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The recently launched Certified Accreditors Programme (CAP) by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu continues to spark discussions among key stakeholders in Lagos’ construction and urban development sectors. The initiative, introduced on March 8, 2025, aims to improve building safety and compliance by accrediting private professionals to work alongside government agencies. In ongoing dialogues, construction experts, architects, and Read More…
On Monday, March 10, 2025, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) carried out a large-scale demolition exercise in the Ilaje Otumara and Baba Ijora communities, leaving thousands of residents homeless. The operation, which involved police officers and armed personnel, has drawn widespread condemnation from civil society organisations and community leaders. The affected communities, located Read More…
The Lagos State Police Command has successfully rescued a 48-year-old Pakistani national, Iftikhar Ahmed, who was abducted by a gang posing as job recruiters. The incident, which has drawn significant attention, highlights the growing need for vigilance against criminal activities targeting unsuspecting individuals. According to police reports, Ahmed was lured to Lagos from Kano on Read More…
A recent incident involving a ride-hailing service in Lagos has sparked widespread concern over passenger safety and driver conduct. A female passenger, identified as Aderemi, alleged that she was assaulted by an inDrive driver, Samson, following a dispute over air conditioning during a late-night ride from Ikoyi to Ogudu. According to Aderemi, the driver informed Read More…
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, former gubernatorial candidate of Lagos State under the Labour Party (LP), has raised serious concerns about the ongoing sand filling activities in the state, particularly in coastal communities like Makoko. He warns that these activities are a major threat and the primary cause of flooding in Lagos. In a recent interview, Rhodes-Vivour criticized Read More…
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 elections, was reportedly assaulted by suspected thugs at the Lagos City Marathon on Saturday morning. The incident occurred while he was participating in the event alongside members of his media crew. Journalists covering the marathon were also targeted, with several injured and Read More…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence the demolition of illegal buildings in the upscale Banana Island area. This decision follows a stakeholders’ meeting held on Thursday, where Gbolahan Oki, the General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), outlined the government’s strategy to address violations of building regulations and safety Read More…
In a bid to address the persistent issue of open defecation, the Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources to enforce environmental laws and ensure the provision of free public toilets across the state. This move comes after a motion was raised by Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, representing Read More…
The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of the work-from-home policy for public servants, effective from April 1, 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this decision following the implementation of the new minimum wage and other welfare measures aimed at improving the well-being of state workers. The work-from-home initiative was introduced in February 2024 to Read More…
Lagos, the bustling commercial capital of Nigeria, has once again demonstrated its potential as a destination city by generating over $71.6 million in revenue during the 2024 ‘Detty December’ season. The impressive figures were announced by Mr. Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts, and Culture. According to the ‘Lagos Read More…