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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Lagos

August 26, 2026

YABATECH rector urges preventive education amid worsening social vices

The rector of Yaba College of Technology, Ibraheem Abdul, has urged the use of education, rather than relying solely on arrests, to tackle vices among the youth.

Dr Engr Ibraheem Abdul (middle), Dr. Oladimeji Moses (right) and other
August 26, 2026

Carter Bridge reconstruction will be completed in two years: Umahi

The federal government is working to complete reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos within 24 months instead of the 36 months initially scheduled for the project.

Works minister Umahi
August 25, 2026

Eid-el-Maulud: Gov Sanwo-Olu felicitates Muslims, urges peaceful coexistence

”This occasion provides an opportunity for Muslims faithful to promote kindness, compassion, and peaceful coexistence in their daily interactions with others,” he said.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
August 25, 2026

Eid el-Maulud: Lagos deputy governor urges Nigerians to embrace peace, unity

Mr Hamzat encouraged Muslims to use the occasion to pray for peace, stability and prosperity of Nigeria.

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat
August 25, 2026

Sanwo-Olu orders illegal occupants of Lagos public spaces to quit, issues seven-day notice

LASISMA issued a seven-day quit notice to occupants and illegal owners of makeshift structures encroaching on the setbacks of public institutions’ buildings.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
August 25, 2026

Traffic grinds to halt on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after multiple crashes

TRACE did not disclose whether anyone was injured in the crash and urged motorists to consider alternative routes to avoid the gridlock.

Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
August 25, 2026

Prioritise officers’ health, FCID boss tells police medical team

Mr Akpanudom made the call when the force’s medical director, Nkechi Eze, and her team paid a working visit to the FCID Annex, Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday.

Nigerian Policewomen used to illustrate the story. CREDIT: Twitter]
August 24, 2026

Ogun: Seven people killed in Monday road crash

Seven people have been confirmed dead, while two others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle road accident at Kara, along the Ibafo-Lagos corridor in Ogun.

August 23, 2026

2027: APC begins grassroots mobilisation in Eti-Osa East LCDA

Lagos APC inaugurated coordinators of the Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat (KOH) campaign group in Eti-Osa East LCDA.

August 23, 2026

LAWMA battles persistent illegal waste dumping as Lagos residents turn to cart pushers

The Lagos Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said LAWMA clears 3,000 black spots across 57 routes every day.