The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the state government to raise the minimum wage from N85,000 to N225,000. Speaking during the International Workers’ Day celebration at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, the state NLC Chairperson, Funmilayo Sessi, said the proposed increase is necessary in light of rising inflation and the high cost of living in Lagos….
The Lagos State Government has established an ad-hoc committee to coordinate the 2026 Hajj exercise to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The committee, chaired by Dr. Ahmad Abdullahi Jebe, Special Adviser to the Governor on Islamic Matters, was inaugurated by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, at the Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja. Layode stated that…
Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has stepped down from the Lagos State governorship race under the All Progressives Congress (APC). His withdrawal follows the party’s endorsement of Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as its consensus candidate for the 2027 election. Jandor explained that his decision was driven by party unity and discipline rather than a…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged greater strategic investment in waste management infrastructure to close existing gaps and support the creation of a comprehensive Waste Management Master Plan for Lagos State. The Managing Director and CEO, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made the appeal recently at LAWMA’s headquarters in Ijora Olopa during a meeting with a…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State. The announcement was made by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who described the President’s endorsement as a strong vote of confidence in his deputy’s leadership capacity and…
The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Jubril Gawat, via a post on X, revealing that the decision was…
The Lagos State Government has debunked reports alleging that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been directed to resign on health grounds, describing the claim as entirely false and misleading. In an official clarification, authorities stated that the governor remains in good health, mentally sound, and fully engaged in his responsibilities as the leader of Lagos State….
The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports alleging the introduction of new traffic restrictions around the Sheraton Link Bridge inward Opebi Road, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, clarified that there have been no changes to existing traffic regulations within the…
The Lagos State Government has introduced a water-based public engagement initiative known as “Library on the Lagoon” as part of efforts to strengthen environmental awareness, reduce pollution, and advance its blue economy strategy across the state’s inland waterways. The initiative, unveiled recently, is designed to merge community participation, creative expression, and environmental advocacy, with officials…
The Lagos State Government has taken a major step toward improving electricity supply with the signing of three new power purchase agreements, alongside the introduction of a “no power, no pay” policy aimed at ensuring accountability in energy delivery. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the agreements, signed at Lagos House, Marina, are part of ongoing…
