In a bid to empower the next generation of leaders, the Lagos State Government has organised an overseas study tour for selected youth leaders. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD), aims to provide participants with valuable global perspectives and leadership skills that will enhance their ability to drive effective
Lagos State has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria as it observed World Malaria Day 2025. The theme for this year’s observance, “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” highlights the need for sustained action, innovation, and collaboration in the fight against the disease. In his address, the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, revealed
Tension gripped residents of Oremeta Street in the Ojodu area of Lagos State on Saturday morning following the collapse of a two-storey building housing the popular Equal Right Restaurant, leaving several individuals trapped beneath the rubble. The incident, which occurred around 9 a.m., involved not just restaurant staff and patrons but also members of a
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has disclosed that residents of the state collectively spend an estimated N14 trillion every year on fuel to power approximately 4.5 million generators used in homes, markets, and small businesses. These generators consume about 16 billion litres of fuel annually, with an average cost of around N900 per litre, underscoring
The Lagos State Government has embarked on a significant initiative to enhance the effectiveness of its social protection programs by integrating the State Single Social Register with individuals’ National Identification Numbers (NIN). This move aims to boost the accuracy and efficiency of targeting mechanisms, ensuring that support reaches the most vulnerable residents in the state.
A shocking incident of violence has left residents of a Lagos neighborhood in distress after a woman allegedly fatally stabbed a male resident, prompting an immediate police response that has resulted in the detention of seven individuals connected to the homicide.The deadly confrontation, which occurred in a residential area of Nigeria’s commercial capital, has sent
At least 15 people were injured in a gas explosion on Sunday evening in Ijora Badia, a suburban area in Lagos. The blast, which occurred around 5:00 p.m., was caused by a leaking 25-kilogram gas cylinder inside a mini shop. The shop was located in a bungalow complex that housed 15 self-contained rooms and seven
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has welcomed its newly appointed Secretary, Mr. AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin. He officially resumed office on Wednesday, receiving a warm welcome from the heads of departments, units, and other staff members. Ajomagberin has pledged to make the Board a model of service delivery, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and staff
Lagos State has recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, with Eti-Osa being the most affected area, reporting 44 suspected cases. Other affected Local Government Areas include Alimosho, Badagry, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Ojo, Mushin, and Lagos Island. Laboratory tests on 76 samples confirmed the 10 positive cases, while 63 returned negative
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has determined that an electrical power surge was the cause of a fire that severely damaged the upper floor of a one-storey building on Agidi Road in the Alapere area of Lagos State. The incident occurred on Sunday at approximately 8:55 am. Damilola Oke-Osanyitolu, the Permanent Secretary of
