The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, through the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Toyin Oke-Osinyantolu during her welcome address at the press briefing for the Ibile Youth Academy Study Tour, 2026 has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to providing opportunities for youths to thrive globally through leadership development and international exposure initiatives. The tour would…
A commercial bus conductor, identified as Mr. Lekan Olasunkanmi reportedly stabbed a LASTMA officer during a routine traffic enforcement operation by a LASTMA patrol team at Ile-Epo Market, inward Abule-Egba, along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on the 30th of June. The suspect, who was the conductor of a Volkswagen Commercial bus (LSR 989 SG) that was…
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…
Dr. Odutola Kasali, upon his appointment and elevation as Chairman, Odu’a Investment Company Limited has received congratulatory messages from the Lekki Local Council Development Area, through the Executive Chairman of the Lekki LCDA, Engr. Rasaki Bamidele Kasali (RBK) as well as the the APC candidate for Ibeju-Lekki consistuency I, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon….
Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos has urged the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the security challenges currently faced by the country and to provide a suitable environment for healthcare professionals to thrive. Represented by Prof. Afolabi Lesi, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Sciences), Prof. Ogunsola made this call to action…
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…
