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…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…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the All Progressives Congress presidential primary as peaceful and transparent, following his participation at Ward E3, Adeniji Adele on Lagos Island. Sanwo-Olu voted alongside his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and commended APC officials, party members, and INEC personnel for the orderly conduct of the exercise. He said the direct primary system gave grassroots members a direct role in choosing the party’s presidential candidate. The exercise took place simultaneously across Lagos State’s 245 wards and other states. By the time the governor cast his ballot, 1,887 party members had voted at his ward, a…

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), has raised serious concerns over the increasing circulation of adulterated palm oil in markets across Lagos State, warning consumers to remain vigilant while purchasing the product. Its General Manager, Afolabi Solebo, stated that complaints and market surveillance activities have revealed the presence of contaminated and artificially enhanced palm oil being sold to unsuspecting consumers by some unscrupulous traders seeking to maximise profits at the expense of public health and consumer safety. Solebo warned that adulterated palm oil may contain harmful substances such as candle wax, chemicals, dyes, and impurities which cannot be digested…

The ‎Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education says learner support programmes are improving students’ academic performance across public schools.‎‎ Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Tolani Ali-Balogun, said the initiative provides live-stream teaching and direct interaction between students and faculty members to enhance learning outcomes.‎‎ The Commissioner noted that Lagos recorded strong performances in WAEC and NECO examinations, with over forty-five thousand students registered for the exams last year.‎‎ He stated that the Lagos State Government spent about one point four billion naira on examination registration support for students.‎ According to the Commissioner, ‎office of Education Quality Assurance…

The Lagos State Ministry of Finance says it has continue to leverage technology, sustained fiscal discipline to absorb external shocks and strengthen revenue systems to support the state’s economic growth, despite ongoing global meltdown. Speaking at the annual Ministerial Press Briefing at Alausa, Ikeja, Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi, said the ministry remained central to delivering the THEMES+ agenda by managing revenues, controlling expenditure, and developing alternative funding options. The briefing marked the seventh year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. Oluyomi said “the ministry’s work across fiscal policy, debt management, procurement, pensions, and tax administration had enabled the state to…

The Lagos State Deputy, Doctor Obafemi Hamzat, has emerged the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the party’s Primaries elections across all the wards in the state. Hamzat polled 657,917 votes while Lanre Kamal had one vote out of the total votes of 657,947 in the party’s Governorship Primaries elections. Earlier, Chairman, All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Cornelius Ojelabi thanked members of the Party Primaries elections committee for the success story of the seamless process saying the party’s Presidential Primaries Electionswould take place on Saturday 23rd of May 2026 for the emergence of the Candidate representing the…