Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside several state governors, extended a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Bourdillon, Lagos State. The purpose of the visit was to pay homage to President Tinubu during the Christmas season. ALSO … Continue reading Vice president Shettima and other governors visit Tinubu in Lagos
In the Olota area of the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos, a man has been accused of murdering his wife on Thursday, December 14, allegedly due to her failure to prepare his meal. Upon returning from work that day, … Continue reading Lagos husband kills wife for cooking just noodles
On the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at the Conoil filling station area, three individuals lost their lives, and seven others sustained injuries following a collision between a Toyota Hiace bus (registration number RLG 846 XA) and a trailer (marked JJN 32 YX) … Continue reading Three die, seven injured in Lagos expressway collision
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that it disbursed a total of N4.2 billion over a four-year period to cover West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) fees for students. The announcement was made by Governor Sanwo-Olu during the Ministerial Session of … Continue reading Sanwo-Olu announces Lagos government’s N4.2 billion payment for WAEC fees over four years
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has cautioned customers against engaging with touts and offering bribes. Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, emphasized in a statement on Monday that the authority has deployed undercover agents … Continue reading FAAN issues warning to airport users to avoid touts and bribes
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has affirmed his commitment to prioritizing food security as a means to reduce the cost of food items within the state. The assurance was given during the 2023 Lagos Food Festival held at Muri Okunola … Continue reading We’ll begin to prioritise food security in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
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 during a United Nations climate change conference in Dubai on … Continue reading Governor Sanwo-Olu appeals for funding solutions to address water shortage in Lagos
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 project, aimed at fostering grassroots development of taekwondo in Nigeria, … Continue reading KCCN empowers Lagos and Abuja students through Taekwondo training
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 rejected the appeal filed by Olajide Adediran, the governorship candidate … Continue reading Appeal court upholds Sanwo-Olu’s election as governor of Lagos
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 Authority (LASTMA) through its official X account. ALSO READ: NAF … Continue reading Truck crushes car in Abule Egba (pictures)
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. Florence Okpe, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector Command … Continue reading Fatal collision on Lagos-Ibadan expressway leaves 2 dead, 10 injured
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 at the Africaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2023 in Guyana … Continue reading Lagos state secures $1.352b partnership for fourth mainland bridge
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 and Mowe in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of … Continue reading Pedestrians complains about open defecation on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
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 Adebayo Taofiq, the Director of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment … Continue reading Lagos state government to prosecute 14 LASTMA officers for extortion
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 is part of the government’s strategy to address revenue leakages … Continue reading Lagos trains revenue agencies to prevent revenue leakages
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 Station. This decision comes in response to allegations of leadership … Continue reading Lagos police commissioner removes DPO amid allegations of extortion
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 a wave of controversy arose following the initial proposal for … Continue reading Lagos state government halts planned mass burial for #EndSARS victims
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 General Manager of LASBCA, disclosed this in an interview with … Continue reading Lagos government vows to destroy illegal structures in Ogombo, Eti-Osa
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 Nigeria via the nation’s intricate waterways by suspected traffickers. The … Continue reading Navy seizes N200m worth of cannabis in Lagos waters
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 Lagos Sector Commander, Babatunde Farinloye, conveyed this information to reporters … Continue reading Lagos reports 75 fatalities in eight months – FRSC
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 commencement of his second term in office. After a series … Continue reading Sanwo-Olu inaugurates 38 commissioners and special advisers
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 unregistered Mazda car at Ayedere village in Ewekoro Local Government … Continue reading Tragic accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway claims two lives
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 state. This move follows the recent lifting of the indefinite … Continue reading Lagos state disbands park and garages committee, restores NURTW
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 a meal consumed by Akinola on Idiagbon Street in the … Continue reading Man stabs friend to death in Lagos over jollof rice
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 reports of their alleged fraudulent activities. The suspects, identified as … Continue reading Nigerian navy arrests three impersonators in Lagos
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