On Tuesday, in Lagos State, top entertainers gathered to celebrate Fuji star Abass ‘Omo Rapala’ Obesere’s 60th birthday. The event, held at the Anchor Event Center in Agidingbi, Lagos, was graced by notable figures in the entertainment industry, including Saheed Osupa, Taye Currency, Shina Peller, Wunmi Ajiboye, Kemi Korede, Ayo Olaiya, and others. Osupa and … Read more
As part of Lagos State’s sustainability initiatives, premium drink brand Jameson has partnered with the state government to promote recycling efforts and drive environmental responsibility. Jameson, a best-selling Irish whiskey, was founded in 1780 by John Jameson and is crafted in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland, using a blend of malted and unmalted Irish barley. The … Read more
In August 2024, a familiar chant echoed at the heart of Lagos State, South-west Nigeria: “Nawa o, some people dem to do oh, Nawa o. Fish pie!” The tune was carried by Alax Evalsam, who had a tray of mouthwatering snacks on his head. Alax quickly became a sensation, capturing the attention of everyone around … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Saturday confirmed the death of two men who accidentally fell into a diesel reservoir in the Oregun area of the state. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this in a statement, said the incident happened at the Ikosi- Oregun Road in Lagos. “Following distress calls … Read more
The Lagos State Government says it is ready to integrate mini and midi buses (Korope and Danfo) operating on the Lekki-Ajah axis into the state’s Bus Reform Initiative. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on transportation, Sola Giwa, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos signed by the ministry’s Director of … Read more
On Monday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu flagged off the maiden edition of the Lagos Shopping Festival, Africa’s largest 72-hour non-stop shopping experience, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. The organisers say it promises extraordinary nonstop shopping and entertainment from 23 to 25 December. Gbenga Omotoso, the commissioner for Information and Strategy, said … Read more
The Lagos State Government launched on Saturday the Lagos Medipark project, a healthcare initiative set to redefine medical services in the state. The project is a public-private partnership between the Lagos State Government and IASO Medipark Limited. The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of the project which is located … Read more
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) over the alleged involvement of its officers in smuggling. The House directed its Committees on Defence and Customs to conduct the probe into the allegations against NCS officers. This resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Sesi Whingan (APC, … Read more
Lagos State is hosting the 10th African Conference on One Health and Biosecurity, bringing together global experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to address Africa’s preparedness against global health threats. The two-day conference is organised by the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium (GET) in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health. According to a statement signed … Read more
Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said her husband, President Bola Tinubu, should not be blamed for the current economic hardship in Nigeria. Nigerians have been groaning under economic hardship since the removal of fuel subsidy which pushed the pump price of petrol from N198 to N1,030. Tinubu announced an end to subsidy during his inaugural address … Read more
