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One person has died after a fully loaded truck overturned around the TREM axis of Gbagada, inward Oshodi, Lagos State. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-dies-as-truck-overturns-in-lagos/

Filmmakers and journalists say threats on Lagos streets is making it harder to tell the city’s stories.

With the Lagos State Water Corporation supplying water to only 1.65 million residents, representing about 8.3 per cent of a population of over 20 million, millions of Lagos residents depend on… Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-households-spend-n45000-monthly-as-water-crisis-worsens/

The Christian Association of Nigeria, Ikeja Local Government Chapter, has honoured the member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, James Faleke, and the Ikeja… Read More: https://punchng.com/faleke-lagos-lg-boss-bag-awards/

A talent and project management company, Amanar Group, has co-hosted the opening reception of Diaspora Week Lagos 2026, bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs, investors and industry executives from Nigeria and the Diaspora. Read More: https://punchng.com/amanar-group-partners-host-diaspora-week-lagos/

The Lagos State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, George Ashiru, speaks with ISMAEEL UTHMAN on the party’s chances of winning the state in the 2027 elections ADC has attracted considerable… Read More: https://punchng.com/lagosians-not-happy-with-apc-govt-ready-for-change-adc-chairman-ashiru/

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Vista aérea do autódromo de Interlagos, na Zona Sul de SP, onde é realizado o GP Brasil de Fórmula 1 Luis Moura/Estadão Conteúdo A Fórmula 1 continuará sendo disputada em São Paulo pelo menos até 2035. A organização do Grande Prêmio de São Paulo e a categoria anunciaram neste sábado (7) a renovação do contrato para a realização da corrida no Autódromo de Int

The Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State has criticised the policies of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration, saying the state needs a new direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-pdp-faults-sanwo-olu-demands-new-direction/

Su compañero de equipo, Pierre Gasly, finalizó undécimo en el circuito brasileño

The Lagos State Government says it is targeting between 90 and 95 per cent success in flood control ahead of the 2027 rainy season through resilient infrastructure and year-round drainage maintenance. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-targets-90-flood-control-ahead-of-2027-rains-commissioner/

Lagos has been ranked the 27th most crime-prone city in the world, with a crime index of 69.1 points, according to the 2026 Numbeo Crime Index. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-ranks-27th-among-worlds-most-crime-prone-cities-report/

The only passenger who was in critical condition following a Friday road crash along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has died at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-ibadan-crash-injured-passenger-dies-in-hospital/

Peoples Democratic Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has authorised Kayode Ogunbiyi, the Lagos State Deputy Chairman, to act as the party’s state chairman. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-names-ogunbiyi-acting-lagos-chairman/

The Lagos State Police Command has detained an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Omotayo Olajide, after his firearm discharged during an operation in Ajegunle, killing a girl and injuring another. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-bullet-kills-girl-injures-another-in-lagos/

A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has halted the proposed coronation of Chief Kabiru Adesegun Bashiru as the Olu of Oko Baba Agba in Oworonshoki. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-halts-lagos-monarchs-coronation/

Thirteen people were injured on Friday when a Mazda bus lost control and crashed into a concrete barrier on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/13-injured-in-lagos-ibadan-expressway-crash/

The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority has sealed more than 45 buildings in Eko and Ifako-Ijaiye districts for alleged violations of physical planning regulations. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-seals-over-45-buildings-over-planning-violations/

A foreign national has rescued a sea turtle from roadside traders near Eko Hotel in Lagos after purchasing the animal and arranging for its release into the ocean. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-foreigner-buys-sea-turtle-in-lagos-returns-it-to-sea/

A Lagos-based photographer, Eman Pictures, whose bag containing a MacBook Pro and four external hard drives was stolen at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, has recovered all the items after offering a N500,000 reward for information leading to their recovery. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-photographer-recovers-stolen-bag-after-viral-cctv-footage/

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Lagos State says 116,745 Permanent Voter Cards of newly registered voters are yet to be collected. Read More: https://punchng.com/116745-new-voters-yet-to-collect-pvcs-in-lagos-inec/

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to expand its compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling infrastructure to 19 stations by the first quarter of 2027, as part of efforts to improve access… Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-plans-19-cng-stations-to-cut-fuel-queues/

The Lagos State Government has unveiled seven strategic economic priorities to guide its development planning and policy direction in 2027, with a focus on economic growth, job creation… Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-unveils-seven-economic-priorities-for-2027/

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency says it has secured ₦759.35m and $14,901.80 in consumer redress and resolved 10,720 complaints in six years. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-secures-%e2%82%a6759m-for-consumers-in-six-years-resolves-10720-complaints/

The African Export-Import Bank has set its sights on securing creative industry deals exceeding $540m at the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend 2026 in Lagos, as it seeks to expand financing for African music, film, fashion and other cultural businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/afreximbank-targets-over-540m-deals-at-lagos-canex/

Nigeria’s newest sportsbook and casino, West Africa’s first lifestyle betting brand, launches today at champbet.ng with a weekend at Zaza Lagos, BOHO Lagos and LuLu Beach Club. The match kicks off at eight. Read More: https://punchng.com/champbet-goes-all-in-on-lagos-pioneering-lifestyle-betting-in-nigeria/

A new study shows 92.7% of pupils in Lagos believe teachers can maintain classroom discipline without corporal punishment, contradicting some administrator Read More: https://punchng.com/92-7-lagos-pupils-back-discipline-without-cane/

The Lagos State Government is summoning power operators for a summit to address persistent electricity supply challenges and find solutions for 24/7 power. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-summons-power-operators-over-erratic-electricity-supply/

