The Lagos State Government has expressed deep condolences to renowned Nigerian author, Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, over the tragic death of her son, Nkanu, following a medical incident at a private healthcare facility in Lagos on January 6. In a statement, the state government described the incident as deeply distressing and extended its heartfelt sympathy…
The Lagos State Government has announced the resumption of the second phase of repair works on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge (inbound Island), scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025. To mitigate the gridlock experienced during the earlier phase of repairs, the traffic management plan has been thoroughly reviewed, with renewed efforts to ensure completion within…
The LASG Thursday issued an extended vacation notice to remove valuables to all residents and owners of structures on the Ikota River setback as the state commenced the poking of fences on the setback. The additional notice was sequel to passionate pleas from some of the residents following the expiration of all served mandatory contravention…
The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce arrested 52 individuals during a late-night enforcement operation aimed at flushing out criminal elements from Lagos Island. This was revealed by the Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement shared via X on Saturday. The operation, which began around 12:35 a.m. on…
Lagos State Set to Begin Construction of 68km Green Line Rail by Year-End The Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence construction of the 68-kilometre Green Line Rail project, stretching from Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone, before the end of 2025. This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi,…
…Towed 10 illegally parked tankers near Dangote Refinery…Cleared another 120 vehicles indiscriminately parked around Ebute-Ero bridges The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in a decisive enforcement operation over the weekend, dislodged all illegally parked tankers around the Dangote Refinery and across the Lekki Free Trade Zone. This action followed repeated warnings issued by the…
The Lagos State Government on Friday reaffirmed its firm stance against illegal building constructions as it sealed multiple buildings being constructed without planning permits in Lagos Island. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, who led the exercise to caution against contravening buildings, said that it had become imperative for the…
In furtherance of the inclusive governance of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration, a citizens’ engagement forum is being organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy.The event, scheduled for Friday, 24th January, offers a unique opportunity for Lagos State residents to engage with government officials, share concerns, and contribute to the decision-making process. This…
The Lagos State government has neither banned sachet water nor have any plans to do so, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab has said. Wahab stated this in a post on X on Sunday while reacting to a viral video showing some individuals bursting sachet water packs at factories and on buses….
Improved Community engagement will end social norms and other gender based violence. Programme Coordinator, United Nations Population Fund , Lagos Office, Abbigail Msemburi emphasized this at a Walk to commemorate the year 2024 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lagos State. Msemburi…
