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Health Commissioner Leads Inspection; State, FAAN, Port Health, NCAA Pledge Stronger Collaboration Lagos State Government has stepped up measures to prevent the importation of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, into Nigeria, with the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, leading a high-level inspection of preparedness systems at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA. The visit came amid growing concern over a resurgence of Ebola in East Africa. Abayomi was joined by the Special Adviser on Health, Doctor Kemi Ogunyemi; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Doctor Dayo Lajide; Director of Epidemiology, Biosecurity and Global Health, Dr. Ismail Abdus-Salam; and leads the Lagos State…

The Lagos State Government has pledged to step up its advocacy to ensure residents embrace voluntary cleanliness of their environment, saying the monthly environmental sanitation exercise has come to stay in a bid to ensure a cleaner city. The state government stated this during the second edition of the reintroduced monthly Environmental sanitation which took place across the state While the wife of the Lagos State Governor, Doctor Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu participated in the exercise at Alimosho Local Government Area, accompanied by the state’s commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, Special Adviser to the of Governor on the Environment,…

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC Nigeria, has debunked a fraudulent letter circulating online claiming it had ordered the deployment of police and NSCDC officers to all WASSCE centers from June 1, 2026. In a disclaimer issued by the Council, WAEC said the letter, dated May 27, 2026 with reference L/SED/12/DIST/VOL.4/460 and addressed to “The Proprietor/Principal of Schools,” did not originate from the Council. The forged document also carried a fake signature purported to be that of the Senior Deputy Registrar/Head, Test Administration, Mr. S.D. Kum.WAEC stated categorically that it has not issued any directive for the “comprehensive deployment” of…

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged the full support of the state government toward the successful hosting of the maiden Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX). He describing the initiative as a strategic platform for collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing across the continent. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), led by its Director-General, Major-General, Babatunde Alaya, at Lagos House, Marina. The Governor, while welcoming the delegation, described the DICON boss as a Lagos boy coming home, following Alaya’s recollection of growing up on Tokunbo Street on Lagos Island…

The Lagos State Government has paid a total of N4.5 billion in insurance claims to beneficiaries of deceased workers in Local Governments, Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) since the inception of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. The disclosure was made by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Doctor Nurudeen Agbaje, during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development held at Alausa, Ikeja. Agbaje said the payment underscored the State Government’s commitment to the welfare of workers and their families, noting that…

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged stronger collaboration and support for the Lagos State Scout Council following his formal investiture as the Patron of the association. Sanwo-Olu made the pledge during an investiture ceremony organised by the Lagos State Scout Council in Lagos on Friday at the Lagos State House Marina. At the investiture ceremony, Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the association and strengthening its role in youth development and civic responsibility. “I am honoured to be the patron of the Lagos State Scout Council and the Scout Association of Nigeria in Lagos State”, he said. “I…

The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development says it has strengthened regulatory compliance, planning permit administration and urban management in the last year. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Doctor Oluyinka Olumide, said the ministry had made significant progress under the Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy pillar of the THEMES plus agenda. He also said the ministry completed and advanced several physical development plans, including the Lagos Island Model City Plan, Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan, and the revised Badagry Master Plan. “The 79th Development Guide…

The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has extended Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslim faithful and residents of Lagos State, while urging communities to strengthen HIV prevention efforts, promote compassion, unity, and a stigma-free society. In a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Agency, the Chief Executive Officer, Doctor Folakemi Animashaun congratulated Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir and encouraged residents to reflect on the enduring values of sacrifice, love, and care for one another that define the season. Doctor Animashaun noted that beyond the celebrations, the Eid period presents an opportunity to reinforce awareness on critical health…

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Muslims across the country, especially in Lagos on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his Eid-el-Kabir message released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, congratulated Muslims in Lagos and advised them to continue on the path of spirituality and peaceful co-existence. He also urged Nigerians, especially Muslims, to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim and work for the peace, unity, and progress of the nation. Governor Sanwo-Olu said Eid al-Adha became a symbolic event in the history of mankind,…

In a remarkable demonstration of compassion and commitment to people’s welfare, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, has again reached out to constituents this festive period, distributing food packs to over 10,000 households across the district for this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Thousands of beneficiaries gathered at designated distribution centres across Ikorodu, Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Kosofe, and Somolu divisions to receive the food packs, which comprised staple household items, including bags of rice and garri. The intervention comes at a crucial period when many Nigerians are grappling with rising food prices and economic pressures. For several beneficiaries, the…