidu Okeleji Street, Meiran in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the State on Saturday to heavy loads placed on the building and substandard materials used for the [...]

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]]> Lagos Council Polls: Governor Ambode congratulates APC, appreciates LASIEC and Lagosians for Peaceful Conduct https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-council-polls-governor-ambode-congratulates-apc-appreciates-lasiec-and-lagosians-for-peaceful-conduct/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:33:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173488 The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) for recording landslide victory at the just concluded Local Government election in the State, saying that the development was an eloquent affirmation that Lagosians have confidence in the party. It was a clean sweep for all the 57 chairmanship [...]

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]]> Lagos Government Reiterates Commitment To Ensure Efficient Service Delivery https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-government-reiterates-commitment-to-ensure-efficient-service-delivery/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:19:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173049 The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reiterated its commitment to efficient service delivery in the State at the 2017 Service Charter Week Program, the fourth in the series, organized by the Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation (OTCI), at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja. The Head of Service, Mrs. Olabowale Ademola, represented by the [...]

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]]> LASG To Improve Local Government Service Delivery System, Set To Transform Operations Into Digital https://www.theinfostride.com/lasg-to-improve-local-government-service-delivery-system-set-to-transform-operations-into-digital/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:01:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173044 The Lagos State Government (LASG) has said that all needed impetus is being put in place to improve service delivery in the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the State and transmute from the age-long analogue mode of operation to digital and technologically-driven mode of operations. The Chairman, Local Government Service [...]

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]]> Lagos Government Reiterate Commitment To Complete Housing Projects https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-government-reiterate-commitment-to-complete-housing-projects/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 20:56:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173043 Lagos State Government (LASG) has demonstrated its determination to complete ongoing housing projects with the mobilisation of contractors back to the site in order to reduce the current huge housing deficit in Lagos. The State Commissioner for Housing, Prince Gbolahan Lawal disclosed this during a two-day tour of ongoing housing estates at Ilubinrin, Lagos Island; [...]

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]]> Government Urges Lagos Traditional Rulers To Live Above Board On Security Issues https://www.theinfostride.com/government-urges-lagos-traditional-rulers-to-live-above-board-on-security-issues/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 19:54:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173042 Lagos State Government (LASG) has asked Obas, Baales and Chiefs across the State to continue to live above board in the maintenance of peace and security within their respective domains by exhibiting exemplary conduct. Addressing all the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs at an interactive session on security issues in Lagos State, the Commissioner for Local [...]

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]]> LASEMA declares Emergency Responders are on Standby for Local Government Election https://www.theinfostride.com/lasema-declares-emergency-responders-are-on-standby-for-local-government-election/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 19:42:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173046 The General Manager of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu has declared that all security operatives and emergency responders will be on alert to respond to any form of emergency or distress call during the conduct of the Local Government and Local Council Development Areas’ election on Saturday. He advised Lagosians to [...]

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]]> PSSDC collaborate with LASU for Certificate Course in Local Government Administration https://www.theinfostride.com/pssdc-collaborate-with-lasu-for-certificate-course-in-local-government-administration/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 19:37:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173045 Lagos State Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC), Magodo in conjunction with the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas, has initiated a 9-month Certificate Course in Local Government Administration for stagnated officers on grade level 07 who are desirous of advancing their civil service career. The training, which had commenced earlier this [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Discloses South West Holds Future Of Food Security In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-discloses-south-west-holds-future-of-food-security-in-nigeria/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 20:31:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172851 Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday described the south west region as the next frontier of food security in Nigeria, revealing that an Agric Master Plan that would facilitate the effective use of the massive arable and fertile land in the region would soon be developed. Speaking in Ibadan during a courtesy visit [...]

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]]> WAPA partners UNFPA to enlighten Women in Hospitality Business https://www.theinfostride.com/wapa-partners-unfpa-to-enlighten-women-in-hospitality-business/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 20:22:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172832 The Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in conjunction with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has organized a 2-day sensitization programme to enlighten 150 women in Hospitality Business (Commercial Sex) in the State. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. Lola Akande, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, [...]

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]]> Safety Commission DG Sensitizes Stakeholders On Lagos Waterways Safety https://www.theinfostride.com/safety-commission-dg-sensitizes-stakeholders-on-lagos-waterways-safety/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 19:17:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172613 The Lagos State Safety Commission has again exhibited its proactiveness by organising a waterways safety campaign to sensitise boat riders and passengers on boating safety with the theme: “Safe boating…it begins with you”. Addressing boat riders and passengers today at the Elegbata- Ebute-Ero Jetty, the Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Hakeem Dickson explained that [...]

