The Lagos State Government has announced plans to institute legal action against an X user accused of sharing a misleading flood video falsely claimed to have been recorded in Lagos. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a series of posts on X, stating that deleting the post after it…
The Lagos State Government has commenced disciplinary proceedings against an officer of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps following a viral video allegedly showing the officer receiving a bribe from a lawbreaker. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, described the alleged conduct as unacceptable, stressing that it violates the rules, ethics…
The Lagos State Government has presented financial assistance to another 300 beneficiaries under the Eko Cares Financial Assistance Programme, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening social protection and promoting inclusive growth through targeted interventions. The cheque presentation ceremony, organised by the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement (OPL&CE), was held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026,…
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MBSE), has sponsored a one-week French Language Immersion Programme for selected teachers and students from public secondary schools across the State in the Republic of Benin. The programme, held at the Institute of Panafrican Universitaire (IPU) in Port-Novo and Cotonou from 14th to…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday inaugurated 20 Local Government coordinators for the Renewed Hope Ambassadors initiative, a grassroots engagement project designed to communicate the policies and achievements of President Bola Tinubu across the state. The governor also donated 20 vehicles to support the coordinators’ activities in their respective areas. Speaking at the inauguration…
The Lagos State Government has clarified that a recent Court of Appeal, Abuja Division judgment barring Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) from impounding vehicles or imposing fines applies only to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and not nationwide. The judgment followed a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja that VIOs in the FCT lacked statutory powers…
The Lagos State Government, through the Parastatals Monitoring Office (PMO), has convened Chief Executive Officers of parastatals, agencies, and government-owned companies for its Year 2026 Strategic Retreat themed “Charting the Future: Bold Leadership for Resilient Institutions.” The two-day retreat, held from February 12 to 13, 2026, at Novotel Hotel Lekki, provides a high-level platform for…
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced a partial closure of the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway to allow the Federal Ministry of Works undertake critical rehabilitation of failed sections of the road. The repair works will cover the stretch from U-Turn Bus Stop to Sango Tollgate, affecting both inbound and outbound lanes. According to the government, the…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a traffic diversion plan ahead of the 2026 Lagos City Marathon scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026. The marathon will feature two categories — a 42-kilometre race and a 10-kilometre race — both taking place simultaneously along designated routes. The 42-kilometre race will begin at Ahmadu Bello Way (by…
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…
