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  • Lagos Govt. orders closure of pedestrian bridge at Oshodi

    Lagos Govt. orders closure of pedestrian bridge at Oshodi

    The Lagos State Government has ordered  immediate closure of the pedestrian bridge connecting  Oshodi Bus terminals 2 and 3, citing safety  concerns.

    over the bridge’s safety and structural integrity.

    The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, gave the order in a statement on Friday.

    He expressed concerns over the bridge’s structural integrity.

    “The order, in addition, mandated the contractor that handled the initial construction of the terminal, through the Office of Infrastructure, to place concrete barriers at the entrances leading to the bridge.

    “This is to safeguard lives of pedestrians who use the infrastructure,” he said.

    The commissioner  said that the closure was also  to  conduct comprehensive structural integrity assessment on the bridge for the purpose of repairs/reconstruction works.

    Osiyemi advised pedestrians to make use of an alternative bridge located 30 metres away, pending the outcome of  the structural integrity assessment.

  • Lagos: If Seyi Tinubu decides to run, I’ll campaign for him – VeryDarkMan

    Lagos: If Seyi Tinubu decides to run, I’ll campaign for him – VeryDarkMan

    Social media analyst Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan has said he’s willing to campaign for Seyi Tinubu if he decides to contest the governorship race in Lagos.

    Recall that Seyi Tinubu who is the son of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was endorsed by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders in Owerri, Imo State, suggesting that Seyi would be welcomed to run for governor in Osun or Imo states, where his family is reportedly from.

    Otse, also referred to as VDM advocates for the active participation of Nigerian youths in politics, cautioned that while he typically distances himself from the political sphere, he would defy this stance for Seyi.

    “If Seyi Tinubu decides to run for governorship, I’ll campaign for him. Though I don’t involve myself in politics, I’ll do it because of him,” VDM said in a video shared via his Instagram page.

    “Based on my calculation, Seyi Tinubu is a bridge to achieving something I believe will make Nigeria work,” he added.

    “I’ve been studying Seyi Tinubu’s pattern; he seems to have his father’s political mentality,” VDM said.

    VDM further stated that: “The problem is these older men know that if Seyi Tinubu becomes governor, they’ll be kicked out of power. They’ve seen the traits of his father in him, so it’ll be a problem,”

    “So, if he decides, which I believe won’t work, especially when his father is in office, it might be hard for him to become governor.”

    In November 2024, the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party declared that citizens would resist any attempts to impose Seyi as the next governor of the state.

  • Poll: We didn’t ask LG chairmen seeking re-election to resign – Lagos APC

    Poll: We didn’t ask LG chairmen seeking re-election to resign – Lagos APC

    The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has denied issuing any directive to incumbent local government chairmen, seeking reelection, to resign ahead of the 2025 council poll.

    The APC Spokesperson, Mr Seye Oladejo, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday evening, said that the purported directive was fake news to mislead the public and party members.

    “Our attention has been drawn to a false directive purportedly issued by the Lagos State Chairman of APC, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, to incumbent Council Chairmen, who intend to seek re-election to resig from  their offices.

    “We want to make it abundantly clear that there is  no iota of truth in the publication, as it was twisted to suit the interest of the publisher,” Oladejo said.

    He said that on the contrary, the directive issued was to APC Local Government Party Chairmen seeking elective offices during the forth-coming elections to resign their positions, as they could not be umpires and contestants at the same time.

    “The local government party chairmen, who double as aspirants in the coming elections, for emphasis, will be required to resign their current positions when the guidelines are released.

    “We wish to enjoin party members and the general public to refrain from peddling misleading information that can heat up the polity,” Oladejo said.

    He said that the party was awaiting the electoral guidelines from the newly reconstituted Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).

    The spokesperson said that the party members should all continue to promote activities that would engender party cohesion and understanding.

  • Fire guts FIIRO office in Lagos

    Fire guts FIIRO office in Lagos

    A raging fire on Wednesday gutted the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) office in Oshodi, Lagos state, near Cappa Bus Stop.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the fire which destroyed property worth millions of Naira broke out around midnight on Christmas Day, and as of 4 a.m. on Boxing Day, rescue operations were still ongoing.

    Men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) were said to have battled to contain the blaze and prevent the flames from spreading to adjoining offices and buildings.

    At the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire remains unknown.

  • EndSARS protest one of my toughest moments – Sanwo-Olu

    EndSARS protest one of my toughest moments – Sanwo-Olu

    Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday described the October 2020 EndSARS protest period as one of his toughest moments as a leader.

