The Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Tai Benedict, has officially resigned from the party. In an exclusive interview with our correspondent on Friday, Benedict revealed that he would formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday, August 23. “I have resigned with immediate effect,” he confirmed. “I will…
The Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Adetola Abubakar, has distributed 300 free General Certificate Examination (GCE) forms to school leavers within the council area. The presentation ceremony took place on Thursday at the council’s Multipurpose Hall, following a screening exercise conducted for the selected beneficiaries. Abubakar described the…
The Lagos State Government welcomes the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, who is on an official visit to the state. She will arrive in the state today. On her first official trip to the Centre of Excellence, Senator Tinubu will give out empowerment items to 1000…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, a public holiday for civil servants in celebration of Isese Day, a festival that honors the Yoruba traditional religion and cultural heritage. The announcement, made on Monday, August 18, reflects the state’s ongoing commitment to preserving indigenous culture and fostering unity among its…
The Lagos State Government has announced that the second phase of maintenance on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area will begin on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, and continue through Wednesday, October 1, 2025. This development follows the successful completion and reopening of the bridge after the first phase of rehabilitation. Commissioner for Transportation,…
Samuel Badekale, a University of Lagos alumnus who earned widespread recognition for graduating with a perfect CGPA of 5.00 in Cell Biology and Genetics, has been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Bio-membranes scholarship. For the 2023/2024 academic year, Badekale stood out as the Overall Best Graduating Student and Best in Sciences at…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into one Duru Ikechukwu Damian, who was apprehended by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for allegedly failing to declare $59,000 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. This development was announced on Wednesday via the EFCC’s official X (formerly…
The Senate of Lagos State University (LASU) has officially called off its strike following a resolution by its Joint Action Committee (JAC) after a meeting with Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. In a statement by Deputy Registrar Thomas-Onashile Oluwayemisi, LASU announced that academic and social activities will resume from Wednesday, 13th August 2025. Students…
In continuation of the War Against Overloading, FRSC Lagos Sector Command, a dangerously overloaded vehicle, was intercepted today by the patrol team at about 5:00 pm along the Lagos–Ibadan Motorway. The apprehended vehicle, laden with an excessive number of mattresses, was visibly bent to one side due to the unsafe load, posing a serious risk…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to the well-being of Nigerians after being conferred with the chieftaincy title of Iya Oba of Ikorodu in Lagos State. The title was bestowed on her by Oba Kabir Shotobi, the traditional ruler of Ikorodu, during his 10th coronation anniversary celebration on Saturday. Represented…
