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DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK: LAGOS CONFIRMS 10 CASES IN THREE MONTHS, RESIDENTS URGED TO STAY VIGILANT DURING FESTIVITIES ~ INN Nigeria ☆

Lagos State has recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, as health authorities intensify efforts to curb the outbreak. According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, suspected cases have fluctuated over the period, with some days recording as many as 15 cases and others as […]

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LASBCA BEGINS REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL STRUCTURES AS AMNESTY ENDS ~ INN Nigeria ☆

The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has commenced the removal of illegal structures across the state following the expiration of the amnesty period granted by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. The exercise began in Ogudu GRA, where officials of the Agency moved in to enforce compliance with the state’s urban planning regulations […]

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LAGOS PRINCIPALS TASKED ON IMPROVED WASSCE PERFORMANCE, AS COMMISSIONER ENDS MASS-PROMOTION TO TERMINAL CLASS ~ INN Nigeria ☆

Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Tolani Alli-Balogun, has expressed dissatisfaction over the performance of students in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and other external examinations. He called on principals across the state to implement strategic measures aimed at improving students’ academic outcomes. Speaking at strategic meetings across the […]

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DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK IN SCHOOL: LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT MOBILISES EMERGENCY RESPONSE ~ INN Nigeria ☆

The Lagos State Government has activated its Emergency Response Committee, following the outbreak of diphtheria in the boarding house of King’s College, Victoria Island Annexe. Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi has advised the public not to panic, adding that an Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) has been activated to contain the outbreak and prevent undue […]

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NEWLY RECRUITED TEACHERS RECEIVE APPOINTMENT LETTERS ~ INN Nigeria ☆

The Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has officially presented appointment letters to newly recruited 448 post-primary school teachers. Addressing the successful applicants, the Chairman of the State Teaching Service Commission, Mrs. Victoria Mopelola Peregrino charged the recruits to give their best and ensure they upgrade themselves through constant learning and relearning. The Chairman, who […]