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…
The Lagos State Government has arrested a man for allegedly dumping refuse on a public road in Lagos. The development was disclosed by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. According to Wahab, the suspect was apprehended during an early morning patrol…
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency recently conducted a sensitisation programme in Oloko Community, Iju-Ishaga and Ifesowapo Community, Ijaye, aimed at raising awareness and preventing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). In a statement on Sunday, the agency said Community Engagement officers, Akinde Emmanuel and Tolani Adegboyega, educated residents on different forms of abuse—including…
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a temporary diversion of traffic on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to enable urgent repairs on the Kara Bridge, outbound Lagos. In a statement signed by Ogun State’s Federal Controller of Works, Olayiwola Komolafe, the ministry confirmed that maintenance work to replace damaged expansion joints will begin on Tuesday, March…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock and sorrow over the sudden death of its newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary, Hon. Karamo Yesiro. Yesiro passed away just 24 hours after his re-election at the Lagos State APC Congress held at Onikan Stadium. He was set to join the newly…
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the redeployment of Mr. Muyiwa John Adetola as the new Accountant-General of the state and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office (STO). The decision follows the statutory retirement of the former Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, Dr. Abiodun Muritala. An official circular from the Office of the…
