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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced action to remove illegal structures and address encroachment within the Olusosun Dumpsite. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Doctor Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the planned removal of shanties at the dumpsite was part of efforts to safeguard the facility for effective waste management operations. He explained that the exercise commenced September 15th, 2026, with the issuance of Removal Notices to owners and occupants of illegal structures identified within the premises. According to him, the notices directed the affected owners and occupants to remove the structures and vacate the area within a stipulated…

The Alakoso of Epe Kingdom and prominent traditional and community leader, Barrister Omodele Olatokunbo Ibrahim, has called for collective action at the local government level to cushion the economic hardship associated with the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Barrister Ibrahim made the call during a special prayer session held at the Eid Praying Ground in Okebalogun, Epe, for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat ahead of the forthcoming elections. The prayer session, attended by Grand Imams representing the five Ibile divisions of Lagos State, was organised to seek divine guidance and pray for the…

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has declared that there will be no vacancy for the next four or five years in Aso Rock, expressing confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would win his reelection. The traditional ruler spoke when the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, led members of the council on a courtesy visit to his palace in Lagos. Oba Akiolu urged politicians to approach the 2027 general elections with responsibility and ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and serves the interests of Nigerians. “One important thing that I know is…

The Lagos State Head of Service, Bode Agoro, has described the conferment of the Lagos State Man of the Year Award, LASMAYA 2026, on the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Abdulhafiz Toriola, as a well-deserved recognition of excellence and performance. Agoro who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tertiary Education, Kasali Adeniran, stated this at the 14th edition of the LASMAYA 2026 Conferment Ceremony, organised by the Centre for Policy Development and Political Studies, CEPODEPS, at Radio Lagos/Eko FM Marquee. He commended Toriola for his contributions to the public service, describing him as a role model, mentor and…

The Lagos State Ministry of Housing has reaffirmed its commitment to providing sustainable infrastructure to improve the wellbeing and living conditions of residents in government-owned housing estates across the state. The Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai gave the assurance during the monthly stakeholders’ meeting and public enlightenment with residents of the State government-owned housing estates in Lagos Island Division, held at LagosHoms Ikota, Lekki Phase 2. Represented by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Housing, Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Commissioner said that it is important to provide infrastructure that aligned with global standards around the government housing estates, to make life more…

The Lagos State Government has appealed to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for additional slots to accommodate the growing number of intending pilgrims from the state for the 2027 Holy Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode, made the appeal during a engagement with the pre-2027 Hajj assessment team from NAHCON led by the Commissioner of Operations, Inspectorate and Licensing, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi. Layode described the 1,224 slots allocated to Lagos for the 2027 exercise as grossly inadequate, stressing that the State would need a minimum of 2,500 slots to meet demand. “Lagos…

The Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has announced plans to mobilise 3,500 leaders across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisation also disclosed plans to hold a special prayer session for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as part of efforts to promote peaceful campaigns and credible elections. Speaking on the initiative, the Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs, Rev. Dr Sam Ogedengbe, said…

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has commenced discussions with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on strengthening inter-agency collaboration to combat drug abuse and the emerging practice of infusing illicit and controlled substances into food products in Lagos State. The General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, stated this during a strategic visit by a delegation of the Agency to the Lagos State Command of the NDLEA, where the team held discussions with the Assistant Commander General of Narcotics, Commander Abubakar Liman Wali. The engagement provided an opportunity for both agencies to deliberate on areas of…

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has called for stronger enforcement of food-safety regulations and increased consumer vigilance to curb food fraud, adulteration and other practices capable of threatening public health. The call was made at the fourth Lagos State Food Safety Conference and Exhibition held on Tuesday at NECA House, Alausa, Ikeja, with the theme, “From Burden to Solutions -Safe Food Everywhere.” The conference brought together regulators, food industry operators, professionals, consumer groups, academia, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to deliberate on practical measures for strengthening food safety across the food value chain. In his welcome address,…

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transport and Logistics, has rolled out the Sanwo-Olu Cares Initiative for Police Officers, granting 2,000 personnel under the Lagos State Police Command three months of unlimited free transportation across the Blue Line, Red Line, BRT, and Electric Boats network, after which they will continue to enjoy a 50% fare discount. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transport and Logistics, Hassan Adekoya, said the gesture is part of the state government’s recognition of the role security agencies play in keeping Lagos safe, adding…