Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, have arrested a Cameroonian businessman, Bekono Eric, over an alleged ₦1.5 billion bank fraud. The 47-year-old suspect was apprehended on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos. According to the commission, he is believed to be part of a…
Nigeria’s consumer protection regulator has entered into a partnership with Lagos State authorities to strengthen action against unsafe products, market exploitation, and unfair trade practices in the country’s commercial hub. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) formalised the collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding aimed…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that the state generated approximately ₦1.3 trillion in internally generated revenue (IGR) in 2024, attributing the milestone to sustained reforms in tax administration and digital innovation. Speaking at the 159th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board in Lagos, the governor described the revenue figure as modest but impactful, noting that IGR now…
The Lagos State Government has introduced a comprehensive set of cybersecurity guidelines aimed at strengthening digital safety for businesses, public institutions, and residents across the state. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the initiative was described as a major step toward positioning Lagos as a secure and globally competitive digital hub….
Obafemi Hamzat has commenced political consultations ahead of the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. The Deputy Governor on Monday held a strategic meeting with members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), party leaders, and key stakeholders during a visit to elder statesman, Tajudeen Olusi, in Lagos. Notable GAC members present at the meeting included Mutiu Are, Musiliu Obanikoro, and Bode Oyedele. The engagement…
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed viral reports alleging an impending cult-related clash in parts of Lagos, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday, Police Public Relations Officer Abimbola Adebisi said the command had already taken proactive measures to prevent any breakdown of law and order in the…
Eko FM and Radio Lagos have emerged as major winners at the prestigious Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA), organised by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), securing six awards across various categories. The stations were recognised among 248 entries for outstanding performance in news coverage, programming quality, professionalism, and consistent dedication to public service—further cementing their…
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Lagos State Head of Service, Bode Agoro, officially presented appointment letters to seven newly appointed Permanent Secretaries at his office in the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. The appointments, approved by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, are aimed at strengthening the state’s policy implementation framework and advancing the goals of the THEMES…
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, today commissioned the Lagos Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) Office and the state-of-the-art ‘ABAT-3’ Data Centre in Alausa, Ikeja. The President was ably represented by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. This landmark facility is set to transform geospatial data management in…
The Lagos State Government has announced partial road closures across key areas on Wednesday, April 8, and Thursday, April 9, to mark the commissioning of major infrastructure projects. 🛣️ Wednesday, April 8: 🛣️ Thursday, April 9: Traffic management will be reinforced by LASTMA officers, with 500 additional personnel deployed to ensure smooth vehicular movement. President Bola Tinubu is expected to attend the events….
