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The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that talks are ongoing to extend the Red Line Rail network to neighbouring communities in Ogun State to accommodate more commuters. Governor of Lagos State, M.r Babajide Sanwo-Olu Sanwo-Olu said the acquisition of 24 new coaches for the Red Line Rail by the Lagos State Government in China will enhance the multimodal transportation system. Speaking during an interview with State House correspondents at the Lagos House, Marina, on Wednesday, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the new trains on the Red Line will have eight cars as a gainst the four cars currently being used on blue line. Sanwo-olu noted that the addition was designed to support the 27-kilometre Red Line from Oyingbo to Agbado, targeting up to 37 daily trips and over 500,000 daily passengers when fully operational. He said that there were ongoing conversations to extend the Red Line further into Ogun State, noting that the rail expansion by his administration is tie...

The Ogun and Lagos States governments has stated and confirmed that Anthony Joshua and another passenger are in stable condition following treatment being received in a specialised facility in Lagos as a result of the road accident they were involved with on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. It was convened in a statement today, jointly signed by Kayode Akinmade - Special Adviser on Information, Ogun State, and Gbenga Omotoso - Commissioner for Information in Lagos State.  It reads below 👇👇👇 The Governments of Ogun and Lagos states wish to confirm that Anthony Joshua the British-Nigerian two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion was involved in a road traffic accident earlier today along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The vehicle conveying the team of 4, ran into a stationery truck resulting in 2 fatalities. We sympathise with the families of those involved in the accident, and pray that God will grant them the strength to go through this difficult...

•Senate holds Zonal Security Meeting in Lagos, seeks collaboration to address insecurity Picture seated-from left: Alara of Ilara Epe, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo; Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi; Senator Gbenga Daniel; representative of Lagos State Governor/the Executive Secretary of Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayo Ogunsan; Senator Tokunbo Abiru; Chairman, Senate Committee on National Farmers' Retail and Markets Association (FERMA), Senator Sahabi Yau; Senator Oluranti Adebule; representing Oba of Lagos, Chief Lateef Ajose; Senator Olamilekan Yayi and others, during the SouthWest Zonal Security Summit, organised by The Senate in conjunction with the Lagos State government, held in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, November 21, 2025. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday, renewed calls for the creation of state policing, as well as adoption of indigenous security solutions, advanced technology. The Governor alongside stakeholders across sec...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday called on both local and international investors to support the development of the approved Lekki–Epe International Airport, describing the project as a strategic asset for Nigeria’s future. Governor Sanwo-Olu speaking at the third edition of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) National Aviation Conference on Monday. He said the Lagos State Government is committed to working closely with the Federal Government and its agencies, as well as partner investors in building a stronger, safer, more competitive aviation industry for Nigeria. The Lekki-Epe International airport is an initiative of the Lagos State Government. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) National Aviation Conference held at Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was attended by President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; Gov...