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]]> LASG To Employ More Advocacy Through LAGESC For Sanitation Compliance https://www.theinfostride.com/lasg-to-employ-more-advocacy-through-lagesc-for-sanitation-compliance/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 18:59:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172612 The Lagos State Government has said plans are afoot to employ more of advocacy through the newly transformed Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) to ensure sanitation compliance in the State. The Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare made the disclosure during his reception of the Kaduna State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, [...]

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]]> Lagos LG Election: Government Extends Restriction Of Movement On Saturday, July 22 https://www.theinfostride.com/lg-election-lagos-extends-restriction-of-movement-lagos-state-news/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 23:24:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172611 …Reiterates Call For Peaceful Conduct The Lagos State Government on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 extended the restriction of movement across the State noting that it had been slightly expanded and will now be enforced between 7 am and 3pm on Saturday July 22, to allow for a smooth conduct of the Local Government elections and [...]

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]]> Lagos Council Polls: Election Results To Be Declared At Collation Centres, Says LASIEC Boss https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-council-polls-election-results-to-be-declared-at-collation-centres-says-lasiec-boss/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 23:03:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172610 Hon. Justice Ayotunde Phillips who is the Chairman of Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has said that results of elections into Chairmanship and Councillorship posts in the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas of Lagos State scheduled for Saturday, 22nd July 2017 will be announced at the Local Government/ Local Council Development [...]

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]]> Operatives of Lagos Task Force arrests Suspected Child Abductor in Oshodi https://www.theinfostride.com/operatives-of-lagos-task-force-arrests-suspected-child-abductor-in-oshodi/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 22:59:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172609 The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force during an overnight patrol arrested a man who was alleged to have abducted a six-month old baby girl (Darasimi Akinyemi) at No 55, Oshodi Road, Oshodi, Lagos. Speaking on the incident, the Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force, SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, stated that mother of the [...]

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]]> Lagos Government begins Work on Road that links Ikorodu and Arepo https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-government-begins-work-on-road-that-links-ikorodu-and-arepo/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 22:54:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172608 The long awaited road project which will link Agric area of Ikorodu, Lagos State to the Arepo area of Ogun State has finally taken off. This was made known at a stakeholders’ meeting held to sensitize the relevant stakeholders and community leaders on the need for their support and cooperation on the project. Governor Ambode, [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Reiterates Commitment To Security In Lagos State https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-reiterates-commitment-to-security-in-lagos-state/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 23:42:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172358 …Hands Over 150 First Aid Boxes To Rapid Response Squad (RRS) The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday, 18th July, 2017 reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the issue of security remains a top priority in the scheme of things, just as he handed over 150 First Aid Kits to the operatives of [...]

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]]> Lagos Government denies Approving Construction of ICT Mall near Computer Village in Ikeja https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-government-denies-approving-construction-of-ict-mall-near-computer-village-in-ikeja/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 23:38:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172360 …reiterates government commitment to relocate Computer Village to Katangowa.  Lagos State Government (LASG) on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 denied involvement with an infrastructural firm, Master Realty International Concept Ltd, allegedly reported to be parading itself as having approval to construct an ICT specialized mall directly beside the newly built Ikeja Bus Terminal. The State’s Commissioner for [...]

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]]> Lagos Council Election 2017: Candidates for Polls sign MoU with LASIEC https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-council-election-2017-candidates-for-polls-sign-mou-with-lasiec/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 23:32:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172359 Candidates contesting for elective posts into the 57 Local Governments/ Local Council Development Areas of Lagos State have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to promote consensus building between the Commission and the political parties. The Memorandum of Understanding is intended to provide a clear understanding of [...]

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]]> Nigerian Navy Recruitment Exercise 2017: Online Registration Ends On Monday, July 31 https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-recruitment-exercise-2017-online-registration-ends-on-monday-july-31/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 23:30:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172357 The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Monday informed interested indigenes of the State that the online registration for the Nigerian Navy 2017 recruitment exercise which commenced on Saturday, July 1st, 2017 and would end on Monday 31st, July 2017.  A statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tunji [...]