    Sanwo-Olu made this known during a chat with 30 fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, in Ikeja.

    “One of my toughest moments as a leader was during the EndSARS protest.

    “We have been tested as a government, but we must continue to put the needs of Lagosians beyond our struggles as a responsive and responsible government.

    ”No bad news stays forever. Work hard to create good news and make sure people listen to it,” Sanwo-Olu said.

    He advised fellows of the academy  to be intentional about developing their leadership skills.

    ” For you to have been selected out of 16,000 applicants means there is something of value in you.

    “Leadership is something we should be deliberate about which was why we created this academy.

    “You all are champions of good leadership. Challenge yourselves. The only limitation you have is not dreaming big enough.

    ”I know your generation may not know who Alhaji Lateef Jakande was,” he said.

    The governor said that Jakande  epitomised leadership.

    “That is why we are still talking about him today,” he said.

    The governor  told the fellows that it would be important to show courage in the face of adversity.

    “A trait of a good leader is the ability to tolerate and endure, which is why we need you to stay together so you will learn how to tolerate each other and make meaningful friendships.

    ”You need to be courageous and be solution-oriented, don’t focus on the challenges,” he said.

    Mrs Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade, the academy’s Executive Secretary, thanked  the governor for  addressing the fellows.

    NAN reports that the academy is aimed at developing young, change-oriented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of Nigeria.

  • Tinubu cancels Lagos events to honour FCT, Anambra stampede victims

    Tinubu cancels Lagos events to honour FCT, Anambra stampede victims

    President Bola Tinubu has cancelled all his official events in Lagos on Saturday, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta in honour of the stampedes victims in Abuja and Okija, Anambra.

    The two tragedies claimed many lives and left many others injured.

    Tinubu was scheduled to watch the boat parade and other activities of the Boat Regatta from the waterfront of his Queen’s Drive residence in Ikoyi, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement.

    Dignitaries, including top officials of the Lagos State Government and chiefs from the state, were already seated when the president cancelled his appearance following briefings on the tragedies.

    Commiserating with the victims of the incidents in Anambra and the FCT, Tinubu urged states and relevant authorities to enforce strict crowd control measures immediately.

    He said that it was very disturbing that the events at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, and a community Centre in Okija, Anambra.

    Tinubu said the two tragic incidents bore a distressing resemblance to the recent incident in Ibadan, Oyo State.

    He said local and state authorities should no longer tolerate operational lapses by organisations and corporate bodies involved in charitable and humanitarian activities.

    While praying for the peaceful repose of the innocent Nigerians who died in the stampede,  Tinubu wished the injured quick recovery.

    He reiterated that the mishaps were avoidable if event planners adhered to necessary safeguards and protocols to ensure pre and post event safety.

    ”In a season of joy and celebration, we grieve with fellow citizens mourning the painful losses of their loved ones. Our prayers of divine comfort and healing are with them,” Tinubu said.

    He wished the Lagos State Government, organisers of the boat regatta, themed ”Our Water, Our Heritage, Our Life”  a hitch-free festival.

  • Fire guts popular Lagos Radio station

    Fire guts popular Lagos Radio station

    The Radio Nigeria in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State was on Wednesday evening gutted by fire, leading to the destruction of a section of the building.

    Margaret Adeseye, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident in a statement, revealing that the agency was alerted at about 5:30 p.m.

    Adeseye assured the public that the fire had been brought under control and contained within the studio section of the building.

    Adeseye said, “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is attending to a Fire outbreak at the Radio Nigeria on Plot No. 35, Ikoyi Rd, Ikoyi, Lagos.

    “The Agency which was alerted at about 17:30 hours had Firefighters from Dolphin, Ebute Elefun and Oba Oniru Fire Stations as first responders who met the Fire well-alight due to the substances involved in the material composition of the studio section.

    “The public is however assured that the collaborative efforts with the Federal Fire Service and other Emergency Responders including the Nigerian Police has put the situation under control and confined it to the studio section of the U-shape one storey building where it emanated.”

    Adeseye stated that there were no injuries or casualties reported and that the cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

    “While the cause of the Fire is yet unknown with no report of any casualty, damping down of the Fire embers continues. Update to follow as situation demands,” she said.

