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October 27, 2026

Lagos assembly backs state police, seeks parliamentary police

Mr Obasa said the establishment of a state police has been a recurring issue from the fifth to the 10th assembly.

Lagos Assembly
October 27, 2026

Sanwo-Olu pledges to resolve Lagos doctors’ outstanding arrears, welfare issues

Mr Sanwo-Olu said the state government remained committed to working with the guild to address outstanding concerns.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
October 27, 2026

Ebola cases surpass 10,000 in DR Congo

The WHO regional director said the organisation’s teams were working with the DRC government and partners to interrupt transmission.

Ebola patients
October 27, 2026

FG moves to phase out lead-based paints by 2030

Mr Usman said lead poisoning is a preventable environmental and public-health problem, with no known safe exposure level.

A painter applying paint to the wall
October 27, 2026

Tinubu seeks Senate approval for Transfer of Convicted Offenders Amendment Bill 2026 

Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the letter at plenary on Tuesday.

Nigerian Senate
October 27, 2026

SEC secures conviction of seven Ponzi scheme directors  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it secured convictions and jail terms for seven companies and their directors involved in Ponzi schemes within one month

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
October 27, 2026

Expert advises govts to prioritise safety over revenue in motor vehicle administration

Mr Olalekan said weaknesses in driver licensing and vehicle inspection exposed serious institutional gaps.

FRSC officials
October 27, 2026
Governor Sanwo-Olu and wife at the event.
October 27, 2026

NGO urges parents to support, protect children against online abuse 

Ms Eni educated parents and children on different forms of online sexual abuse.

Children (Don't expose their faces)