…for the New Nigeria People’s Party expressed concern over the rising water levels around Lagos Island, Marina and Lagoon areas, as well as the impact of major engineering projects and land reclamation on the state’s drainage system. He said, “One of the first things to do is to look properly at what the issues are. Whe…

…to address a major traffic bottleneck around the bridge and improve connectivity between Lagos Island and the mainland. The Federal Government said the replacement bridge would have two navigational waterways, each measuring 105 metres. The contract was awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation fo…

…defining moments stand out in your life? I was born and raised on Bamgbose Street on Lagos Island before attending the Nigerian Military School in Zaria. After my military career, I joined the Lagos State Civil Service. While there, I furthered my education, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a Postgrad…

The Lagos Island Local Government has completed the reconstruction of four roads and disbursed N100m in grants to small businesses, artisans and youth entrepreneurs in the first year of the current administration, as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and stimulate economic activities in the council area. The pr…

…lifting an estimated 7.5 million people out of poverty.” Another false claim. Nobody in Lagos Island has been lifted out of poverty. I challenge the FG to provide the names and addresses of the people. Follow me on Facebook @ J Israel Biola The post FG alleviating poverty with propaganda, by Dele Sobowale appeared firs…

…Onuigbo Ndubisi Chinedu, who deals in clothing at the popular Balogun market, Lagos Island, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over an attempt to export 3.30 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the walls of cartons used to package foodstuffs going to the United Kingdom. Ac…

…member’s release. The matter was raised during plenary by the lawmaker representing Lagos Island 1, and Chairman of the House committee on Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation and Job Creation, Omolara Olumegbon, who expressed concerns over the safety of young graduates participating in the national service scheme. Olume…

…Road/Fadeyi corridor on Sunday, July 12, 2026. He was rushed to St. Nicholas Hospital on Lagos Island, where he later died from his injuries. He was buried at his Fadeyi residence on Tuesday, July 21, drawing a large crowd of mourners, including colleagues and sympathisers, who gathered to pay their final respects. The…

…across the city to millions of viewers worldwide. During the visit, he toured Lagos Island, Freedom Park, Nike Art Gallery and other landmarks, met celebrities including Zlatan Ibile and Davido, and celebrated his birthday in Nigeria. The visit also coincided with Speed becoming the first Black content creator to surpa…

…streets until nightfall before continuing their journey to their destinations, including Lagos Island markets, where they discharge their cargo. In the process, they face oncoming traffic and many times when that happens, there is traffic lockdown. That is what happened on Friday when the smugglers, in an attempt to be…

…gunmen in Lagos. He later succumbed to his injuries at St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Island.MC Oluomo said Ajiboye’s death was a tragic loss to the union and the wider transport community, noting that the late officer was a dedicated member whose contributions to the growth of the organisation would be sorely missed. Fr…

…Bridge is the second-longest bridge in Africa and the longest in West Africa. Connecting Lagos Island to the mainland, it serves as a lifeline for countless commuters and remains one of Nigeria’s most recognizable landmarks. 3. Suez Canal Bridge (Egypt) - 3.9 km Also known as the Mubarak Peace Bridge, the Suez Canal Br…