  • NARROW escape: Driver rescued as 40ft container falls on car in Lagos

    NARROW escape: Driver rescued as 40ft container falls on car in Lagos

    The driver of a Toyota Camry, registration number LSR 293 HJ, at Mile 2 escaped death after a loaded 40-ft container fell onto it at Mile 2, en route to Apapa, Lagos State on Monday.

    In a statement by Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq said the driver was rescued alive through the swift and coordinated response of LASTMA and other emergency services, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).

    “The victim received immediate medical attention after being rushed to the hospital by the joint rescue team. Security during the operation was effectively maintained by Officers from the Kirikiri Police Division, who ensured a secure and orderly environment for the emergency responders. Following the rescue, the Toyota Camry was successfully removed from beneath the container,” the statement said in part.

    Taofiq said efforts to evacuate the fallen container are in full swing, while LASTMA officers continue to manage the scene to ease traffic congestion and restore normalcy.

    The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki reiterated the critical importance of proper container securing by truck drivers and owners.

    He stressed that negligence in this regard endangers lives and property, urging strict compliance with road safety protocols to avert such catastrophic occurrences.
    LASTMA remains unwavering in its commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of Lagos roadways and continues to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to uphold traffic laws and enhance public safety.”

  • Man rescued unscathed as 40ft container crushes car in Lagos

    Man rescued unscathed as 40ft container crushes car in Lagos

    A yet-to-be-identified motorist on Monday narrowly escaped death when a 40-foot container fell onto a Toyota Camry with registration number LSR 293 HJ at Mile 2 en route to Apapa Ports, Lagos.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) learnt that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other emergency services arrived timely at the incident scene, which occurred around 8 a.m

    According to reports, the joint rescue team had immediately rescued and rushed the man to the hospital for medical attention. Officers from the Kirikiri Police Division ensured security at the scene, maintaining an orderly environment for the emergency operations.

    Following the successful rescue, the crushed Toyota Camry was removed from beneath the container, while efforts to evacuate the fallen container were still ongoing as of 9:30 a.m.

    LASTMA officers remained at the scene to manage traffic and restore normalcy in the busy area.

    Confirming the incident, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, emphasized the importance of securing containers properly to prevent such occurrences.

    “LASTMA remains unwavering in its commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of Lagos roadways and continues to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to uphold traffic laws and enhance public safety,” Bakare-Oki stated.

  • Lagos introduces online portal for building material testing

    Lagos introduces online portal for building material testing

    The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTL) has launched an online registration portal to streamline its material testing processes.

    The web registration portal was launched during the eGIS retreat 2.0, held at the 21st Century Technologies, Lekki, Lagos, on Saturday.

    The initiative aims to improve efficiency and accuracy in the testing of building materials, which is crucial for ensuring the safety and durability of structures.

    The General Manager of LSMTL, Mrs Olayinka Abdul, said at the launch  that the new web portal would automate data capture and tracking of building materials tests, reducing manual errors and speeding up the processes.

    Abdul said: “This software application captures and tracks building data to streamline the LSMTL’s quality assurance process for long-lasting structures.

    “This initiative will directly benefit all stakeholders, such as potential clients and LSMTL agents.”

    Abdul said that LSMTL was taking proactive steps to improve building safety in Lagos by leveraging data-driven insights from geotechnical investigations.

    She added that detailed geotechnical investigations would be conducted to identify the specific characteristics of different areas in the state and recommend appropriate construction practices.

    Abdul emphasised the importance of data collection and analysis in preventing building collapse.

    She said that the agency was committed to using data-driven approaches to improve building safety and prevent disasters.

    “By collecting and analysing data, collaborating with other agencies, and developing detailed maps, LSMTL aims to create a more resilient and sustainable built environment in Lagos,” she said.

    The general manager also emphasised the importance of transparency and accountability in the online portal payment process.

    She said that it would be important to provide a clear and accessible platform for customers to track the progress of their tests and make payments.

    According to Abdul, the portal is linked to the Alpha Beta Portal, a state government platform.

    She said that the initiative would further enhance transparency and accountability.

    Abdul also emphasised the importance of adhering to professional standards and regulations to ensure quality of testing services, urging  professionals to be COREN- certified.

    arlier, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on eGIS and Urban Development, Dr Olajide Babatunde, said that eGeographic information service was developed to fully harness the power of technology and quality of life for Lagos residents.

    He said, “Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has public trust which is fostered by what every ministry, departments and agency of government does to ensure we build on existing work and common platforms for information sharing and enhanced services, which is the focus of this two-day retreat.”

    NAN