4 h. ago Nigeria needs active citizens, not passive graduates — Lagos deputy gov

Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat urges Nigerian graduates at Fountain University to be active citizens and solution architects for the nation’s future. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-active-citizens-not-passive-graduates-lagos-deputy-gov/

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8 h. ago FG unveils Lagos gold refinery, pushes $600m lithium plant launch

Nigeria’s government announces the launch of a new high-purity Lagos gold refinery and a $600m lithium plant, boosting its value-addition mining policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-lagos-gold-refinery-pushes-600m-lithium-plant-launch/

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37 h. ago Doctor Suspended As Chimamanda’s Lawyers Writes Euracare Hospital

Solicitors acting for renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, have written to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos, over the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. This comes as the Lagos State Government confirmed the suspension of the anaesthesiologist at the clinic as probes continue into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. In a legal notice dated […] The post Doctor Suspended As Chimamanda’s Lawyers Writes Euracare Hospital appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Iddo Bridge: FG to pull down damaged sections next week — Umahi

The Federal Government will demolish damaged sections of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos next week to begin reconstruction, says Works Minister David Umahi. Read More: https://punchng.com/iddo-bridge-fg-to-pull-down-damaged-sections-next-week-umahi/

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56 h. ago Lagos targets increased revenue from waterfront development 

…Flags economic gains of Odogun, other project  The Lagos State Government has taken a step to significantly boost its revenuers read more Lagos targets increased revenue from waterfront development 

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65 h. ago Lagos probes alleged negligence in death of Chimamanda’s son

The Lagos State Government is investigating a private hospital for alleged medical negligence following the tragic death of author Chimamanda Adichie’s son Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-probes-alleged-negligence-in-death-of-chimamandas-son/

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2 d. ago Lagos families sleep in canoes after govt bulldozers level homes

Following the Makoko demolition by the Lagos government, displaced families are now forced to sleep in canoes on the lagoon, facing hunger and uncertainty. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-families-sleep-in-canoes-after-govt-bulldozers-level-homes/

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3 d. ago Lagos Govt commiserates with Adichie, orders independent probe into son’s death

The Lagos state government has expressed condolences to renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie over the death of her son. read more Lagos Govt commiserates with Adichie, orders independent probe into son’s death

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4 d. ago Lagos announces night traffic diversion for truck barrier installation

The Lagos State Government announces a night traffic diversion at Fadeyi and Ojuelegba for the installation of truck barriers. Find alternative routes here Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-announces-night-traffic-diversion-for-truck-barrier-installation/

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5 d. ago LASG seals Lekki estate over poor sewage, waste water handling

The Lagos State government has sealed a residential estate in Lekki Phase I for environmental violations, including poor sewage and wastewater handling. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-seals-lekki-estate-over-poor-sewage-waste-water-handling/

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8 d. ago Residents seek intervention over deplorable Lagos community road

Residents of Puposhola, Lagos, appeal to the government to fix their deplorable community road, citing untold hardship, high costs, and business disruption Read More: https://punchng.com/residents-seek-intervention-over-deplorable-lagos-community-road/

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8 d. ago Lagos begins clearing illegal structures on Badagry Expressway

The Lagos State government has begun clearing illegal structures along the Badagry Expressway to ease traffic flow and improve environmental sanitation. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-begins-clearing-illegal-structures-on-badagry-expressway/

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8 d. ago Coastal Highway Project Already Yielding Economic Dividends In Lagos – Sanwo

Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the Coastal Highway Project, initiated by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, had begun yielding economic benefits to the state. The governor disclosed this at the 2026 annual thanksgiving service organised by the state government at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, with the theme, “Grateful for unfailing mercies”. […]

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8 d. ago Akpabio Offers Free Medical Treatment To 700 Lagos Residents

No fewer than 700 residents of Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Akpabio Cares Initiative, a humanitarian programme driven by the Office of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The medical outreach, held on Saturday, provided free consultations, essential drugs and eyeglasses to vulnerable members […]

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1 week ago Death Toll In Great Nigeria Insurance Building Inferno Rises To 8

Fresh facts emerged on Friday that at least eight people died in the fire outbreak that razed the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building in Marina, Lagos State. Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who made the revelation while speaking with journalists during an on the site assessment described the entire area as “extremely unsafe” and […]

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1 week ago Lagos Government Provides Update On GNI Building Fire, Confirms Casualties

The Lagos State Government has clarified speculations following the Christmas Eve fire that engulfed the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House on Martins Street in Balogun Market, Lagos Island. In a statement signed by Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the State government expressed condolences to those affected. “The Government wishes to, once again, […]

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2 w. ago GNI Fire: Lagos Orders Residents To Relocate From Danger Zone

Following the fire outbreak that gutted the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building on Martins Street, Lagos Island, on December 24, the Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, ordered residents living around the building to relocate from the danger zone. The state government, in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, […]

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2 w. ago Anthony Joshua: Ogun, Lagos governments open joint investigation into accident

The Ogun and Lagos State governments have launched a joint investigation into a fatal road traffic accident on the Lagos–Ibadan read more Anthony Joshua: Ogun, Lagos governments open joint investigation into accident

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2 w. ago Auto Crash: Anthony Joshua Is Conscious, Stable, Say Lagos, Ogun Governments

Amid concerns over the health condition of the British-Nigerian two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, after his involvement in a tragic road accident on Monday along the ever-busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, which claimed two lives, the governments of Ogun and Lagos States have said the boxing superstar was conscious, in stable health and had […]

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2 w. ago Anthony Joshua receiving best medical care, Ogun gov assures

Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Ogun State’s governor confirms he is stable and receiving medical care. Read More: https://punchng.com/anthony-joshua-receiving-best-medical-care-ogun-gov-assures/

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