Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Tuesday, 20 August 2024, a work-free day to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration. The declaration is contained in a circular titled “Commemoration of Year 2024 Isese Day – Declaration of Work Free Day”, which was issued on Monday by the state’s Head of Service, Bode Agoro. The circular said the holiday …

We have severally on this space drawn attention to the wave of anti-Igbo sentiments in some parts of the country. Lagos, hitherto, home for all, is unfortunately taking the lead in the odious campaign, currently. But it did not start today. Back in 2015, a top traditional ruler in the state had according to reports, threatened the Igbo in the …

Fred Ofili dreads going to work. Like many Lagosians, the 26-year-old content creator lives on the mainland but works and rents camera equipment on the island – a busy district that hosts many businesses. He gets to work using the ubiquitous Lagos danfos, which are often expensive and slow. In September 2023, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a popular public-private metro …

A 14-year-old girl has reportedly been raped by the son of her landlord in Alakuko area of Lagos. An X user with the handle #Rhwaley, shared videos of the victim and revealed that the incident happened on Monday. Rhwaley added that when the family confronted the landlord about the incident, he dismissed their concerns, saying “Nothing will happen”. The user …

A remarkable display of unity was captured in Ojota, Lagos, as police officers distributed bottled water to protesters, showcasing a rare moment of solidarity between law enforcement and demonstrators. A video shared by The Cable Newspaper on Friday showed protesters eagerly receiving the water. The nationwide protest, which began on August 1, 2024, has brought Nigerians together to express their …

Aribemchukwu, the daughter of a judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, has been killed. The deceased, popularly called Chuchu, was reportedly killed in her Parkview Estate residence in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State on Wednesday morning. A family source said she was killed on Tuesday night, and her body was discovered the next morning outside the …

Lagos State Government on Wednesday debunked a viral fake news on social media, stating emphatically that the State has not re-introduced the monthly environmental sanitation and is not starting any movement restriction by July ending. In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, he stated that the viral news is the work …

Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, inaugurated the re-introduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise campaign in Lagos State. Recall that the Monthly Environmental Sanitation was a culture in Lagos State some years back in order to promote a clean and healthy environment, encourage community participation in waste management and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks. Speaking at the …

Lagos State Government through the state Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has impounded 9,370 vehicles with 256 casualties recorded from January 2024 to June 2024, specifically, six months for various alleged traffic violations across the metropolis. However, in a fresh enforcement, the Traffic Monitoring and Investigation Unit, TMI, of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, MOT, as it embarked on an …

Lagos State has been bolstered with 13 additional Band A feeders, following approval from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company announced that the upgrade was granted due to their consistent provision of at least 20 hours of daily electricity. ” Premised on our demonstrated ability to consistently provide for a minimum of 20 hours of daily …