By Gbenga Salau 08 February 2023 | 4:58 pm Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday announced a 50 per cent slash in the transport fare of all Lagos state government-run vehicles. BRT *To set up food banks to distribute food stuff Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday announced a 50 per cent slash in the transport fare of all Lagos state government-run vehicles. The governor said that the measures were put in place to cushion the effect of the fuel crisis and cash shortage in the state while commending the judiciary for the pronouncement on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new notes exchange deadline. Sanwo-Olu, in his address to Lagosians on the lingering fuel and cash shortages in the country, said that the state government halted road construction works on Ijegun Egba to enable fuel tankers to dispatch the product. He also said food banks would be set up in some locations across the state to distribute foodstuffs to Lagosians. The Governor thanked Lagosians for their understanding, patience and resilience during this difficult moment appealing to them to continue to be peaceful. He warned unruly persons against wanting to use the crisis to foment trouble. Latest 52 mins ago Real Madrid reached the Club World Cup final with a 4-1 win over Egypt’s Al Ahly on Wednesday in Morocco, thanks to Vinicius Junior, Fede Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas’s goals. 1 hour ago Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Judiciary has tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the nation’s judiciary to stand up in defence of democracy ahead of the Feb 25 and March 11 elections. 1 hour ago The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has no business seeking for postponement of the 2023 general election, as it is fully prepared for the poll. 2 hours ago The coach of Christian Atsu’s Turkish club Hatayspor said on Wednesday the Ghana midfielder has not been found following the devastating earthquake in Turkey despite contradictory announcements earlier this week. 3 hours ago British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Wednesday “nothing is off the table” in terms of military aid for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky stepped up his demands for help ahead of talks with EU leaders.
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