The Department of State Services (DSS) has clarified that its operatives were invited by the Lagos State House of Assembly to provide security, refuting claims that they forcefully invaded the premises. According to the DSS, the request for security was made in a letter dated February 14, 2025, signed by the Acting Clerk of the … Read more
The recent appointment of Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State has come at a critical time, as the state grapples with rising political tensions and unrest. This development was officially announced by the Police Service Commission through a statement issued on Monday, which confirmed Jimoh’s new role at the helm … Read more
A seven-storey commercial building in the Iddo area of Lagos Island was engulfed by fire on Thursday, causing panic among occupants and business owners in the vicinity. The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed in a statement that the fire started around 10:00 AM and originated from the archival … Read more
As the hearing date of convicted kidnap kingpin Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, widely known as Evans, draws nearer, the issue of plea bargains in Nigeria’s criminal justice system has once again come under scrutiny. Evans, alongside his co-defendants, Victor Aduba and Linus Opara, stands trial before Justice Sherifat Sonaike of the Lagos State High Court on charges … Read more
In a groundbreaking acknowledgment of her contributions to Nigeria’s cultural and creative landscape, renowned filmmaker and cultural advocate Bolanle Austen-Peters has been named the Erelu Asa of Iru Kingdom, a title that translates to “Matron of Tradition” or “Custodian of Culture.” The conferment ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 14, 2025, at the … Read more
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has intensified efforts to enhance the performance of students in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has directed the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) to closely monitor schools below the tertiary level to ensure improved results. At a … Read more
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has announced his support for the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the 2026 gubernatorial race. Fayose, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed his endorsement on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Ikeja GRA Network of Roads in Lagos. He praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
The Lagos State government has sealed 619 facilities for violating environmental regulations. This action follows extensive inspections aimed at enforcing compliance with state laws designed to protect public health and safety. Many facilities were found to be violating environmental standards, with common issues including poor waste management, improper sanitation, and illegal dumping of hazardous materials. … Read more
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have expressed their condolences over the death of Tayo Oluwatuyi, an influential public servant from Ondo State. Governor Abiodun, in a heartfelt condolence letter to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, described the death of Oluwatuyi as a significant loss to both the government and … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the state’s dedication to local government autonomy, emphasizing that the 2025 council elections will reinforce this commitment. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Thanksgiving Service at Tafawa Balewa Square, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the positive strides made in 2024 and reaffirmed the importance of local governance in line with President Bola … Read more