lagos state news

The Digest: Two men have been convicted of illegally accessing a bank’s computer systems and diverting billions. The judgment by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos Special Offences Court highlights the ongoing battle between digital crime and justice, revealing how the law navigates the...

The Digest: The Lagos State Government has postponed the planned rehabilitation of the heavily used Lekki-Ajah road corridor, delaying the project originally scheduled to begin on November 15 without immediately announcing a new start date. Key Points: Commissioner for Transportation...

The Digest: Lagos State Attorney-General Lawal Pedro has publicly denounced false reports claiming actor Baba Ijesha was cleared of sexual assault charges, labeling the claims as irresponsible misinformation. According to official statements, the actor completed his prison sentence for 2021...

The Digest: A tragic early morning accident on the Mile 12-Ikorodu road has claimed one life and left five others with severe injuries after a commercial bus experienced brake failure while traveling at high speed. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the collision...

The Digest: The Lagos State Government has announced an eight-month traffic diversion plan along the crucial Lekki-Ajah corridor to facilitate comprehensive road rehabilitation works. Scheduled from November 15, 2025, to July 15, 2026, the project will be executed in two phases to minimize...

The Digest: A suspect, Endurance Udeke, has died after allegedly jumping from a four-storey building to evade arrest during an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) sting operation at Periwinkle Estate in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The anti-graft agency confirmed the incident occurred on...

The Digest: The Lagos State Government will implement partial road closures and traffic diversions across key routes on Saturday to accommodate the 10th edition of the Lagos Women’s Run, an event celebrating health, fitness, and female empowerment. Key Points The 10-kilometer race begins at...

The Digest: American superstar Ciara has ignited a social media debate after praising the visible transformation of Lagos, Nigeria, stating that what were once "dirty roads" are now "all clean." According to Instablog9ja, the singer's positive remarks during her visit were met with a wave of...

The Digest: The death toll from the collapse of a two-storey building on Cole Street in the Oyingbo area of Lagos State has risen to two, with 25 individuals successfully rescued from the rubble. The building, which gave way in the early hours of Monday, trapped numerous residents as they...

The Digest: A two-storey building has collapsed at No. 54, Cole Street in the Oyingbo area of Lagos, trapping an unknown number of residents under the rubble. According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, emergency responders have already rescued 15 individuals, including four...

The Digest: A devastating gas explosion has ignited a massive fire on Baale Street in the Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos State. According to eyewitness reports, the blast occurred on Sunday, rapidly spreading through residential buildings and forcing residents into a frantic scramble to salvage...

The Digest: The Lagos State government has demolished structures in the Oworonshoki area in a late-night operation, citing the removal of illegal buildings along waterways to prevent flooding. According to eyewitness accounts and social media reports, the demolition caught residents asleep...

The Digest: Lagos State Government has demolished the popular Costain Market, displacing dozens of traders and destroying goods worth millions of naira. The demolition, carried out by a joint enforcement team, has left business owners devastated and sparked allegations of a lack of prior...

The Digest: Lagos tenants are facing rental costs far beyond legal limits, with many paying double their annual rent due to excessive agency and legal fees. Despite the Lagos State Tenancy Law capping these fees at 10% each, unregistered agents routinely charge up to 37.5%, exploiting high...

The Digest: The Lagos State Government has officially denied any involvement in the recent demolition of structures in FESTAC Town. The state's Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development clarified that the exercise, which saw over 15 buildings leveled, was not authorized and does...

The Digest: A community in Lagos is mourning after a brutal armed robbery in a Cele Nica barbershop left two teenagers dead. Key Points: A three-man gang stormed the barbershop on Abengo Close, Ojo, on Saturday night. The robbers ordered everyone to lie down and collected their phones and...

The Digest: The Lagos State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of Itedo Market in Lekki due to repeated environmental violations and illegal roadside trading. Commissioner for Environment Tokunbo Wahab announced the shutdown, revealing that five individuals were arrested and three...

The Digest: The Lagos State Government has announced a comprehensive two-day traffic diversion plan for parts of Victoria Island to host the inaugural African leg of the Electric Powerboat Racing Championship (E1 Series). The event, focused on promoting clean energy and sustainable water...

The Digest: The Lagos State local government system has been plunged into another period of mourning with the death of Mrs. Adebimpe Akintola, the Council Manager of Coker Aguda LCDA. Her passing marks the fifth death of a female council official in just two months, raising concerns and...

The Digest: Social media personality Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, widely known as "Mandy Kiss," has been appointed a brand ambassador for the Lagos State Kick Against Drug and Substance Abuse (LASKADA). Key Points: Social media influencer Mandy Kiss has been appointed a brand ambassador for the...