LagRide, a Lagos state e-hailing scheme, set to kick off with 1000 fleet

In line with the on-going transportation sector reform, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has concluded plans to launch a modern ride e-hailing service, Lagos Ride in the state.

The new initiative, with code; “LagRide,” according to the state government is to further ensure seamless transportation system for teeming commuting populace in the state.

The service with the tagline, “ride in comfort” is expected to be launched soon by the state government.

AERA loses Chief Education Officer, Toyin Williams (Pictures and Video)

Mrs. Williams at on her birthday

 Abesan Estate Residents' Association (AERA) on Saturday announced the death of their Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Toyin Williams. Mrs. Williams who was a retired secondary school principal became the Chief Education Officer of the association in October, 2019.

According to a statement released by the association and signed by Olufemi Odeyemi, the public relations' officer, the death occurred on Friday, 11th, 2022 after a very brief illness.

Close family sources told our paper that she complained of pains and was rushed to a private hospital on Monday, 7th February and was discharged on Wednesday only to be rushed to a General hospital on Thursday where she later gave up the ghost on Friday evening.

President of AERA, Elder M.A.O Kehinde led members of AERA executive to pay a condolence visit to the family of the deceased on Saturday (today) morning.

Mrs. Williams was an active member of her community and a member of A.P.C

She is survived by a son and other family members.

IKEJA ELECTRIC: Abesan people don’t vend!

 Yesterday morning, I was speaking with an official of Ikeja Electric and from all we discussed, one thing I took home is that Abesan people don’t vend and so their revenue has dropped.

If you must have electricity supply through your prepaid meter, you must vend. Does it then mean people no longer use electricity? No, this is not true. What it actually means is that Ikeja Electric staff are still used to the old way of getting money from residents of Abesan. They still live in the past. It is now “pay as you go” you pay for what you consume and this has drastically reduced the revenue of Ikeja Electric in Abesan and maybe other places. 

Another thing is that many people now stay in darkness until they have money to vend. “A night, maybe two isn’t too much till I can gather a chunk to subscribe”, someone once told me.

Gunmen abduct custom officer's wife in Ogun, demand N200m

The Ogun State Police Command has said it is on the trail of the abductors of an interior designer and Customs officer's wife, Patricia Sandra Ola, at Imeko area of the State.

Patricia Sandra Ola, 42 who was on her way home after visiting her husband, Abiola Ola an officer with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Ogun state was kidnapped by a gang who claim to be smugglers at the nation's border.

The incident happened on 7th November, 2021 while she was driving in a blue 2011 Toyota Camry car with Abuja registration number, KWL405AX.

Boris Johnson and wife Carrie welcome baby girl in a London hospital

 Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have welcomed a healthy baby girl, who was born on Thursday morning.

The couple were seen walking into a London hospital at 7.40am flanked by two police officers.

BREAKING: Kidnappers Kill Monarch In Ondo State

Oba Adeusi was earlier kidnapped before he was killed!

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Oba Adegoke Adeusi, the Olufon of Ifon under Ose Local Government Area Ondo State, has been murdered by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.

Oba Adeusi was killed on Thursday evening at a spot around the Elegbeka axis of the town.

The monarch was returning to his palace from Akure, the state capital, when he was killed.

Oba Adeusi was earlier kidnapped before he was killed according to a source.

Late Olufon of Ifon, Oba Adewusi

 "The king had earlier attended the meeting with all Obas in Akure and while on his way he was kidnapped which caused apprehension in the community.

But while we were trying to ensure his rescue, we saw that he had already been killed by

Lagos government begins construction work in Abesan

construction work in Abesan began today

Abesan ResidentsTo Exchange Their Wastes For Cash

 A non-governmental organisation, WASTE Africa based in Abuja, Nigeria has concluded plans to take a project, Trash to Cash to Abesan Estate, Ipaja Lagos.

The representative of WASTE Africa, Ms. Wunmi Ogunde in a meeting with the executive of Abesan Estate and representative of Ministry of Environment on Tuesday, said the NGO is excited to situate the project in the largest Estate in Lagos state. 

rep. of WASTE Africa, Ms. Wunmi Ogunde and rep. of Min. of Environment, Mrs. Oyekunle

GAS TANK STATION IN ABESAN SEALED BY LASEPA

A Gas Tank station located on 5th avenue, Abesan has been sealed by Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency,  LASEPA.

Leading his team to the Gas station on Friday 19th June, 2020, Director of compliance and enforcement, LASEPA, Mr. Kayode Bello noted that the station was sealed because there are no documents to back up establishing the Gas station in a residential area.

LAGOS HOSTS PREMIER INNOVATIVE DRIVE-IN CONCERT

… as LASEPA supervises conduct for total compliance

Lagos State Government played host its  premier innovative drive-in concert in the State  on Saturday, in an event organised by Lapazio lifestyles and entertainment group  at the Bay Lounge, Admiralty Way, Lekki and Supervised by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).

LASEPA, SAFETY COMMISSION TAKE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO GRASSROOTS

...Distribute Relief Packages to Cluster Groups in Ikorodu

As a way of deepening the message of physical distancing and basic hygiene practices that could help keep the spread of COVID-19 at bay, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC), on Thursday, extended their ongoing sensitisation campaign to some cluster groups in the suburbs of Ikorodu.