Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed a Dominion Pizza outlet located at No. 38B Freedom Way, Lekki, Eti-Osa, over the alleged discharge of untreated sewage into the environment and public drainage system. The enforcement action, carried out on Tuesday, followed a complaint lodged by a concerned resident and subsequent investigation by officials of the agency. According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab via a post on his social media handle, investigations revealed that the facility’s overfilled septic tank led to the indiscriminate discharge of untreated wastewater from its sewage chamber into…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday inaugurated the Lagos State Physical Planning and Building Control Appeals Committee, declaring that no regulatory system should exist beyond accountability and reaffirming his administration’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and due process in the enforcement of planning and building regulations across the state. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of Lagos House, Marina, the governor said the establishment of the committee marked a major institutional step toward ensuring that residents, developers, and professionals affected by planning and building control decisions have access to an independent channel for redress. “A government that regulates…

Fresh concerns over insecurity in Ogun State emerged on Monday evening after suspected bandits stormed the Oke-Eri area of Ijebu Ode and abducted three persons during a violent attack on a residential community. The assailants, said to be more than 15 in number and armed with sophisticated weapons, reportedly invaded the area around 7 p.m., catching residents off guard. A woman was also shot by the fleeing gunmen as they escaped into a nearby forest with their victims. Eyewitnesses and family members disclosed that the attackers forcefully entered a residence within the Ipojo Golden Estate axis, ransacked the house, and…

The Borokinni of Ilishan Remo, Sir Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing KOF, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Olofin of Ilisan Remo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Barr. Michael Olufemi Mojeed Sonuga Daniyan II, as the revered monarch celebrates his 86th birthday anniversary. In a statement released to commemorate the royal father’s birthday, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing described the monarch as a symbol of peace, wisdom, progress, and exemplary royal leadership, whose reign has continued to bring honor and development to Ilisan Remo. According to him, since ascending the revered throne of his forefathers, the Olofin has consistently demonstrated purposeful leadership and…

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, has intensified efforts to secure improved operational funding for the Nigeria Police Force as part of broader measures aimed at strengthening internal security and enhancing policing efficiency across the country.‎‎The IGP renewed the appeal during a strategic meeting with the Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, in Abuja, where discussions centred on the urgent need for timely release of approved funds to support police operations and upcoming electoral duties.‎‎Speaking during the engagement, IGP Disu stressed that adequate funding remained critical to the Nigeria Police Force’s capacity to effectively tackle the country’s growing security…

Lagos State University has emerged as the most preferred institution among candidates in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination first-choice applications, according to statistics released at the policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in Abuja on Monday, where stakeholders also fixed October 31, 2026, as the deadline for public university admissions nationwide. Statistics presented during the meeting showed that LASU recorded 84,426 first-choice applications, representing 3.76 per cent of the total applications submitted by candidates across the country. University of Lagos followed closely with 78,240 applications, while Obafemi Awolowo University ranked third with 60,370 applications. University of…

Seeking to reinforce Nigeria’s internal security architecture and strengthen intelligence coordination, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has created the Office of Homeland Security and appointed retired Major General Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. The appointment, approved by the President, was conveyed in a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and issued by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana. According to a statement issued on Monday by Head, Information & Public Relations, Secretary to the Federal Government, Chris Ugwuegbulam, the creation of the new office underscores the…

Two suspected “One Chance” robbers have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command following a stop-and-search operation that led to the recovery of suspected stolen phones and an operational tricycle in Lagos. The suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Command during a routine stop-and-search exercise along Iyana Ipaja Road. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the operatives intercepted a tricycle carrying three occupants for a search during the operation. “During the search, one of the occupants was found in possession of three Android phones reasonably suspected to have been stolen from unsuspecting victims,” the…

Dr Adeolu Arogundade has officially assumed office as the new Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer of General Hospital Isolo, succeeding Dr Saliu Oseni, who has been transferred to Gbagada General Hospital after nearly three years of service at the facility. In a statement on Saturday by the hospital’s Public Affairs Officer, Mrs Patricia Mordi, Arogundade resumed duties following a handover ceremony held on May 8, 2026, at the hospital premises in Isolo. ‎Mordi said “until his appointment, Arogundade served as the Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre.” ‎Speaking during the ceremony,…

The Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy has said it will begin its annual Ministerial Press Briefing on May 11, providing citizens with an in-depth review of the administration’s projects, policies, and progress over the past years. ‎In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho on Saturday, the ministry said the month-long exercise would feature members of the Lagos State Executive Council presenting detailed accounts of stewardship under the Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat administration, highlighting achievements recorded across the various pillars of the THEMES+ Agenda. ‎Omotoso, said the annual briefing remained an important…