The good news is, The residents and most importantly the commuters who regularly ply the Mile2- Tincan axis can now have relief as the road on this route has been completed and is fully open to traffic on both sides.
It was a bright day in Abuja as the 10th House of representatives for federal were inaugurated and officially sworn in. / Amuwo-Odofin was not left out as the House of rep elect, Mr George Omogeye of the Labour Party was also present to kick off his duties as a lawmaker representing Amuwo-Odofin federal constituencies. The Inauguration which was held on the 13th June 2023… Read More »Omogeye Inaugurated as Amuwo House of Rep + Photos
The Central Bank of Nigeria yesterday unified all exchange rates within the economy’s reach into the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window. In line with President Bola Tinubu’s promise to unify the multiple exchange rate in the market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted commercial banks and dealers in the forex market freedom to sell forex at a market-determined rate. All transactions will now be… Read More »Naira To Trade Freely Against Dollar
An investigation by Charles Eze lived with his family in London, United Kingdom until December 10, 2022, when he returned to Nigeria after his involvement in a drug-related offense, an investigation by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) revealed on Sunday. Things however, changed for Eze on May 16, when operatives of the NDLEA intercepted an “illicit drug consignment weighing 30.10 kilograms with a… Read More »How Drug Lord Was Nabbed in Amuwo
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, 6th June, 2023, inaugurated the 10th Lagos State House of Assembly. Amongst the batch of new representatives that were sworn in, Hon Stella Foluke Osafile and Hon Doherty Olukoya David were in representation of Amuwo Odofin constituency 1 and 2 respectively. The Lagos state governor gave a congratulatory speech and pushed on the members of the… Read More »Amuwo Odofin Representatives Inaugurated Into Office
Amidst the fuel subsidy and hiked prices over the week, there has been a reported drop in the price of cooking gas. The drop in the price of cooking gas is a supply-driven phenomenon. Unlike petrol, cooking gas is not subsidized by the government. Thus the price of cooking gas is majorly determined by the market forces. The market forces of demand and supply that… Read More »Good News: Cooking Gas Just Got Cheaper; See Why
The Nigerian Labour Congress, after publicly announcing an impending strike, confirmed on Monday, June 5th, 2023, that it will no longer proceed with its nationwide strike planned for tomorrow Wednesday June 7th 2023 The decision was a resolution amongst others announced by the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and confirmed by the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, after a meeting between… Read More »Fuel Subsidy: Court Moves Ban Against NLC Proposed Strike
Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL), the renewable energy subsidiary of Oando, Nigeria’s energy solutions provider; in partnership with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), on May 23rd, 2023, marked the formal commencement of operations of its electric mass transit buses in a grand ceremony at Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL) Head Office, Lagos. In the last decade, the population of vehicles on Lagos roads have… Read More »New Electric Buses Launched In Lagos
The Lagos State Parks and Garages Management Committee led by Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo has been sacked by the Nigerian Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN). Hence, the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has been reinstated in their place. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had previously suspended the activities of RTEAN in Lagos, and appointed a 24-member committee, including ‘MC Oluomo’, as chairman of the parks… Read More »RTEAN Reinstated In Lagos
Yesterday evening, April 12, a six-storey building under construction in the Banana Island area of Lagos state, reportedly collapsed to the ground in a rubble. The collapsed building had people working at the top of the building at the time of collapse, thus trapping them in the rubble. Fortunately, Lagos state emergency management agency (LASEMA) was one of the first responders and proclaimed that no… Read More »Breaking News: Building Collapse In Lagos
Towards the thrive for a cleaner Lagos, the State Government on Thursday rewarded Local Government areas that distinguished themselves last year in cleanliness. The sanitation competition was aimed at encouraging communities in participating in cleanliness, and to build synergy between Ministries, departments, public institutions, sector leaders, agencies of the government, private sectors, and youths towards practicing the best hygiene. Speaking at the Awards presentation ceremony… Read More »Amuwo Odofin Loses Sanitary Competition In Lagos State
Amuwo-Odofin, Ibeju Lekki LGa’s have been listed to be part of the 11 eleven Local government areas that had benefitted from the Universal Basic Education Funds Tracking (UBEFT) project action plan in Lagos State, in the last six years. The Human Development Initiatives (HDI) Foundation, on Friday, said it tracked a total of N3.49 billion spent on the project. Other local governments included are Apapa,… Read More »Amuwo, Ibeju-Lekki, Other LGA’s Benefitted from Multi-Billion Naira UBEFT Project -HDI
Following the conclusion of the general elections, Amuwo-Odofin elected itself new representatives to represent them in the House of Representatives, and state House of Assembly, Amuwo Odofin constituency 1 & 2. The new elected officials include: Hon. George Olawande Adegeye representing the Labour Party (LP) popularly known as Omogeye. He emerged the winner to the House of Representatives election that was held on the 11th… Read More »See Full List of Winners in 2023 Election in Amuwo-Odofin
Winners have emerged from the the recently concluded February 25, 2023 National Assembly elections. Out of the 24 seats in Lagos state, the All Progressive Congress (APC) won 20 of the seats while Labour Party (LP) clinched four. Here is a full list of the winners and their political parties; Agege Federal Constituency – Hameed Adewale Waheed (APC) Ajeromi/Ifelodun (APC) – Kalejaiye Adeboye Alimosho (APC)… Read More »See The New House of Assembly Reps in Lagos+ Full List
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has approved an increase in salaries for officers in the general public service by 20%, beginning from January 1, 2023. This was disclosed by the Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola. This mandate was officially approved on the 20th of March 2023. Workers to benefit from this include those in the mainstream public service, Local Government Areas and Local… Read More »Good News: Salary Increment For Civil Servants