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...as Sanwo-Olu hails project as bold redefinition of a 21st century school President Bola Tinubu on Thursday commissioned the fully regenerated Tolu Schools Complex in Olodi-Apapa, Ajegunle, marking a significant milestone in the drive to modernize public education infrastructure in Lagos State. The President who was again represented by the Senate President and Chairman of ...
Crime
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have neutralized two suspected kidnappers and rescued two victims during a coordinated operation carried out in the early hours of Thursday. The operation, led by the Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, was executed by the Command’s Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber-Crime Squad in collaboration with military personnel. Acting on ...
News
A multiple vehicle collision disrupted traffic on Thursday morning after a Mack truck reportedly suffered brake failure at First Gate inward Alakija. The truck, which reportedly lost control due to the mechanical fault, rammed into a Toyota Corolla and a commercial minibus, causing a temporary gridlock on the busy road. Officials confirmed the incident, noting ...
Transport
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has moved to deepen collaboration with public sector workers as part of efforts to improve transport governance across the state. Managing Director of LAMATA, Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, received the leadership of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees on Wednesday, in a high-level ...
Inside Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to leaving Lagos better than he met it. Highlighting the commissioning of three landmark projects as he enters the final 400 days of his tenure in a social media post on Wednesday, the Governor noted that of the 2,922 days entrusted to him by ...
Politics
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan has challenged Nigerian broadcasters to protect the integrity of the 2027 General Election by shunning misinformation. Addressing the 81st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) in Abuja, the INEC Chairman described the modern information space as a critical battleground where ...
Infrastructure
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday has commissioned three major infrastructure projects in Lagos State, marking a new chapter in urban development and administrative efficiency in the Ikeja axis. The ceremony, held along the Opebi–Mende corridor, was attended by a high-powered delegation, including Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Douye Diri ...
Inside Lagos
A Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, has convicted and sentenced six individuals to four months imprisonment following their arrest in the Mile 2 and Oshodi areas of Lagos State. The convicts, identified as David Williams, Alabi Nurudeen, Felix Agu, Chukwuebuka Inyegboro, Ige David, and Anthony Afor were apprehended on Wednesday for various social and ...
CRIME
The Lagos State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in crime fighting operations recovering arms and arresting a wanted armed robbery suspect, Jamiu Yahaya. Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Olayiwola Fatai attributed the successes to intelligence led policing, proactive deployment of officers, and collaboration with residents.The Command disclosed ...
CRIME
The Lagos State Police Command has detained several officers from its Anti-Cultism Squad following allegations of harassment and the unlawful confiscation of mobile phones from youths at the Ojuelegba Under Bridge. This development arises amid growing public concern regarding a perceived resurgence of police impunity across the state. According to a statement made available to ...
News
The Lagos State Government has announced partial road closures across key parts of the state ahead of scheduled commissioning events on April 8 and 9, 2026. In a traffic advisory issued by the Ministry of Transportation, motorists were informed that the temporary closures are necessary to ensure safety and smooth coordination of activities during the ...
CRIME
Two defendants, Kingsley Adieme and Rachel Onyekachi, have been arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos, for indiscriminate dumping of refuse. The defendants were brought before the court on charges bordering on environmental nuisance and improper waste disposal, an offence that contravenes existing sanitation laws in the state. During proceedings, both Adieme ...
Thriving Women
In Nigeria’s dynamic business landscape, Ibukun Awosika a prominent Nigerian businesswoman, motivational speaker, and author stands out as a symbol of resilience, innovation, and purposeful leadership. Pastor Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, well-known for her teachings on leadership, integrity, and faith, emphasizes that professional success can coexist with deep spiritual conviction earning her place as this week’s ...
Inside Lagos
A multiple-vehicle accident occurred on Tuesday on the Iyana Iba flyover, inward Volks, involving a Toyota Camry, a mini commercial bus, and a Mitsubishi pickup van. According to reports from the scene, the incident was caused by brake failure compounded by driver impatience along the busy corridor. The Iyana Iba–Volks axis, located within the Ojo ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Government has announced partial road closures across key parts of the state ahead of scheduled commissioning events on April 8 and 9, 2026. In a traffic advisory issued by the Ministry of Transportation, motorists were informed that temporary closures are necessary to ensure safety and the smooth coordination of activities during the ...
CRIME
Two defendants, Kingsley Adieme and Rachel Onyekachi, have been arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos, for indiscriminate dumping of refuse. The defendants were brought before the court on charges bordering on environmental nuisance and improper waste disposal, an offence that contravenes existing sanitation laws in the state. During proceedings, both Adieme ...
CRIME
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared one John Kelechi Ekuma wanted over an alleged N64 million fraud. In a public notice issued by the Commission, Ekuma, 43, was accused of obtaining money by false pretence and is currently at large. According to the EFCC, the suspect is from Ikwo Local Government Area ...
Politics
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended its registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), dismissing criticisms by Dr. Umar Ardo as unfounded. National Leader of the party, Sen. Seriake Dickson, in a statement, said the NDC followed due process and obtained a valid court judgment compelling INEC to register it. He stated that ...
Tourism
The 2026 Lagos Fanti Carnival held on Monday in Lagos Island reinforced its role in preserving the history and cultural identity of Afro-Brazilian descendants in Nigeria, while drawing increasing international attention. The carnival, which traces its origin to the 19th-century return of formerly enslaved Africans from Brazil and Sierra Leone, known as Aguda, showcased a ...
Politics
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Lagos from April 8 to 9 to commission major infrastructure projects executed by the administration of Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu. The development was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, during a media briefing on April 6 at the Press Centre in Alausa. Omotoso ...
