Major Blaze Engulfs Alkem Nigeria Limited as Firefighters Work to Contain the Inferno A devastating fire broke out at the Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate in the Mile 2 area of Lagos on Saturday evening, engulfing Alkem Nigeria Limited, an industrial recycling plant located within the estate. As of the latest reports, the fire remains uncontrollable,…
The newly deployed CCTV surveillance system on the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge has led to the arrest of three vandals caught in the act of damaging public infrastructure. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known while addressing the parade of the suspects, urging Nigerians to take collective responsibility for protecting public assets in their…
The Lagos State House of Assembly today carried out the screening of nominees presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for several key appointments across the state. The positions under review include roles within the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, and the Lagos State Parking Authority. During the session, lawmakers assessed…
The Lagos State Police Command has reaffirmed its dedication to protecting lives and property after a swift, intelligence-driven response to a security threat targeting prominent private schools in Ikeja. On Tuesday, 21st January 2026, the Human Resources Manager and Chief Security Officer of the schools reported receiving distressing WhatsApp messages from the same unknown number….
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, led the launch of a new police patrol boat on January 21, 2026, at the Command’s Marine Office in Ikoyi. The event was attended by the Deputy Commissioner of Operations and Area Commanders, highlighting the command’s commitment to strengthening maritime security in Lagos. The patrol boat,…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on the people of Badagry to uphold and preserve the legacy of the late monarch, Oba Babatunde Akran, De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, the Paramount Ruler of Badagry Kingdom and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs. The governor appealed on Wednesday…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has given assent to the 2026 Appropriation Bill following its passage by the Lagos State House of Assembly, officially signing it into law. The signing authorizes the implementation of the state’s 2026 budget, providing the legal framework for government spending and development programmes in the coming fiscal year. The budget…
At least two commuters lost their lives on Sunday following a multiple-vehicle accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, at the Kara Bridge axis inward Mowe. The accident reportedly occurred when a truck conveying bags of flour lost control and rammed into several vehicles on the busy highway. The vehicles involved included commercial buses and private cars,…
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Honourable Sola Giwa, has commended Lagos residents for their exemplary civic responsibility, discipline, and strict adherence to traffic laws during the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) 24-Hour Night Gang Operations carried out across the metropolis during the 2025 Detty December festive season. Hon. Giwa…
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of operations at a high-purity gold refining plant in Lagos, alongside plans to commission a $600 million lithium processing facility in Nasarawa State, as part of efforts to deepen value addition in Nigeria’s mining sector. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, disclosed this on Tuesday,…
