Lagos State security operatives have arrested seven young men suspected of robbing pedestrians on the Bolade Bridge in Oshodi. The suspects, aged between 19 and 24, were apprehended during an early morning raid on Monday. The operation was carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Task Force following several reports of harassment in the area. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the arrests and released the names of the suspects.

Lagos State is making a massive bet on its "orange economy" by committing ₦8.4 billion to the creative sector for the 2025 financial year. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, shared this at the African Music Business Summit. The funds are earmarked for music, film, and hospitality projects to empower local talents. This investment is part of a larger plan by Governor Sanwo-Olu to turn Lagos into the primary creative hub of Africa. The funding

Tensions are high in the Makoko waterfront community as residents began a protest early Tuesday morning. The community is demonstrating against ongoing demolitions that started on December 23, 2025. The protesters are demanding that the Lagos State Government respect an agreement regarding the distance of buildings from high-tension power lines. Youth leaders in the community, including Florentin Okpe, stated that there was a previous agreement to maintain a 100-meter setback

The Lagos State Government has announced a special three-month "amnesty" period for vehicle owners with faded or damaged number plates. Starting in January and running through March 2026, the cost of replacement has been reduced from ₦30,000 to ₦20,000. This ₦10,000 discount is available to both private and commercial vehicle owners. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the rebate to help motorists comply with traffic laws without facing heavy financial burdens. Many vehicles

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has received high praise from the Nigerian Legion for his consistent financial support of military veterans. The Chairman of the Lagos chapter, Akeem Wolimoh, revealed that the Governor has significantly increased donations over the last few years. The state government contributed ₦50 million two years ago and ₦75 million last year to support former service members. For the upcoming 2026 commemorations, Governor Sanwo-Olu has pledged a

LASG News Today : Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu joined Lagosians and the Nigerian Armed Forces for the 2026 Remembrance Day Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service. Represented by the SSG, Barrister Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Governor described the sacrifices of our  fallen heroes as the "unseen cost" of our nation's peace. https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/gov-sanwo-olu-honours-fallen-heroes-calls-for-unity-support-for-armed-forces Lagos Commissioner Empowers 300 Residents in

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has praised the bravery of Nigeria’s fallen soldiers and active military personnel, calling their hard work the "unseen cost" of the nation’s peace. Speaking during a special Thanksgiving Service on Sunday at the Chapel of Christ the Light in Alausa, the Governor noted that the freedom enjoyed by citizens today was bought through the ultimate sacrifices of men and women in uniform. He described the annual event as a sacred time to pa

The Lagos State Government has introduced a new profit-sharing framework for waterfront developments to maximize the revenue generated from its coastal assets. Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Alebiosu, announced that the state will no longer rely on one-off payments from land developers. The Commissioner explained that the old model of selling reclaimed land for a lump sum was no longer sustainable. In many cases, land sold by the government for a