The Lagos State government has disclosed plans to launch a new digital platform for monthly rent payments to make things easier for residents. This platform will be a joint project with agencies like the Ministry of Housing and tech partners. So, why is this a big deal? Over the years, Lagos state has been hit with various complaints about skyrocketing rent, with prices soaring over 100%… Read More »New Rent Payment Platform In Lagos
The current drop down of the Nigerian economy, causing a lot of trouble in the country has resulted in the authorities taking necessary actions towards making its citizens at least cope. On that note, the Federal Government has announced through the Comptroller General of Customs of the suspension of import duties and taxes on essential food items to make basic necessities more affordable for citizens.… Read More »Food Import Duty Tax Suspended
Earlier in the week, members of the Legislators forum delegate, including the present serving and ex delegates, paid a solidarity visit to the APC State chairman (Hon Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi). The purpose of the visit was said to be to declare their forum unalloyed support and vote of confidence form their forum On his response, the state chairman appreciated their visit and promised to ensure… Read More »Local Government Legislators Delegates Pay Visit To The APC State Chairman
As a part of the state’s Bus Reform Initiative aimed at enhancing public commuting and better serving the residents of Lagos, the Lagos State Government has clarified it’s plans to ban Danfo and Korope buses along the Lekki-Epe corridor starting from October 1, 2024. The initiative will give room to the introduction of mass transit buses for the Lekki-Epe corridor, only danfo buses that meet… Read More »Lagos To Ban Korope And Danfo: SEE Why
The legacy of Sound Sultan has been further engraved in our hearts and those of his fans as another posthumous record titled ‘Street OT’ has been released, featuring Ice Prince and emerging talent DJ ShabzyAce. Sound Sultan’s long-term collaborator and friend ID Cabasa, composed the track, featuring vocals from Rotimi Segun Jolaosho, Olumide Ogunade, and the late Sound Sultan himself. This release commemorates the third anniversary… Read More »Remembering Sound Sultan, 1096 Days After
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives raided a high-profile Lagos-based cocaine syndicate where large consignments of the class A drug meant for export and local distribution were recovered. The syndicate was said to be headed by a couple Agbakoba John Mmadu and Agbakoba Ijeoma Chinwe as well as their associate, Okoye Ifeoma Maryjane. After months of surveillance and intelligence gathering, Mr Agbakoba John… Read More »NDLEA Nabs Couple In Amuwo: SEE Details
The Environment Department of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government on the 28th of June, set out on a sting operation to evict roadside sellers and illegal shanties along the roadside in Amuwo Odofin. The task force officers claimed to move with a mandate to restore sanity to the environment, removing every illegal structure, and abandoned vehicles that may have been causing nuisance to the environment. Roadside vendors… Read More »Task Force Dislodges Roadside Sellers in Amuwo-Odofin
It was a gory sight and a horrible day in Festac Town axis of Amuwo-Odofin LGA as Domestic violence claimed the life of a resident of Amuwo LGA as a Lady, Name unmentioned lost her life in the hands of her loved one.
Canary World would be playing host to celebrate Amuwo’s very own minster of information, Mc Prof, as he celebrates his birthday in grand style. Everyone is officially invited. Performances by Blackfacenaija, Mc Shakara, Inferno Dj Maphy and Rebranded Ndeli serving rituals. Special guest appearances from the likes of DJ Kevani, Mr Spicy, Mc Mayor, Laponto, DJ Guchi, DJ Steve, DJ Kiki, Kurrency, Wizlad, and Trounce… Read More »Mc Prof Hosts Birthday Party: See More Details
After the joint national executive council meeting of the unions, the TUC/NLC has approved to relax the industrial action for one week with immediate effect. Activities in different sectors were grounded in the light of the initial strike including schools, businesses, hospitals and airports shut. The national grid was also shut down, throwing the nation into a forced darkness. Labour’s actions followed the expiration of… Read More »TUC/NLC Relaxes Nationwide Strike
The old national anthem ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’ which was composed by Lillian Jean Williams in 1959 and was adopted when we gained independence on October 1, 1960, and used up until 1978, has been officially lawed as Nigeria’s anthem going forward. The bill which was passed by the Senate on the 28th and the 23rd of May by the House of Representatives, was officially… Read More »Nigeria Reverts To Old National Anthem
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish the Lagos State Essential Medicines Agency (LSEMA) to ensure seamless management and distribution of essential medicines within the state. The establishment of LSEMA is aimed at transforming the management and distribution of essential medicines, in line with the Federal Government’s mandate for every state to set up a Drug Management Agency. Several benefits of the Essential… Read More »Over 20,000 Residents To Benefit From Free Medical Outreach
Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) a leading maritime transport company of cars, rolling stock, and containers in a bid to give back to the community ran a CSR program in Amuwo Odofin. Infrastructures donated on this project included; an access road with a drainage system; a borehole and a water treatment plant; and a furnished gatehouse at the Mile 2 School Complex, as well as dual… Read More »PTML Carries Out CSR Project In Amuwo: See Why
Multichoice Nigeria, despite the recent court order prohibiting the company from increasing it’s rates, have gone ahead to make an upward adjustment to it’s DSTV and GOtv subscribers. On the 24th of April 2024, officially announced it’s intention to increase the prices of their services starting from the 1st of May New prices are now displayed and implemented on their official website. For DStv Premium… Read More »Dstv, GOtv Increase Rates, Ignore Court Order
The Ajeromi area neighboring Amuwo Odofin encountered heavy pandemonium on Tuesday, the 30th of April, as they witnessed a large gas explosion that rocked their streets. The explosion occurred at Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos, at about 1:30 pm, in an area popularly known for it gas and gas cylinder trading. The explosion was said to have been caused by a gas leakage ignited by a… Read More »Outside Amuwo: Many Feared Dead as Explosion rocks Neighboring Community