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Lagos State

October 18, 2025

World Trauma Day: Lagos urges residents to help accident victims before taking videos

He said that most trauma cases on Lagos roads were not accidents but preventable incidents caused by human errors.

Lagos health commissioner Akin Abayomi. [CREDIT: Twitter page of Mr Abayomi]
October 14, 2025

Lagos govt moves to establish cemetery in Surulere, holds consultation with stakeholders

Mr Olumide noted that the proposed cemetery was being considered to meet the pressing need for a burial ground within Surulere, which currently has none.

cemetery renovation project
October 10, 2025

Lagos govt urges residents to be productive, law-abiding

The SSG said the government, through its ministries, was regularly empowering women and youths.

Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, and others at the event
October 10, 2025

Sanwo-Olu tasks new permanent secretaries on public service innovation

Mr Sanwo-Olu said the appointees were chosen for their competence and record of service.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Credit: Babajide Sanwo-Olu)
October 5, 2025

Teachers’ Day: Govts must prioritise rewards for educators, says Lagos LG boss

Ms Animashaun commended teachers for their commitment to nation-building and acknowledged their resilience in shaping future leaders.

School Teachers
October 3, 2025

Court remands man over rape of neighbour’s physically challenged daughter

The prosecutor said Mr Paul, who took advantage of the girl, was apprehended by some neigbours and handed over to the police.

Local courtroom
October 3, 2025

Court remands trader in prison custody for sodomising boy

The Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court, on Friday, ordered the remand of a trader, Okonkwo Chikwado, 28, who is standing trial for sodomising a teenager.

Courtroom
September 21, 2025

Lagos govt announces compulsory use of reflective jackets by night courier riders

Mr Musa noted that the directive was in line with the Lagos State government’s commitment to improving road safety.

Life jackets
September 18, 2025

Ibadan: Police arrest suspect with human flesh bought from Lagos

Officers stopped a white bus with registration number XA 551 IRG, which led to the discovery of suspected human flesh on one occupant identified as Alfa Basiru.

Police officers
September 16, 2025

7,000 Nigerian tourists visited Zanzibar Island in Tanzania last year: Envoy

Mr Kakele pledged stronger engagement at future editions of Akwaaba.

Zanzibar