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FESTAC community demands end to power crisis and billing issues in 48-hour deadline
Take Back FESTAC residents marched to the EKEDC headquarters in Lagos to protest eight months of power outages and unreasonable estimated billing, giving the company a 48-hour ultimatum to restore supply.
Tyla Lagos Concert Sparks Controversy Amidst Xenophobia Tensions
Social media users in Nigeria are divided over whether to boycott South African singer Tyla’s upcoming Lagos concert due to ongoing concerns regarding xenophobic attacks.
Lagos State authorities close five Ikorodu hotels for environmental violations
LASEPA has shuttered five hospitality businesses in Ikorodu after they failed to address recurring environmental violations despite multiple warnings.
Lagos Authorities Close Six Steel Plants in Ikorodu Due to Pollution
LASEPA has closed six iron and steel manufacturing facilities in Ikorodu for violating state environmental laws and releasing hazardous particulate matter.
Former Pro Footballer and Fugitive Drug Trafficker Receive 24-Year Prison Sentences for Cocaine Smuggling
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a former international footballer and a long-term fugitive to a combined 24 years in prison for importing over 7 kilograms of cocaine.
Hamzat Dismisses Claims of Single-Term Agreement for Lagos Governorship
Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat clarifies his position on the 2027 election, denies term-limit rumors, and outlines his vision for infrastructure, security, and urban planning in Lagos.
NDLEA Seizes Illicit Drugs Valued at N10 Billion in Lagos Operations
The NDLEA has seized a variety of illicit substances, including cocaine and synthetic cannabis, totaling N10 billion in value across several operations in Lagos.
Lagos Businessman Detained After Cocaine Discovery in UK-Bound Cargo
A Lagos businessman has been arrested by the NDLEA for attempting to export cocaine to the UK, marking one of several major drug and ammunition busts carried out by the agency across Nigeria.
Lagos businessman detained by NDLEA regarding UK cocaine trafficking scheme
A Lagos clothing trader has been apprehended for allegedly running a cocaine smuggling ring to the UK, while the NDLEA reports record-breaking seizures of narcotics and illegal ammunition nationwide.
Lagos Authorities Close Over 20 Buildings in Ikeja Due to Planning Law Breaches
Lagos State has sealed over 20 properties in Ikeja for planning violations to promote urban safety and legal compliance.