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NDC Demands Suspension of Lagos CP Over Appearance at APC Support Group Event

July 29, 2026

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate suspension of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, over his reported appearance at the inauguration of the Executive

Sanwo-Olu Hails Lagosians Over Hitch-free ‘Ounje Eko’ Market Scheme On Sunday

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Lagos Begins Demolition of Illegal Shanties, Market Stalls on Lagos-Badagry Expressway Median

July 12, 2026

The Lagos State Government has commenced the removal of illegal shanties, makeshift shops and market stalls erected along the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway as part of efforts to protect public infrastructure

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Lagos Moves to Repatriate 396 Beggars After Fresh Street Enforcement Operation

July 7, 2026

The Lagos State Government has commenced the profiling and possible repatriation of 396 persons apprehended during a fresh enforcement operation targeting street begging and activities it says undermine public order and environmental

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Lagos Police Arrest 150 Suspects, Recover 100 Unregistered Motorcycles in Crime Crackdown

July 6, 2026

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 150 suspects and recovered 100 unregistered motorcycles, firearms, suspected stolen property and illicit drugs during a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts in parts of the

DMGS Centenary Building Collapse: 3 More Victims Rescued

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Three-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos, Rescue Operation Ongoing

June 25, 2026

A three-storey building collapsed on Thursday in Alakija within Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State, trapping an unspecified number of people beneath the rubble, Prime Business Africa reports. The incident, which

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The Chambrès Lagos Debuts, Targets Growing Demand for Experience-Driven Hospitality

June 14, 2026

A new hospitality and entertainment destination, The Chambrès Lagos, has opened in Victoria Island, betting on a growing shift in consumer preferences toward curated social experiences, flexible premium offerings and meaningful networking

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Lagos Motorists Face Impoundment as Police Enforce Number Plate Compliance

June 14, 2026

The Lagos State Police Command has announced that it will commence a statewide enforcement operation against vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced or missing registration number plates from Monday, June 15, 2026,

Events & Opportunities·Finance & Economy·News·Top Stories

Otti Lauds Sanwo-Olu at Invest Lagos 3.0, Outlines Abia’s Economic Drive

June 9, 2026

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has commended Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for providing a platform for subnational governments to showcase their investment potential, describing the initiative as a model of

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Sanwo-Olu Endorses Deputy Hamzat for Lagos Governorship Race

April 27, 2026

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, for the governorship race, following the latter’s formal declaration of interest in succeeding him, Prime Business Africa reports. Hamzat disclosed the

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Lagos Signs New Power Deals, Adopts ‘No Power, No Pay’ Model to Boost Supply

April 27, 2026

The Lagos State Government has signed new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with three Independent Power Producers as part of efforts to strengthen electricity supply to critical infrastructure and expand generation capacity across

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Sanitation Row Deepens in Lagos as Wahab, Rhodes-Vivour Clash Over Monthly Cleanup Policy

April 24, 2026

A fresh policy push to revive Lagos State’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise has triggered a public exchange between the state government and opposition figure Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, highlighting deeper disagreements over how best

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Lagos Resident Raises Alarm Over Alleged Solar Permit Fee, Government Clarifies Policy

April 22, 2026

A confrontation between a Lagos resident and officials of the state’s housing authority over the installation of solar panels has ignited widespread debate online, highlighting tensions around energy alternatives and regulatory control

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Sanwo-Olu Unveils New 24-Car Trains to Boost Lagos Red Line Capacity

April 16, 2026

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the arrival of a new set of 24-car trains to strengthen operations on the Lagos Red Line, in a move aimed at improving commuter experience and easing

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Midnight Inferno Ravages Yaba Market, Traders Suffer Heavy Losses

April 4, 2026

A late-night fire outbreak has swept through a section of a bustling market in Yaba, Lagos State, destroying shops and goods estimated to be worth millions of naira. The incident, which occurred

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Kosofe LG Chairman Denies Assault on Journalist, Blames Political Opponents

