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  • LASG opposes exhumation of late Chrisland student, Whitney’s corpse

    LASG opposes exhumation of late Chrisland student, Whitney’s corpse

    Lagos State Government said it would oppose the exhumation of the corpse of Miss Whitney Adeniran, the 12-year-old student of Chrisland Schools, Opebi, Lagos, who died during the school’s inter-house sports, in February.

    The government made the disclosure in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs in the state’s Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Grace Alo, on Saturday in Lagos.

    The government said that the ministry of justice was aware of an ongoing dialogue about an alleged plan to exhume the body of the student.

    It said that the ministry had yet to receive any official communication requesting the exhumation.

    The government said that it would oppose such a request if and when received.

    “The circumstances for exhumation under the Coroners’ Systems Law, 2015, do not arise in this case.

    “Additionally, it is not our intention to further traumatise the deceased’s family.

    “We are working closely with the police who have given their reassurance that the duplicate case file would be forwarded on March 6 to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions to aid speedy issuance of legal advice,” it added.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a post-mortem report issued by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital on March 1 about the student revealed the cause of her death as asphyxia and electrocution.

    The student died during Chrisland Schools inter-house sports on Feb. 9 at Agege Stadium, Lagos State.

    Asphyxia is a breathing impairment that occurs when there is insufficient oxygen in the body.

  • 12-year-old Chrisland student, Whitney died from electrocution – LASG

    12-year-old Chrisland student, Whitney died from electrocution – LASG

    The Lagos State Government has said that the late Whitney Adeniran, the 12-year-old Chrisland School student, died from asphyxia and electrocution.

    This is contained in a statement from the office of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), on Thursday in Lagos.

    The statement said that the post-mortem report issued by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital on Wednesday showed that the deceased cause of death revealed asphyxia and electrocution.

    The statement added that the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had been instructed to issue legal advice on the matter with immediate effect.

    “The Lagos State Government commiserates with the deceased family, while reassuring Lagosians that anybody found culpable would immediately be charged to court,” said the statement.

    Onigbanjo had on Feb. 13 ordered a coroner’s inquest to ascertain the cause of death of the late Whitney, who died during the school’s inter-house sports on Feb. 9.

  • LASG begins 2-month test-run of Blue Light train

    LASG begins 2-month test-run of Blue Light train

    The Managing Director, Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mr. Abimbola Akinajo, said the  State Government had commenced the test running of the 13 km Lagos Blue Line Rail Service train.

    Akinajo disclosed this at the commencement of the test running in Lagos on Monday from Marina to Mile 2.

    She said that the exercise would last between two to three months, to enable Lagos residents to enjoy the free ride before commencing the full rail operation in April.

    Akinajo said the test running would be carried out three times in a  week over the next two months.

    “The test-run is open for Lagosians from all walks of life to board the train and have a feel of its comfort.

    “Market men and women, artisans, students, members of the media, and other professionals are being invited to enjoy the free train ride.

    “Any Nigerian who wishes to join the free train ride should send their email address to LAMATA to enable us book them for the free ride within the week,” Akinajo said.

    According to her, rail transport is not as direct bus system; there are a lot of things that are involved and all these.

    “We must ensure we put them in top shape before we begin commercial operation.”

    She said that the authority expected feedback from all categories of people such as traders, university students, primary, secondary school during the test run before starting the commercial operation.

    The LAMATA boss said the automatic processing unit could process 250 passengers every minute, adding that the schedule was to have a train position to run every three minutes.

    Akinajo said that the capacity of the train would continue to be met by the government, based on the surge in demand.

    “For the first phase, the Blue Light train will be able to carry between 200,000 to 250,000 passengers daily based on the availability of rolling stock.

    ” Right now, the government has purchased three rolling stocks, while another six may be purchased when the second phase is completed by the government.

    “Operations would run from 5.30 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day. The system is designed to run a train in three minutes.

    ” During rush hours we will pull more trains, while during off peak periods we would pull off the operation,” Akinajo said.

    She said that government was still working on the template that would make the train affordable to the people, based on the current situation in the country.

    The LAMATA boss said that  the fare had not been set by the government, adding that when it eventually did, government would ensure it reflected the prevailing circumstances and affordable, friendly for residents.

