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The Lagos State Resilience Office (LASRO) has received a delegation from the European Union on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration on resilience-building initiatives. Welcoming the delegation, the Chief Resilience Officer, Folayinka Dania, outlined the Office’s mandate and ongoing efforts to address shocks such as climate change, urbanisation, and infrastructure challenges. She noted that ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abbey Rangers Football Club of the United Kingdom to promote grassroots football development. The agreement, signed at Teslim Balogun Stadium, aims to nurture young talent across communities and schools in the State. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Bolaji ...
Politics
A legal practitioner, Liborous Oshoma, has warned that the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could drag on until the eve of the 2027 general elections if not urgently addressed. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, Oshoma described the crisis as largely self-inflicted, attributing it to the party’s failure to ...
Inside Lagos
Stakeholders at the 2026 Lagos Leadership Summit have emphasised the urgent need for strong institutions, youth empowerment, and inclusive governance as critical drivers of sustainable development in Nigeria and across Africa. The summit, organised by the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy and held in Lagos on April 29, brought together policymakers, development partners, private sector operators, ...
security
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships as part of efforts to enhance national security and operational effectiveness. Lt. Gen. Shaibu made this known while receiving a delegation from King’s College London, led by Professor Randolph Charles Kent, at the Army ...
CRIME
The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 5 students of Gateway Polytechnic, Sapade, who were abducted by armed criminals in the state.The students were rescued following an intelligence-led operation launched after the incident, which occurred on April 27, 2026, at about 10:55 p.m. in the Sapade area.In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations ...
North-Direct
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 17 pupils amongst 26 abducted pupils of an Islamic school in Lokoja, Kogi State. In a statement issued by the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Saliu Oyiza Afusat, the incident occurred at Daarul Kitab School, located in Zariagi along NNPC Road, Kabba Junction, ...
Crime
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has rescued 14 persons abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar Oron waterways.The victims were freed following coordinated operations driven by intelligence gathering and inter-agency cooperation aimed at dismantling criminal activities along the maritime corridor.According to a statement by the Force ...
Education
The Rotary Club of Omole-Golden has commissioned a 75-seater Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory at Dairy Farm Secondary School, Agege, as part of its Basic Education and Literacy Project.The project, aimed at promoting digital learning and improving access to technology for students, was commissioned on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the school premises with ...
CRIME
Troops of the Headquarters 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South South, under Operation Delta Safe, have recorded a major operational breakthrough with the recovery of arms and the arrest of two suspected criminals in Ogidigben Community of Delta State.The operation, which was carried out following reports of sporadic gunfire within the community, led to ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has commenced a in-house training programme for its senior officers, focusing on emotional management, professional etiquette, and time management as part of efforts to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. The initiative, which began on Monday, is aimed at strengthening discipline within the agency while equipping officers with ...
Crime
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested four suspected bandits and recovered a cache of firearms and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Kaduna State. The Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS) carried out the operation on March 7, 2026, in Tayu, Sanga Local Government Area. According to a statement issued on Monday by ...
Crime
The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Rufai Abdulkarim before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court over an alleged ₦2 million fraud. The defendant faces a one-count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation of funds. According to the charge, Abdulkarim allegedly misappropriated ₦2,000,000 belonging to Timothy ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women and young adults through strategic programmes focused on skills acquisition, entrepreneurship development, financial inclusion, and advocacy.The commitment was reiterated during the 4th graduation ceremony of Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA), where over 60,000 creatives were celebrated ...
Environment
The monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the Alagbado axis of Lagos saw a significant decline in public participation this Saturday, highlighting a growing disconnect between government mandates and community engagement. While the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) maintained a visible presence to enforce movement restrictions, resident participation was estimated at a mere 30%. Observations ...
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The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday swore in 7 new Permanent Secretaries into the State Public Service and inaugurated the Chairman and members of the Health Service Commission.The ceremony, held at the Banquet Hall of Lagos House, Ikeja, forms part of efforts to strengthen governance and service delivery across key sectors of ...
CRIME
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 3 suspected members of a notorious armed robbery syndicate and recovered 10 stolen vehicles in Kaduna State.According to a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, the suspects, identified as Abubakar Musa (36), Hassan Umar (30), and Joshua Raphael (20), were ...
Crime
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 3 suspected kidnappers and recovered firearms and ammunition during a co-ordinated security operation in the Ilora area of the state.This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka.According to the statement, the operation followed a tip off from a ...
CRIME
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old suspect in connection with a theft case that uncovered items suspected to be human remains and other exhibits of investigative concern in Ile-Oluji.The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, disclosed that the suspect, Awomehinde Tope, was apprehended on April 11, 2026, following allegations of theft involving property ...
CRIME
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 3 suspected armed robbers and recovered a firearm along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as part of ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities on major highways.This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka.According to the statement, operatives of the Federal ...