March 13, 2026

The Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area in Lagos State, Moyo Ogunlewe, has denied allegations that a journalist, Habeeb Adejobi, was attacked within the premises of the council secretariat on Wednesday. Ogunlewe

Lagos Gov Sanwo-olu Under Fire Over ‘N7.5m Fragrance, N18m Christmas Chickens’

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Sanwo-Olu Commissions Lagos Electricity Regulatory Board to Reform Power Sector

March 10, 2026

Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu on Monday, inaugurated the five-member Board of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), marking a major milestone in implementing the Lagos State Electricity Law 2024 and strengthening the

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Tanker Overturns at Tincan Liverpool Bridge, Apapa; Residents Seen Scooping Spilled Diesel

January 19, 2026

A diesel-laden tanker overturned at the Tincan Liverpool Bridge area of Apapa, Lagos, early Monday morning, spilling its contents and prompting a rush of residents to collect the fuel from underneath the

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Team Brazil Triumphs as Lagos Makes History with Africa’s First E1 Grand Prix

October 5, 2025

Lagos cemented its place on the global motorsport stage on Sunday as Team Brazil (Claure Group) emerged winner of the E1 Lagos Grand Prix, the continent’s first-ever electric powerboat race. The event,

News·Top Stories

Cooking Gas Prices Hit Record High, Lagos Households Reel

October 4, 2025

Households across Lagos are facing a sudden and severe squeeze on domestic energy as cooking gas grows scarce and increasingly expensive. What sold for ₦1,000–₦1,030 per kilogram just weeks ago now costs

News·Top Stories

Obi Condemns Lagos Trade Fair Demolitions, Calls for Justice and Compassion

October 1, 2025

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the demolition of plazas at the Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPAMDA) section of the Lagos Trade Fair Complex,

Business News·News

Ekiti, Osun, Lagos Top ICAN’s Accountability Audit Compliance Index

November 6, 2023

In an evaluation of Nigeria’s states’ compliance with audit rules, Ekiti, Osun, and Lagos have emerged as the frontrunners, securing an “Excellent” rating in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

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Nigerian Govt To Shutdown Third Mainland Bridge For Urgent Repairs

October 20, 2023

The Federal Controller of Works for Lagos State, Erngr. Korede Kesha has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to shut down the Third Mainland bridge from traffic for urgent repairs from October

The attention of the authorities has been drawn to the deplorable state of the Third Mainland Bridge.

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Third Mainland Bridge Feared As Death Trap That Requires Urgent Fixing

October 17, 2023

The attention of the authorities has been drawn to the deplorable state of the third mainland bridge. Reports have shown an increase in the number of potholes

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4 Police Shooting Victims in 2022; Officer Sentenced To Death For Bolanle Raheem’s Murder

October 9, 2023

The Lagos State High Court, located at the Tafawa Balewa Square annex in Igbosere, Lagos Island on Monday, handed down a death-by-hanging sentence to a suspended Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Drambi

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Lagos Road Crash: Bus Driver Took One-way – LASTMA

October 3, 2023

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has said the bus driver that was involved in an accident with a tricycle at the Okota axis of Lagos, Tuesday morning, was driving one-way,

News·Sports

National Youth Games: Lagos, Bayelsa States Dominate Weightlifting Event

September 23, 2023

Lagos and Bayelsa States set the pace in the medals table in opening day of weightlifting event at the 7th National Youth Games, NYG in Asaba, Delta State capital

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4 Dead As Mile 2 Residents In Lagos Protest Killing Of Trailer Driver

September 5, 2023

In a shocking incident on Tuesday morning, area boys and trailer drivers in Mile 2 took to the streets to express their outrage over the shooting and killing of a trailer driver

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Eko Bridge Set For 24-Hour Closure For Urgent Repair Works

July 15, 2023

In an effort to address immediate remedial issues, the Lagos State Government has declared the closure of Eko Bridge at the recently reopened Apongbon Bridge area for 24 hours on Sunday, July

