Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Lagos

July 17, 2026

Disengaged soldier arraigned for allegedly stealing motorcycle

The magistrate adjourned the case until August 13 for mention.

Court room
July 17, 2026

FG distributes 20,160 bags of fertilisers to Lagos farmers

The initiative is being implemented through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

Fertilizer bags
July 17, 2026

Farmers count losses amid Lagos flooding

Vegetable, maize and cassava farms in parts of Ikorodu, Ojo, Imota and Epe have remained waterlogged for days following sustained rainfall.

July 16, 2026

Lagos council launches interest-free loan scheme for farmers, small business owners

The scheme covers loans ranging from N50,000 to N5 million, with the council chairman undertaking to pay the nine per cent interest on behalf of beneficiaries.

July 16, 2026

WaterAid inaugurates 20,000-litre solar-powered water facility in Lagos community

Ms Mere described the project as a milestone in expanding access to safe water.

WaterAid logo
July 16, 2026
Lagos Port
July 16, 2026

Troops raid Lagos building, nab 24 illegal migrants

Mr Yahaya stated that during the operation, 24 foreign nationals comprising 15 males and nine females were apprehended.

illegal migrants
July 16, 2026

LASTMA rescued 200 victims across 500 road crashes in three months: General Manager 

Mr Bakare-Oki further advised residents to postpone non-essential trips during periods of heavy rainfall and flash floods to ensure their safety.

LASTMA
July 16, 2026

NECA urges Nigerian government to sustain reforms, tackle insecurity

The president of NECA’s governing council, Ifeanyi Okoye, gave the advice on Tuesday at the association’s 69th AGM in Lagos.

NECA
July 15, 2026

SCRAMP: Lagos begins documentation of informal urban spaces 

Mr Olayinka urged residents and stakeholders to cooperate with the exercise.

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