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Teeming members of the All Progressives Congress across the Lagos East Senatorial District have unanimously reaffirmed their confidence in the senator representing the district, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, by electing him unopposed as the consensus candidate of the party. The affirmation which took place on Monday, at Ikorodu Town Hall, and across other locations in Somolu, Kosofe, Ibeju-Lekki and Epe local government areas, attracted massive turnout by party faithful and delegates, indicating strong support enjoyed by Senator Abiru within the ruling party in Lagos East. Reacting to the affirmation, Senator Abiru expressed deep appreciation to party leaders, stakeholders, women, youths,…

The Lagos State Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to end persistent blackouts and establish a 24-hour electricity market powered by private investment, independent power generation and smart metering systems.‎‎ Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa that the reforms are being driven by the implementation of the Lagos State Electricity Law 2024. “The administration’s plan for a farewell to the culture of blackouts rests on strong regulatory institutions, investor-friendly policies, independent power generation and full metering,” Ogunleye said.‎ He said the government aims to achieve between 95 and 100…

As part of sustained efforts toward enhancing personnel welfare, emotional resilience and institutional growth, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in collaboration with African Trauma Care Alliance (ATCA) has organised a two-day intensive workshop for Principal Officers under the auspices of the Community Trauma Awareness Campaign 2026 at the LASTMA Training Institute, Oshodi. The initiative, themed “Restoring Minds and Building Trauma-Informed Communities,” was designed to promote deeper understanding of traumatic stress, emotional intelligence, mental wellness and the necessity of building compassionate and psychologically responsive communities. In his welcome address, the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki emphasised the importance…

Lagos State Government says emergency response operations across the state saved properties valued at 118.32 billion naira from fire incidents in 2025, while properties worth 19.72 billion naira were lost to various fire outbreaks. Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Olugbenga Oyerinde, Stated this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, where he presented the performance scorecard of agencies under the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations. The commissioner said the figures reflected the growing capacity of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency response agencies to contain…

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), has warned residents against the consumption of spoiled or fungus-infested tomatoes popularly known as “Ata Esha,” citing serious health risks associated with such products. The General Manager of the Agency, Afolabi Solebo, urged consumers to avoid purchasing or consuming tomatoes showing visible white, green, or black fungal growth. According to him, fungi found on spoiled tomatoes may produce harmful toxins, including aflatoxins, which can lead to severe health complications such as liver damage and other related diseases. Speaking on the importance of healthy food consumption, Solebo stated that…

Global music icon David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has returned to his alma mater, Babcock University, 11 years after graduation with promises to give back to the institution that shaped his career. He was received by the President/Vice Chancellor, Professor Afolarin Ojewole, and other officers of the University including the President Advancement and Development, Doctor Olaniyi Arije, Chief of Staff to the President/Vice Chancellor, Dr. Joshua Suleiman, Associate Vice President, Employee Well-being and Growth, Dr. Abiola Makinde, Associate Vice President, Alumni, Connectivity and Philanthropy, Dr. Jonathan Dangana and the Head of Music Department, Dr. Segun Ojuola, among others. Davido…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has carried out a comprehensive clean-up and waste evacuation exercise around the NNS Beecroft axis in Apapa as part of efforts to maintain environmental standards ahead of the institution’s anniversary celebration. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Doctor Muyiwa Gbadegesin stated at the weekend that the exercise formed part of the Authority’s continuous commitment to maintaining cleaner public spaces and strengthening environmental sustainability across Lagos State. He explained that the operation, executed by LAWMA’s street sweeping and sanitation teams, focused on the clearance of accumulated waste, restoration of road medians, and improvement of…

The Lagos State Government, has sensitised key stakeholders on the Electronic Physical Planning Permit System (e-PPPS), a digital platform designed to streamline physical planning processes across the State. Speaking at the stakeholders’ engagement held in Alausa, the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, stated that the introduction of the e-PPPS underscores the State Government’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance service delivery in the built environment. He noted that the initiative is a critical step toward establishing a fully digital infrastructure for urban management, while also improving the ease of doing business within Lagos…

Lagos State Government has completed the airlifting of the 2026 Hajj intending pilgrims from Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This process has brought the total number of Lagos State pilgrims so far in the Kingdom to 1,590 out of the 1,600 originally scheduled for the spiritual journey. The fourth and the last batch departed from the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with 418 pilgrims, comprising 222 males and 196 females, while the fifth and final batch arrived with 145 pilgrims which comprised of 72 males and 73 females. Meanwhile,…

Lagos State Government has explained the rationale behind its massive ₦4.444 trillion 2026 “Budget of Shared Prosperity,” saying huge allocations to power, transportation, housing and other infrastructure projects are aimed at sustaining economic growth, reducing business costs and improving living conditions across the state. The state’s Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, said this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. George said the budget, signed into law by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was deliberately structured to strengthen infrastructure sustainability, deepen economic diversification and position Lagos as a globally competitive economy.…