By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter RISING REVENUE inflows underline the latest allocation issued to local administrations across Lagos as the Federal Government released the November 2025 disbursement to all 20 Local Government Councils in the state. According to the official figures, the distribution reflects what the release described ...
By JKNewsMedia  FALSE SECURITY warnings shared through an online flyer have prompted a firm rebuttal from the Lagos State Government after the material, widely circulated across social platforms, claimed a rise in kidnapping incidents along the Gbagada Expressway and presented the message as an official advisory. The Chief Press Secretary to ...
By JKNewsMedia CLARIFICATION HAS been offered over the confusion that trailed the demolition of structures at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos as the state government issued a firm note on the enforcement of its physical planning laws. The government stated that contrary to tribalism claims by former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Pe...
By JKNewsMedia THE CIRCULATION of a disturbing video showing students engaging in smoking and drinking inside a dormitory of a school has prompted swift action from the Lagos State Government. The students, believed to be from Excel College, Ejigbo, were seen in the video consuming alcohol and displaying behaviour that the authorities describ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent  RENOWNED FOR decades of impactful work in journalism and governance, Gbenga Omotoso has become a central figure in Nigeria’s media and public communication space. His career reflects a blend of editorial leadership, public service, and mentorship that continues to shape both journalism and gov...
By JKNewsMedia CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned the Lagos State Government’s decision to privatise water supply through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme, describing it as anti-people and a betrayal of residents’ right to safe, affordable, and publicly managed water. In a statement issued ...
By Faith Obams, JKNewsMedia Intern LAGOS STATE Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for stronger access to agricultural financing, warning that Nigeria continues to lose substantial economic value by exporting raw commodities instead of processed goods. Addressing stakeholders at the First Bank 2025 Agric and Export Expo held at Eko Hotels ...
By Peace Achi, JKNewsMedia Intern THE LAGOS State Government has reported marked improvements in fire safety for 2024, rescuing 450 lives and preserving properties valued at N117.12 billion, following a 20 per cent reduction in fire-related incidents across the state. Details were disclosed at the second Lagos International Fire Safety Confer...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter ILLEGAL ESTATE developments operating without layout approvals across Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe face imminent sanctions as the Lagos State Government (LASG) launches a fresh enforcement drive to uphold urban planning regulations. A total of 176 estates were flagged after a comprehensive audit ...
By JKNewsMedia COMMENCEMENT DATES have been formally designated for seven new laws enacted by the State House of Assembly and assented to by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The laws, structured to enhance governance, security, and citizen protection, will become operational in two phases, five from February 19, 2025, and two from August 4, 2025....
