Tag: Lagos
Sports Infrastructure: Lagos unveils mini football pitch
Sports Infrastructure: Lagos unveils mini football pitch
No violence, no alcohol – What Tinubu told leaders of Eyo festival
Also speaking, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the Eyo Festival is a unique opportunity to showcase Lagos State’s rich and enduring…
Fela’s spirit returns to Lagos through words, music and memory
As the exhibition continues, Fela Talks promises to remain a vibrant space where history meets memory, art meets politics, and…
Lagos shuts eatery for dumping waste into drains
He added that the operation forms part of the state’s ongoing #ZeroToleranceLagos enforcement drive, which is cracking down on eateries…
Lagos, most indebted State as Nigeria’s debt hits N152.39 trillion in 2nd quarter
According to the report, external debt stood at N71.84 trillion (46.98 billion dollars), while domestic debt amounted to N80.55 trillion…
How Jimmy Cliff was arrested, detained for 3 days in Nigeria 51 years ago
Nevertheless, Jimmy Cliff said he cherished his trip to Nigeria, describing his experience as “bitter- sweet.”
Wanted drug baron arrested as NDLEA recovers large drug shipment, forex in Lagos hideout
The 42-year-old Ibemesi who is the MD/CEO of Franc CJ Ibemesi Nig Ltd was arrested at his Daisy Garden Hotel,…
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Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: The artist and the lyrics of his songs
He was also reinventing his band through the decades: Fela Ransome Kuti-Kuti & The Koola Lobitos; Fela Ransome Kuti &…
Customs intercepts ₦29.4bn cocaine shipment in Lagos
The 20-foot container, numbered GCNU1332851 and brought in from Freetown, Sierra Leone, was flagged during a routine disinfection exercise on…
State vs Federal: Lagos drags National Assembly to Supreme Court over gaming bill
The 2024 Supreme Court ruling had made it clear that lottery and gaming are not part of the National Assembly’s…
Oworoshoki Demolition: Lagos begins second round of compensation for displaced residents
The Lagos State Government has started a new round of payments to compensate residents affected by the Oworonshoki urban renewal…
Lagos govt. partners with Ascernix, Acel, NAPPS to empower youths
The seminar's theme,'Vocational Educationa - A Path to Wealth and Job Creation', underscores the Lagos Ministry of Youth and Social…
Foundation to Feed 100 Families and Foster Hope
In a heartwarming video posted by Kokun Foundation on its Instagram page, the recipients of the food boxes were excited…
New type of Cannabis, ‘California loud’ discovered in Lagos – NDLEA
Marwa (retd.), has vowed to keep pursuing drug traffickers and make sure they lose all illegal profits and assets gained…
Police arrest Lagos taxi driver over alleged sexual assaults
A red Toyota Corolla with registration JJJ 226 HT, allegedly used for the offences, was recovered and secured as evidence.…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos backs Tinubu for 2027 re-election
The meeting focused on promoting unity between the Yoruba and Igbo communities after recent demolitions in the state.
Lagos protest: NANS accuses PENGASSAN of threatening local industry
The students accused the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of taking actions that harm ordinary…
Stars of yesteryears shine again as Lagos hosts Ariya Eko 2025
This year’s edition was specially designed to coincide with Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, serving as both a tribute to the…
Oworonshoki Demolition: Hope rises as Lagos govt. begins compensation verification exercise for displaced residents
According to LASBCA, the verification aims to confirm who the real victims are, check ownership documents, and assess the level…
Lagos Cult Clash: One killed, five nabbed in swift police operation
The police also appealed to community leaders and youths to work together with security agencies to promote peace and prevent…
NDLEA intercepts 290,450 tramadol, pregabalin pills
“At the Trade Fair Complex in the Alaba area of Lagos, NDLEA operatives recovered 3,700 bottles of codeine syrup and…
Kalu to Tinubu: Demolition of Igbo properties in Lagos makes our hearts bleed
Kalu said governance is about partnership hence the state must partner the federal government and the federal government must partner…
Tragedy, Leadership and Lessons: Elumelu After Afriland Towers
The fire at Afriland Towers claimed about 10 lives and destroyed property worth hundreds of millions of naira. For Elumelu,…
Lagos at the heart of Nigeria’s unity – Sanwo-Olu
He said the Independence Day celebration was not only a reminder of the nation’s hard-earned freedom but also a call…
Fun as Illustrators from across the globe rubbed minds in Lagos
A groundbreaking platform, LIFI is dedicated to nurturing and celebrating the art of children's book illustration.
IGP appoints Abimbola Adebisi as Lagos PPRO
The Lagos State Police Command expressed confidence that Adebisi will help strengthen communication and cooperation between the police, the media,…
Medal kings: Lagos outpaces Edo, Delta to claim Youth Games title
Team Edo came second with 33 gold, 14 silver and 29 bronze medals, while hosts Delta State placed third after…
Why Lagos deserves special status — APC
“It contributes over 20 per cent of Nigeria’s GDP, approximately 55 per cent of the nation’s VAT revenue, 65 per…
National Youth Games: Lagos, Delta clash over 2026 hosting right
The Delta Sports Commission further suggested that Lagos could instead host the proposed National Intermediate Games, a new event being…
Northwest: The lion’s share of Tinubu’s projects, By Tanimu Yakubu
By Tanimu Yakubu The Lagos Illusion A viral chart recently made the rounds, loudly proclaiming that Lagos alone received ₦3.9…