Disability rights organisations have accused the Lagos State Government and owners of public facilities of failing to enforce accessibility laws. The groups also said that thousands of persons with disabilities remain shut out of essential services despite legal provisions guaranteeing equal access. The groups, under t…

Express support for Tinubu’s re-election By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS - Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and the Oniru of Iruland, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, have urged political leaders to uphold democratic principles, promote patriotism and place national interest above personal am…

Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos State Deputy Governor and 2027 APC Governorship candidate in the state, on Sunday said many politicians aspiring to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 lacked the vision required to transform Nigeria. Hamzat stated this while addressing members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Sta…

By Henry Obetta The Allied People’s Movement (APM), Lagos State Chapter, has called on the Federal Government to provide a full account of public expenditure following reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concerning alleged off-budget spending. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Public Secretary, Mr.…

…and Legal 500. The statement added that Esan holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Lagos State University, a Master of Laws degree from University College London, and a Master of Business Administration from Durham University. On Omodayo-Owotuga, the company said he joins the board with extensive experience in banking,…

…nothing you can do," he said. Also, the Patron, Aborigine Stockfish Sellers Association, Lagos State Chapter, Mr Orji Onuoha, attributed the price increase to scarcity, exchange rate fluctuations and the long chain of middlemen involved in distribution. "From the importer, the stockfish passes through many middlemen be…

…been hospitalised following a road accident along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in Lagos State. The crash, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, involved the vehicle conveying Sam Larry and a trailer. Reports indicate that the vehicle collided with the trailer, leaving it extensively damaged. The a…

…Services Agency, NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, says last week's devastating floods in Lagos State and some other states across the country were not a surprise. The DG added that NiHSA's forecasts and warnings were disregarded. According to him, before the floods, NiSHA had performed its forecasting using several models, saying…

…what he described as an off-budget revenue management model previously operated in Lagos State, alleging that it had now been replicated at the federal level. The former vice president also alleged that about ₦800 billion had been unlawfully deducted from statutory allocations due to state governments, claiming the fun…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist and recovered a locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge during a routine stop-and-search operation in the Ijaiye/Ojokoro area of Lagos. According to the Command, officers intercepted a motorcycle conveying three passengers when th…

The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has accused some critics of politicising flooding in the state, insisting that ongoing interventions on drainage channels, wetlands and floodplains have reduced the impact of heavy rainfall despite the effects of climate change. Wahab…

…the answer is yes," he said. Other participants at the thematic session included the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC). The major theme of the entire session was the drive towards sustainability across all modes of…

…him as a visionary administrator, democrat, friend and brother whose contributions to Lagos State and Nigeria would remain unforgettable. “It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I received the news of Alhaji Kola Oseni’s passing. Though he is no longer with us, the memories of the time we shared and the legacy…

…said there were no reported casualties as of the time of filing this report. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), swiftly contained the fire, preventing what could have escalated into a major disaster. It was gathered that the gas tanker d…

The Lagos State Government says it will become the first sub-national government in Nigeria to independently procure antiretroviral medicines for people living with HIV, with the first shipment expected to arrive before the end of August. The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, Folakemi Anim…

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that it prosecuted more than 100 people in the last one year for illegally occupying road medians and violating environmental regulations. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on Wednesday during an inspection of the ongoing cl…

…and instilled financial discipline. She holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Lagos State University and an MBA specialising in Strategy from the Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University, UK. Additionally, she is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a member of the…

The Lagos State Government has postponed all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, following the declaration of the Oro Festival in parts of Ikorodu Division. The state government announced the development saying the affected examination papers have been rescheduled for…

…and operational performance of the electricity distribution companies. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission has said electricity supply licensees cannot recover charges that are more than 12 months old. The commission disclosed this in a consumer awareness message recently published on its offic…

Some residents of Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State on Saturday expressed frustration over months of uncollected refuse, saying the situation has diminished the impact of the state's monthly environmental sanitation. The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the June sanitation,…

The competition, which began on 6 February 2026, featured 64 clubs drawn from the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State.

Lagos State has formally joined the Under2 Coalition, the world's largest network of states and regions committed to achieving net-zero emissions and building climate-resilient economies. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Climate Group on Monday in London during the 2026 London…

…Ikot Esieyere in Akwa Ibom State at 40 kW, Adejori in Ondo State at 30kW, Ayetoro in Lagos State at 50kW, and Ipawo in Ekiti State at 60kW. Supplementing these efforts is the Korean Energy Project, a grant initiative by the Korean Government designed to deploy four mini-grids in four locations within the FCT. This proj…

…during an inspection of Section II of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project in Epe, Lagos State. He maintained that no politician could attain the presidency through deception, stressing that truth, accountability and a verifiable record of service are the hallmarks of credible leadership. Commenting on reports cir…

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce a "Waste Police" as part of efforts to enforce environmental sanitation laws and stop the dumping of refuse on roads across the state. A statement by the Lagos state Government said the government also declared zero tolerance for waste disposal on Lagos roads,…