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…says Govt’ll continue to Diversify Economy Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, unveiled the Third Edition of the Lagos Economic Development Update (LEDU 2026) and reassures of his government’s willingness to continue to diversify the  economy. From left: Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly committee of Finance, Hon. Olufemi Saheed; CEO, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Dr. Tayo Aduloju; Lagos Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Ope George; Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Chairman, House committee on Economic Planning and Budget, Hon. Saad Lukman and Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Sanwo-Olu, Mr Sam Egube during the launch of Lagos Economic Development Update, LEDU 2026 at the Marriot Hotel, Ikeja, on Tuesday. Speaking at the launch organized by the State’s Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu said LEDU has evolved beyond a mere policy document, describing the in...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday, made reawakening calls to mothers to imbibe moral values and religious teachings in their wards, stressing that the strength of society lies in the values instilled at home.  Governor  of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (right) and Amirah, Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) Lagos chapter, Alhaja Sherifah Ajagbe during FOMWAN courtesy visit to the governor recently, at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja. The governor stated at the Lagos State chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria, FOMWAN’s 38th Family Day, themed: “Strengthen Faith and Moral Values in Challenging Times: The Muslim Woman to the Rescue”, held at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu, who was the Special Guest of Honor, emphasised the need for parents, particularly mothers, to deliberately pass down Islamic teachings and values to the younger generation. Represented by his Special Adviser o...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, pledged  the state government’s support  for the growth of the Africa’s gaming industry which is transitioning from a fragmented, informal sector into a structured and globally competitive ecosystem driven by policy, innovation and investment. L-R: Ex-Nigerian International, Austin'JayJay' Okocha; a stakeholder;  CEO, Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority, Bashir Are;  Lagos State Governor represented by the Secretary to the State Government,  Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Head of Service in Lagos, Olabode Agoro; Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Sam Egube and the State's Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN) during the thi rd edition of the 2026 African Gaming Expo (AGE), held at Eko Hotels and Suites  in Lagos on Wednesday. Sanwo-Olu stated, at the 3rd edition of the 2026 African Gaming Expo held at Eko Hotels and Suites with the theme, "Africa’s Gaming Market: Frontier to Prom...

Surveyors in Lagos State have been urged to actively participate in politics and governance to promoting value-driven leadership and national development. The Guest Speaker, Mr Adewusi Ademola, stated this at the 2026 Annual General Meeting and Luncheon of the Association Of Private Practicing Surveyor of Nigeria, APPSN, Lagos State Branch "themed:" Politics and Governance: Enhancing Value-Driven leadership in the Professional and Political Landscape", held at Magodo. From left: Representative, Executive Chairman Ikorodu Local Government Area, Mr Babawale Alogba; Representative, Guest Speaker, Mr Adeusi Ademola; Chairman Association of Private Practising Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN) Lagos State Chapter, Mr Afolabi Olaoluwa and Representative, Deputy President, Nigeria Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Mr Afolabi Sholesi during the 2026 APPSN Annual General Meeting & Luncheon in Lagos on Tuesday. He emphasized that professionals in politics must steer value-driven gover...

  As the permutations for the 2027 Lagos governorship race continue to gather momentum, one name stands taller, stronger, and more convincingly than the rest — Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. Across the political landscape of Lagos State, from the grassroots to elite policy circles, from community stakeholders to seasoned party faithful, the conversation is becoming clearer by the day: Ambode is not just in the race, he is ahead of the field. In every serious political contest, there are many names, but only a few carry genuine weight. And in this unfolding discussion over who succeeds Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Alausa in 2027, Ambode’s name continues to resonate with unusual force because it is backed by something many others cannot boast of — a verifiable record of impactful governance, administrative brilliance, and enduring public goodwill. Unlike speculative aspirants whose strength exists mainly in whispered endorsements and political trial balloons, Ambode’s appeal is rooted...

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olorundare Moshood Jimoh, has cleared the officers of Lagos State Task Force of any wrongdoing in a  recent case  involving the  arrest of a traffic offender , stating that there was no evidence of abuse or dehumanisation.  CSP Akerele, Lagos Taskforce Chairman. CP Jimoh said the suspect, arrested for driving against traffic, was handled in line with legal procedures. According to the Lagos Voice (an online platform), the CP disclosed at a meeting held at the police headquarters, Ikeja, noting that the Command would not condone any act against human rights from any of the formations under him. “The suspect was promptly taken before a mobile court, where the charges were read, and bail was granted,” he explained. He added that the individual was only remanded after failing to meet bail conditions, which is in accordance with the law. The Commissioner of Police, however, issued a firm warning to members of the state’s task for...

