The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion on Independence Bridge, Lagos Island, as the Federal Ministry of Works begins urgent asphalt repairs on the bridge. The repair works are scheduled to commence on Friday, October 16, at night, continue throughout Saturday, October 17, and be completed on Sunday, October 18, 2026. During the repairs,…
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has paid a visit to the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya. Hamzat said the visit provided an opportunity to reflect on the values that shape communities and the role of institutions in supporting the well-being of residents. He noted…
Afolabi Solebo, the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), has issued a stern warning against the proliferation of substandard and counterfeit goods, emphasizing that consumer safety is an absolute priority for the state government. During a detailed media discussion on market threats and regulatory safeguards, Solebo explained…
The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (LSMTL) has urged its officers to intensify preventive measures aimed at reducing building collapses and infrastructure failures across Lagos State. The agency’s General Manager, Engr. Olayinka Abdul, made the call during an interactive session with directors, zonal coordinators and other management staff at the agency’s headquarters in Ojodu-Berger. She…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to carry out a controlled demolition of the structurally compromised Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, urging residents and motorists to stay away from the area during the operation. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed this in a…
By Taiwo Babatunde Surulere Local Government has held its 2026 Spelling Bee Competition under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Sulaimon Banmidele Yusuf, to promote academic excellence and improve students’ spelling and pronunciation skills. The competition featured over 60 pupils and students from various schools across the council area, including students with special needs….
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has met with members of the Lagos Muslim Community, led by its President, Hon. Muhammad Bello Oyinlomo Danmole. Hamzat said the engagement reinforced the importance of connecting with diverse communities and recognising their contributions to Lagos State’s social fabric. He added that public service extends beyond government activities…
Lagos State University (LASU) has undergone a National Universities Commission (NUC) assessment of two new academic programmes to determine their compliance with national quality standards. The assessment, conducted on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, covered B.Sc. Statistics in the Faculty of Science and B.Sc. Ed. Human Kinetics (Sports Management) in the Faculty of Education. Speaking on…
By Omolara Oyewale Every increase in petrol prices cuts deeper into the earnings of commercial transport operators. But could electric vehicles offer a cheaper way to keep moving and earning? From electric tricycles to security power bikes and charging stations, Orile-Agege LCDA is exploring alternatives to petrol-powered transportation. With youths trained to couple electric tricycles…
For many residents, meeting daily needs and keeping small businesses running requires careful management of limited resources. But what difference can direct financial support make to their livelihoods? The Chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area, Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu, has extended financial assistance to residents through a monthly cash empowerment initiative, providing beneficiaries with…
