Author: Adeniyi Daniel
The Lagos State Government has launched the pilot phase of its groundbreaking “Identifier” project, a comprehensive digital addressing system aimed at revolutionising house numbering and street naming across the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the initiative on Tuesday during the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP) in Victoria Island, organised in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The project, starting next week in Ikeja, will assign a unique digital identity to every building in Lagos, enhancing navigation, service delivery, and urban management. Equipped with QR codes and local government-specific colour coding, the system will…
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed receipt of a formal petition from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over an alleged unruly conduct by Fuji music icon, Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. The incident, which reportedly occurred on 5 August 2025 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, is said to have obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023. Following the petition, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Airport Command to conduct a thorough investigation into…
Lagos State recorded a significant milestone in 2024 with a 20% reduction in fire-related emergencies, rescuing 450 people from potentially fatal incidents and salvaging properties worth ₦117.12 billion. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu attributed the achievement to sustained investment in modern firefighting infrastructure, deployment of cutting-edge technology, and aggressive public fire safety advocacy. The report, presented at the Lagos International Fire Safety Conference in Victoria Island, revealed that the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service responded to 1,952 emergency calls in 2024, including 1,607 fire incidents, down from over 2,500 recorded in 2023. In the past six years, the State Government has…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Ayo Omidiran, a former member of the House of Representatives, as the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). She succeeds Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was marred by controversy. In the same announcement, the President named Mohammed Musa as the Commission’s Secretary, while retaining Kayode Oladele, former acting chairman and Ogun State representative, as commissioner. The President also renewed the appointments of Lawal Ya’u Roni (Jigawa), Abubakar Atiku Bunu (Kebbi), and Eludayo Eluyemi (Osun) for a second term, alongside Abdulwasiu Kayode Bawalla (Lagos). The appointments, contained in a statement issued…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 68 suspects allegedly involved in various criminal activities over the past month. Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this on Monday during a media briefing on the Command’s recent achievements. According to Jimoh, the arrested suspects face allegations including murder, grievous harm, armed robbery, cultism, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, advance fee fraud, kidnapping, vehicle theft, illicit drug offences, and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. Recovered from the suspects were four vehicles — two minibuses, an unregistered Toyota Camry, a Toyota RAV4, and a…
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling flooding across the metropolis through the provision of resilient infrastructure. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, stated this during a recent television interview, noting that in the last two years, over 50 kilometres of secondary collectors have been cleaned, while about 30 primary channels have been dredged and maintained. Wahab explained that the government had anticipated heavy rainfall this year, with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicting increased precipitation as early as March. He added that massive advocacy campaigns were launched, warning residents in low-lying…
The Senate of Lagos State University (LASU) has approved the resumption of academic and social activities across all campuses effective Wednesday, 13th August 2025. This decision follows the call-off of the industrial action by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Staff Unions after a productive meeting with Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on 7th August 2025. In a statement, Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Thomas-Onashile, Oluwayemisi, said students are expected to return to their hostels from Wednesday, 13th August 2025, while the 2024/2025 Second Semester Examinations, earlier suspended, will commence on Monday, 18th…
The Lagos State Government has sealed Ashley Mall in Ajah and Better Mart on Badore Road for breaching the State’s Transportation, Urban, and Regional Planning Development Laws. The joint enforcement was carried out by the Governor’s Monitoring Team, State Taskforce, LASBCA, LAGESC, and LASPA to ensure full compliance with regulations.LASPA General Manager, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, said the exercise was part of a coordinated, multi-agency approach to urban mobility and followed the Governor’s directive. She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enforcing parking, building, and environmental laws, warning that any attempt to obstruct officials will face the full weight of the law.…
The EFCC has detained former Sokoto State governor and serving Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, over allegations of suspicious cash withdrawals totalling ₦189 billion during his time as governor from 2015 to 2023. Tambuwal, now representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, is being questioned over alleged violations of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Investigations suggest the funds may have been channelled to private individuals and political associates. The former Speaker of the House of Representatives has previously faced anti-graft scrutiny. This latest development could trigger one of Nigeria’s most high-profile corruption trials in recent years.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, for allegedly orchestrating shipments of illicit drugs into Nigeria. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Sunday, August 10, 2025, revealing that operatives stormed the church premises in Okun Ajah, along Ogombo Road, Lekki, on Sunday, August 3. Officers reportedly waited for the cleric to conclude his evening worship service before moving in to take him into custody. According to Babafemi, the arrest follows months of manhunt after the suspect…