Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Lagos

August 5, 2026

NIS busts transnational crime syndicate, arrests

NIS said the operation was carried out following actionable intelligence on the activities of trafficking syndicates operating within the state.

NIS OPERATIVES
August 5, 2026

Court freezes WEMPCO accounts as executives face jail over ₦61.45 billion UBA debt

The judge issued a stern notice of the consequences of disobedience to the court order, warning that the company’s key executives could face imprisonment for contempt.

UBA, WEMPCO
August 4, 2026

Lagos govt to empower 3,800 MSMEs

“When we empower one entrepreneur, we strengthen a family; when we support thousands of entrepreneurs, we strengthen the economy of Lagos State,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
August 4, 2026

Two suspects arested in Lagos for alleged armed robbery

Ms Adebisi said three live cartridges were also recovered from the suspects.

Two suspects arested in Lagos
August 4, 2026

LAWMA threatens to seal off Oshodi Market over sanitation breaches

LAWMA has served ‘Intention to Seal Notices’ on sections of Oshodi Market over environmental sanitation breaches.

August 4, 2026

Lagos traffic diverted amid Anthony Village bus stop construction

The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation said on Tuesday that excavation works are currently ongoing at the Anthony Village bus stop area.

Anthony Village bus stop construction
August 4, 2026

LASWA concludes ferry safety training in Lagos

LASWA has concluded module three of its Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Programme, the first of its kind in Africa.

Ferries in Lagos
August 3, 2026

Lagos police intercept truckload of suspected counterfeit drugs

Mr Tijani said preliminary investigation revealed the drugs were destined for distribution to different parts of the country, with some allegedly for neighbouring countries.

Truckload of suspected counterfeit drugs
August 2, 2026
Seun Kuti leaving the event hall
August 2, 2026

Female driver crashes car into Lagos building, dies

The LASTMA boss added that operatives from Afonka Police Post provided security support and remained at the scene throughout the evacuation exercise.

LASTMA officials at work