Thursday, August 20, 2026

Lagos

May 22, 2026

NYSC remains key to national unity, says Lagos government

He said the scheme remained relevant through its promotion of peaceful coexistence.

Corps members
May 22, 2026

Lagos generates N2.6 trillion in revenue, maintains stable debt profile

He said the fiscal stability was driven by prudent financial management, disciplined borrowing and digital tax reforms.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
May 22, 2026

Suspected Lagos car thieves nabbed, five stolen vehicles recovered: Police

The police command in Lagos says it has arrested three suspected members of a car-snatching syndicate and recovered five stolen vehicles.

Female police officers
May 22, 2026

‘I’ll work for all Lagosians,’ Hamzat declares, unveils ‘My Lagos Dream’

“I will work for all Lagosians—the fisherman in Badagry and Epe, the trader in Oyingbo, Mile 12 and Balogun,” Mr Hamzat promised.

May 22, 2026

APC Primaries: Hamzat emerges first Lagos deputy governor to secure governorship ticket

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat on Thursday emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress’ governorship primary in Lagos.

May 21, 2026

Lagos distributes sports kits to 1,020 schools

The Executive Secretary, LSSTF, Wahid Oshodi, said the initiative targeted equal sporting opportunities for children.

Lagos State Sports Trust Fund
May 21, 2026

Lagos judiciary mourns Justice Josephine Oyefeso

The statement noted that funeral arrangements would be announced by the family. 

Justice Josephine Oyefeso
May 21, 2026

Late arrival of electoral materials, low turnout mar APC primaries in Badagry

APC’s governorship primaries in Badagry on Thursday was marred by the late arrival of electoral officers and materials, as well as low turnout of members.

election venue
May 21, 2026

Security tight at APC secretariat ahead of Lagos governorship primary

There was tight security around APC secretariat in Ogba, Ikeja, Thursday as electoral officers and materials were deployed for the party’s governorship primary election.

Tight security at APC secretariat ahead of elections
May 21, 2026

NURTW chieftain ‘Shamelon’ arraigned in Lagos court for murder of dispatch rider

The Lagos government charged the 55-year-old defendant on three counts bordering on involuntary manslaughter, conspiracy, and attempted murder.

Shamsudeen Oladiti aka Shamelon