News·Sports

Arsenal Star Saka Visits Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu

June 3, 2023

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday expressed delight with the visit of Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka to the Lagos Government House

Entertainment

Lagos, Nigeria – A City Of Diversity And Vibrancy

May 5, 2023

Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria and the second fastest growing city in Africa, is a city that never sleeps. From its bustling streets to its vibrant nightlife, Lagos is a hub

Court Set Date To Hear Oando’s Scheme Of Arrangement For Minority Shares

Business News·Oil & Gas

Wale Tinubu’s Oando To Commence Electric Transport Business In Lagos

Oando Clean Energy (OCEL), largely owned by Wale Tinubu, has taken delivery of electric buses from Chinese carmaker, Yutong Bus, as the company enters the transportation business in Lagos State. Oando Plc is adding the deployment of mass transit to its portfolio

April 26, 2023

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Lagos House Owners Seek Legal Redress As Oba Moves To Seize Over 300 Buildings

Homeowners and other residents of Masha, Surulere, Lagos State, have resolved to file an action in court as the traditional ruler of the area, the Onikate of Ikate, Oba Lateef Atanda Adams, is laying claim to the entire land measuring 315.9 acres.

April 9, 2023

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Passengers Feared Dead As BRT Bus Runs Into Oshodi-Ikeja Train Track (Video)

A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has collided with a commercial train along Oshodi-Ikeja, Lagos, and many passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries. The accident reportedly occurred around PWD bus stop when the BRT bus with number 250033 was about to cross the

March 9, 2023

2023 Elections

UK Announces Closure Of Visa Application Centres In Lagos, Abuja

The United Kingdom (UK) government through its high commission in Nigeria, has announced the closure of its Visa Application Centres (VAC) in Abuja and Lagos on Friday and next week Monday due to the upcoming presidential and national assembly elections scheduled for

February 21, 2023

Entertainment

Lagos Governor, Sanwoolu, Celebrates Wife On 56th Birthday

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday, 8 January 2023, penned a heartfelt and romantic message to his wife and First Lady of the State, Dr, Ibijoke Sanwoolu on the occasion of her birthday

January 8, 2023

Election: Oil Marketers Reveal Fuel Movement Stopped Over Fear Of Crisis

Business News·Oil & Gas

NNPC Blames Lagos Road Projects For Fuel Scarcity, To Distribute 2 billion Litres

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) said ongoing road projects in Lagos are behind scarcity of fuel in several areas within the state, as queues return to filling stations. Prime Business Africa gathered that distribution of fuel has been crippled by the

November 30, 2022

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2023: I’ll End Godfatherism In Lagos – Jandor

Abdul-Azeez Adediran aka Jandor, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, said if elected as governor in 2023, he would check the excesses of transport unions, motor park touts and end godfatherism in the state. Adediran stated this while speaking

October 31, 2022

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Flood: Lagos Issues Fresh Alert To Ikoyi, Lekki, Victoria Island Residents

Lagos State government has issued a fresh flood alert to residents of highbrow areas on the waterfront such as Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki, and the coastal areas like Badagry and Epe to be cautious.

October 25, 2022

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“I Wasn’t Raped” – Clears 15 Years Old Girl Allegedly Impregnated By Lover

A 15-year old girl, (named withheld) who was allegedly impregnated by her 20-year old lover, Samuel Maikasuwa, has told the police she was never raped as many had thought. The pregnant teenager confessed, she has always enjoyed romantic relationship with

July 22, 2022

Entertainment·Celebrity News

Make Music Day 2022 Celebrations Wraps Up with an electrifying Make Music Lagos 2022 Shut Down Concert

The Make Music Day 2022 has come to an amazing end on Sunday at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, with live performances from ace Nigerian acts like The Cavemen, Johnny Drille, Young Jonn, Magixx, Dotti, Clay Rocks, Mike Abdul, Sunkey Daniels and

June 29, 2022

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