Biography: Lateef Kayode Jakande

Lateef Kayode Jakande (23 July 1929 – 11 February 2021) was a Nigerian journalist who became governor of Lagos State in Nigeria from 1979 to 1983, and later Minister of Works under the Sani Abacha military regime (1993–98). He died on 11 February 2021, aged 91 years.  Background Lateef Kayode Jakande was born in the Epetedo area of Lagos Island, Lagos State on … More Biography: Lateef Kayode Jakande

COVID-19 Not Hoax, Sanwo-Olu To Lagosians

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Sunday warned Lagosians on the devastating effect of the raging Coronavirus (COVID-19). The governor appealed to Lagosians to take all the COVID-19 protocols seriously as COVID19 is not a glamorous disease or a hoax as some people claim it is. ”Lagosians, #COVID19 is not a glamorous disease, … More COVID-19 Not Hoax, Sanwo-Olu To Lagosians

News: Lagos announces closure of schools over Coronavirus

As part of the preventive measures against the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Lagos State Government has announced the closing down of all public and private schools from Monday, March 23, 2020. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folashade Adefisayo, the move became necessary to prevent children and their … More News: Lagos announces closure of schools over Coronavirus

Politics: Stop Day-dreaming, Chaos In Oyo APC Gave You Victory – Lagos APC

Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday advised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to focus on the challenge of governing his state, instead of day-dreaming about how the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) can win elections in Lagos in 2023. The party said, in a statement by its publicity secretary, Seye Oladejo, … More Politics: Stop Day-dreaming, Chaos In Oyo APC Gave You Victory – Lagos APC

News: Gokada lays off 7000 staff after Okada ban in Lagos

Following the ban of the activities of motorcycles, okada and tricycles in some areas of Lagos, bike-hailing company, Gokada has fired up to 70% of its staff. The report already confirmed by Gokada CEO, Fahim Saleh, started as a rumor on Tuesday. Acording to Wee Tracker, Saleh announced the company has been forced to lay off most … More News: Gokada lays off 7000 staff after Okada ban in Lagos