I Will Support Revival of National Theatre - Gov. Ambode

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has made a firm commitment to partner with the Federal Government for the renovation of the National Theatre, saying it is necessary to join hands to uplift national monuments.

The Governor made the commitment when he paid a join inspection visit to the National Theatre with the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in Lagos on Sunday.

''I am going to support the whole concept of bringing this National Theatre back to life. This is not an investment for Lagos state, but a support for the rebirth of national heritage," he said after the inspection.

Two vehicles plunge into canal in Lagos

Two vehicles have plunged into a canal in front of the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, within 12 hours, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The accidents brought to four, the number of such occurrences in the canal in the past three months.

A wine-colour Opel Omega occupied by three brothers plunged into the canal at about 9a.m. on Monday. A Toyota Camry painted in ash colour fell into the canal on Sunday night.

The driver of the Camry was the only occupant.