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Sanwo-Olu tells youth to shun violence, cooperate with security officers
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday urged the youths to shun crime, cooperate with security agencies and work together to achieve a common objective. Sanwo-Olu stated this when he commissioned and handed over a building to the Department of State Service (DSS) in Alimosho area of the state. Speaking during the commissioning of the building project, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the ultimate goal of his…
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Democracy day:We must join hands to build the future we want -Sanwo-Olu
…Says June 12 Represents Collective Aspiration For Better Country The commemoration of another June 12 occasion must come with a deep reflection of the progress recorded so far in the nation’s democratic experiment while joining efforts to correct the imperfections yet to be addressed to make the system of government worthwhile, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu told Lagosians in a…
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Owo attack: Sanwo-Olu commiserates with Akeredolu, Ondo people
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commiserated with his Ondo State counterpart, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the state government, over the attack and killings of worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church at Owa-luwa Street, Owo by unknown gunmen on Sunday. Governor Sanwo-Olu described the attack as callous, inhuman and despicable act, as he sympathised with the people of Ondo State, especially the…
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Task force nabs 60 Okada for flouting ban, as Lagos govt commends compliance
About 60 commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada were seized on Wednesday in and around Adeniyi Jones, Oshodi Expressway and Allen Avenue in Lagos, following a ban placed on their operation in six local governments in the state. The state task force, which combed through the areas to enforce the ban announced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, effective June 1, made…
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Northern traders slam N50m suit on Lagos, others over Alaba Rago eviction notice, allege discrimination
Lagos State government, two commissioners and the Inspector General of Police have been dragged before the Federal High Court, Lagos, over the eviction notice issued to the Hausa/Fulani traders at Alaba Rago Market. The traders in the suit, which also has the Commander, Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force) as respondents,…
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Okada ban: Police talk tough, put officers on red alert
Lagos State Police Commissioner, Abiodun Alabi, on Monday assured that the ban on Okada operation in some parts of Lagos from Wednesday, June 1 would be strictly enforced.Alabi also assured Lagosians of their safety, urging them to go about their normal businesses.His assurance is coming against a message from an unknown source alleging plans by Okada riders to embark on a…
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Inculcate right values in your children,Sanwo-Olu charges parent
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged parents and guardians to inculcate the right values in their children, as this will enable them to shun all social vices. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Folashade Jaji, gave the charge during the 2022 Children’s Day Celebration, at the Police College, Parade Ground, Ikeja on Friday. The celebration, the…
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Sanwo-Olu says no going back on the ban of Okada June 1
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said the state government will go ahead with its proposed ban on motorcycles, known as Okada on highways and six local governments and nine Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) from June 1, this year. He said security services and the state government are on the same page in respect to banning of motorcycles in the…
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CMS Girls’ Alumni tasks females on building purposeful future
Young girls in secondary schools and females in general have been challenged to remain focused and ensure that they build and maintain a purposeful future that will allow them stand out as leaders of tomorrow. The admonition was given at the 42nd Anniversary celebration of the CMS Girl’s Grammar School, Akoka, Bariga, Lagos, with the theme: ‘Strengthening The Bond: Past,…
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June 1 deadline won’t stop clampdown on Okada operators, says LASG
Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho said the state government would continue to seize Okada in the state who violate the law despite the June 1 deadline given the operators to vacate come local governments completely. Omotosho made this known in a statement on Thursday, noting that the total ban placed on the operation of the riders…
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