lagos state news

Eight months and one week have passed since the tragic death of medical doctor Vwaere Diaso due to a failed elevator at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos State. Despite the incident, investigative journalism outlet FIJ reveals that the elevator remains unfixed or replaced. Workers residing in the...

President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to spend the Eid-El-Fitr holiday in Lagos State, departing from Abuja on Sunday. According to presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, this decision is a mark of respect for the sacred occasion, symbolizing the end of Ramadan, during which Tinubu will...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's announcement of the reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos was met with a mixed response from residents. While some expressed gratitude and optimism for the improved infrastructure and future projects like the Fourth Mainland Bridge, others voiced concerns...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called upon Nigerians to maintain focus and resilience through prayer amidst the nation's escalating economic challenges. Speaking at the annual Ramadan public lecture in Lagos, represented by his deputy Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu stressed the...

A tragic incident has unfolded in Lagos State, leaving a teenage apprentice dead and prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise. The police spokesperson in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the heartbreaking news on Wednesday, shedding light on...

The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, announced during a press briefing that the state is gearing up to implement a monthly rental scheme before the end of 2024 or early next year. The initiative aims to modernize the rental system, aligning it with...

A tragic incident occurred in Lagos State as a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Sunday Bukola, reportedly crushed a five-year-old child named Malik to death at Palmgroove in the Onipanu area. The accident happened around 1:30 pm on Saturday when the driver hit Malik, his mother, Rofiat, and his...

President Bola Tinubu stirred the pot during the inauguration of Lagos's Red Line Rail, aiming at labor unions just days after their nationwide protest. Tinubu, addressing the NLC, NUC, and TUC, criticized their early strikes, saying, "Wait until 2027 if you want to participate in elections...

President Bola Tinubu officially kickstarted the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line project's first phase at the Ikeja Train Station on Thursday. The ceremony saw the attendance of prominent figures, including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of Transportation Saidu Alkali, state...

President Bola Tinubu's arrival in Lagos ahead of the red line train inauguration signals a pivotal moment for the state's transportation landscape. Greeted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other officials at Murtala Muhammed Airport, the event is slated for Thursday. Lagos Commissioner for...

The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a 24-hour total closure of both bounds of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, starting from noon on Wednesday to noon on Thursday. The closure is part of the ongoing rehabilitation works on the bridge and aims to facilitate a crucial phase of repair...

In a bid to tackle the challenges posed by the increasing cost of living and recent protests, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative. The state government plans to engage local food vendors, colloquially known as 'Mama Put,' to feed between 1,000 to...

In a decisive move to tackle environmental degradation and promote sustainable waste management practices, the Lagos State Government is set to initiate full enforcement of the ban on Styrofoam food containers across the state, commencing this Monday, February 19. The announcement was made by...