The City Boy Movement has inaugurated ward executives in Lagos West 1, tasking them with polling-unit mobilisation and building voter databases for Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/city-boy-movement-targets-lagos-polling-unit-mobilisation/

Champion Breweries Plc is deepening its African market push through a partnership with ART X Lagos 2026, showcasing its expanded beverage portfolio. Read More: https://punchng.com/champion-deepens-african-market-push-with-art-x-lagos-partnership/

Residents of Lagos and Ogun states lament prolonged blackouts, which have worsened the intense heat and led to street protests in some communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-ogun-residents-groan-as-blackout-worsens-heat/

Lagos State officials have praised the Louisville project, a mixed-use development in Eko Atlantic City by the TotalEnergies Staff Housing Cooperative. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-seeks-investment-in-cooperative-led-louisville-project/

The Lagos State Government plans to increase its compressed natural gas stations to 19 by Q1 2027 to expand access to cheaper transportation fuel. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-targets-19-cng-stations-by-q1-2027/

El piloto se mostró optimista para la carrera del domingo y cree que Alpine ampliará en 2027 su mejoría, aunque termine sexto entre los constructores este año

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasepa-marks-30-years-of-protecting-lagos-environment/

The Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, David Odunmbaku, has denied erecting a disputed boundary signboard at Yakoyo, stating it was installed by the Lagos govt. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-lg-chairman-denies-erecting-disputed-boundary-signboard/

Tochi Wigwe, daughter of the late Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe, has held her traditional wedding ceremony with her partner, Wilson Aikhomu, in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-late-wigwes-daughter-holds-traditional-wedding-in-lagos/

A Federal High Court judge, Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, has recused himself from a suit challenging the leadership of the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja. Read More: https://punchng.com/judge-recuses-self-from-lagos-country-club-leadership-suit/

Lagos State relies on 4.5 million generators as the national grid meets only 20% of its electricity demand, the Commissioner for Energy has disclosed. Read More: https://punchng.com/grid-failure-lagos-relies-on-4-5m-generators-ogunleye-says/

A man identified as Abiodun has died by suicide in the Idimu area of Lagos State after his longtime girlfriend reportedly ended their relationship. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-man-kills-self-after-lover-ends-relationship/

Amnesty International says Lagos State Government demolitions in Makoko, Oworonshoki and Mile 12 displaced 50,000 residents and destroyed 5,000 homes. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-demolitions-displaced-50000-destroyed-5000-homes-amnesty-international/

A Lagos court has sentenced a 27-year-old FUNAAB undergraduate, David Ugboko, to 14 years in prison for defrauding investors of N27.5m in a Ponzi scheme. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-court-jails-ogun-student-14-years-for-fraud/

The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Centre for Legal Study, Research and Training, the first of its kind within a Ministry of Justice in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-inaugurates-first-justice-ministry-legal-research-centre/

The Lagos State Government has unveiled its economic agenda for 2027, prioritising job creation, private sector investment, and infrastructure development. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-targets-more-jobs-investments-in-2027/

The Lagos State Government has extended financial aid and free healthcare to older persons with disabilities and elderly parents caring for children with d Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-extends-financial-aid-healthcare-to-elderly-caregivers/

FirstBank has announced a N34m prize purse for the 65th edition of the Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship, with the winner set to receive N10m. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-open-marks-65th-anniversary-with-n34m-purse/

Pupils and teachers of a primary school in Alimosho, Lagos, face health risks as a refuse heap left uncleared for weeks causes an overwhelming stench. Read More: https://punchng.com/school-children-battle-stench-as-refuse-mounts-at-lagos-school/

The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a high-tech indoor cannabis farm in Apapa, arresting a Polish national and a Nigerian in connection with it. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-bust-lagos-cannabis-farm-arrest-polish-nigerian/

The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a sophisticated indoor cannabis farm in Apapa, arresting a 49-year-old Polish national and a Nigerian man. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-police-uncover-lagos-indoor-cannabis-farm-arrest-two/

A guide for Lagos entrepreneurs on how to access loans from N50,000 to N5m through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, including eligibility and require Read More: https://punchng.com/step-by-step-guide-to-accessing-n5m-lagos-business-loan/

Több mint kétszeresére nőtt az utóbbi évtizedekben a nyári vízhiány a Balatonnál, miközben a tóra és vízgyűjtőjére lehullott csapadék nem sokkal lett több. Ez az egyre gyakrabban előforduló negatív vízmérleg évek során összeadódik, most is ezt látjuk.

Read a recap of top Nigerian stories, including the killing of three homeless men in Lagos and President Tinubu’s $100,000 reward for each Super Falcon. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-three-homeless-men-shot-dead-in-lagos-super-falcons-receive-100000-each-other-top-stories/

Fintech operators are set to meet with Lagos officials to discuss taxation and digital infrastructure, seeking a role in the state’s 2027-2031 digital agen Read More: https://punchng.com/fintech-operators-seek-role-in-lagos-digital-agenda/

A Lagos woman is demanding justice over the disappearance of her husband, who she alleges was arrested by defunct SARS operatives in Anambra nine years ago Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-woman-demands-justice-over-husbands-disappearance/

A man has died in a fatal accident involving a Mercedes-Benz, a bus, and a hit-and-run trailer on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Magboro, Ogun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-dies-in-lagos-ibadan-expressway-crash/

Lagos, Owerri and Calabar will host the Southern Zonal playoffs of the Samuel Okwaraji Memoir Cup, a national secondary schools football competition. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-owerri-calabar-set-for-samuel-okwaraji-memoir-cup/

The Lagos State Government has begun discussions on its 2027 economic outlook at a roundtable organised by the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-begins-2027-economic-planning-with-roundtable/