    The Lagos Central Senatorial Candidate of APC,  Mr Wasiu Esinlokun-Sanni, said the Blue Line train would help improve shuttle time of the people from the Mile 2 axis into Lagos Island.

    He commended the Presidential candidate of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu whose team, conceptualised the train system and his successors for working on the dream to bring them into reality.

    Also, the Permanent Secretary,  Lagos State Ministry of Transportation,  Mr Abdulhafiz Toriola, said the government was excited that it eventually delivered on the project.

    He said the Red line was also on stream and would be delivered anytime soon.

    Toriola said the efforts and priority of the government were to decongest the roads and allow other modes of transportation to have equitable share of the transportation needs of the people of Lagos.

    He said all these were in line with the Lagos State Transportation Master plan and the government would continue to ensure that it puts an eye at ensuring the sustainability of the train systems in the interest of the people.

    The Managing Director of Lagos Bus Services Limited, Mr Idowu Oguntola, said he was excited to be on the train.

    Oguntola said he  could see the huge opportunity that lied ahead for Lagosians, when the Blue and Red lines eventually came on stream.

    He said he was looking forward to how the Lagos buses would partner in the huge prospects ahead in the interest of the people, to make mobility a lot easier and reduce traffic congestion.

    The General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, praised the foresight of the government to come up with the integration of all modes of transportation.

    He said LASWA and LAGFERRY were poised to exploit the interchange opportunities for the benefit of the people.

    Emmanuel said that LAMATA had assured of the need for integration on transportation at any rail terminal, adding that the Mile 2 and Marina interchange would encourage the use of rail, water and land transportation.

    Prof. Iyiola Oni, Director of the Institute of Transportation, University of Lagos, also on the train ride, was excited that the Sanwo-Olu administration delivered on the Blue line train in spite of the shoe-string budget within which it operated.

    He said the new train system, and the Red line that would be inaugurated shortly, would be a catalyst for improved economy of the state, and help improve on travel pattern as transportation could be redistributed equitably to all modes.

    Some Ministry of Transportation officials, seasoned academia,  top government functionaries, journalists, University of Lagos students among others, witnessed the flag-off of the system at the Marina Train Station, Lagos.

  • LASG orders closure of Chrisland Schools over Whitney’s death

    LASG orders closure of Chrisland Schools over Whitney’s death

    The Lagos State Ministry of Education has ordered the temporary closure of Chrisland Schools, Opebi-Ikeja, following the reported death of a student of the School, Desola Whitney Adeniran.

    A statement signed by the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo said the closure was ordered pending the outcome of a full investigation into the unfortunate incident.

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    Mrs. Adefisayo, on behalf of the State Ministry of Education, commiserated with Mr. and Mrs. Adeyemi, parents of Whytney, and prayed for the repose of her soul.

    “We also note the impact of this unfortunate event on family, friends and acquaintance of Whytney and call for calm as we assure that no effort will be spared in investigating the incident”, the Commissioner stated.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) had reported that a Nigerian mum, Mrs Blessing Adeniran, called on the management of Chrisland Schools in Lagos State to come clean to her about the death of her 12-year-old daughter, Desola Whitney Adeniran.

    Desola was said to have slumped and died while attending the school’s Interhouse sports held at the Agege Stadium last Thursday, February 9.

    In a video posted online, the distraught mum said she was at the event to watch her daughter participate. She said she became worried when she did not see her daughter during the match past as well as other sporting events.

    Mrs. Adeniran said she decided to go where the students were all kept to check on her child. She said it was while she was there that she was told by a male student that a certain Whitney fainted and had been rushed to the hospital.

    According to her, one of the staff saw her and then told her that Whitney had been rushed to the hospital. On getting there, she met her daughter’s corpse. She said up till now, the school has not given in full detail, about what happened to her child.

  • LASG issues travel advisory for Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

    LASG issues travel advisory for Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

    Ahead of the Lagos  City Marathon coming up on Saturday February 4th, 2023,  the  State Government on Thursday, released a travel advisory to aid vehicular and pedestrian movement.

    The Marathon will kickstart by 5.00am and the race will be in two categories with different “Start Points” and distances to be covered.

    Lagos state  Commissioner for Transportation Dr Frederic Oladeinde said the advisory is meant to ensure that motorists enjoy their ride on Lagos roads during the marathon ride.

