Lagos Assembly seeks constitution review to accommodate state police

The Lagos State House of Assembly has requested the National Assembly to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow state police, in order to address the country’s security concerns. Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker, said during the first plenary that in order to tackle instability in the country, the present constitution needs to be modified to provide […]

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Federal Government Reopens Eko Bridge after fifteen Months of Closure

The Federal Government in collaboration with Lagos State Government, has reopened the Eko Bridge, after 15 months of closure due to rehabilitation work. Recall that the bridge was severely damaged at Apogbon section during a fire caused by illegal trading under it. The ferocity of the flame was believed to have compromised crucial bridge components […]

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Lagos ranks 4th worst city to live in, Report

According to the EIU, Lagos rose in the rankings due to advances in healthcare and education, although corruption remains a concern.

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Ezekwesili warns Sanwo-Olu, Tinubu over demolition of plazas in Alaba market

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has sounded a note of warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor, Babajide Sawo-Olu of Lagos State over the ongoing demolition of distressed building at Alaba International Market. Alaba, located in Lagos state’s Ojo Local Government Area, is Nigeria’s largest electronics market. Igbo traders control the majority of […]

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Tears as Slain Lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, is laid to rest in Lagos

A Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs Bolanle Raheem, accidentality shot on Christman Day in Lagos by an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, Drambi Vandi, has been laid to rest in Ikoyi amidst unstrained tears. Mrs Raheem was interred after a funeral service at the Olive Tree Parish of the Redeemed Chrisitan Church of God, Banana Island, Lagos. […]

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