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Ikorodu Commuters Lament Return of Long BRT Queues
Advertisements Advertisements A fresh wave of concern has emerged over Lagos’ public transportation system after a viral video exposed the
Lagos Embarks on 9-Month Health Digitalisation Drive
Lagos is on the cusp of a healthcare revolution. The state government has announced an ambitious plan to fully digitalise
ENTERTAINMENT
THE COURTS
44yr-Old Suspect Under Fire Over Defilement Of Daughter
By Felix Kuyinu A suspect identified identifed as Ebere Ezetoha s facing prosecution in court over allegations of causing the
Guard In Custody Over Alleged Defilement
By Felix Kuyinu A 19-year-old gateman, Israel Mendy, has been held in custody following accusations of rape and defilement of
JUDICIARY
Lagos Judges Get 8-Day Vacation For Easter Festivities
By Felix Kuyinu Judges in Lagos State have been given an eight-day Easter vacation to celebrate the 2026 Easter festivities
Lagos Rescues 57 Victims Of Child Abuse In One Year
By Felix Kuyinu In a bid to ensure sustenance of the Child Right Law, the Lagos State Government has disclosed
EDUCATION
Sanwo-Olu Reaffirms Commitment to Foundational Learning at Education Programme Closing
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the importance of strengthening foundational learning among pupils as part
One Hour a Day Can Change Your Life: Masterminds Community Foundation Inspires Teens to Read
The Masterminds Community Foundation has marked this year’s International Women’s Day by encouraging secondary school students in Lagos to develop
HEALTH TIPS
Greater Kosofe Students’ Union Holds Menstrual Health Awareness Programme in Ikosi
The Greater Kosofe Students’ Union has organised a menstrual health and hygiene awareness programme tagged “Her Body, Her Power” to
Lagos Embarks on 9-Month Health Digitalisation Drive
Lagos is on the cusp of a healthcare revolution. The state government has announced an ambitious plan to fully digitalise
MINISTRIES
Garlands For The Guardian Of The Mines At 69
By Kehinde Bamigbetan Today, 6 October 2025, the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Henry Dele Alake
E-Call Up System To Tackle Rising Truck Traffic On Lekki-Epe Corridor – LASG
By Saheed Afolabi The Lagos State commissioner for transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi has disclosed a technology driven E-Call
AGENCIES
LASPA Issues Final Notice on 2025 Parking Levies, Warns Defaulters of Enforcement
The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has issued a final notice to parking operators across the state to settle outstanding
How Digital Transformation Propelled LIRS Performance – Echonews Analysis
The partnership between Echonews and the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has contributed to the growing visibility and
POLITICS
Endgame: PDP’s Long Walk to Oblivion.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) notes, with a mixture of concern and inevitability, the
2027 Election: Bamigbetan Banks On Grassroots Structure To Win HOR Seat As He Distributes Free Jamb Forms
By Saheed Afolabi The Special Adviser to the Minister of Solid Minerals, Honorable Kehinde Bamigbetan has officially declared his
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Takeaways from Harvard Strategic Leadership Program-Tunde Rahman
Takeaways from Harvard Strategic Leadership Program, by Tunde Rahman There is now a radical shift in leadership perspectives, with growing
Everybody Loves Jenifa, Thin Line, Seven Doors Hit Cinemas, Netflix Today
Movie lovers in Nigeria can start gearing up for a fun-filled weekend as three of the most anticipated movies of
