Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for sustained private and philanthropic financing to address the critical issue of inadequate water infrastructure in the state. Speaking at a side event […]
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KCCN empowers Lagos and Abuja students through Taekwondo training
The Korea Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN) is actively engaged in a taekwondo training initiative for selected public schools in Lagos State and Abuja from November 15 to November 24. The […]
Appeal court upholds Sanwo-Olu’s election as governor of Lagos
The Lagos Appeal Court has upheld the tribunal’s ruling, affirming the election victory of Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat as Governor and Deputy Governor of Lagos State, respectively. The court […]
Truck crushes car in Abule Egba (pictures)
A car was crushed by a loaded truck in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State on Friday, November 10, according to the announcement by the Lagos State Traffic Management […]
Fatal collision on Lagos-Ibadan expressway leaves 2 dead, 10 injured
A tragic collision occurred on Friday at the Kara area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, involving a Mazda bus and a Howo Sino truck, resulting in two fatalities and 10 injuries. […]
Lagos state secures $1.352b partnership for fourth mainland bridge
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has entered into a partnership with the African Export-Import Bank and Access Bank to support long-term infrastructure projects in the state. This collaboration was formalized […]
Pedestrians complains about open defecation on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
Pedestrians along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are expressing concern over the increasing incidents of open defecation along the highway. The issue has become a significant public health problem, especially between Warewa […]
Lagos state government to prosecute 14 LASTMA officers for extortion
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) is set to arraign 14 of its personnel before a disciplinary panel for alleged extortion and misconduct. According to the statement issued by […]
Lagos trains revenue agencies to prevent revenue leakages
The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of a comprehensive training program designed to enhance revenue collection and boost transparency across all revenue-generating agencies within the state. This initiative […]
Lagos police commissioner removes DPO amid allegations of extortion
The Commissioner of Police for the Lagos State Police Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has issued an immediate order for the removal of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Meiran Police […]
Lagos state government halts planned mass burial for #EndSARS victims
The Lagos State Government has decided to suspend the planned mass burial of the 103 corpses recovered in the aftermath of the October 2020 #EndSARS protest. The announcement comes after […]
Lagos government vows to destroy illegal structures in Ogombo, Eti-Osa
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has declared its intent to demolish shanties and unauthorized structures in the Ogombo area of Eti-Osa Local Government Area. Arc. Gbolahan Oki, the […]
Navy seizes N200m worth of cannabis in Lagos waters
Operatives from the Nigerian Navy, stationed at NNS BEECROFT, have successfully intercepted a substantial shipment of cannabis sativa within the waters of Lagos. The illicit drug was being smuggled into […]
Lagos reports 75 fatalities in eight months – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has released grim statistics indicating that 75 individuals lost their lives in road traffic accidents in Lagos State between January and August. The FRSC […]
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates 38 commissioners and special advisers
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, administered the oath of office to 38 commissioners and special advisers during a ceremony at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja, signaling the […]
Tragic accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway claims two lives
In an unfortunate incident along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway, two individuals lost their lives, while one person sustained injuries as a result of a collision involving a Mazda bus and an […]
Lagos state disbands park and garages committee, restores NURTW
The Lagos State Government has disbanded its Park and Garages Committee, allowing the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to oversee operations at motor parks and garages in the […]
Man stabs friend to death in Lagos over jollof rice
In Lagos State, the police have apprehended an individual identified as Akinola Adeleye, accused of fatally stabbing his friend, known simply as John, during an argument regarding the payment for […]
Nigerian navy arrests three impersonators in Lagos
Three individuals, who posed as personnel from the Gallantry Intelligence Corps of Nigeria in Isolo, Lagos State, have been apprehended by Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft. The arrest was made following […]
Fourth mainland bridge to cut Lagos-Abuja travel to 4 hours – Dave Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced during his highway inspection tour in Ogun and Oyo states that the proposed Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge Supersonic Highway would reduce travel time […]
LASTMA prevents potential fire outbreak on Lagos stadium bridge
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, led by Akinde Olusola, successfully averted a potential fire disaster on the Stadium Bridge, near Ojuelegba, Lagos. The incident involved a gas-laden truck with […]
Lagos registers 5,624 cases of sexual and gender based violence in one year
Lagos State Government’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has reported that it received a total of 5,624 cases of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) within a year. Ms. Titilayo […]
Lagos welcomes China film festival with celebration of cultural diversity
The China Film Festival, organized by the China Film Administration and the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, commenced on Monday at the Silverbird Galleria in Victoria […]
Customs seize donkey genitals at Lagos airport
The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has successfully intercepted a significant haul of male donkey genitals and dried shark fins valued at N1.23 billion at the […]
Council set to address nurses who are trying to ‘japa’ out of the country
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria is actively addressing the ongoing issue of nurses emigrating abroad, given that Nigeria is ranked seventh among 57 nations grappling with a severe […]
Lagos govt. warns traditional medical practitioners to stay registered or face sanctions
The Lagos State Government has declared its intention to enforce penalties on traditional medical practitioners operating within the state if they do not register their facilities with the Lagos State […]
Police rescue nine children from cult initiation in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command successfully intervened to rescue a nine-year-old boy, the youngest among a group of eight other children, from being initiated into a cult in the Mushin […]