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Lagos

July 13, 2026

Lagos official advocates greater inclusion of women in governance

She said women possess the competence, leadership qualities, and capacity required to contribute meaningfully to governance at all levels.

Folashade Olabanji-Oba
July 13, 2026
Traffic gridlock on a flooded Lagos road
July 13, 2026

Ibeju-Lekki council begins flood control interventions in communities

He said the council had deployed swamp buggies, drainage-clearing equipment and pumping machines to tackle flooding in communities across the LGA.

Lagos flooding
July 13, 2026

Lagos govt continues crackdown on illegal structures along Badagry expressway

The Lagos government has stepped up efforts to clear illegal structures and other environmental nuisances along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

Shanties along Lagos-Badagry Expressway
July 13, 2026

Latest Lagos Flooding: Ibeju-Lekki LG chairman tours affected areas, promises intervention

The tour assessed the extent of the damage following devastating flooding caused by persistent rainfall, which rendered residents homeless and destroyed valuable possessions.

Flooded Ibeju-Lekki
July 13, 2026

NDLEA intercepts multibillion-naira hard drugs from Canada at Lagos port

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it intercepted 8,287 bags of suspected Canadian Loud, weighing 4,143.5 kilogrammes, at the Apapa port in Lagos.

NDLEA agents
July 12, 2026

Lagos urges anti-harassment policies to protect women, workers

She noted that women accounted for more than 90 per cent of the reported workplace harassment cases.

Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency Advocacy Walk
July 12, 2026

Troops intercept truckload of illicit drugs on Lagos-Calabar coastal highway

He said preliminary investigations revealed that the illicit consignment was being transported to the Berger area of Lagos State.

July 12, 2026

Lagos residents blame urbanisation, poor drainage infrastructure for worsening floods

Residents said the flooding challenge reflected years of urban growth that had outpaced drainage infrastructure.

Flooded Lagos road used to illustrate the story
July 12, 2026

Kings College Lagos PTA rejects takeover plan by old boys’ association

The parents unanimously rejected the move and appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the approval.

Kings College Lagos,