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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...

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 proactive response to the Lagos government's ban on single-use plastics and Styrofoam, Chicken Republic, a popular Nigerian fast-food chain, is encouraging its patrons to bring their plates. The company, under its parent entity Food Concepts PLC, shared a press statement on Instagram...

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu personally intervened in a case of traffic violation, arresting a soldier and several commercial motorcyclists, commonly known as Okada riders, for driving against traffic along the busy Lagos-Badagry expressway. Senior Special Assistant on Media to the...

The viral video of Mr Macaroni greeting Tony Elumelu but seemingly ignoring Lagos State Governor Sanwoolu has sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians. In the video, Sanwo- Olu is seen asking Mr Macaroni why he won't greet him. It's noteworthy that Mr Macaroni was previously arrested during the...

In a revelation that has sparked public outcry, records from Lagos State's Public Procurement Agency unveil questionable spending decisions by Governor Sanwo-Olu's administration. The approval of N73.1 million for the official portraits of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sanwo-Olu, executed...

Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has identified 677 houses in Festac Town, Awumo-Odofin area of Lagos, for complete demolition. Additionally, 744 other structures face partial demolition due to developers' violations. Akintola Olagbemiro, the Southwest Zonal Manager for FHA, revealed these...

Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, spearheaded a demolition exercise in Ebute-Metta on Saturday, targeting distressed buildings that posed significant risks to residents. Despite prior notices, occupants had reportedly refused to vacate the structures...

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Toluige Olokoobi, the mother of Oreofeoluwa Lawal-Babalola, the young boy who gained fame through the viral "mummy be calming down" video, has taken her own life. The incident, which occurred in Benin, raises questions about the reasons behind her decision...

The Lagos State Government has officially ended its 50% discount on public transport fares, reverting to the old rates starting from November 6, 2023. The announcement was made by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority in a statement on Saturday. The discount program had been...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos made an unexpected appearance at Lagos Fashion Week 2023, taking to the runway to close the Emmy Kasbit show. This surprising runway debut left the audience in awe as the Governor strutted his stuff with confidence.

Southwest Governors, including Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, paid a courtesy visit to the ailing Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, at his Ibadan residence. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State was absent from the visit...

The Lagos State Government has announced the suspension of its planned mass burial for the 103 corpses recovered in the aftermath of the October 2020 #EndSARS protest. The decision comes in response to the controversy and objections raised when the government initially revealed its intentions in...

The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal has made a significant ruling in the case involving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Olajide Adediran (popularly known as Jandor), and the recent governorship election. Jandor had challenged the victory of Babajide SanwoOlu and Obafemi...