Governor Sanwo-Olu to Deliver Arewa Think Tank Lecture in Kaduna on Tuesday

The Governor of Lagos State and Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, is set to deliver a lecture in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at the Arewa House, Kaduna, on Tuesday. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who will serve as the Guest Speaker, is expected to present a lecture titled “65 Years of…

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Lagos State to Begin Free Oral Polio Vaccination Campaign for Children Aged 0–5 Years

The Lagos State Government will commence the administration of the free Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2) to children aged 0 to 5 years from Saturday, November 8, 2025. The statewide exercise is part of ongoing efforts to safeguard children from poliovirus and to maintain Lagos’ polio-free status. According to health officials, trained vaccination…

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Reps in Rowdy Session Over Alleged Illegal Allocation of Lagos Trade Fair Lands

The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Tuesday following a motion on the alleged illegal allocation of federal government lands at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex. The motion, sponsored by Hon. Ademorin Kuye, sought to mandate an ad hoc committee to investigate the alleged land irregularities. However, several lawmakers opposed the…

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Lagos Chamber of Commerce Supports 15% Petrol Import Tax, Urges Focus on Local Refining

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has welcomed the newly imposed 15% import tax on petrol and diesel, describing it as a sound economic policy aimed at promoting local refining and energy self-sufficiency. However, the Chamber stressed the need for a measured implementation to prevent cost-of-living spikes and supply-chain disruptions. It cautioned that…

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Police Declare Omoyele Sowore Wanted Over Alleged Plot to Disrupt Public Peace in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has declared human rights activist and convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, wanted for allegedly plotting to disrupt public peace in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, announced this on Monday while addressing journalists in Lagos. “I hereby, as the Commissioner of Police of the Lagos Police…

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Lagos Police dismiss unrest rumours, assure safety on Third Mainland bridge

The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents and motorists of their safety, dismissing rumours of a planned disruption on the Third Mainland Bridge by some youths. In a statement on Monday, October 27, 2025, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the police were aware of messages circulating about an alleged plan to cause…

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Agboyi-Ketu LCDA launches ‘Project S.H.E.’ to promote girl child welfare

The Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Mrs. Adetola Abubakar, has officially launched Project S.H.E., a community-driven initiative aimed at advancing the Safety, Hygiene, and Education of the girl child. In a statement issued by the Office of the Executive Chairman, the project was described as a significant step toward…

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