…N3.9bn alongside three suspects to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Lagos State, and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). Speaking during the handing over, the Comptroller of the Unit, Aliyu Gambo […] The post Customs seizes, hands over N3.9bn hard drugs to N…
…years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Gbagada, Lagos State - An Ikeja Electric Plc technician was rescued after sustaining an electric shock mid-operation on a power pole along Gbagada Bus Stop in Lagos State, setting off a tense rescue effort that drew a crowd of alarmed onloo…
…to save Nigeria’s economy By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday cautioned politicians against heating up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no political office is worth the life of any Nigerian. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 7th Annual Lecture of Freedom Online Ne…
…consequences. Kalejaiye referred to the principle established in Ojukwu v. Governor of Lagos State, noting that parties to a suit are expected to respect the court process and refrain from taking steps that could defeat or undermine an injunction. He submitted that parties should not act in a manner contrary to the cou…
…occasions. For instance, when some media organisations reported that the DSS invaded Lagos State House of Assembly, we demanded a retraction of the story within seven days. When they all complied, we took no further action because that’s the proper civil approach.The same happened with the report from the Order Paper,…
The Lagos State Government is moving to activate the Imota Industrial Hub in Ikorodu, with plans to commence operations in usable sections of the facility while addressing outstanding infrastructure in phases. The decision followed a recent assessment of the hub by the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and…
The Lagos State Government has graduated 6,190 residents trained under the 2025 Skills Acquisition Programme of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, urging them to turn their newly acquired skills into sustainable livelihoods. In a post on its X handle on Wednesday, the graduates, comprising 4,225 fem…
The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday debunked reports of images circulating on social media about the use of tear gas on pensioners during a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, August 31, 2026. The command further stated that a specific photograph allegedly depicting what happened at the protes…
The National Pension Commission has opened discussions with the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Pension Commission to address concerns over delayed pension increases and wage awards for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. PenCom disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday following concerns ra…
Lagos State is developing a three-year strategy to address gaps in its primary healthcare system as health authorities warn that population growth, malnutrition, workforce shortages and disease outbreaks are placing increasing pressure on facilities delivering most healthcare services in the state. The Lagos State Prim…
…guards at a cinema in Lekki, Lagos, killing two people before being mobbed to death. Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, has urged residents to stop patronising unregulated cart pushers whose activities lead to indiscriminate dumping and flooding risks. And the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina…
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has warned residents against patronising unregulated cart pushers. Wahab gave the warning in a statement posted via his official X page on Saturday, saying their activities often result in indiscriminate dumping on medians, roads and d…
The Lagos State Police Command has busted a suspected vehicle vandalism syndicate that has allegedly been operating across the state for about 10 years. Two members of the gang, identified as 46-year-old Uba Chigozie and 37-year-old Onyeka Emordi, were arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command u…
…All Progressives Congress (APC) and residents endorsed Adewale for a third term into the Lagos State House of Assembly.The lawmaker empowered no fewer than 500 beneficiaries during his Widows Empowerment Initiative on Monday, November 10, 2025.Jigawa approves ₦3.5bn loan to fund 2027 Hajj Meanwhile, Legit.ng also repor…
…attended by the senator representing Lagos West, Senator Idiat Adebule; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Apex Leader of the APC in Lagos West and member of the Governor’s Advisory Council, Prince Rabiu Oluwa; Abayomi Finnih and other prominent party leaders. Representatives of local gover…
…In December 2020, Buhari ordered the reopening of four borders, including Seme Border in Lagos State, Illela Border in Sokoto State, Maigatari Border in Jigawa State and Mfun Border in Cross River State. The Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu reopened the Tsamiya land border with Benin Republic in Kebbi Sta…
The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency has warned its registration agents against collecting money from residents for LASRRA registration, insisting that the exercise is completely free. The General Manager of LASRRA, Bilikis Adebiyi-Abiola, gave the warning on Thursday during a community sensitisation programme…
The Lagos State Government has faulted electricity regulators over the continued failure to meter all electricity consumers in the state, insisting that existing laws already require every customer to have a meter. The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, stated this while speakin…
…Google feed!Nigerian singer Rollex Dee has taken a major step towards freedom after a Lagos State High Court granted him bail.The singer, who has spent about two months in police detention, was granted bail on Friday, August 21, 2026, reports Daily Post.MC Bokujaka, who has led the online campaign calling for Rollex’s…
…leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to review the nomination process for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Eti-Osa Constituency I, following a complaint by one of the aspirants, John Akano. The organisation made the call in a statement issued by its President, following a petition concerning the circumstance…
…Expressway have also been affected. Johnson’s concerns came about a month after the Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, attributed persistent flooding in the state to poor environmental practices and illegal land reclamation. Bush-Alebiosu, who spoke on Channels Telev…
…over d3ath of pregnant woman and alleged unlawful disposal of her remains in Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the d3ath and alleged unlawful disposal of the remains of a pregnant woman in Fadeyi area of Lagos. The incident came to light on August 22, 2026, at about 6:3…
…reported on April 17 that operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Lagos State Command, had busted a baby factory in Okuju, Ilado, Badagry area of Lagos State. In the operation, operatives rescued 18 pregnant women and 10 children and arrested the operators of the facility, Joy Okeke and Raphael Agwu…
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed confidence in the All Progressives Congress, APC, preparations for the 2027 general elections, saying the party is working towards securing victory across the state. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, following his visit to th…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged participants in the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy to measure leadership by the practical solutions it delivers to society as the 2025/2026 cohort prepares to complete the fellowship. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge during the cohort’s final mentorship session at Lagos H…