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Over 1,000 delegates from Commonwealth countries and global investment communities are slated to participate in the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit, the Lagos State Government has revealed.The summit, themed “Lagos: Business Gateway to Africa,” is scheduled to hold on June 8 and 9, 2026, at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island.Speaking at a ...
Inside Lagos
...achieves 85% budget performance The Lagos State Government has disclosed that it earmarked ₦1.467tn for infrastructure projects in the state. Speaking during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja, the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George stated that the budget reflects the administration’s commitment to sustainable ...
Energy
When transformers develop faults in many Nigerian communities, residents already know the burden will likely fall on them. Instead of expecting quick intervention from electricity authorities, people often begin contributing money to repair damaged transformers, replace cables, and restore the power supply themselves. This reality recently played out in General Alagbado, Lagos, where residents reportedly ...
News
Twelve years after the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, 12 of the rescued survivors have graduated from the American University of Nigeria (AUN). This achievement marks a significant milestone in one of Nigeria’s most tragic insurgency episodes. The graduands were celebrated during the university’s 17th Commencement Ceremony held ...
HEALTH
The Lagos State Government has pledged its commitment to bridging the N100 billion healthcare funding gap for health insurance. Speaking during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa-Ikeja, the Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, said the state was repositioning its healthcare sector through improved financing, infrastructure expansion and workforce ...
News
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects and recovered a locally fabricated pistol during an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation along Old Oyo Road in the Fiditi area. Operatives attached to the Restore Peace Unit carried out the operation near the American International School, Bethel. According to the police, operatives intercepted a commercial bus during ...
CRIME
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, Ikeja, has intercepted cocaine valued at ₦2.35 billion and seized 8,794 bags of smuggled rice across the South-West. Comptroller Gambo Aliyu announced the breakthrough during a press briefing in Lagos, noting that the unit foiled 473 smuggling attempts within eight weeks. Other seized items ...
Metro
The CityBoy Movement has dismissed as false and malicious a viral social media post alleging that its Patron, Seyi Tinubu, made blasphemous remarks concerning God in relation to the 2027 general elections.The controversial post, reportedly credited to “Albaabu Abudulahi,” has been widely circulated online, sparking reactions and concerns over various religious sensitivity.In a statement issued ...
Inside Lagos
As the administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu comes to an end the Lagos State Government has highlighted key achievements in the transportation sector, describing the past 6 years as a period of significant reforms aimed at modernising mobility, promoting environmental sustainability and strengthening intermodal transport systems. Speaking during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing organised ...
Inside Lagos
Residents of the General Alagbado area in Lagos State have lamented a prolonged power outage following the breakdown of a transformer serving the axis, which has forced landlords to contribute funds for repairs. Reports state that the affected communities have been without electricity for over a week after the transformer developed a fault, leaving households ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce a state driver’s license in partnership with the Federal Government. This initiative is part of measures aimed at strengthening road safety, improving traffic regulation, and accelerating license processing for motorists. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Monday during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing ...
News
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed retired Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. This move is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security framework and improving inter-agency collaboration against evolving threats. The appointment, announced through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), highlights the administration's strategy ...
Crime
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of a notorious One Chance robbery syndicate. During the operation, police recovered a tricycle used for their crimes and several suspected stolen mobile phones. The suspects were apprehended during a routine stop-and-search operation along Iyana Ipaja Road. According to the Police Public Relations ...
CRIME
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday convicted and sentenced Taofeek Daniel Oriola to 9 years imprisonment for money laundering linked to fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions.Oriola arraigned by the EFCC on a 3 count charge bordering on money laundering and concealment of proceeds of unlawful activities is charged on ...
Entertainment
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the continued growth and development of Nigeria’s creative and entertainment industry. The governor made this known on Saturday at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, where key stakeholders and prominent figures in Africa’s entertainment sector gathered to celebrate ...
News
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have successfully rescued four kidnapped children and reunited them with their families following a swift intervention at the Alafia Bus Terminal in the Coker-Orile area. The rescue operation was carried out in line with directives from the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, aimed at intensifying the protection of ...
Politics
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has described opposition leaders as the primary architects of their own political misfortunes. During his appearance on TVC News’ Beyond the Headlines on Wednesday, the APC National Scribe he questioned the leadership competence of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Basiru noted ...
Energy
The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has pledged to deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity supply across Lagos State. The agency made the pledge at the maiden edition of the LASERC Stakeholders Engagement held in Ikeja, Lagos. The event marked a major step in the development of the state’s electricity market following the transfer ...
Judiciary
The Federal High Court in Kaduna will rule on an application seeking variation of bail conditions granted to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, in his ongoing trial over alleged corruption and money laundering. El-Rufai who's being prosecuted alongside Joel Adoga on a 10 count charge bordering on alleged conversion and ...
News
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has strengthened it's collaboration with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) as part of efforts to protect consumer rights. The collaboration was reiterated when a team from the South-West office of the FCCPC led by Dr. (Mrs.) Olubunmi Dorcas Otiti paid a courtesy visit to the ...
