Shomolu News

09/07/2022

Barrister Kolade Alabi Avenue has remained flooded following heavy rainfall, forcing residents to wade through.

Barrister Kolade Alabi Avenue has remained flooded following heavy rainfall, forcing residents to wade through. The street, which is close to Berger Bus-stop in the Bariga Local Council Development Area, also witnessed transporters, mostly tricyclists, making a U-turn in the early-morning downpour.....

09/07/2022

Residents of the Shomolu Local Government Area have registered their displeasure over the strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) which has lasted for 140 days and is still on.

Residents of the Shomolu Local Government Area have registered their displeasure over the strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) which has lasted for 140 days and still on. A cross section of residents interviewed expressed their concerns and called for a resolution of the deadloc...

04/07/2022

Residents of Adebare, Adetoke and Taiwo community areas have been wadding through the flood caused by the heavy rainfall today.

Residents of Adebare, Adetoke and Taiwo community areas have been wadding through the flood caused by the heavy rainfall today. The Adetoke-Taiwo cross-sectional area which leads to Berga Bus-stop, Bariga hinders residents moving to and fro Bariga and Oworonshoki due to the overflow. Some of the res...

04/07/2022

A danfo bus got burnt on Wednesday in Obanikoro while trying to evade arrest by officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

A danfo bus got burnt on Wednesday in Obanikoro while trying to evade arrest by officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). An eyewitness alleged that the driver whose bus was burnt intentionally parked in the middle of the road so that his commercial bus would not be impound...

04/07/2022

From starting out doing menial jobs to becoming a graduate and now running his own business, Sesan Olaibo, 25, has an intriguing story of overcoming all odds to succeed.

From starting out doing menial jobs to becoming a graduate and now running his own business, Sesan Olaibo, 25, has an intriguing story of overcoming all odds to succeed. When he completed his his secondary school education, at the Ajayi Crowther Memorial Senior Grammar School, Akoka, Bariga, in 2015...

29/06/2022

Reactions have been trailing the demolition of Milton Montessori School situated at 14, Jide Street, Off Odunsi Street, Bariga.

Reactions have been trailing the demolition of Milton Montessori School situated at 14, Jide Street, Off Odunsi Street, Bariga. A week after the demolition of the huge school structure by officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), residents have been expressing their divergent vi...

29/06/2022

Bariga Local Council Development Area has kicked off its immunisation programme for specific months-year-old children.

Bariga Local Council Development Area has kicked off its immunisation programme for specific months-year-old children. The event was flagged off on Tuesday at the CMS Health Center, Ilaje, Bariga, by Supervisor for Health, Hon. Modiu Olatilewa, together with the help of prominent health officials in...

27/06/2022

A health insurance program known as Ilera Eko Social Health Plan operated by the Lagos state executive council will be offering free enrollment to at least 5,000 Lagos residents

A health insurance program known as Ilera Eko Social Health Plan operated by the lagos state executive council will be offering free enrollment to at least 5,000 Lagos residents. This was disclosed by the commissioner of information and strategy for the state of Lagos, Gbenga Omotosho in a statement...

27/06/2022

In a bid to meet the deadline stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), residents of the Shomolu Local Government Area defied the rain on Friday to get registered for the Voters card.

In a bid to meet the deadline stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), residents of the Shomolu Local Government Area defied the rain on Friday to get registered for the Voters card. As June 30 approaches, some of them are desperate to get registered not minding the downpo...

25/06/2022

Nigeria’s table tennis star, Funke Oshonaike, has given sports kits to children to encourage sports participation at the grassroots.

Nigeria’s table tennis star, Funke Oshonaike, has given sports kits to children to encourage sports participation at the grassroots. Oshonaike, who gave out the packages at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, on Saturday, said it’s a way of giving back to the society. “The society, community...

21/06/2022

Under the scorching sun of Monday afternoon, residents of Shomolu Local Government Area searched for fuel in the various filling station as the scarcity bites.

Under the scorching sun of Monday afternoon, residents of Shomolu Local Government Area searched for fuel in various filling station as the scarcity bites. Commercial drivers, motorcyclists and tri-cyclists spent hours at filling stations. As at 10:00 am, filling stations of Oando, NNPC and BIS in B...

20/06/2022

Residents have decried irregularities in voter registration at the Shomolu Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office.

Residents have decried irregularities in voter registration at the Shomolu Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office. Contrary to the announcement that “voter registration is free,” residents are complaining of the conduct and practice of registering for the Permanent Voter Cards (...

18/06/2022

The Landlord in Bariga has asked a tenant to pack out of his house for allegedly being rude.

The Landlord in Bariga of has asked a tenant to pack out of his house for allegedly being rude. Commotion ensued about 7:00 p.m. on Thursday as concerned tenants went to Fayemi Street, Bariga to resolve the conflict. Mr Eze, the landlord, complained about the rude behaviour of Tope, saying that she....

18/06/2022

Shola David Agagu, who teaches Music at the Vocational Training Center for the Blind, under the umbrella of the Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind has said he was not born blind.

Shola David Agagu, who teaches Music at the Vocational Training Center for the Blind, under the umbrella of Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind has said he was not born blind. Agagu who is the first Music graduate of University of Lagos in 2019 said he never knew the situation was going to be as [...

16/06/2022

Residents of Araromi and Igbeyinadun community areas have been battling flooding caused by a downpour.

