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HEALTH
The Lagos State Government has formally flagged off the 2026 Annual Medical Screening Programme for public servants, reaffirming its commitment to workers’ welfare, preventive healthcare, and improved productivity in the public service. The programme, tagged “Public Servants, Know Your Numbers,” was officially launched on Tuesday at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic, Secretariat, Alausa-Ikeja. It was ...
Education
President Bola Tinubu has approved a series of high-level appointments and renewals across key agencies under the Federal Ministry of Education, affecting the National Examinations Council (NECO), the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the Federal Polytechnic N’yak-Shendam, and the National Library of Nigeria. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Special ...
News
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has taken a major step toward modernising its operations with the adoption of green energy vehicles, following the donation of three specialised buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The vehicles were officially handed over on April 21, 2026, by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund in collaboration with the Presidential ...
CRIME
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 22 year old female suspect in connection with the illegal repainting of a suspected stolen minibus, popularly known as “Korope,” in Omu Ijebu area of the state. The suspect, identified as Azeez Khadijat, was apprehended by detectives of the Omu Ijebu Divisional Headquarters. According to ...
CRIME
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi, have commenced an investigation into a suspect, a fake lawyer, John Anoruo, over alleged possession and use of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Anoruo, who reportedly operates a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of ...
CRIME
Troops of Sector 2 under Operation UDO KA have arrested a suspected kingpin of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Ebonyi State. The suspect, identified by his alias “Calamity,” was apprehended alongside 4 others during a raid on their hideout in Nwofe, Izzi Local Government ...
Inside Lagos
A heavy-duty tanker has collided with a commercial yellow bus in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State. According to early reports from bystanders, the bus allegedly suffered brake failure and, while attempting to move off the road, crashed into the tanker. Police officers and other personnel were immediately deployed to the scene to manage ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Government has sealed off two public toilets in Surulere and Lagos Island over illegal discharge of untreated waste into public drains and canals. The enforcement, carried out by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) on Tuesday, targeted a facility located at No. 68, Jinadu Street, Surulere, for discharging untreated faecal matter ...
News
A yet to be identified dispatch rider has lost his life in a fatal road crash involving a heavy duty Volvo truck at Otedola Bridge inward Secretariat along the Ogudu Toll Gate corridor, Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that the crash occurred within the ...
Economy
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining state sanitation standards by intensifying its monitoring and compliance operations across the metropolis. In a recent press release, the agency confirmed that its Enforcement and Compliance Team is stepping up efforts to curb illegal waste disposal. These operations are designed to address the ...
CRIME
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 22-year-old female suspect in connection with the illegal repainting of a suspected stolen minibus, popularly known as “Korope,” in Omu Ijebu area of the state. The suspect, identified as Azeez Khadijat, was apprehended by detectives of the Omu Ijebu Divisional Headquarters. According to the Police ...
Economy
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has intensified efforts to improve wastewater management systems through a strategic partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aimed at developing integrated and sustainable infrastructure across the state. According to reports the initiative was the focus of a high level meeting held at the agency’s headquarters in ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has recorded significant improvements in operational efficiency, professionalism, and public engagement following a strategic overhaul of its training framework under the leadership of General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki. The initiative, which focuses on the continuous training and retraining of personnel, is aimed at repositioning the agency to meet the ...
News
The Lagos state college of Nursing has concluded a 3 day strategic retreat for its senior and management staff, setting a new direction for institutional growth, workforce efficiency, and improved service delivery. The retreat, held at Royal Orchid Hotel, brought together key leaders of the College to review priorities and develop forward looking strategies aimed ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State College of Nursing has outlined new strategies to boost workforce efficiency and institutional growth following a three-day strategic retreat for its senior and management staff. The retreat, held in Lagos, brought together top management of the College to review operational priorities and develop practical frameworks aimed at improving performance and service delivery. ...
Inside Lagos
A dispatch rider has lost his life in a fatal road accident that occurred at Motorways inward Estate area of Alapere in Lagos, while officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) prevented what could have escalated into further tragedy. According to a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of ...
HEALTH
The Hospital Transformation Support Initiative (HTSI) team of the Lagos State Health Service Commission has intensified its monitoring and assessment of public health facilities as part of efforts to enhance efficient, quality, and integrated healthcare services across the state. The team, led by the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Cecilia Abimbola Mabogunje, recently has ...
News
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu, has called on global investors to partner with Lagos, declaring the state’s readiness to drive Africa’s economic future through strategic infrastructure, technology, and people-focused development. Speaking at the opening session of the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit the governor emphasised that the greatest strength of the country lies in its ...
CRIME
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspects, Samson John, Olufowora Michael, Odeh Samuel Ejeh, and Olajide Jeremiah following a violent robbery in Ilaro. The suspects allegedly stormed a resident's home on April 16, assaulting the victim with an axe before dispossessing him of an iPhone 14 Pro Max. Police Public Relations ...
News
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has recorded significant improvements in operational efficiency, professionalism, and public engagement following a strategic overhaul of its training framework under the leadership of General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki. The initiative, which focuses on continuous training and retraining of personnel, is aimed at repositioning the agency to meet the growing ...
