Lagos govt replies Tacha, justifies arrest of child beggars
The Lagos State Government has explained why it is arresting child beggars on major roads across the state. This comes after reality TV star Tacha criticised the policy online, saying it punishes poor children instead of solving poverty. The debate started when a video showing a young child being picked up by environmental officials was […]
Lagos govt debunks rift between Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun
The Lagos State Government has dismissed rumours suggesting a disagreement between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. The government described the claims as false, misleading, and aimed at causing unnecessary tension between the two neighbouring states. According to Lagos officials, both governors continue to enjoy a strong working […]
Igbo Town Unions drag Lagos demolitions to UN, ECOWAS Court, alleges ethnic bias
The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has taken a bold step by petitioning the United Nations Human Rights Council, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the ECOWAS Court of Justice over the alleged demolition of Igbo-owned properties in Lagos State. The group claims that the demolitions, mostly targeting businesses and investments […]
Lagos Government Reacts To Peter Obi’s Visit To Trade Fair Complex
The Lagos State Government has responded to the recent visit of Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, to the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex. The state noted that while every Nigerian has the right to visit public facilities, such engagements should not be politicised or misrepresented. Officials stressed that the government remains committed to revamping the […]
Lagos state government seals purple mall, Lekki after 28 year old man d!ed in the parking lot
The Lagos State Government has shut down the popular Purple Mall in Lekki after a young man sadly lost his life in the mall’s parking area. The man, 28-year-old Obinna, was the only child of his mother, Kylie. She explained that her son often went to the gym located inside the mall. On Thursday, June […]
Nigeria is finished – Peter Obi says as he evaluates the demolition of his brother’s house
A video showing Peter Obi reacting to the demolition of his brother’s house in Lagos has surfaced online. In the video, Obi is visibly upset as he inspects what is left of the property. Peter Obi, who ran for president in the 2023 general election under the Labour Party, strongly criticized the Lagos State government. […]
Lagos Orders Demolition of Police Barracks Over Imminent Collapse
The Lagos State Government has issued an urgent notice regarding the demolition of the Mopol 20 Barracks located in Onigbongbo, Ikeja, due to the risk of collapse. This action follows an assessment by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which found that some parts of the barracks are in a critical state. The demolition […]