Legislature Metro Top Story

Lagos Assembly Rejects 17 Commissioner Nominees; Approves 22

The Lagos State House of Assembly has declined the approval of 17 candidates nominated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to serve as commissioners, among whom are former Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi and former Information Commissioner Mr. Gbenga Omotosho. Nevertheless, the lawmakers have granted confirmation to 22 other individuals who were put forth as commissioner nominees Read More…

Metro Religion

Lagos State Governor Declares Work-Free Day to Honour Isese Day 2023

In a tribute to the significance of Isese Day in the year 2023, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has proclaimed Monday, August 21st, as a day of respite for all public servants within the State. This gesture underscores the administration’s dedication to upholding and celebrating the native Yoruba culture and customs, as well as Read More…

Agriculture Business Metro

Farmers in Lagos Benefit from COVID-19 Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme

As part of the Lagos COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (Lagos-CARES), a total of 1,531 processing and producing farmers have received diverse farm assets. The distribution took place at the Lagos Farm Service Centre in Agege on Tuesday. Mr Jonathan Obayemi, the State Project Coordinator for FADAMA, announced that the assets would be Read More…

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Elections Metro Top Story

Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal reserves judgment in petitions against Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat

The Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal has reserved judgment in two petitions challenging the election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. The three-man tribunal led by Justice Arum Ashom made the announcement on Saturday after counsel to the parties adopted their final written addresses. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party (LP) Read More…

Crime Cultism Metro

Nine Teenagers Rescued from Cult Initiation in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has rescued nine teenagers from an alleged forced cult initiation in the Mushin area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the rescue on his verified Twitter account on Thursday. Hundeyin, who did not reveal the names of the victims as they are minors, Read More…

Crime Metro Rape

Teen Duo Remanded at Borstal Home for Alleged Defilement of 11-Year-Old Neighbour

Two 17-year-olds were placed in the custody of an Abeokuta Borstal home (boys’ remand home) by an Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, following disturbing accusations of defiling an 11-year-old girl, their neighbour. Residing at 2, Oguntolu St., Shomolu, Lagos, the accused teenagers, both students, share the same residence with their parents. ASP Raji Akeem, Read More…

Metro Poverty Reduction

Eredo Council Launches Food Bank Amid Petrol Subsidy Removal Challenges

The Eredo Local Council Development Area in Lagos State has just launched a heartwarming food bank initiative to help soften the blow of the petrol subsidy removal for its residents. During the inauguration event held on a Thursday in Eredo-Epe, the chairman, Mr. Monsuru Akinloye, shared that the main aim of this project is to Read More…

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Football Sports Top Story

Lagos State Assures CAF of Premier Sporting Facilities for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

The Lagos State government has guaranteed the Confederation of African Football (CAF) cutting-edge sports facilities and a conducive atmosphere for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu conveyed this affirmation during a cordial meeting with a CAF Inspection Team on Wednesday at Alausa, Ikeja. The governor, represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Read More…

Education Metro Top Story

Lagos State Education Ministry Restructured for Enhanced Service Delivery

The Lagos State Government has undergone a restructuring and renaming process for the Ministry of Education and some Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to enhance performance and improve service delivery. This announcement was made by the Head of Service (HOS), Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in a circular issued on Thursday in Lagos. The changes involve the Read More…

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Government Metro Policy Top Story

Lagos Lacks Local Governance: Challenges of a Growing Metropolis

Lagos, once a modest fishing village and pepper farm, has blossomed into a bustling metropolis, becoming Nigeria’s economic powerhouse and a key player in West Africa. With unprecedented growth, it is projected to become Africa’s most populous city within the next 50 years, with a staggering rise in population from 15 million to an estimated Read More…