Sunday, October 18, 2026

Lagos

October 18, 2026

Two die, two injured in Lagos road crash

Mr Bakare-Oki expressed sympathy to the families of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy and complete recovery.

Accident scene
October 18, 2026

Pan-African Games: Riverbank School wins boys’, girls’ titles

Mr Payne said the games enabled young athletes to showcase their abilities.

October 18, 2026

Lagos traders, consumers lament losses from spoilt fruits, vegetables

Traders and consumers called for improved transportation, better storage, and affordable preservation facilities to reduce waste.

October 18, 2026

NDLEA seizes ₦7 billion worth of tramadol at Lagos port, arrests octogenarian

Mr Babafemi stated that the raid included the arrest of dozens of suspects, including an 85-year-old grandmother.

NDLEA
October 18, 2026

Lagos task force nabs dismissed operative for impersonation, extortion

Mr Akerele said the suspect was detained at Oshodi bus stop after a viral video of his apprehension circulated.

Lagos State Task Force
October 18, 2026

APC ‌woman leader defends Tinubu’s 30-day petrol discount

The women’s leader added that the government had distinguished the initiative from the former subsidy regime.

Fuel queue at NNPC filling station [Credit: ThankGod Sabastine/Peoples Gazette]
October 18, 2026

LAWMA deploys 25 trucks to clear waste in Oshodi

Mr Suleiman said the deployment involved 25 trucks, supported by a working floor that could accommodate four at a time.

LAWMA clearing waste in Oshodi
October 18, 2026

Lagos water network serves only 1.03% of 20 million residents: LWC

Mr Anifowoshe said the corporation had an installed water production capacity of about 210 million gallons per day (MGD).

Residents fetching water from taps
October 18, 2026

Lagos strengthens culture, youth engagement to boost creative economy

According to Mr Johnson, the government was encouraging young people to develop their creative skills.

Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture (LSCAC)
October 17, 2026

Lagos police arrest 52-year-old over alleged defilement of nine-year-old girl

The victim’s mother reported the incident at the Yaba police division.

police