Tag: Lagos State
Makoko evictions against the Law, Supreme Court Has Ruled – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said that demolishing homes or forcing people to leave waterfront communities like Makoko is…
Ogunnusi Oloko family escalates land dispute to Sanwo-Olu, Police
The family stressed that its action was aimed at safeguarding ancestral property and preventing further disputes that could threaten peace…
Tragedy in Lagos as 103-year-old Woman perishes in fire outbreak
He said LASEMA’s Response Team arrived at the scene by 12:13 p.m. and found a residential bungalow with two attached…
Destination Branding: How Sanwo-Olu Turned Lagos into Nigeria’s Festive Capital
Globally, December is a special month, and the Christmas period is a season when people come together to celebrate life,…
Why Lagos can no longer afford to treat Waste as Afterthought
For a city as vast, dense and relentlessly dynamic as Lagos, waste is not just an environmental issue, it is…
‘How ground handling incident knocked off Air Peace new plane at Lagos Airport’
As a result of the incident, about 150 passengers already on board were asked to disembark, leading to operational delays…
Plan your trip: Lagos Govt announces road closures for Eyo Festival
Eyo Festival is held in Lagos Island to honour departed traditional rulers, chiefs and notable personalities.
Lagos govt speaks on efforts to tackle mounting wastes
On the steps being taken to tackle the situation, Wahab said the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has been directed…
Three dead, many injured as truck crashes into bus, tricycles in Lagos
The truck, reportedly coming from Sango Ota, was said to have lost its brakes and rammed into the mini bus…
Oworoshoki: Tears, sorrow as displaced residents trade belongings for food
Broken blocks, roofing sheets, and abandoned belongings covered the ground where hundreds of families once lived peacefully.
How Dangote, Lagos exposed flaw in Peter Obi’s ‘Give us a Port’ argument – Omokri
But Omokri fired back, pointing out that Lagos’ Lekki Deep Sea Port was built entirely by the Lagos State Government…
Tribunal dismisses petition against Amuwo-Odofin ward D councillor
The Lagos State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal has thrown out a petition challenging the July 12, 2025 councillorship election…
Afriland Properties speaks on fire incident at its 6-storey Lagos tower
Recall that Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said it rescued nine casualties from the fire at the six-storey Afriland…
Four rescued from rubbles of collapsed building in Lagos
The building collapsed on Friday night at about 8.30 p.m. at No 333 Borno st, Alagomeji, Yaba, trapping several persons.
Shocking Stats: Lagos records nearly 9,000 domestic violence cases
Pedro identified Alimosho, Eti-Osa, Ikorodu, Kosofe, and Oshodi-Isolo as the local governments with the highest adult-related cases. For child-related cases,…
PDP blows hot over renaming of streets in Lagos
Describing the street remaining as totally unconstitutional, Lagos PDP said that the decision and consequent reactions showed that some leaders…
Lagos State can name, rename and un-name anything as it pleases
However, there is freedom of movement and association in Nigeria. Nigeria has 35 other states apart from Lagos. If you…
From PDP to ADC: Owokoniran’s bold move and the future of Lagos
Owokoniran's transition from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the ADC is generating lively discussions within Nigeria's political landscape. The…
Lagos LG boss Musibau Asafa succumbs to illness, dies
Prince Asafa, a respected politician, leader and dedicated public servant, succumbed to a prolonged illness,
LASEMA unveils plans to tackle flood emergencies in Lagos
Early warnings from the Federal Government indicating that Lagos was among states at high risk of flooding during the rainy…
EFCC nabs 120 for internet fraud in Lagos raids
the suspects made up of 95 males and 25 females were arrested by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1…
One dead, three injured in Lagos building collapse
The collapsed building, which was still under construction, is located along Ishaga Road, opposite Central Mosque, Idi Araba, Mushin, Lagos
One dead, 2 injured in Lagos early morning crash
Preliminary investigations by FRSC indicate that the crash was caused by Speed Violation (SPV) and Loss of Control (LOC), in…
Truck plunges down Lagos bridge, lands on 2 buses
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) announced the grave accident in a statement by its spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq. According…
Abayomi shocks Lagos: State short by 33,000 doctors, same for nurses
He explained that the current ratio of doctors to patients in Lagos mirrors the national crisis, where Nigeria operates at…
Lagos can rake in ₦5 trillion annually with Smart Tax Reforms – Oyedele
Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Lagos Economic Development Update (LEDU) Report, Oyedele emphasised that Lagos, despite being Nigeria’s…
‘How reckless trailer driver caused amputation of LASTMA officer’s leg’
Preliminary investigations reveal that the ill-fated trailer, bearing Bauchi State registration number KTG 33 ZZ, originated from Agidingbi by Oba…
Uber, Indrive, Rida drivers in Lagos angry over ‘low fares,’ threaten boycott
The Lagos State Public Relations Officer of AUATON, Mr Steven Iwindoye, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.…
Court orders final forfeiture of Lagos building to FG
KofarNaisa also told court that the Commission published the interim forfeiture order in The Punch newspaper of December 9, 2024…
SDGs: FG Commissions 20-bed healthcare centre in Lagos Community
The Executive Chairman of Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA, Builder Olusesan Daini, commended the federal government and Princess Orelope-Adefulire for their impactful intervention.…