The Lagos State Weightlifting Association (LSWA) has taken a significant step toward sporting excellence by donating a comprehensive set of modern training equipment to its athletes. The presentation, which took place at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Rowe Park, in Yaba, is designed to provide weightlifters with the necessary tools to refine their technique and build the physical strength required for high-level competition. During the official handover, Ife Ogunlaja, t

Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, the General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), has issued an urgent call for enhanced cooperation from service providers and stakeholders within the disability community. Addressing a virtual assembly on January 19, 2026, she stressed that the speed and accuracy of information sharing are the primary engines driving the agency’s ability to deliver life-changing support. The General Manager specifically pointed out t

The Lagos State Government has officially commenced its 2026 capacity-building calendar, prioritizing financial discipline and strategic planning within the civil service. The inaugural program, titled “Budgetary and Public Expenditure Management,” kicked off at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). It specifically targets officers in the Planning and Statistics Cadre, who are instrumental in shaping the state's fiscal future. ​Mrs. Olubusola Abidakun, the Perman

In a strategic move to safeguard public health, the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) has entered into a partnership with the Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The collaboration is aimed at sensitizing community stakeholders on the critical importance of water hygiene, sanitation, and adherence to state regulations. The Executive Secretary of LASWARCO, Mrs. Khadijah Oluwabukola Adeyemo, led a comprehensive sensitization exercise involving b

The Lagos State Government has launched a new advocacy drive to educate its workforce on the importance of early pension planning. Speaking at a Pension Awareness Programme in Alausa, the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, urged public servants to engage with pension education long before their retirement date to ensure a seamless transition into post-service life. Mr. Agoro, represented by the Director of the Post Service Office, Mrs. Olubukola Durodola, described the awarenes

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining a neutral and transparent electoral process. This commitment was voiced by the Commission’s Chairman, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (retd.), during a post-election retreat held to evaluate the conduct of the July 2025 local government elections. The retreat, themed “Execution to Evaluation: Building a More Resilient Electoral Process for Lagos State,” served as an honest audi

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially received the newly appointed Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Mrs. Olugbemisola Odusote, during a courtesy visit to Lagos House on Wednesday. The meeting served as a formal introduction of the new leadership of the nation’s premier legal training institution to the leadership of its host state. The appointment of Mrs. Odusote marks a historic milestone in the country’s legal history, as she becomes the first female Director-G

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Parastatals Monitoring, Ibrahim Obanikoro, has officially commended the Managing Director of LASACO Assurance Plc, Ademoye Shobo, for his transformative leadership and strategic roadmap aimed at elevating the company’s market position. The endorsement came during a recent working visit by Shobo and his executive team to the Parastatals Monitoring Office (PMO). During the session, the LASACO boss presented a comprehensive outl

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has issued a scathing condemnation of the recent fuel scooping incident in Apapa, Lagos. In a statement released through the agency's communications director, Issa-Onilu described the practice as an unacceptable risk that endangers not just the participants, but also emergency responders and the surrounding infrastructure. The DG’s remarks come in response to reports of residents swarming a falle