Tag: Lagos
Rabies Outbreak Reported In Lagos, Veterinary Association Warns Against Dog Bite
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, NVMA, has confirmed an outbreak of rabies in the Ajah area of Lagos State. The confirmation came via a public health advisory issued by the NVMA Chairman, Dr Ofua Mark, following laboratory verification by the National Veterinary Research Institute, NVRI, in Vom, Plateau State. Dr…
Over 10, 000 Vehicles Register As Lagos Begins E-Call Up Enforcement Along Lekki-Epe
The Lagos State Government said more than 10,000 trucks have been registered, with more currently being onboarded, as it is set to commence enforcement of the E-Call Up System along the Lekki-Epe Corridor effective August 1, 2025. A statement said the enforcement followed several months of strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and public sensitisation. In preparation…
Falana Faults Renaming Of Streets In Lagos, Says It’s Illegal
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos State, citing a lack of adherence to constitutional procedures and public consultation. He described the action as illegal, authoritarian, and a violation of the constitutional powers vested in local governments. Falana made…
Ohanaeze Leader Decries Marginalisation Of Igbos In Lagos LG Elections
Dr Solomon Ogbonna Aguene, President of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural group in Lagos State, has voiced strong criticism over the reported marginalisation of Igbos resident in the state during the ongoing local government elections. Speaking from his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Saturday, Dr Aguene expressed deep concern over what he described as a consistent…
Coalition Good To Prevent Descent Into One-Party State – Gbajabiamila
The Chief of Staff to Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the opposition coalition is a welcome development and good for democracy, and will prevent Nigeria from becoming a one-party state. Gbajabiamila said this while speaking to journalists after casting his ballots in the Lagos…
Voting Ends In Lagos LG Polls As Sorting, Counting Begin
Voting has officially ended in Saturday’s chairmanship, vice-chairmanship, and councillorship elections in Lagos State. Voting lasted six hours from 9 am to 3 pm, as directed by the electoral umpire, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). Voting took place in the 20 local government areas and the 37 local council development areas of the…
LASTMA Denies Misconduct, Pledges Viral Allegation Probe
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has denied claims of misconduct by its officials in the Iponri area of Surulere, following a viral Facebook post by one Chiemelie Offor detailing an alleged extortion and negligence involving a father rushing his asthmatic child to the hospital. In a statement released by its Director of Public Affairs…
Lagos Government Orders Demolition Of RCCG Church After Nearby Building Collapse
The Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, has ordered the demolition of a Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, parish in the Somolu area after the collapse of a nearby structure under construction, which severely impacted the church building. The building collapsed on Monday while members of the church were inside for a service. Although…
Nine Chinese Jailed For Cybercrime In Lagos, To Be Deported After Prison Terms
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced nine Chinese nationals to one year in prison following their conviction for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The verdict was delivered by Justice D. E. Osiagor after they pleaded guilty during proceedings held on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, announced…
Lagos APC, GAC In Limbo Over Seyi Tinubu’s Rumoured 2027 Guber Ambition
Tensions are reportedly growing within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its influential Governance Advisory Council, GAC, over the rumoured governorship ambition of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. At just 39 years old, Seyi Tinubu is being tipped by several youths and diaspora groups as the next ideal…