The literary world and admirers across Nigeria and beyond continue to honour Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka as celebrations for his 90th birthday extend into their second week. On Tuesday evening, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted a special dinner at…
Govt moves to translate Lagos laws into Yoruba with AI
The Lagos State Law Reform Commission has organised a three-day workshop to harness Artificial Intelligence in translating the laws of Lagos State into the Yoruba language. This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on New Media…
Flood: Lagos issues 48-hr eviction notice to Gbagada-Bariga channel squatters
The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour eviction notice to property owners who have built illegal structures and to squatters along the Gbagada-Bariga Channel. This was disclosed by the Lagos State Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo…
Police neutralise 9 suspected kidnappers, recover arms, ammunition in Lagos
Nine kidnappers who were allegedly terrorizing the areas of Isolo, Okota, Ejigbo, and Ladipo in Lagos State have been neutralized by law enforcement officers affiliated with the Lagos State Police Command. The suspected kidnappers were killed in a gun battle…
61-year-old electrocuted during rain in Lagos
Police Command in Lagos said that a yet-to-be identified 61-year-old man has lost his life after being electrocuted during the flood incident. Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the death in a post he shared on his X handle @benHundeyin…
Fraudster scams Lagos teenager impregnated by fleeing boyfriend
The Lagos State Police Command, on Thursday, said it prevented a 19-year-old girl from killing herself with a substance suspected to be insecticide after losing her hard-earned money to a fraudster and being abandoned by the man who impregnated her…
‘Severe emotional distress led me to attempt suicide,’ 19-year-old lady confesses
A 19-year-old woman has confessed to her reasons for attempting suicide after being stopped by the Lagos State Police Command. She said, ‘Severe emotional distress led me to commit suicide.’ In a post shared by the Lagos State Police Command…
Lagos roads, homes flooded after downpour
Flooding has overtaken residential areas and major roads across Lagos State following days of heavy rainfall. The rain, which lasted for many hours on Wednesday, resulted in severe flooding in various parts of the city, including Ibeju-Lekki, Ketu, Oworonshoki, Oshodi,…
Police arrest driver for attempting to escape with boss’ car
The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly attempting to run away with his boss’ car after dropping her off at the market. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency…
Lagos pledges completion of road, bridge projects
The Lagos State Government has assured residents of the state of its resolve to complete all ongoing road and bridge infrastructure projects across the state. Cabinet members of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led government, including the Special Adviser, Office of…
