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The Lagos State Government says it has disbursed over Two point one, three billion naira (N2.13Bn) to Three thousand, three hundred and One (3301) vulnerable residents in the last one year under the Eko Cares Financial Assistance Programme as part of efforts to deepen social intervention, strengthen grassroots governance and expand citizen engagement across the state. Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Afolabi Tajudeen, who stated this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at Alausa said the programme covered direct cash grants, payment of medical bills, educational support, housing assistance and business start-up interventions…

The Lagos State Government has approved and paid 3.67 billion Naira in salary arrears to 6,293 academic and non-academic staff of state-owned tertiary institutions as part of sweeping welfare and public service reforms aimed at improving workers’ wellbeing and sustaining industrial harmony across the state. Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, who stated this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, said the payment covered nine months arrears arising from the 25 per cent and 35 per cent salary increase approved for workers in Lagos State-owned tertiary institutions. According to him, the…

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid al-Adha celebration. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior on behalf of the Federal Government, urging Muslim faithful and all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity, and national development. The Government also encouraged citizens to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, love, tolerance, and compassion as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. Nigerians were further advised to celebrate responsibly and extend goodwill to the less privileged during the festive period. The Federal Government wished all Muslim…

The Lagos State Head of Service, Bode Agoro, says the state public service has continued to advance in recruitment, staff welfare, and innovation. Speaking at the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing at Alausa, Agoro who said one hundred and twenty one Permanent Secretaries had been appointed since 2019 while 4,837 newly recruited officers across various cadres were uploaded into the state’s database and deployed to ministries, departments, and agencies between May 2025 and May 2026. Twenty-five directors were also appointed as substantive permanent secretaries and tutors-general. He said the Office of the Head of Service issued 84 service-wide circulars on policy…

Globacom is celebrating the enduring legacy of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, at the 2026 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival, the 21st consecutive year the company is supporting the cultural event. This year’s festival, themed “Ojude Oba 2026: Celebrating the Legacy of Oba Sikiru Adetona,” will hold at the Festival Arena opposite the royal palace in Ijebu Ode. The event honors the remarkable life and achievements of the revered monarch, who passed on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after a historic 65-year reign. Globacom, in a statement released in Lagos, said the late monarch’s lifelong commitment to…

…Sanwo-Olu orders Surveillance, Preparedness and Rapid Response Lagos State Government has reassured residents that there is no cause for alarm over the evolving Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa. Besides, the state’s robust and tested biosecurity architecture remains fully activated and prepared to detect, contain and respond rapidly to any biological threat, Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi has said. Following directives from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State is closely monitoring developments surrounding the outbreak, which has so far recorded approximately 177 deaths from nearly 700 suspected cases and remains confined to two countries – Congo and Uganda. The…

The Lagos State Government has continued to record significant strides in waste management, climate governance and flood control as part of ongoing efforts to transform the state into a cleaner, safer and environmentally sustainable megacity under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, where he highlighted key achievements recorded by the ministry over the past year. Wahab said the state government had intensified environmental sustainability initiatives through strategic investments in waste management infrastructure, climate resilience projects,…

Lagos State government said it has empowered over 1000 creatives through the Skill Up Lagos initiative to build sustainable livelihood for the upcoming artists and accelerate economic growth in the state. The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture Idris Aregbe who disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa, Lagos said over the last 24 months his office has empowered more than 1,000 creatives through the Skill Up Lagos Initiative, channeled through the Lagos Cultural Mission. He explained that the programme creates a structured platform for upcoming artists,…

The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced a temporary increase in train services on the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service (LITS) corridor for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, ahead of the Sallah celebration. The temporary adjustment is aimed at accommodating the expected increase in passenger movement as many Nigerians travel to celebrate the festive season with their families and loved ones. Under the special arrangement, the Corporation will operate six train trips on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, instead of the usual four trips currently operated on the corridor. For the day, train departures from the Lagos end will be at…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has raised serious concern over renewed and coordinated attacks on railway infrastructure in parts of the country. This followed fresh incidents of vandalism recorded in Plateau and Bauchi States. The Corporation described the disturbing development as a direct attack on critical national infrastructure, and an affront on public safety, economic growth and national security. In one of the latest incidents recorded on May 21, 2026, a truck reportedly loaded with vandalized railway materials became stuck between Kuru and Science School, Kuru in Plateau State, exposing the dangerous activities of criminal elements involved in the destruction…