Nigeria: Rivers, Lagos, Other ADC State Chapters Deny Fresh Suit Against Mark Leadership
State chapters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers, Lagos, and other regions have publicly supported the party's leadership under Senator David Mark, denying involvement in a legal suit challenging his authority.
2027 election will be Nigerians versus APC – ADC chieftain, Rhodes-Vivour
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, critiques Lagos State governance as a 'military democracy' while discussing his political aspirations and recent events.
Residents decry flooding, abandoned drainage project in Lagos estate
Residents of Fowora Close in Ajao Estate, Lagos, express frustration over years of flooding and an abandoned drainage project by state contractors.
Lagos firefighters rescue knife-wielding man from well
Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service successfully rescued a knife-wielding man who was found in a deep well in Ikorodu, Nigeria.
Lagos eyes partnerships to bridge water supply gap
The Lagos State Government is seeking strategic partnerships to improve public access to clean water and decrease reliance on private boreholes and wells.
ICSAN Lagos elects Babatunde as chairman
Mr. Adebola Babatunde has been elected as the new Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria's Lagos State Chapter.
Lagos CP threatens to disband task force over persistent misconduct
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police has warned that the Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit may be dissolved due to ongoing misconduct and human rights violations.
VIDEO: Tinubu, First Lady depart London for Lagos after UK state visit
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have returned to Lagos after a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom.
LAWMA seeks stakeholders’ collaboration in waste management
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority emphasizes the need for stakeholder collaboration to improve waste management in the state.
Lagos seals fake real estate office, hunts impersonators
The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority has shut down an office of a suspected impostor posing as a licensed realtor as part of a clampdown on unlicensed real estate agents in the state.
LASG warns against illegal parking operators in Computer Village
The Lagos State Government warns motorists in Computer Village about fraudulent parking operators who are extorting drivers.
Lagos warns illegal parking operators in Computer Village, vows crackdown
The Lagos State Parking Authority has issued a warning to individuals engaging in illegal parking in Computer Village, threatening prosecution for extortion practices.
Sanwo-Olu pledges commitment to consumer protection
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of consumer protection during the World Consumer Rights Day celebration.
LASG issues traffic advisory for Kara Bridge repairs
The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory in response to the upcoming two-week partial closure of the Kara Bridge, detailing alternative routes for motorists.
Lagos task force clarifies BRT enforcement, faults media report
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit chairman clarified misconceptions about BRT enforcement and criticized misleading media reports.
2027: KWAM1’s daughter declares ambition for Lagos Assembly
Damilola Marshal, daughter of a renowned Nigerian musician, has announced her candidacy for the Lagos State House of Assembly, focusing on governance and community needs.
Specialists outline cholera prevention measures as Lagos issues flood alert
Health and environmental experts in Lagos have outlined cholera prevention measures as the state government warns residents about potential heavy rainfall and flooding.
Lagos CP defends task force, calls viral extortion video ‘misleading’
The Lagos State Police Commissioner dismissed allegations of extortion against the task force after a viral video claimed officers wrongfully detained a driver for money.
Driver injured after ramming into tanker in Ogun
A driver in Ogun State, Nigeria, suffered serious injuries after his car collided with a tanker on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, reportedly while he was dozing off.
Content creator laments return of long BRT queues in Ikorodu
A Lagos-based content creator has expressed frustration over the persistent long queues at the Bus Rapid Transit terminal in Ikorodu, questioning the Lagos State Government's claims about bus availability.
Lagos $25m education fund to enroll 50,000 out-of-school children – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the launch of a $25 million fund aimed at enrolling 50,000 out-of-school children in formal education while improving public school outcomes.
Lagos records 173 emergencies in two months – LASEMA
Lagos State recorded 173 emergency incidents between January and February 2026, primarily due to road traffic accidents.
Reintroduction of Lagos monthly sanitation illegal, contemptuous – Falana
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana criticizes the Lagos State Government's plan to reintroduce a monthly sanitation exercise that limits residents' movement, calling it unconstitutional and a relic of Nigeria's military past.
Silent sacrifices, giant impact, Sanwo-Olu celebrates mothers
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State honors mothers for their sacrifices and contributions on Mother's Day.
Lagos moves to enhance regulation of cosmetic products, procedures
The Lagos State Government is strengthening regulations on cosmetic products and procedures following a recent related death.
Four die, others injured in Lagos expressway crash
Four people died and four others were injured in a road crash between a truck and a commercial minibus on the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos State.