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]]> Hajj Pilgrimage 2017: Lagos Commences Medical Screening Exercise For Intending Pilgrims https://www.theinfostride.com/hajj-pilgrimage-2017-lagos-commences-medical-screening-exercise-for-intending-pilgrims/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 23:19:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172356 The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced the medical screening exercise of the Y2017 Hajj intending pilgrims at the Old Secretariat Central Mosque, GRA, Ikeja between 8 am to 2 pm daily to ensure that all intending pilgrims are vaccinated before the final departure to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive Secretary [...]

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]]> Cleaner Lagos Initiative: Government Divides The State Into Zones For Drainage Clearing https://www.theinfostride.com/cleaner-lagos-initiative-government-divides-the-state-into-zones-for-drainage-clearing/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 23:09:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172355 The Lagos State Government (LASG) in furtherance of its Cleaner Lagos Initiative, has divided the State into five zones for effective all-year round drainage cleaning and clearing. The State Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, who disclosed this recently, said that the zones would be in line with the five divisions of Lagos – [...]

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]]> Fake Kidnapping Scandal: Governor Ambode deposes Baale of Shangisha, Chief Yusuf Ogundare https://www.theinfostride.com/fake-kidnapping-scandal-governor-ambode-deposes-baale-of-shangisha-chief-yusuf-ogundare/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 23:04:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172354 The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday deposed the suspended Baale of Shangisha in Magodo, Chief Yusuf Ogundare for faking his abduction which allegedly took place on July 5 along Center for Management Development (CMD) Road in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the State. Governor Ambode had last Friday suspended [...]

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]]> Lagos Council Election: Government Announces Restriction Of Movement https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-council-election-government-announces-restriction-of-movement/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 23:00:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172353 …Urges Voters To Perform Their Civic Duty Peacefully The Lagos State Government has announced restriction of vehicular movement in the State on Saturday July 22, 2017 in view of the elections that will hold across the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the State. In a press release on Sunday [...]

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]]> Lagos Court Reaffirms Private Car Parks Are Legitimate Revenue Source For Local Governments https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-court-reaffirms-private-car-parks-are-legitimate-revenue-source-for-local-governments/ Sun, 16 Jul 2017 14:40:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172027 The Court of Appeal, Lagos has reaffirmed the earlier judgement of Hon. Justice Y. O. Idowu of the High Court that private parking lots are legitimate revenue source for Local Governments in Lagos State. Delivering judgement on an appeal filed by Airtel Network Limited against the previous ruling of Justice Idowu, the Appellate Court stated [...]

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]]> LCCI Partners With Lagos Government In Tourism, Hospitality Sector https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-partners-with-lagos-government-in-tourism-hospitality-sector/ Sun, 16 Jul 2017 14:33:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172026 A high-level delegation of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) recently paid a courtesy visit to the State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture to seek partnership with the Government in the development of hotels, tourism and entertainment sector in the State. Chief Samuel Alabi, the leader of the visiting team, said the [...]

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]]> Forty-One Lagos Civil Servants Bow Out Of Public Service https://www.theinfostride.com/forty-one-lagos-civil-servants-bow-out-of-public-service/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 17:15:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172029 Forty-One (41) employees of the Lagos State Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations on Thursday gloriously bowed out of the Civil Service in a colourful ceremony having served the State meritoriously for 35years. The event, which took place at Alausa Ikeja, was to celebrate outgoing staff and also encourage those still in service to [...]

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]]> Lagos State Governor Ambode Proposes New Tax Collection Strategy https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-state-governor-ambode-proposes-new-tax-collection-strategy/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 17:11:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172028 Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has stressed the need for the reinvigoration of the nation’s tax collection machinery with technology in order to improve revenue generation from taxes. Speaking in Lagos today at the Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) Interactive session for Executive and Business owners organised by PwC’s Business School, Ambode [...]

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]]> Lagos Government Marks 2017 Tree Planting Day, Reveals Environmental-Friendly Attitude Needed To Enhance Greener Initiative https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-government-marks-2017-tree-planting-day-reveals-environmental-friendly-attitude-needed-to-enhance-greener-initiative/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 17:08:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172030 Lagos State Government (LASG) has said that additional 500,000 trees will be planted simultaneously in 78 locations across the State today to mark the celebration of the 10th year of Tree Planting thereby increasing the total number of trees planted since the inception of the initiative to more than 7million. Delivering a Keynote address on [...]

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