    He said dedicated route have been mapped out for the marathoners and urged motorists to make use of the alternative routes provided for them by the government to avoid stress while the marathon lasts.

    According to him, the Marathon Dedicated Routes are:

    A.   The first category of the Access Bank-Lagos City Marathon covers 42 km and shall commence from National Stadium Underbridge on Funsho Williams Avenue and shall go through Barracks >>> Ojuelegba on the main carriageway >>> Dorman Long Bridge >>> Fadeyi on Ikorodu Road >>>Obanikoro >>> Anthony to Gbagada >>> Third Mainland Bridge >>> Osborne Road >>> Alfred Rewane (Old Kingsway) Road >>> Falomo Roundabout >>> Bourdillon Road >>>Cable Bridge (Ikoyi – Lekki Link Bridge) >>> Admiralty Way >>>Lekki First Roundabout >>>Lekki Tollgate >>> Ozumba Mbadiwe Road >>>Akin Adesola Street >>> Bishop Oluwole Street and terminating at Eko Atlantic City.

    B.   The second category of the race covers 10 km, and starts from Durosimi Etti, Lekki Phase 1 and shall connect Lekki First Roundabout >>>Lekki Toll-Gate >>> Ozumba Mbadiwe Road >>>Akin Adesola Street>>> Bishop Oluwole Street terminating at Eko Atlantic City (Finish Point).

    Hence, motorists and commuters plying these roads are hereby informed of the necessary closure of these routes in order to protect the runners and preserve the integrity of the event.

    THE FOLLOWING ROADS WILL BE TOTALLY OR PARTLY CLOSED:

    a)     Total closure of Third Mainland Bridge inwards Lagos Island from6.45am to 2pm

    b)    Alaka Service lane by Alaka Estate will be closed from5.00am to 7.30 am

    c)     National Stadium to Ojuelegba, Dormanlong Bridge, Onipanu, Obanikoro, and Anthony will be closed from6.00am to 8 am

    d)    From Anthony to Charly Boy Bus Stop to Oworonsoki will be closed from6.30 am to 8.30 am

    e)     From Adekunle Junction linking the Third Mainland Bridge will be closed from 7.00 am to 2pm.

    NOTE: All adjoining streets and feeder roads leading to marathon dedicated routes shall be temporarily closed to traffic to ensure a hitch free exercise and guarantee the safety and security of the athletes.

    ALTERNATIVE ROUTES:

    Due to the road closure that is inevitable within the duration of the marathon, accessible alternative routes identified for road users include the following;

    All motorists from Ikeja and environs heading to Victoria Island should go through Ikorodu Road>>>>Fadeyi>>>> Funsho Williams >>>>Eko Bridge

    Motorists from Badagry, Mile 2, and environs going to Lagos Island should go through Apapa, Orile to link Eko Bridge.

    Motorists from Mainland, Surulere and environs should avoid Masha Area and National Stadium but can link Lagos Island through Iponri/Iganmu and Eko Bridge

    Motorists coming from Ibadan, Mowe and environs can link Lagos Island throughOjota, Ikorodu Road, Funsho Williams Avenue and Eko Bridge

    Motorists from Okota,Apapa-Oshodi Expresswayto Lagos Island should go through Mile 2, Orile to Eko Bridge

    Motorists from Sango-Otta going to Lagos Island should go through Mushin, Funsho Williams Avenue (old Western Avenue) to Eko Bridge

    Motorists coming from Epe, Ajah, Lekki and environs should use the Alternative Route to Ikoyi/Victoria Island (from Ikate to Ikoyi: take Freedom Road >>> AdmiraltyRoad >>>> Cable Bridge (Ikoyi Link Bridge) and connect destination OR Nike Art Gallery >>>>Iru >>>> Victoria Island).

    Motorists from Ikoyi to Mainland can useAlfred Rewane Road (old Kingsway Road) >>>>Osborne Road >>>> Third Mainland Bridge OR Awolowo Road >>>>Obalende Bridge >>>>Third Mainland Bridge

  • Tinubu,  Sanwo-Olu, LASG mourn Peace Anyiam-Osigwe

    Tinubu,  Sanwo-Olu, LASG mourn Peace Anyiam-Osigwe

    All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Lagos State Government (LASG) have mourned the passage of Nigerian filmmaker, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe.

