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 from Lagos to Abuja to just four hours. He made … Continue reading Fourth mainland bridge to cut Lagos-Abuja travel to 4 hours – Dave Umahi
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 registration number KRD 281 XL, which struck a newly erected … Continue reading LASTMA prevents potential fire outbreak on Lagos stadium bridge
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 Shitta-Bey, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State … Continue reading Lagos registers 5,624 cases of sexual and gender based violence in one year
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 Island, Lagos. The festival’s grand opening ceremony was graced by … Continue reading Lagos welcomes China film festival with celebration of cultural diversity
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 Lagos Airport, intended for shipment to China and Hong Kong … Continue reading Customs seize donkey genitals at Lagos airport
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 shortage of healthcare workers. Dr. Faruk Abubakar, the Registrar and … Continue reading Council set to address nurses who are trying to ‘japa’ out of the country
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 Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB). The Registrar of LSTMB, Babatunde Adele, … Continue reading Lagos govt. warns traditional medical practitioners to stay registered or face sanctions
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 area of Lagos. The group of boys, all male, with … Continue reading Police rescue nine children from cult initiation in Lagos
The unidentified dispatch rider who leaped into the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge lagoon on August 8 has been discovered deceased. The Lagos State Emergency and Rescue team successfully retrieved his body today, August 10. Earlier reports indicated that the individual was … Continue reading Body of dispatch rider who jumped into Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge lagoon found
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended Taye Abass, a female trader, for allegedly using her niece to traffic a dangerous substance called Colorado as a way to evade police scrutiny. Abass, residing in the Oko Oba region of Lagos, … Continue reading Lagos trader explains why she uses her 10 year old niece as drug courier
In an announcement shared on the official Instagram page of the Lagos State Government (LASG) on Tuesday, it was revealed that the entrance to CMD Road and the Access Road to Isheri-Olowora, both located on the Shagamu bound carriageway, will … Continue reading Lagos state govt temporarily closes roads for three days
In an incident occurring on Tuesday afternoon, an adult of undisclosed identity plunged into the lagoon near the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge area in Lagos State. Emergency responders have been engaged in ongoing efforts to retrieve the individual from the water. … Continue reading Unidentified man jumps into Lagos lagoon
A yet-to-be-identified police officer was assaulted by a mob in a state of severe distress after a man named Yusuf was allegedly pushed onto a BRT bus lane by policemen in the Ketu area of Lagos State. According to eyewitnesses, … Continue reading Mob beats Lagos policeman to stupor after alleged push resulting in BRT crash
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) stationed at courier firms in Lagos have seized illicit drugs ingeniously hidden within various objects, including an MP3 player. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA spokesperson, revealed that the substances, comprising heroin, methamphetamine, … Continue reading NDLEA seizes illicit drugs concealed in MP3 player destined for Europe from Lagos
Nigerian comedian Ayodeji Makun, popularly known as AY, has responded to a fire incident that occurred at his Lagos residence on Sunday. A viral video captured the moment the fire engulfed the roof of his multi-story house. AY’s colleagues, fans, … Continue reading AY react to fire incident that engulfed his Lagos home
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State chapter, has taken a strong stance following the tragic death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso, a medical house officer, who lost her life in an elevator accident at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos. In … Continue reading NMA commences indefinite strike following doctor’s tragic death
On Tuesday afternoon, a helicopter crash occurred near a United Bank for Africa branch in the Oba Akran area of Ikeja, Lagos State, putting four people in a life-threatening situation. The chopper was being used for training when it collided … Continue reading Four narrowly escape death in helicopter crash in Ikeja, Lagos
Two activists, Lai Brown and Shoddy Coker, were injured in an attack by suspected hoodlums in Lagos’ Alafia community, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Government Area. Known for their vocal stance on societal issues in the community and Lagos at large, the … Continue reading Activists attacked by Lagos hoodlums for criticising CDA leaders
Lagos State Government Slashes Transportation Costs Amid Fuel Subsidy Removal, Promises Food Distribution to Vulnerable. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the state will reduce transportation costs of all state-owned transport systems by 50% to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy … Continue reading Lagos slashes transportation fares by 50%
Tragedy struck in the Idioro area of Mushin, Lagos State, as operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) allegedly shot dead two individuals, including one Gafar Yusuf. The incident occurred when the NDLEA team conducted a drug den … Continue reading Outrage as NDLEA operatives shoot two dead during raid in Lagos
A serious accident occurred in the Maryland-Jibowu area near Anthony Bridge in Lagos State, involving a container-laden truck, a pick-up van, and a motorcycle. The collision resulted from a brake failure experienced by the truck, causing the driver to lose … Continue reading Multiple crash in Lagos leaves four victims hospitalized
A Police Inspector stationed at Zone Two Command headquarters in Onikan, Lagos, lost his life on Sunday, July 23, in a brutal assault by suspected Black Axe confraternity members in the Ijanikin area of the state. Eyewitnesses reported that around … Continue reading Cultists brutally murder police inspector in Lagos
Bassey Etim, popularly known as Ironbar, a Nigerian gold medallist, has chosen an unconventional path by utilizing his inner strength to carry out road repair work in the Ajah area of Lagos State. It remains uncertain whether this has been … Continue reading Nigerian gold medallist becomes voluntary road worker in Lagos
In the early hours of Wednesday, a potentially fatal accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, narrowly sparing the lives of eight individuals involved. The incident took place on the Sagamu-Interchange stretch and involved a trailer carrying vehicles, two Toyota Hiace … Continue reading Eight individuals miraculously survive auto crash on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
The Lagos State government has joined forces with private sector professionals to tackle the problem of building collapse in the region. The partnership aims to establish effective monitoring and control measures. The Deputy-Director of Public Affairs at the state Ministry … Continue reading Lagos state collaborates with private sector to address building collapse crisis
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