A major fire has gutted the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island. Emergency services are battling the blaze as the number of casualties remains unknown. Get the latest updates.
Lagos State plans a major tax overhaul, proposing to harmonise 65 levies into just nine. The reform, effective 2026, aims to ease business burdens and boost voluntary compliance. Read the full details.
Lagos State Mobile Courts remand six suspects for attacking LASTMA officers during an enforcement operation at Airport Road. 56 vehicles were impounded. Read the full details.
Lagos State Government announces decisive steps to regulate informal spaces like road setbacks and under-bridge areas. Commissioner Dr. Oluyinka Olumide outlines plan for safety and sustainable urban growth. Read more.
Dr Ayo Ogunsan, LSSTF boss, deploys a monitoring team to ensure accountability and transparency in the use of security resources. Read how this move aims to boost public trust.
Lagos High Court stops installation of new Onisemo, ordering all parties to maintain status quo. Case adjourned to January 2026. Read the full details of the chieftaincy tussle.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has three years left to secure his legacy. Experts urge decisive action on coastal development, a refinery, and deep seaport to transform the state's economy. The time to act is now.
Social critic Scott Iguma urges Lagos government to install CCTV cameras on major roads following repeated sightings of dead bodies. He calls it a public safety necessity.
Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.
Lagos State Government commits to collaboration with NIOB to enforce building standards, ensure safety, and promote sustainable urban growth. Learn about the new regulatory push.
Aliko Dangote attributes Nigeria's high cement prices to multiple taxes and levies. He explains why exported cement is cheaper and calls for reforms to ease the burden on local consumers.
Lagos State government warns community silence fuels pipeline vandalism and explosions. Officials urge residents to report illegal activities for collective safety. Read more.
Augustine University in Epe pleads with LASEPA as loudspeakers from Ori Oke Iyanu disrupt studies and health. The VC reports a staff member hospitalized. Read the full story.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says strong government-private sector collaboration is critical for affordable housing in Lagos. Learn about the state's strategy.
President Bola Tinubu will spend Christmas in Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos. The trip includes project commissions, a wedding, and cultural festivals. Get the full itinerary and reasons here.
Lagos State's new Tenancy Bill proposes severe penalties, including N1m fines and jail, for landlords who harass tenants or evict without court orders. Read the full details.
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
A Lagos court has sentenced Samson Orijugo to three years in prison for forging a Lagos State University result notification to scam a mother and son. Read the full story of the fraud.
Lagos State Police detain influencer Habeeb Hamzat 'Peller' after a viral video showed him driving dangerously and crashing during a live broadcast. The police warn against promoting unlawful acts online.
LCCI President Leye Kupoluyi urges clarity and an end to multiple taxation as Nigeria's new tax law approaches. He warns against punitive levies that stifle business growth. Read more.
A Lagos woman was left distressed after a tout, known as an 'agbero', snatched her bottle of Fanta and fled. The incident, captured on video, has ignited discussions on public safety. Read the full story.
Lagos police detain TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat (Peller) after a viral video showed him driving dangerously and causing a crash. The Commissioner warns against glorifying lawlessness online. Read the full story.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commits to empowering food innovators at the 2025 Lagos Food Festival. Read how the state is strengthening its food value chain and celebrating culinary diversity.
Lagos experienced a cultural takeover as Smirnoff Ice powered five distinct raves across the city from Monochroma to Bioskey's Playhouse, uniting scenes with music, flavour, and energy. Discover how the brand became the weekend's heartbeat.
Lagos State Security Trust Fund's new CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, outlines a modern, collaborative strategy for tackling security challenges, including public donations and a major town hall meeting on December 11.
Following a viral video of dangerous overcrowding, Lagosians are urgently calling on Governor Sanwo-Olu to build a new pedestrian bridge at Oshodi to ease commuter burden and improve safety.
Lagos State announces a week-long MSME trade fair to empower small businesses, foster economic inclusion, and create jobs. Event runs from December 8-14 at Surulere National Stadium.
Upbeat Recreation Centre announces an expanded Santa Grotto for Upbeat Fest 2025 in Lagos, running Dec 13 to Jan 4. Enjoy storytelling, gifts & family fun. #LagosEvents
Don't wait for the main rush! Discover 8 exciting Lagos events from beach parties to cultural festivals happening in early December 2025 to launch your year-end celebrations.
Lagos launches 07000HEALTH, a 24-hour medical hotline & website to provide seamless healthcare for residents and visitors during the busy Detty December festivities. Get instant access to doctors, pharmacy deliveries & more.