    In different statements on Tuesday, they expressed shock and sadness over the death of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Ayiam-Osigwe, the President of the Association of Movie Producers and Chief Executive Officer of the African Film Academy, died on Monday at a private hospital in Lagos. She was 53 years old.

    Asiwaju Tinubu said, Ms Anyiam-Osigwe will be fondly remembered for her work in the film industry across the continent and for nurturing creative talents through AMAA and Africa Film Academy.

    In his words: “I am sad to hear about the sudden and unexpected death of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, a notable leader in Nigeria and Africa’s entertainment industry. Her commitment to the growth of the creative sector in Nigeria and across Africa where she was a trailblazer through nurturing of talents and a credible award platform will forever be cherished and remembered.

    Tinubu,  Sanwo-Olu, LASG mourn Peace Anyiam-Osigwe

    “I have a personal relationship with Peace since my association with her illustrious family. I express my deepest condolences and sympathy to her aged mother, brothers , her professional colleagues and friends. May God grant her soul peaceful rest.”

    Sanwo-Olu described the late Peace Anyiam-Osigwe as an Amazon of the creative sector, a trailblazer and visionary leader, who contributed immensely to the growth and development of the creative industry in Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole during her lifetime.

    Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, stated that Ayiam-Osagwe during her lifetime produced many blockbuster movies, facilitated, trained and empowered hundreds of young people in the creative industry through the ‘Film in a Box’ programme by the African Film Academy in conjunction with the Lagos State Government.

    He said the death of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe is a great loss to Lagos State, considering the unique role the deceased was playing in the actualization of the various commitments and programmes of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration to the entertainment industry through the Africa Film Academy and Lagos Committee on Film Production Empowerment, which the deceased was a member.

    Tinubu,  Sanwo-Olu, LASG mourn Peace Anyiam-Osigwe

    The Governor also commiserated with the deceased family, friends and associates, as well as movie producers, directors, actors and other practitioners in the Nollywood sector over the demise of the renowned filmmaker, urging them to continue the good legacy of the late Peace Anyiam-Osigwe.

    He said: “On behalf of my family, the Government and the good people of Lagos State, I sympathize with the Association of Movie Producers and the entire Nollywood industry on the demise of the renowned filmmaker and Founder of the African Movie Academy Awards, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe.

    “The late Peace Anyiam-Osigwe is one of the pillars of Nollywood in Nigeria. She was a bundle of talent and one of the best filmmakers not only in Nigeria but also on the African continent. She used her God-given talent to advance the course of mankind and contributed immensely to the creative sector through African Movie Academy Awards and African Film Academy.

    “Peace Anyiam-Osigwe was a reliable partner in the Entertainment and Tourism pillar of our Greater Lagos agenda. She partnered with the Lagos State Government to train hundreds of young people in Acting, Art Directing, Light and Lighting, Editing, Sound Production, and Post Production, among others, through the African Film Academy. She was also a member of the Lagos State Committee on Film Production Empowerment.

    “Peace Anyiam-Osigwe’s death will leave a vacuum that would take some time to be fill in the creative industry. I pray that God will grant the late Peace Anyiam-Osigwe eternal rest and grant the family, colleagues, and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

    Tinubu,  Sanwo-Olu, LASG mourn Peace Anyiam-Osigwe

    Also,  Lagos State Government, LASG, in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, described the death of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, as a big loss for the entertainment industry in Nigeria and beyond.

    She linked the success stories of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in the area of capacity enhancement of creative practitioners to the huge contribution of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe through the Lagos Creative Industry Initiatives, LACI.

    “I am particularly saddened based on the fact that the deceased was a member of the Lagos State Film Fund committee with other notable practitioners in the film industry through which some beneficiaries emerged last year,” she said.

    Saying that the deceased filmmaker was one of the major stakeholders of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Akinbile-Yussuf added that Anyiam-Osigwe left at a period when her expertise is sorely needed to revamp the creative sector, stressing that her death has left a huge vacuum in the industry.

