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Lagos Flood Control: Govt Deploys Swamp Buggy To Ogombo, Awoyaya, Iponri As Rain Persists

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.... Residents Hail Wahab, Say "This Is Government That Works" The Lagos State Government has moved another heavy machine into the fight against flooding, deploying a new swamp buggy to Ogombo Canal, Awoyaya two communities that bore the brunt of recent heavy downpours in Eti-Osa LGA, and Iponri in Surulere Local Government area of the state. The ministry has also moved machines to Gbetu/Iwerekun at the back of Mayfair Garden in Ajah area of the state. The equipment will reinforce ongoing desilting and channelisation works aimed at widening and deepening drainage networks to allow storm water to flow freely and recede faster. The ministry promised to move  machines to all the local governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. According to the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, the intervention is part of a broader flood management strategy designed to deliver immediate relief while building long-term resilience in flood-prone...

LAGOS SPEAKER OBASA, OGUNDIPE, LAWMAKERS ATTEND U.S. LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE TO STRENGTHEN GOVERNANCE AND LAWMAKING*

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  As part of sustained efforts to deepen legislative capacity, strengthen democratic institutions, and promote good governance, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, alongside members of the Assembly, including the Honourable Member representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency-01, Hon. Stephen Olukayode Ogundipe, are currently participating in the 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) holding in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. The high-profile international conference, taking place from 27th to 29th July 2026, has attracted legislators, policy experts, governance practitioners, and public sector leaders from across the world to deliberate on emerging policy issues, exchange legislative experiences, and explore innovative approaches to effective governance and lawmaking. The conference provides a unique platform for lawmakers to share global best practices, examine contemporary legislative challenges, and build strat...

STATE POLICE: OSHODI ISOLO CONSTITUENCY 1 LAWMAKER,HON. OGUNDIPE MOVES MOTION AS LAGOS ASSEMBLY REAFFIRMS SUPPORT

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  The lawmaker representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency-01, Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, on Wednesday moved a motion at the Lagos State House of Assembly reaffirming the legislature's support for the establishment of State Police as a strategic response to Nigeria's growing security challenges. Hon. Ogundipe, who serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Information Strategy and Security, sponsored the motion, which was seconded by Hon. Aro Moshood. The motion sought to encourage other State Houses of Assembly across the federation to embrace the initiative and prepare for its implementation as part of the ongoing constitutional amendment process. The resolution formed the highlight of the Assembly's plenary session held on Wednesday, July 8, and presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa. Leading the debate, Speaker Obasa, alongside other lawmakers, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Assembly, and other critical stakeholders fo...

SANWO-OLU HAILS POLICE ONSLAUGHT AGAINST CRIMINALS

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OPERATION "KOSAYE" YIELDS RESULTS AS POLICE ARREST 88 SUSPECTS, RESCUE 5 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS  Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed security agencies on the ongoing “massive onslaught “ against criminals.  Operation "Kosaye", coordinated security crackdown across Ogun and Lagos states, has yielded remarkable results:  . 88 suspects arrested;four dead in gun duel with operatives;  . five kidnap victims rescued; and  . cache of arms and ammunition      recovered. “We will continue to work with the police and other security agencies to ensure that our state is safe and secure for residents and visitors,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.  “We appreciate the huge efforts of the police as directed by Inspector-General Tunji Disu, in arresting the suspects and the co-operation of our neighbors, Ogun State. This is the way it should be,” he added.  There has been a strong police presence in Lagos and Ogun states. Lagos and Ogun police c...

A New Chapter in School Nutrition Begins on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

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The Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP), under the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA), under Federal Ministry of Humanitarian and Poverty Reduction in partnership with the Lagos State Government and Conference 57, will officially launch the Adopt A School for Snacks 4 Thought – PBAT FEEDS! initiative and unveil its innovative Digital Dashboard. The programme will provide nutritious snacks to 30,000 public primary school pupils across selected schools in the 57 Local Government Areas and LCDAs of Lagos State, reinforcing our shared commitment to improving child nutrition, supporting learning outcomes, and investing in Nigeria’s future. Programme Schedule Tuesday, June 30, 2026 * 10:00 AM: Official Launch Ceremony at Lagos Island East Local Government * Simultaneous Official Launch and commencement of snack distribution across participating schools in all 57 LGAs and LCDAs. Wednesday, July 1 – Friday, July 3, 2026 * 8:00 AM dai...

Popular Isolo Socialite and Business Woman, Iya Okiki Dies at 70

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Popular Isolo  Beer Retailer  and socialite, Alhaja Monsurat Adenike Farombi is dead She died on Monday morning after a brief illness at the age of seventy years  The late Socialite popularity socialite also known as Iya Okiki was known for her extreme influence in the beer distribution business and real estate.  She was married to the Oba Elect of Oka Alo / Maryland in Kosofe local government,Prince Abeeb Adeshina Farombi  Information has it that she will be buried this evening according to Islamic rites.  The Executive Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area,Otunba Adebayo Olasoju and other prominent Isolo people and Lagosians have been commiserating with the Farombi family over the unfortunate incident 

Lagos Assembly Member,Hon Ogundipe Congratulates Monarch on his first Year anniversary

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Member, representing the good people of Oshodi Isolo Local Government constituency 1 at the Lagos state house of Assembly,Hon Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode has felicitated with Ogun monarch ,Oba Jimoh Adebayo,the Olu Of Imedu Nla Mowe on first year anniversary of his coronation  The Lawmaker in a press statement on Saturday issued by his media office which  signed personally congratulated Oba Adebayo on the milestone,describing him as a leader with passion for the development of his environment and his people.    Full press statement below : *CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE ON THE FIRST CORONATION ANNIVERSARY*  I heartily extend my warmest congratulations to His Royal Highness, Oba Jimoh Adegbenro Adebayo Jalogun-Gbogunleri I, the Olu of Imedu Nla, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, on the auspicious occasion of your one-year Coronation Anniversary on the revered throne of your forefathers. Your ascension to the throne marked the beginning of a n...