Lagos State

Video: Concerns as man beats up Bobrisky in Lagos

October 22, 2019 Editor 0

Pictures: Lagos properties Saraki forfeited to FG

October 21, 2019 Editor 0

Breaking: Fuel tanker on fire along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, another in Onitsha …see pictures

October 18, 2019 Editor 0

Reports say fuel tanker Friday morning caught fire along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the tanker fire. Meanwhile, days after several lives were lost and buildings destroyed due to a […]

LASUTH and Ogudu DPO

October 16, 2019 Bayo Ayo 0

While celebrating the good nature of the Divisional Police Officer of Ogudu Police Station, Superintendent Celestina Kalu, who paid for the treatment of the gunshot victim in Lagos, it is imperative to note the shame […]

Another building collapses in Lagos; mother, children dead

October 13, 2019 NAN 0

The building situated at 48 Arisha Water front Otun Araromi Street, Magodo Phase 1, collapsed on another building killing a family of four. Oke-Osanyintolu told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Saturday that […]

LAWMA trains employees on safety measures

October 10, 2019 Temitope Musowo 0

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has organized a three-day training program for highway sweepers’ supervisors in the state, to equip them with basic health and safety skills needed for optimal performance and safety at […]

Breaking: Police discover another baby factory in Lagos

October 2, 2019 Editor 0

The Police have uncovered another baby factory in the Isolo area of Lagos state. The latest development is happening, days after the force rescued 19 pregnant in the Ikotun area of the state. The state […]

Lagos to host 2020 global citizens festival — Sanwo-Olu

September 29, 2019 Editorial III 0

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has announced Lagos as the host city for the year 2020 Global Citizen Festival. A statement signed Friday by the Chief Press Secretary; Mr Gboyega Akosile stated that Sanwo-Olu […]

Education, technology key to robust economy –Sanwo-Olu

September 27, 2019 Temitope Musowo 0

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos,Wednesday gave a snippet of his administration’s policy direction on how the state is building a resilient economy on the basis of education, technology and access. Sanwo-Olu further stated that Lagos […]

Pictures: Truck, bus collide on cows, many feared dead in Lagos

September 17, 2019 Editor 0

YABATECH organises seminar for final-year students

September 6, 2019 Uji Abdullahi Iliyasu 0

Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has organised leadership and skills acquisition seminar for its final-year students, comprising ND II and HND II students. According to the statement made available to Blueprint and signed by the […]

Lagos: Police free detained 123 motorcyclists, bikes

September 1, 2019 Editor 0

The Lagos State Police Command has released the 123 Northerners who were intercepted in a truck with 48 motorcycles by the State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offenses Task force, Daily Trust is reporting. The men […]

Sanwo-Olu commissions recreational park in honour of Finnih

September 1, 2019 Temitope Musowo 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday commissioned an ultra-modern recreational park in Oregun area of Ikeja, with a resolve to continue to guarantee enviable and sustainable environment that will ensure the well being […]

Lagos govt allays fears over arrest of 123 suspects

August 31, 2019 Temitope Musowo 0

The Lagos state government has stated that the arrest of 123 suspects by the state task force was a routine security check. On the directives of the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Zubairu Muazu, the […]

Lagos govt nab over 120 ‘motorcyclists’ on entry point

August 30, 2019 Editor 0

Lagos state government has confirmed arrest of 123 young and medium-age men mostly from northern part of Nigeria have been intercepted and detained for “mass movement” into the state. The state government confirmed their arrest […]

Lagos: AD candidate testifies against Sanwo-Olu at tribunal

August 21, 2019 Editorial III 0

Alliance for Democracy (AD) governorship candidate, Chief Owolabi Salis Tuesday told the Lagos state Governorship Election Petition Tribunal that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu did not win the March 9 governorship poll in Lagos state. The AD […]

Unveiling Lagos Commissioners, Special Advisers

August 21, 2019 Editor 0

FULL LIST OF COMMISSIONERS AND SPECIAL ADVISERS APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONERS: Mr. Rabiu Olowo Onaolapo (Finance) Mr. Tunji Bello (Water Resources and Environment) Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo (Education) Prof. Akin Abayomi (Health) Dr. Idris […]

Lagos: New Commissioners, Special Advisers get portfolios as Sanwo-Olu forms cabinet

August 20, 2019 Temitope Musowo 0

All roads led to Alausa – the seat of Lagos State Government – on Tuesday for an August occasion. It was a day Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu constituted the state’s Executive Council, with the swearing in […]

No raid on Ambode’s house – EFCC

August 20, 2019 Chizoba Ogbeche 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports in the media that the its operatives raided the residence of the immediate past Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode. A press statement by the commission’s acting […]

Breaking: EFCC confirms investigation, searches Ambode’s house over N9.9bn ‘fraud’

August 20, 2019 Editor 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed investigation of former Lagos state Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. At the moment, their operatives are raiding his residence. Confirming the raid, Tony Orilade, EFCC spokesperson told TheCable […]

Breaking: Tears, anguish as fire guts popular Lagos clothing market

August 19, 2019 Editor 0

A popular clothing shop in Nigeria’s commercial centre Lagos was gutted by fire, Monday. The market is popularly known as Katangowa. Eye witness said the entire shops opposite the central mosque in the market were […]

Hausa, Yoruba traders clash in Lagos

August 19, 2019 Blueprint 0

A clash between Yoruba and Hausa traders at Oke-Odo Market along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway has led to a traffic lockdown in the area, The Cable reports. Vehicles heading to Lagos from Sango in Ogun state […]

Lagos: Ambode opens up on alleged N9.9bn traced to personal account

August 9, 2019 Editor 0

The immediate past governor of Lagos state, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has opened up over a statement attributed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleging that it had frozen certain accounts linked to him. […]

Breaking: #RevolutionNow protesters retreat, plan fresh demonstration Tuesday, secure new venue in Lagos

August 5, 2019 Editor 0

After Police dispersed #RevolutionNow protesters that gathered at Lagos National stadium, they have vowed to continue their peaceful demonstration on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. The conveners comprising members of a coalition of different civil society […]

Lagos: Sanwo-Olu flags-off free medical programme, targets 100,000 children

August 2, 2019 Temitope Musowo 0

Lagos state Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will on Friday flag-off a free healthcare programme targeted at combating organ impairment and life-threatening ailments among children. The initiative falls within the pillar in the Governor’s vision to […]