The Surulere Local Government has launched its Free Summer Coaching Programme to help students remain academically engaged and productive during the long vacation. The initiative is designed for Junior and Senior Secondary School students across the council area, providing free academic support to enhance learning, improve performance and prepare participants for future educational challenges. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony,…
Lagos has secured the rights to host the 2026 CAF Awards, bringing African football’s most prestigious individual awards ceremony back to Nigeria after several years in Morocco. The event will be held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, marking Nigeria’s third time hosting the awards after previous editions in Lagos in 2015 and…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified its environmental enforcement campaign by sealing several markets, shopping complexes and commercial premises in the Ikotun-Igando axis for violating the state’s environmental sanitation laws. The enforcement exercise, carried out by LAWMA’s Project WISE West team, targeted businesses along the LASU-Igando Road corridor in Alimosho Local Government Area…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on public institutions, the private sector, civil society organisations and faith-based groups to work closely with government in building a united and prosperous Nigeria, saying sustainable national development requires collective effort. The President made the appeal during the commissioning of the new National Headquarters of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of…
The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, has urged public servants to prioritise their health by undergoing regular medical check-ups to ensure the early detection and prevention of diseases. Agoro made the appeal during the August edition of the monthly Walk for Fitness Exercise held at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, on…
The Lagos State Office of Local Government Establishments and Training has announced the commencement of the 2026 Capacity Building Workshop for officers in the Unified Local Government Service. The Permanent Secretary, Ms. Toyin Ogunlana, said the training programme will run from Monday, August 3, to Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Training School of the Office…
The Lagos State Government has commenced the installation of new pumps at the Iju Headworks and Akute Water Intake Stations as part of efforts to increase water production, improve operational efficiency and expand access to safe potable water across the state. The project, being implemented through the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), is funded by the…
Ward I emerged champions of the maiden edition of the Aruwe Under-15 Football Competition after defeating Ward B 1-0 in the grand finale held at the Old Works Yard Football Pitch on Olu Aina Street, Mushin Local Government Area. The victory capped a thrilling 15-day tournament that showcased the talent, determination and sportsmanship of young…
Normal flight operations have resumed at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, following a fire incident that triggered an emergency response by aviation authorities on Sunday. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed that its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) responded swiftly to the incident, successfully containing the fire…
The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, has urged public servants to prioritise their health by undergoing regular medical check-ups to promote early detection and prevention of diseases. Agoro made the call during the August edition of the monthly Walk for Fitness Exercise held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, on…
