The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has introduced a new toll-free short code hotline, 3667 in a bid to strengthen emergency responses, improve traffic management efficiency and deepen public participation in the administration of road transportation across Lagos State. The introduction of this new shortcode reflects a transformation of the agency from their former long-service…
Operatives of The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA have arrested a 38 year old China-bound businesswoman, Iwebema Ogechi Peace for cocaine possession on the 21st of June, 2026 at the Muritala Muhammad International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Her arrest followed an operation by the agency based on credible intelligence leading to the discovery of four…
The Lagos State Government once again expressed its unfailing dedication towards promoting creativity and empowering young talents through arts education as the Permanent Secretary, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Bopo Oyekan Ismaila has reaffirmed the commitment of the state during the grand finale and prize presentation ceremony of Eko schools Arts and Crafts Competition 2.0 grand…
Nine victims have now been confirmed dead from the three-storey building collapse in Lagos. The three-storey building located in Alakija area, Old Ojo Road, Off Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Satellite Town collapsed on the 25th of June, reportedly around 11 am, leading to the loss of multiple lives. Rescue operations are still ongoing at the scene…
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) has kicked off the bid-opening procedure for the 2023/2024 UBEC intervention projects, showcasing the body’s dedication towards transparency and efficiency for the education sector. This follows the closure of submissions by bidders for the intervention projects. During the submission process, 75 contractors participated in bidding for the…
The Lagos State Government has received its allocation for Q1 2026 from the federation account for its LGAs, and notably; Alimosho Local Government received the highest allocation among Lagos State’s 20 local government areas receiving N10.8 billion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), official allocation data has revealed. The data showed that Lagos State…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has welcomed the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe as its new President. As highlighted by a Statehouse Press Release on the 22nd of June, Professor Ogundipe was appointed by the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to succeed Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina, who was appointed July…
The Lagos State Police Command has debunked the allegation that the late DCP, Salihu Khan was kidnapped prior to his death. The unverified information, described as “false, reckless and highly irresponsible” by the Lagos State Police Command had been making rounds on social media following the news of DCP Salihu’s death. The news of the…
Motorists advised to use alternative routes as closure affects traffic on June 17 and June 21 The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary closure of the Iddo Bridge in Ijora, Apapa Local Government Area, to facilitate the installation of heavy steel bridge beams as part of the ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction works being carried…
The Lagos State Police Command has lost its Deputy Commissioner of Police, Khan Salihu, on the 15th of June. The Deputy Commissioner, who led the Finance and Administration Division, Lagos State Command is reported to have died after being rushed to the hospital upon his arrival at home. While the cause of his death is…