    The Commissioner who recalled that the state government recently entered a partnership with Africa Film Academy under the leadership of Anyiam-Osigwe where over 890 youths graduated in October, averred that the development was a testament to the deceased’s love for the creative sector and her desire to leave behind, an indelible mark in the industry.

    She said though the death came as sudden and sad news, the consolation is in the impactful and selfless life she lived and the exposure she gave to several movie and creative practitioners who came into the limelight through her mentorship and support.

    Akinbile-Yussuf averred that the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Lagos State Government as a whole share in the grief of the entire family members, associates and colleagues of the Founder of the African Movie Academy Awards, the Commissioner prayed that God will grant all those affected by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe’s death, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

  • Illegal building conversion: LASG issues 30-day ultimatum on regularisation

    Illegal building conversion: LASG issues 30-day ultimatum on regularisation

    The Lagos State Government has issued a 30-day ultimatum for owners/developers who have converted buildings to other uses not approved to regularise the properties, to avert sanctions.

    The General Manager of Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, (LASPPPA), Mr. Kehinde Osinaike gave the warning in a statement on Tuesday.

    The statement was made available to journalists by Mrs. Abimbola Emdin-Umeh, Director Public Affairs, LASPPPA.

    Osinaike decried increasing illegal conversion of building use, especially residential ones, for other uses without government’s approval.

    He said that the illegal conversion of buildings to other purposes contradicts and violates the original Master Plan of the state for achievement of a sustainable Lagos.

    He said that sticking to the Development Plan, which dictates the spatial arrangement of the state and the approved permissible uses for different areas, was important to prevent emergence of slums.

    He called on owners/developers of illegally converted buildings and other types of illegal developments to begin regularising them by visiting LASPPPA district offices nearest to them for guidance.

    “Failure to revert to the original approved plan of LASPPPA by owners of converted buildings within the next thirty days will attract the full wrath of the law,” he said.

    He insisted that strict adherence to the Operative Development Plans was “non-negotiable for a sustainable Lagos State”.

    Osinaike explained that the housing stock available for Lagos residents was usually estimated by planning permit granted for residential purposes.

    He said that when such buildings get illegally converted, the official records automatically become unreliable to create disequilibrium “in the projected proportion of land earmarked for different categories of uses for different locations”.

    He said that LASPPPA had the mandate to reject any application seeking for conversion of property from the original approved use that had been specifically designated for a particular location.

    According to him, LASPPPA is legally guided by the extant Law and Regulations to grant planning permits to qualifying applications in accordance with the provisions of the Operative Development Plans of the state.

    He said that illegal conversion of buildings that have approval for other uses was liable to revocation.

    Speaking on Assessment Rates for processing Planning Permits, the General Manager explained that the scheduled fees worked out for the process were non-negotiable.

    According to him, the Assessment for processing Planning Permit is determined by the volume, use, and location of the building, which cannot be compromised.

    Osinaike said the increasing clamour by prospective applicants to negotiate the government fees should not be encouraged.

    He emphasised that all physical planning related fees should be paid to Lagos State Government accounts by applicants and not through touts.

    The general manager urged the public to embrace voluntary compliance to Physical Planning Laws.

  • Lagos govt to divert traffic on Agege road for one month

    Lagos govt to divert traffic on Agege road for one month

    Commuters of the Oke-koto/Agunbiade intersection in the Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State would experience a road diversion for a period of one month following the state government’s efforts to carry out flood abatement works and rehabilitation of some sections of the road.

    Announcing traffic diversion plans for the duration of the rehabilitation works, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, in a statement, said the section of the road will be temporarily closed to traffic from Friday 21st October to Monday 21st November 2022.

    The State Government while urging road users to obey traffic signs which has been mounted along the construction zone in order to minimize discomfort on road users and ensure smooth traffic flow during the rehabilitation period also appeals for caution and cooperation of commuters.

    Explaining further the traffic diversion plan, the release however stated that the diversion exercise will not prevent motorists coming from Agunbiade and its adjoining streets from using the Pen Cinema Bridge inward Oba Ogunji road.

    The statement also assured that the State Government has directed all relevant Traffic Management Agencies especially, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to ensure free flow of traffic and Security Agencies to ensure safety for all during the period.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Oladeinde has a Ph.D. in Transport Planning and Modelling from Imperial College, London.

