Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Lagos

July 23, 2026

LASTMA nabs fleeing tanker driver after fatal hit-and-run

The LASTMA boss reiterated the agency’s unwavering commitment to road safety.

LASTMA Officials
July 22, 2026

Police nab three suspected cultists in Lagos

The command’s spokesperson said the suspects were arrested following credible information from members of the public. 

three suspected cultists
July 22, 2026

Residents petition NHRC, seek probe of LG chairman, lawyers over demolition of Lagos estate

Mr Aponmade said that the operation was backed and sponsored by the Chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, Abiodun Ejigbadero.

Demolished houses at Surulere Community, Alagbado, Lagos State.
July 21, 2026

Slain Lagos NURTW organising secretary buried amid tears

Mr Ajiboye died days after he was attacked by gunmen.

Toba Ajiboye
July 21, 2026

Lagos govt seeks assembly’s approval for ₦200 billion bond, FAAC-backed initiative for infrastructure financing

Speaker Mudashiru Obasa referred both requests to the Joint Committee on Economic Planning and Budget and the Committee on Finance for detailed scrutiny.

Speaker Mudashiru Obasa
July 21, 2026

Lagos urges improved child adoption, fostering services

Mr Ogunlende described adoption, guardianship and fostering as pathways that provide vulnerable children with hope and stability.

Children at a crèche
July 21, 2026

LASU don recommends integrated trauma care system in Lagos

Mr Adewole advocated institutionalising orthopaedic subspeciality training at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.

July 21, 2026

CBN retains benchmark interest rate at 26.5%

The latest decision to maintain the current policy stance followed a thorough assessment of the balance of risks.

Cardoso+CBN logo
July 21, 2026

Lagos govt seeks science-backed solutions to climate, coastal risks

The Lagos government has urged scientists to provide evidence-based solutions to tackle climate change and strengthen resilience in coastal cities.

Flooded Lagos Island
July 21, 2026

Lagos: Youth ministry reaffirms commitment to vulnerable children’s welfare

The Lagos government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the welfare of children in orphanage homes across Lagos.

Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu