A seven-storey commercial building in the Iddo area of Lagos Island was gutted by fire on Thursday. PUNCH Online learnt from a statement by the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, that the fire started at about 10 am. Adeseye noted that the fire originated in the archival room of the building, which houses commercial …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has scrapped the work-from-home initiative introduced by his administration, directing all public servants to resume full on-site work from 1 April 2025. In February 2024, the governor announced the policy which allowed civil servants from levels one to 14 to work only three days. However, in a statement on Tuesday, the Head of Service, …

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a N3.37 trillion budget for 2025, tagged the “Budget of Sustainability”, with a strong focus on infrastructure development and environmental protection. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, during a budget analysis press conference held at Alausa, Ikeja, on Friday. The N3.367 trillion budget is projected …

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, welcomed African football icon and former Chelsea FC star Didier Drogba to the Lagos House, Marina, on Monday. The courtesy visit was part of an engagement between Team Drogba and representatives of the E1 Racing Team with the Lagos State Government. This was made known in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to …

The Head of Service, Mr. Yakub Balogun didn’t know how to start but he had to deliver the message BRF had sent him: “Dapo Thomas must go”! The Head of Service stuttered: ‘Mr. Thomas, why don’t you go and see Asiwaju…’ I didn’t let him finish before asking him: ‘For what’? He muttered again: ‘To talk to BRF about giving …

Suspended pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Pastor Idowu Iluyomade has launched a new ministry in Lagos called The Family Fellowship. In a video that went viral on Monday morning, Iluyomade was seen celebrating with members during their inaugural service held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The service, which took place …

The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of Smiley Kids Montessori School, located in Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, following a swimming pool accident that claimed the life of a two-year-old girl, Rapheala Ogbodo. The announcement was made via a statement shared on the Lagos State Government’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. According to the statement, officials from …

Teachers, pupils and parents are upbeat as primary and secondary schools resume in most states on Monday. States where pupils will be resuming for second term after the Christmas and New Year break include Lagos, Ogun, Kano, Delta and Jigawa. The Kano State Government had earlier announced Sunday, 5 January 2025, as the resumption date for all boarding public and …

The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans for monthly landmark tours to showcase its cultural heritage and boost tourism. The government stated that the tours would take place on both land and water, emphasising the aim to present Lagos, along with its growing transportation and tourism sectors, to the world. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, …

The Lagos State Government is intensifying efforts to combat noise pollution by requiring nightclubs, bars, lounges, and worship centres to obtain permits for events involving amplified sound. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the policy on X (formerly Twitter), reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting public health. “Own Your Environment. Unregulated noise poses significant health and …