    Before his appointment, he was Director, Corporate and Investment Planning at the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) for three years.

    Prior to joining LAMATA in 2008, Oladeinde spent seven years as a Senior Transport Planning Advisor at the United Kingdom’s Department for Transport.

    Also, TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) had earlier reported that the Director, South-West, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Adedamola Kuti, assured travelers that the inward and outward sections of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will be completed on or before December 2022.

    Recall that in August travelers encountered challenges when approaching Alausa in Ikeja, from Magboro. Some of these travelers spend hours on a journey that ordinarily should not be up to an hour.

  • NMA partners LASG in investigating filming of Rico Swavey at hospital

    NMA partners LASG in investigating filming of Rico Swavey at hospital

    The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has partnered Lagos State Government and relevant agencies to investigate the unethical filming of the late ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Patrick Fakoya, at Doren Specialist Hospital.

    NMA said this in a statement signed by Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu and Dr Ismail Ajibowo, the Chairman and Secretary of NMA Lagos Zone, on Monday in Lagos.

    They said that the association was aware of media reports about the incident surrounding the death of Swavey and the alleged involvement of Doren Specialist Hospital, Ajah.

    “We want to appeal to the general public that we allow all statutory bodies that have the power to investigate the matter to conclude their findings and give a detailed report.

    “Passing a guilty verdict on healthcare workers before the investigation is concluded will not do any good to anybody.

    “We appeal for calm and let us allow the law to take its course,” they said.

    They commiserated with the family of the deceased and his loved ones and pray for the fortitude to bear the huge loss.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Swavey, a former Big Brother Naija housemate, was involved in a car accident on Oct. 11 and was rushed to Doren Specialist Hospital, Ajah.

    He, however, succumbed to injuries on Oct.13 at a different medical facility.

    A yet to be identified person recorded and posted on social media a 30-seconds video of Swavey on oxygen while health workers struggled to lift him.

    The short clip sparked outrage, condemnation and allegations against the healthcare workers and Doren Hospital.

    Meanwhile, the management of Doren Specialist Hospital, in a statement distanced the involvement of its staff in the recording of Swavey’s video.

    Also, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, said that the state had commenced an investigation into the incidence.

    The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) had also shown interest in the incident.

  • LASG to investigate hospital over delayed attention for ex-BBNaija housemate, Rico Swavey

    LASG to investigate hospital over delayed attention for ex-BBNaija housemate, Rico Swavey

    Lagos State Government, LASG, has said it would investigate the hospital where medical treatment was delayed for Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, reality show star, Patrick Fakoya, a.k.a Rico Swavey, after a motor accident along the Lekki-Ajah expressway that later claimed his life.

    Recall that the hospital became a subject of discussion over the delayed treatment of Rico Swavey.

    A video shared shortly after the reality show star’s death, captured the hospital’s nurses’ unprofessional conduct after Swavey was brought in unconscious.

    Lagos government to investigate Hospital where medical treatment was delayed for Rico Swavey,

    While one of the nurses called for help to put him (Rico Swavey) on a stretcher, the others were laid back and one of them laughed while filming.

    Following the condemnation, of the nurses’ unprofessional conduct has triggered, Lagos state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, has announced that the hospital will be investigated.

    Omotoso said: ”That hospital is not a government hospital. We have started an investigation into the unprofessional conduct of those who appeared in that video.”

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that a 30-second video clip showing the final moments of Rico Swavey, at a hospital in Lagos State, has attracted condemnation from members of the public.

    In the clip recorded by one of the nurses attending to Rico Swavey, the deceased was placed on oxygen as he was unconscious on a chair.

    It was observed that the nurses were attempting to carry him on a bed when the nurse brought out a phone and started recording him.

    Another nurse was heard cautioning her colleague against the act.

    “You people should stop making the video; somebody is dying, you people are making video,” the nurse said.

    Reacting to the video, a marketing strategist, Samuel Atigba, condemned the action of the nurses.

    Using his verified Twitter handle, @SamuelOtigba, he wrote, “Anytime I watch that video of the nurses joking, laughing and making needless videos of Rico for social media instead of giving him the necessary urgent attention needed to save his life, my heart breaks over again cause he could have survived. RIP Rico.”

    The reality TV star got involved in an accident on Tuesday.