Lagos State
Coverage of Lagos State in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Troops Raid Suspected Hideout in Lagos, Arrest 24 Foreign Nationals
Nigerian Army's 65 Battalion conducted a raid in Epe, Lagos, arresting 24 foreign nationals at a suspected hideout.
- Shettima’s final test, By Azu Ishiekwene
Vice President Kashim Shettima is uncertain if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will renominate him as his running mate for a second term. Tinubu, as Lagos State governor, used three deputies over eight years, including Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, Femi Pedro, and Abiodun Ogunleye. Senate President Godswill Akpabio is mentioned as Akwa Ibom governor.
- Sanwo-Olu urges Lagos residents to plant trees, says state targets 20,000 this year
Governor Sanwo-Olu urged Lagos residents to plant trees, emphasizing that state law requires replacing any unlawfully felled tree with five others. The state aims to plant 20,000 trees this year.
- Health advocates seek reinstatement of suspended Lagos pregnancy guidelines
Health advocates are pushing for the reinstatement of suspended Lagos pregnancy guidelines. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, highlighted that the state records about 400 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, calling the rate unacceptable for a megacity.
- NRC grants permanent operating licence, track access to Lagos
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has granted Lagos State a permanent operating licence and track access, making it the first sub-national government to operate a full range of rail services for both goods and passengers.
- REA commissions solar mini-grid to power five Lagos communities
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commissioned a 505kWp interconnected solar mini-grid in Epe, Lagos State, providing electricity to five underserved communities. This initiative supports Nigeria’s rural electrification and clean energy goals.
- Lagos APC unveils governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat’s running mate
The APC in Lagos State has selected a running mate for governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat following consultations with party stakeholders across the state. The deputy governorship candidate was chosen through an extensive selection process involving various party members.
- Police dismiss alleged bandit attack threat on Lagos schools
The police in Lagos State have dismissed claims of an imminent bandit attack threat on schools, stating that investigations found no evidence of such a threat. They emphasized that all security concerns are taken seriously.
- Nigeria: Hamzat Appoints Obanikoro Campaign DG
Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, APC governorship candidate in Lagos State, has appointed Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as Director-General of his campaign for the 2027 election. Obanikoro previously served as Nigeria's High Commissioner to Ghana.