Governor Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024 Into law
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Lagos State Electricity bill 2024 into law, as part of efforts to reduce the state’s dependency on the national grid. While signing the bill, the governor said it will ensure access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity for all Lagosians, as well as promote diverse energy sources, including renewable […]
2024 AFRIFF Globe Awards Winners
The 13th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) concluded with an exciting Globe Awards ceremony at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. About 60 of the 160 films that were screened were full-length motion pictures. Ifeoma N. Chukwuogo was the night’s most notable winner, taking home the top honors for Best Director and Best Film securing a […]
Lagos Govt. Seals Ikeja Golf Club Over Public Safety Concerns
The Lagos State Government has shut down Ikeja Golf Club at Oba Akinjobi Way, GRA, over public safety concerns stemming from multiple instances of negligence. The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) sealed the yesterday until the necessary safety measures are in place, citing risks to lives and property following several complaints. Its Director of […]
IGP Orders The Redeployment of CPs Rivers, Delta, FCT
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Commissioners of Police of Rivers State Command, Delta State Command and the Federal Capital territory. According to a statement by the FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, the order covers the redeployment of the CP Rivers State Command, CP Olatunji […]
Lagos Government to Shut Down Bourdillion Road
The Lagos State Government has announced that it would shut Bourdillon Road in Ikoyi for two days for construction of work. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi today said the government would be diverting vehicular traffic away from Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi between 9:00am and 5:00pm on Saturday 24th August and 9:00am […]
President Tinubu Appoints New Heads Of Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven qualified Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. According to a statement issued by the Presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale the new appointees are: Dr. Badamasi Lawal — Chief Executive Officer, National Social Investment […]
Kanye West Announces Tour Dates, Includes Lagos, Nigeria
American hip-hop artist Kanye West has revealed plans to include Lagos, Nigeria, as one of the destinations for his upcoming tours in 2024 and 2025. Making the announcement via his Instagram story on Wednesday, West listed Lagos alongside other countries such as Nairobi, Kenya, and Egypt. The screenshot shared by West outlined suggested tour dates, […]
Lagos Ranked 19th Best City to Visit in the World
British media and hospitality company, Time Out, has ranked Lagos as the 19th best city to visit in the world. In the rankings published on its website, Time Out said it drew its conclusion from a survey of more than 20,000 city dwellers around the world, along with its network of editors. New York City […]
Presidency Assures No Plan to Move Federal Capital to Lagos
The Presidency has dismissed insinuations that President Bola Tinubu has the intention to move Nigeria’s capital from Abuja to Lagos. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, yesterday clarified in response to the controversy over moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) […]
Lagos Set To Host Second Edition Of ‘Entertainment Week’ In December
Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL), the groundbreaking platform which unites the global entertainment industry in the heart of Lagos, is set to gather the brightest stars and industry leaders from across Africa’s booming US$62million entertainment industry. With its second edition scheduled for December 13 to 20, 2023, at the Livespot Entertarium in Lagos, organisers have announced […]