The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh warning to residents living in low-lying, riverine, coastal and other flood-prone communities, directing them to move to safer and higher ground as the state faces increased flood risks. The warning followed a seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), covering September 19 to…
The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports that its officers fired tear gas at protesting pensioners in Lagos, describing the allegation as “false and misleading.” The Command also dismissed a photograph circulating widely on social media, which purportedly showed security operatives firing tear-gas canisters at members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Lagos…
The Lagos State Government has arrested 45 beggars, including nine children, during a series of enforcement operations carried out across major parts of the State as authorities intensify efforts to address street begging and environmental nuisance. The arrests were made in separate operations conducted in Oshodi, Agege, and the Central Business District of Lagos Island,…
The Lagos State Government has reiterated that the demolition of structures in Makoko and other waterfront communities is driven by concerns for public safety, environmental protection, and security, Global Mirror News reports. State officials made the clarification on Saturday during Ask Lagos, a weekly X-space engagement platform created to bridge communication between the Government and…
Lagos State Mobile Courts have ordered the remand of six suspected miscreants following a violent attack on officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other allied Agencies during a midnight enforcement operation along the busy Airport Road axis of the metropolis. The suspects were apprehended after an operation carried out to restore…
A devastating pair of road crashes hit Lagos State over the weekend, leaving two people seriously injured and three others shaken but unhurt. The accidents occurred in the Mile 2 and Surulere areas, highlighting the persistent threat of road carnage in the State. According to eyewitnesses, a Toyota Camry careened out of control and slammed…
A diesel tanker explosion occurred on Sunday along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in the Iyana Isolo area of Lagos State, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The incident, which happened around 1:05 pm, involved a string of crashes between the diesel-laden tanker, a mini commercial bus, and two trailers. According to the Lagos State…
Lagos State Government has revealed that a total of 8,692 cases of Domestic and Sexual Violence were reported in the State between August 2024 and July 2025. According to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, domestic violence accounted for 3,685 cases, making it the most prevalent issue within the period under…
