Lagos expands poverty alleviation, skills acquisition programmes
2026-08-06
Lagos State Government says no fewer than 35,000 residents have graduated from its tuition-free skills acquisition centres across the state.Continue Reading
Lagos convenes stakeholders meeting to strengthen adoption, fostering services
2026-07-22
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening child protection through improved adoption, guardianship, fostering and automated childcare services.Continue Reading
Lagos steps up crackdown on illegal waste dumping, environmental violations
2026-07-01
The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement against illegal waste dumping and other environmental violations to improve sanitation and reduce flooding.Continue Reading
Lagos 2027: Residents demand housing, power, cleanliness over endorsements
2026-05-07
By Oluwatope Lawanson As political stakeholders continue to endorse Lagos Deputy Gov. Obafemi Hamzat for 2027 gubernatorial race, some Lagos residents are demanding a better living condition from the next governor of the state. They said on Sunday that endorsements alone would not deliver results but capacity, dedicationContinue Reading
Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame: Fatade, Bossinu shine at tournament
2026-04-26
By Vivian Ahanmisi The April edition of the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame tournament delivered thrilling contests, with Juwon Fatade and Julius Bossinu recording flawless victories to headline the event. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament was held on Sunday at the Agege Stadium in LagosContinue Reading
Documentary on Badagry nominated for screening at iREP Film Festival
2026-03-19
By Raji Rasak Gateway City, a documentary exploring Badagry’s rich history in Lagos State, has been nominated for a special screening at the 15th iRepresent (iREP) International Documentary Film Festival. Mr Viyon Awhanse, director of the documentary, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
LAWMA reforms boost waste collection efficiency – MD
2026-02-20
The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, says sweeping reforms and infrastructure upgrades have significantly improved waste collection efficiency across the state.Continue Reading
Lagos history incomplete without late Akran of Badagry – Jandor
2026-01-25
By Adeyemi Adeleye Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, says the history of Lagos State will be incomplete without mentioning the late Akran of Badagry Kingdom, De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the traditional and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos StateContinue Reading
Akran of Badagry joins ancestors at 89
2026-01-12
By Raji Rasak Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Akran of Badagry, Oba Aholu Menu-Toyi Babatunde. The governor described the Oba’s passing as a painful loss to Badagry, the state and the nation at large. In a condolence message issuedContinue Reading
FG to demolish half of Iddo Bridge next week
2026-01-11
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe A half of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos State will be demolished next week in preparation for rebuilding. The Regional Manager of Julius Berger Nigeria, Mr Thomas Christl, announced this on Sunday during an inspection tour of the bridge by the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi. “Three spans ofContinue Reading