Residents of Araromi and Igbeyinadun community areas have been battling with flooding caused by downpour. A street which stretches from Araromi Street, Oyenaiya Street, also suffers from the heavy flooding the frequent rain has caused. ADVERTISEMENT

15/06/2022

After delegates locked horns over the imposition of candidates, Hon. Bamidele Olowu and Mr Johnson Ajayi have emerged as flagbearers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

After delegates locked horns over the imposition of candidates, Hon. Bamidele Olowu and Mr. Johnson Ajayi have emerged as flagbearers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). While Mr. Olowu won the Shomolu Federal Constituency House of Representatives ticket, Mr. Ajayi bagged the Shomolu House of Ass...

14/06/2022

Electricity has been restored in Alhaji Odusanya Street after some electrical wires of a power pole were repaired.

Electricity has been restored in Alhaji Odusanya Street after some electrical wires of a power pole were repaired. Residents of local community area in Bariga have been in darkness as other neighbouring streets using the same line had power supply. About 2:30 p.m. after the electrical wires had been...

12/06/2022

The principal of the first secondary school in Nigeria, CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos, has said students would have sound morals and academic excellence if education is given top priority.

Principal of the first secondary school in Nigeria, CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos, has said students would have sound morals and academic excellence if education is given top priority. Speaking on Monday at a press conference about the activities lined up for the 163rd Founder Day Ceremony, the....

10/06/2022

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and residents of the Shomolu Local Government Area on Thursday partially observed the weekly environmental sanitation day in the state

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and residents of the Shomolu Local Government Area on Thursday partially observed the weekly environmental sanitation day in the state About 8 am in the morning, one LAWMA truck was parked after Murtala Bus-stop, a few kilometers away from New Garage Bus-...

08/06/2022

Chairman, Shomolu Local Government, Honourable Abdulhameed Salawu, has given food items to elderly people of 60 years and above.

Chairman, Shomolu Local Government, Honourable Abdulhameed Salawu, has given food items to elderly people of 60 years and above. Residents with disabilities were among the about 1,500 citizens of the Shomolu Local Government who also benefited from the Welfare Package programme. Speaking at the even...

07/06/2022

Shomolu Constituency II Lagos State House of Assembly aspirant, Mr Adegboyega Bari-Salau, has lamented alleged voters fraud and seeks redress of the All Progressives Congress’ primary election.

Shomolu Constituency II Lagos State House of Assembly aspirant, Mr Adegboyega Bari-Salau, has lamented alleged voters fraud and seeks redress of the All Progressives Congress’ primary election. Mr Bari-Salau, who made this known through a panel of appeal press conference June 3, Ogbere Street, Ila...

07/06/2022

Residents of Akoka, Ilaje, New Garage and Gbagada are experiencing heavy traffic as road construction in the community continue. https://shomolunews.com/news/735/heavy-traffic-as-road-construction-begins/

07/06/2022

Residents of Akoka, Ilaje, New Garage and Gbagada are experiencing heavy traffic as road construction in the community continue.

Residents of Akoka, Ilaje, New Garage and Gbagada are experiencing heavy traffic as road construction in the community continue. Drivers and riders in the early hours of Monday were trapped in the one-way lane demarcated for them because of the ongoing construction. Some of the commuters complain th...

06/06/2022

A male passanger has been injured after a 20-foot container overturned from a truck at the Oyingbo Railway Crossing, Yaba, Lagos.

A male passanger has been injured after a 20-foot container overturned from a truck at the Oyingbo Railway Crossing, Yaba, Lagos.  The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Management Agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, stated that the truck driver drove on the bad sections of the road and overtur...

06/06/2022

Senator Tokunbo Abiru has bagged the Lagos East Senatorial District primary ticket under the platform of the All Progressives Congress for the 2023 general elections.

Senator Tokunbo Abiru has bagged the Lagos East Senatorial District primary ticket under the platform of the All Progressives Congress for the 2023 general elections.  Abiru, who is also the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Industries, contested unopposed, clearing all the 344 votes cast by dele...

04/06/2022

Shomolu Chairman, Honourable Abdulhameed Salawu, has bagged the African Gold Merit Award (AGMA) on infrastructural development as well as transformational leadership.

Shomolu Chairman, Honourable Abdulhameed Salawu, has bagged the African Gold Merit Award (AGMA) on infrastructural development as well as transformational leadership. The award reads: “African Gold Merit Award (AGMA) to Hon. Abdulhameed Salawu (Dullar) for his infrastructural and transformational ...

03/06/2022

From the top to the bottom, 2023 primary elections have been recorded or reported as a “mess” in some of the political parties in Nigeria. The narrative at the grassroots should have been different from that of the governorship or presidential primaries.

From the top to the bottom, 2023 primary elections have been recorded or reported as a “mess” in some of the political parties in Nigeria. The narrative at the grassroots should have been different from that of the governorship or presidential primaries. At the Shomolu Area of Lagos, the All Pro...

02/06/2022

A police inspector, who was trapped by the Bariga Police Division, has been charged with murder in the Lagos State High Court over the killing of his colleague.

A police inspector, who was trapped by the Bariga Police Division, has been charged with murder in the Lagos State High Court over the killing of his colleague.  Inspector Monday Gabriel was arraigned on Tuesday, June 1, over the killing of Sergeant Felix Okago.  Mr. Gabriel indiscriminately opene...

28/05/2022

Honourable Samuel Olufemi Apata has bagged the Bariga Local Council Development Area House of Assembly primary ticket under the platform of the All Progressives Congress.

Honourable Samuel Olufemi Apata has bagged the Bariga Local Council Development Area House of Assembly primary ticket under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Popularly known as Solution, Hon Apata won by 16 votes on counting by the delegates.Of seven aspirants, Adegboyega Bari-Salau and...