Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Lagos

August 9, 2026

Lions District earmarks N100 million to tackle diabetes, targets 10,000 beneficiaries

Ms Ngene said the initiative would prioritise children living with diabetes.

Lions Club logo
August 8, 2026

Gov. Sanwo-Olu decries Festac Bridge vandalisation, directs security agents to hunt perpetrators 

The governor added that immediate remedial measures would be undertaken to safeguard the affected bridge columns and prevent further deterioration.

The vandalised Festac-Alakija Bridge.
August 8, 2026

EFCC returns recovered N125 million to victim of Lagos land fraud

The commission stated, “The petitioner further alleged that the suspect deliberately concealed the existence of a pending court case affecting the property, which has been before the court since

EFCC returns recovered N125 million to victim of Lagos land fraud
August 7, 2026

UNILAG, CELSIR conclude ‘Voices Beyond Walls’ programme in Kirikiri

Participants were regarded as learners rather than inmates.

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August 7, 2026

Lagos govt arrests 27 over bridge vandalism

The Lagos State government arrested 27 suspected hoodlums for allegedly vandalising a newly constructed bridge in Festac.

Festac Link Bridge
August 7, 2026

Lagos grassroots football remains pathway to professional success: Commissioner

Mobolaji Ogunlende, Lagos youth commissioner, says grassroots football development remains the strongest pathway to professional success and community development.

Mobolaji Ogunlende (Credit: X)
August 7, 2026

Lagos needs 80,000 doctors, nurses, says Sanwo-Olu

“Lagos needs about 40,000 doctors to serve this population properly. We have about 7,000. We need roughly 40,000 more nurses,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.

Sanwo-Olu and Lagos doctors
August 6, 2026

Customs intercept rifles, cannabis snacks worth N374 million at TinCan

Mr Adeniyi said financial and telecommunications evidence linked the suspect to the shipment.

Nigeria Customs Service
August 6, 2026

Lagos Rotary president advises trainees to embrace leadership values

Ms Kamiyo said each Rotary club in District 9110 sponsored different youths from their various communities.

Lagos Rotary
August 6, 2026

FCID, NAFDAC strengthen partnership to tackle counterfeit products

The police presented a proposed training programme to be facilitated by the FCID Annex team led by the police commissioner (forensics) following a request from NAFDAC.

Cops, NAFDAC agent