Police investigate viral claims of extortion by Lagos task force officers
The Lagos State Police are investigating allegations made in a viral video claiming that officers of the Lagos State Task Force extorted money from motorists by fabricating traffic violations.
Lagos arrests suspected burglar, recovers gun
Lagos State operatives arrested a suspected burglar, Monday Enoch, and seized a locally made firearm during a swift operation in Ikorodu following residents' reports of suspicious activity.
VIDEO: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat lead clean-up exercise in Mushin, warn residents against littering
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, spearheaded a community clean-up in Mushin to promote environmental sanitation and cleanliness among residents.
Lagos resumes monthly environmental sanitation April 25
Lagos State will resume its monthly environmental sanitation exercise on April 25, 2026, urging residents to take part in maintaining hygiene and waste management.
Lagos targets out-of-school children with $25m education fund
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a $25 million education fund to address the issue of out-of-school children, including an executive order to enforce school attendance during school hours.
Lagos alerts residents to heavy rainfall, flooding
The Lagos State Government has warned residents to prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flooding as the rainy season approaches.
Lagos orders registration, certification of elevators by March 31
The Lagos State Government requires all building owners to register and certify their elevators by March 31, 2026, to enhance public safety amid rising high-rise developments.
Lagos opens registration for graduate internship programme
The Lagos State Government has launched a Graduate Internship Placement Program to help fresh graduates gain practical experience and skills for their future careers.
Police investigate shooting of Broda Shaggy in Ogun
The Ogun State Police are investigating the alleged shooting of social media influencer Broda Shaggy, who reportedly sustained a gunshot wound while filming in Sango-Ota.
Police arrest suspect ‘Super M’ in Lagos, recover locally made pistol
The Lagos State Police apprehended a suspect known as 'Super M' during a routine operation, recovering a locally made pistol in the process.
VIDEO: Five arrested for open defecation in Lagos Island
Five individuals were arrested by Lagos State officials for engaging in open defecation during an operation aimed at improving sanitation.
Butt enlargement: Lagos probes socialite’s death after cosmetic surgery
The Lagos State Government is investigating the death of a socialite known as 'Elena' who reportedly died following a Brazilian Butt Lift cosmetic procedure at an unnamed clinic.
Nigeria: Lagos Assembly Recommends Relocation of Makoko Residents to Epe
The Lagos State Assembly has recommended relocating residents of Makoko and nearby communities following demolition exercises deemed controversial and illicit by the state government.
Lagos concludes CAF school event in Badagry
The Lagos State Football Association successfully completed the first phase of a CAF-supported school football development program in Badagry, benefitting Badagry Grammar School.
Sanwo-Olu unveils electrification projects in Badagry
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated new electrification projects aimed at enhancing power supply in the Badagry West area.
Lagos gov hopeful pledges 10m votes for Tinubu
Dr. Samuel Ajose, a governorship aspirant in Lagos State, vows to mobilize 10 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 elections during a rally in Ikeja.
Oyo task force arrests illegal fuel merchants
The Oyo State authorities have conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of illegal fuel merchants along a major expressway.
Lagos Assembly recommends relocating Makoko residents to Epe
The Lagos State House of Assembly has proposed relocating residents affected by demolitions in Makoko to Epe following a petition regarding forced evictions.
Lagos, NGO train health educators in improved maternal care
Lagos State has organized a workshop aimed at enhancing the skills of health educators to improve maternal care and increase healthcare service utilization in the community.
Lagos begins first online pre-marital course for pastors, imams, counsellors
The Lagos State Government has initiated an online pre-marital counselling course aimed at equipping religious leaders with tools to help couples build healthier marriages.
Lagos arrests 86 in clampdown on street begging
Eighty-six street beggars were arrested in a recent crackdown in Lagos State, alongside 12 suspected miscreants, as part of government efforts to tackle street begging and restore public order.
Commonwealth parliament appoints Obasa executive committee member
Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has been appointed to the executive committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association for a three-year term starting in 2026.
Lagos urges residents near collapsed school building to relocate
The Lagos State Building Control Agency has advised residents near a collapsed school building to temporarily evacuate while safety assessments are conducted.
Lagos arrests 86 beggars, 12 miscreants in enforcement operation
The Lagos State Government has arrested 86 beggars and 12 suspected miscreants as part of an enforcement operation to manage street begging and improve public order.