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The Lagos State Government has intensified disease surveillance and emergency preparedness following the confirmation of an imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, assuring residents that there is currently no confirmed case in Lagos. The State Ministry of Health, through its Directorate of Epidemiology, Biosecurity and Global Health, is strengthening disease monitoring, public awareness and community engagement while working with relevant agencies at entry points, including the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), to ensure early detection and a prompt response to any suspected case. As part of these efforts, the ministry has engaged airport…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has invited 31 home-based players for the Olympic Eagles’ two-legged U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The squad comprises four goalkeepers, nine defenders, eight midfielders and 10 forwards, drawn from clubs across the Nigerian domestic league. The invited players are expected to report to the team’s camp at AM2PM Hotel in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, to begin preparations for the crucial fixtures. Nigeria will face DR Congo in the first leg at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Friday,…

The Federal Government has intensified Ebola screening at entry points into the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and strengthened surveillance across health facilities to ensure early detection and containment of suspected cases. Speaking during a ministerial press briefing, authorities disclosed that genetic findings indicate the viruses involved are related. However, further investigations are ongoing to determine whether the cases are directly linked epidemiologically. The government emphasised the importance of early detection, increased vigilance in health facilities and public cooperation in preventing further transmission. Members of the public have been urged to remain calm, rely on verified health advisories and promptly report…

Twenty-four state Houses of Assembly have approved the proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police in Nigeria, meeting the constitutionally required threshold for the reform to advance. The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, chaired by President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, announced the development on Friday, October 23, 2026. The approval follows the passage of the constitutional amendment by both chambers of the National Assembly. Full List of 24 States That Have Approved the Bill States Yet to Conclude Deliberations The 12 states whose decisions were still being awaited as of October 23 are Lagos,…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, have called for coordinated physical planning, improved infrastructure investment and effective project implementation to promote sustainable development and improve residents’ quality of life. The call was made at the 2026 Lagos Physical Planning Summit, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, under the theme, “Diagnosis to Delivery: Positioning Lagos for Strategic Regional Development and Priority Investment Agenda.” Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Head of Service, Mr Olabode Agoro, stressed that development plans must translate into measurable results through clear priorities, adequate funding, defined timelines and accountability. He identified…

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has received the 2026 MANCAP Quality Award from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) for supporting its initiatives and advancing quality assurance through consumer protection education and public enlightenment. The award was presented to the Agency on Wednesday, October 21, at the Grandeur Event Centre, Oregun, Ikeja, during the ceremony marking both the MANCAP Quality Awards and the programme’s 20th anniversary. Speaking at the event, LASCOPA’s General Manager/CEO, Afolabi Solebo, Esq., commended SON for its work in standardisation and quality assurance. He emphasised that product quality is a fundamental consumer protection issue and…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Correspondents’ Chapel, Lagos State Council, has unanimously endorsed Adewale Akodu for the position of Chairman of the NUJ Lagos State Council, pledging its full support ahead of the forthcoming election. The endorsement followed Akodu’s appearance at the Chapel’s congress held on Thursday at the NUJ Secretariat, where he presented his 10-point manifesto, outlining his plans to promote unity, improve journalists’ welfare and strengthen the union. During the session, members examined the manifesto and engaged the chairmanship aspirant on key proposals, particularly those aimed at improving working conditions, upholding professional standards and repositioning the NUJ…

Armed bandits have reportedly intercepted a vehicle conveying passengers returning from Sokoto city and killed everyone on board after opening fire along the road leading to Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to conflict reporter Bakatsine, some of the victims were reportedly among the 3,000 people recruited by the Sokoto State Government and invited to the state capital for further screening and collection of their documents. The passengers were said to have been travelling home when the attackers intercepted their vehicle and launched the deadly assault. Photographs of some of the deceased were reportedly shared online, but the…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through improved access to finance, capacity building, export development and an enabling business environment. The commitment was reiterated today during the International Day of MSMEs celebration organised by the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, with a focus on investment, innovation and sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, described MSMEs as critical drivers of production, employment generation and wealth creation, stressing the need for government policies that ensure capital reaches…

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), has reaffirmed its commitment to improving education standards across public and private schools through technology-driven, evidence-based and results-oriented quality assurance measures. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, made this known at an Education Quality Assurance Roundtable organised by OEQA at Protea Hotel, Ikeja. The event, themed “Adopting Global Best Practice in Transforming Education Quality Assurance in Lagos State,” with the sub-theme “Developing Efficient Quality Assurance System for Improved Learning Outcomes in Lagos State,” brought together stakeholders to discuss practical ways to improve the…