The Nigeria Police Force has debunked widespread reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu , ordered the disbandment of all police tactical units across state commands nationwide. In an official statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid , the police described the circulating reports as a “misrepresentation” of the IGP’s directive. According to the statement, the IGP did not order a blanket dissolution of tactical squads. Instead, he directed a strategic reduction and restructuring of such units to address concerns over their proliferation and alleged misconduct. The police chief acknowledged growing public unease about the activities of tactical teams, particularly those created independently by Commissioners of Police and other formation heads. He noted that while these units have contributed significantly to crime-fighting efforts, their unchecked expansion has strained manpower at police divisions and...

The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) Lagos State Branch has called on professionals in Nigeria to brace up for technological integration, workforce shortages, and regulatory complexities to drive multi-sectoral growth. Speaking at a news conference, held to mark the 2026 Global Surveyors’ Day Celebration, at Alausa with the theme: "Surveyors Challenges In Multi Sectoral Growth”, the NIS Chairman of Lagos Branch, Adedeji Olanrewaju, urges practitioners to embrace mentorship and maintain their professional boundaries. From left - Secretary, Nigeria Institution of Surveyors (NIS) Lagos State Branch, Mr Femi Fatoki; Vice Chairman NIS Lagos, Mr Moses Ogundare and Vice Chairman Association of Private Practising Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN), Mr Gbenga Adams during a news conference on the 2026 Global Surveyors Day "Surveyors Challenges in Multi-Sectional Growth" in Lagos, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Olanrewaju, spoke through his Vice, Moses Ogundare, highlighted key...

Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday, joined in the celebration - a prayer session, ahead of the 74 th birthday of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, PBAT, organized by the Mandate movement. Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode speaking on Saturday at the Mandate Movement prayer session in commemoration of the 74th birthday of PBAT at the Police College ground in Ikeja. Ambode urged party faithful and Nigerians not to deter but keep faith with President Tinubu’s leadership and vision for the country, underscoring the need for the nation’s unity and collective dedication to ensure the success of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the continued progress of Nigeria. The former Governor, speaking at the prayer session in commemoration of the 74th birthday of PBAT at the Police College ground in Ikeja, said he associated himself “totally and fully with the event” averring to what President Tinubu has done and the “greater prosperity of Lagos sti...

  …Sanwo-Olu says it will hold from 6:30am to 8:30am last Saturdays  Governor of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu speaking to the Press, flanked by his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat (left) and Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab (right)  during the flag off of the monthly Environmental Sanitation program at Mushin-Agege Motor road in Lagos, on Saturday, 14 March 2026. Lagos State government, on Saturday, announced the re-introduction of the Monthly Environmental Sanitation in the State. The Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed at a ceremony held in Mushin area of the state to mark the symbolic flag-off of the monthly sanitation. Sanwo-Olu said the exercise will hold every last Saturday of the Month between the hours of 6:30am and 8:30am but without movement restrictions. He stressed that the exercise would be monitored by State officials with appropriate sanctions to be meted out to erring neighbourhoods and markets. The ...

L-R: Chairman, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi; former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Women Leader, Chief (Mrs) Jumoke Okoya Thomas and Senator Musiliu Obanikoro during the Lagos APC State Congress, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026. L-R: Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Chairman, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi and former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode during the Lagos APC State Congress, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026.   L-R: Chairman, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi; former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Women Leader, Chief (Mrs) Jumoke Okoya Thomas; Senator Musiliu Obanikoro and Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun during the Lagos APC State Congress, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026.  MORE PHO...

Lagos State will from March 24 to 27 host the 2026 Africa Gaming Expo, the third edition of the event with about 12,000 stakeholders in the gaming industry including operators and regulators are expected to participate. L-R: CEO, African Gaming Expo, Dr Charles Ekundayo; the Chief Operating Officer, Adenike Oyebamiji; CEO, Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, Bashir Are; Chairman, Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB), Sheriff Olaniyan; Executive Secretary of ANB, Tamunopreye Tuadibofa, during a Press Briefing to announce the upcoming African Gaming Expo at Black Diamond Hotel, Victoria Island in Lagos, at the weekend. The 2026 edition is themed ‘Africa's Gaming Market: Frontier to Prominence’ with participants coming from 68 countries. Speaking during a media briefing at the weekend, the Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, Bashir Are said the expo would highlight the increasing role of gaming in revenue diversification and job creation ac...