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Official Age Limit To National Exams

The Federal Government has officially set an age restriction to individuals taking the National Examination Council and West African Examinations Council exams. The Minister of Education, Prof, Tahir Mamman disclosed the intentions of the Federal Government directing WAEC and NECO which oversees the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination to enforce the 18-year age requirement for candidates that want to take the exam. Although, this policy… Read More »Official Age Limit To National Exams

New Rent Payment Platform In Lagos

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

Food Import Duty Tax Suspended

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

Night Raid: Man Wrongfully Arrested in Amuwo, 25 Others

A pregnant woman, Mrs. Deborah Ojeniyi lamented on how her husband was wrongfully arrested when they tried to pay a visit to his ailing twin brother who was receiving treatment at Restore Health Clinic. Mr. Ojeniyi, who was arrested by officers of the Nigeria Police Force attached to Amuwo Odofin Police Post, during a raid on a hospital on Saturday night has narrated his ordeal… Read More »Night Raid: Man Wrongfully Arrested in Amuwo, 25 Others

Local Government Legislators Delegates Pay Visit To The APC State Chairman

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

Photos: Amuwo-Odofin Schools Get Visit from LAWMA

The LAWMA Academy team visited six schools in Amuwo Odofin LGA: IDEAL Nursery & Primary School, New Town Nursery and Primary School, Universal Nursery and Primary School, 3rd Avenue Nursery and Primary School, 5th Avenue Nursery and Primary School, and Central Nursery and Primary School. The team was led by Mrs. Chika Alidiobi, Principal Scientific Officer at LAWMA Academy. She was supported by Mrs. Adekola-Jimoh… Read More »Photos: Amuwo-Odofin Schools Get Visit from LAWMA

FTRA Electricity Committee Attends Eko Electricity Awareness Campaign on Energy Theft

For a second time in the last 365 days, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company held an awareness campaign on energy theft in Festac Town to sensitize residents of the Festac Town, other community associations and massive consumers of energy from the company’s districts within Lagos West including Festac, Agbara, Ojo, Okomaiko, Ijankin, etc, on the dangers of the criminal act of the energy theft committed by… Read More »FTRA Electricity Committee Attends Eko Electricity Awareness Campaign on Energy Theft

Lastma Unveil Whistle Blowing Toll Line

The Lagos State Government in the bid to reduce travel and help traffic management in the state, has activated a 24-hour customer service center with dedicated toll-free lines in Lagos. Alongside the customer service with dedicated lines: 0800-00-527862 or 0800-00-LASTMA, were a whistleblower mobile application, a Walk-In Complaint Center, as well as a Website, and a New Department of Statistics, Research, and Data for the… Read More »Lastma Unveil Whistle Blowing Toll Line

Sanwo-Olu Launches Health Insurance Package

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has launched the Ilera Eko Standard Jaara Health Insurance scheme, as part of his administration’s commitment to provide quality, affordable and efficient health care services for the residents. The governor also commissioned five Ilera Eko Virtual Booths installed in five locations to provide accessible healthcare to people in the informal sector, particularly market men and women, artisans and other stakeholders… Read More »Sanwo-Olu Launches Health Insurance Package

Lagos To Ban Korope And Danfo: SEE Why

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

Nabbed: Nine Billionaire Kidnappers Terrorizing Amuwo/Ago

It has been a hectic, surprising scenario as a notorious gang of kidnappers who have been targeting wealthy victims have been operating in the Amuwo-Odofin/ Ago-Okota axis of Lagos. According to information gathered, their areas of operation included Ago Palace Way, Isolo, Okota, Festac, and other environs. Police sources said they always disappeared through the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, meandered through the ever-busy Second Rainbow Bus stop… Read More »Nabbed: Nine Billionaire Kidnappers Terrorizing Amuwo/Ago

Monthly Sanitation To Return Back to Lagos

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the reintroduction of monthly environmental sanitation in the state after 8 years. To commence sometime in July, we await it’s official start. The government said the exercise, which used to be held for three hours on the last Saturday of every month with restrictions on movement, needed to go to pave the way for a much-needed reform.… Read More »Monthly Sanitation To Return Back to Lagos

Photos : Sanwo Olu Launches New Multistorey LBIC Residence in Mile2

The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu, on the 9th of July, 2024, inaugurated two newly completed Government housing in the bid to meet the demands for decent homes in Lagos state. The Governor, commissioned a 10-storey rising apartment and multi-floor greater Lagos LBIC/WGC Apartments in Amuwo Odofin. Both projects, built separately from each other, were developed and completed by Lagos State Building Investment Company… Read More »Photos : Sanwo Olu Launches New Multistorey LBIC Residence in Mile2

Remembering Sound Sultan, 1096 Days After

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

NDLEA Nabs Couple In Amuwo: SEE Details

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