Advertisements By Saheed Afolabi The Director General of the National Institute of Sport (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu has
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Lagos, EU Forge Bold Path to Power Next-Generation Megacity
Advertisements The Lagos State Government and the European Union have renewed their strategic alliance, setting the stage for a smarter,
VAT Disbursement Hits ₦551.77bn Amid 2026 Uptick
Advertisements Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) disbursement has recorded a sharp increase, rising to about ₦551.77 billion in February 2026,
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School Teacher Risks 3yr Jail Term Over Sexual Assault On Pupil
Advertisements By Felix Kuyinu A school teacher, Olufemi Akinyemi, has been arraigned in court over allegations of sexual assault on
Car Mechanic In Custody Over N2.7M Fraud
Advertisements By Felix Kuyinu The Police in Lagos have arraigned one car mechanic, Ikechukwu Madu over a car repair scam
JUDICIARY
Lagos Judges Get 8-Day Vacation For Easter Festivities
Advertisements By Felix Kuyinu Judges in Lagos State have been given an eight-day Easter vacation to celebrate the 2026 Easter
Lagos Rescues 57 Victims Of Child Abuse In One Year
Advertisements By Felix Kuyinu In a bid to ensure sustenance of the Child Right Law, the Lagos State Government has
EDUCATION
Sanwo-Olu Reaffirms Commitment to Foundational Learning at Education Programme Closing
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the importance of strengthening foundational learning among pupils as part
One Hour a Day Can Change Your Life: Masterminds Community Foundation Inspires Teens to Read
The Masterminds Community Foundation has marked this year’s International Women’s Day by encouraging secondary school students in Lagos to develop
HEALTH TIPS
Lagos Sounds Red Alert on Lassa Fever, kicks off Statewide Awareness Campaign
Lagos State Government has issued a public health alert over rising cases of Lassa fever across Nigeria, launching a
Lagos Boosts PHCs to Tackle Maternal and Infant Mortality
The Lagos State Government has intensified its investment in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state, rolling out critical medical
MINISTRIES
Garlands For The Guardian Of The Mines At 69
By Kehinde Bamigbetan Today, 6 October 2025, the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Henry Dele Alake
E-Call Up System To Tackle Rising Truck Traffic On Lekki-Epe Corridor – LASG
By Saheed Afolabi The Lagos State commissioner for transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi has disclosed a technology driven E-Call
AGENCIES
LASCOPA GM Calls For Safe Products, Stronger Consumer Rights At FrieslandCampina WAMCO Regulatory Parley
By Saheed Afolabi The General Manager of Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Mr Afolabi Solebo advocates for
LASRERA Seals Office of Suspected Fake Realtor in Ikorodu, Begins Crackdown on Unlicensed Agents
The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) has sealed the office of a suspected impostor operating as a
POLITICS
Sanwo-Olu Calls for Tax Agency Autonomy to Boost State Revenues
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on governors across Nigeria to grant greater autonomy and operational freedom to State
Olowa Backs Tinubu Reforms as RTIFN Rally Ignites Onikan Stadium
Onikan Stadium came alive with energy and political enthusiasm as the “Relax Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria” (RTIFN) movement staged a
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Takeaways from Harvard Strategic Leadership Program-Tunde Rahman
Takeaways from Harvard Strategic Leadership Program, by Tunde Rahman There is now a radical shift in leadership perspectives, with growing
Everybody Loves Jenifa, Thin Line, Seven Doors Hit Cinemas, Netflix Today
Movie lovers in Nigeria can start gearing up for a fun-filled weekend as three of the most anticipated movies of
