The Lagos State Government has announced that the 2026 Lagos Fanti Carnival will take place on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026, at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square. The event promises a vibrant celebration of culture, music, dance, and history, showcasing the rich Afro-Brazilian heritage of Lagos. Speaking at a press conference, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, emphasized the…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) responded promptly to a tragic road traffic incident on the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway, where a dispatch rider lost his life after being struck by a fully loaded HOWO diesel tanker (RBC 38 XF) under the Cele Bridge corridor. Preliminary reports indicate that the moving tanker violently collided with the…
The Head of Service, Bode Agoro, attended the official presentation of vehicles to substantive Directors in the Lagos State Public Service, an event performed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Lagos House, Ikeja, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Speaking at the event, Agoro stated that the newly presented Changan CS35 Plus vehicles would enhance staff morale…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the redeployment of several Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) across key departments and commands of the Nigeria Police Force to enhance operational efficiency nationwide. Under the new assignments, AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh has been posted to lead Zone 2 Command in Lagos, covering both Lagos and Ogun states. Other…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that one person died following a gas tanker and tipper truck explosion along the Lekki-Epe Expressway on Saturday. This update follows an earlier statement by the Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, who reported that properties worth thousands of naira…
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Muslims in Lagos and across Nigeria on the successful completion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor commended Muslim faithful for their dedication to fasting, prayers, and spiritual devotion during the holy…
The Chief Imam of Lagos, Sulaimon Abou-Nolla, has directed Muslims to complete the 30 days of Ramadan fasting following the non-sighting of the Shawwal moon. The announcement means that fasting will continue through Thursday, with Eid-el-Fitr to be observed on Friday. The directive aligns with the position of the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, who confirmed that the new moon…
The Governor of Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced plans to introduce an executive order that will stop school-age children from roaming the streets in Lagos during school hours. The governor revealed this on Friday during the launch of the Lagos Education Access Fund (LEAF) and the inauguration of the board of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB). Sanwo-Olu said the planned order would…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, commemorated International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 with a high-level lecture and panel discussion aimed at strengthening the professional development and welfare of female media practitioners. The event, held at the NUJ Press Center in Ikeja, focused on the theme: “Give to Gain: Empowering Women Journalists through Mentorship and Advocacy for…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has recommended that residents affected by the demolition of waterfront communities in Makoko, Oko‑Agbon, and Sogunro be relocated to the Agbowa area of Epe in Lagos State. A statement obtained by PUNCH Online from the Assembly’s Public Affairs Directorate indicated that the recommendation followed the adoption of a report…
