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The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a sustainable, technology-driven and well-coordinated parking management system across the state to improve service delivery. The General Manager of LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, made this known during a recent interview, where she highlighted the importance of stakeholder collaboration, public compliance and private sector participation in achieving the authority’s objectives. Adelabu explained that technology and innovation remain central to LASPA’s approach to modern parking management. She stressed that effective implementation requires accurate data, reliable systems and proper integration among relevant government agencies. She disclosed that the authority is putting…

Mr. Ogunbanwo Olatunbosun has formally assumed duty as the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, urging staff to uphold professionalism, teamwork, discipline and unity of purpose in the discharge of their responsibilities. Following his assumption of duty, Ogunbanwo embarked on a familiarisation tour of the Ministry’s departments and units, accompanied by heads of departments and directors. The tour covered the Public Affairs Department, Information Production, Social Media, Public Enlightenment, ICT, Internal Audit Unit, Features Unit, Editing Suite, Camera Unit and Graphics Unit. During his interactions with management and staff, the Permanent Secretary stressed the importance…

The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with 44 close contacts identified as authorities intensify efforts to prevent further spread of the infection. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the development on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, following laboratory confirmation of the case. According to the minister, the patient is a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda. She was admitted to a private hospital in the FCT, where she received treatment for several days before the infection…

Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the respected elder statesman and leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere, has died at the age of 100. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced his death on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in a condolence statement issued in Akure on behalf of the state government. The governor described the late Fasoranti as a revered patriarch whose life was defined by wisdom, integrity and selfless service to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria. Aiyedatiwa noted that the elder statesman’s contributions to public affairs, alongside his counsel and firm commitment to justice and good governance, would be greatly missed.…

…As Over 10,000 Pupils from Lagos Island Benefit from Renewed Hope Back-to-School Project The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has commended the lawmaker representing Lagos Island Constituency I, Princess Omolara Oyekan-Olumegbon, for her sustained investment in education through the Renewed Hope Back-to-School Project, which has provided educational materials to over 10,000 primary and secondary school pupils. The commendation came during the fourth edition of the initiative, held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Dr. Teslim Elias Primary School, Oja Oba, Isale Eko, Lagos Island, where pupils received school bags, stationery and other educational materials to support…

The Premier League has confirmed its Boxing Day and festive fixtures for the 2026/2027 season, with seven matches scheduled for Saturday, December 26, and three more set for Sunday, December 27. According to the official fixture announcement, the festive programme features several exciting encounters, including Newcastle United against Manchester City, Hull City versus Liverpool and Crystal Palace against Arsenal. The Boxing Day action will begin at 1:30 p.m. Nigerian time with Aston Villa taking on Leeds United, while Newcastle United will host Manchester City in the evening’s headline fixture at 9:00 p.m. Boxing Day Fixtures — Saturday, December 26 All…

A tanker has caught fire beneath Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, prompting an emergency response from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). The incident occurred in the Otedola Bridge area of Lagos, raising concerns over the safety of motorists and other road users along the busy expressway. Emergency responders have been mobilised to the scene to manage the situation and prevent further danger. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when approaching the affected area and follow instructions from traffic and emergency officials. Further details regarding the cause of the fire, possible casualties, the extent of damage and the…

The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) has nominated the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) for its Most Outstanding Security Trust Agency in Nigeria 2026 Award, in recognition of its contributions to strengthening security in Lagos State. The nomination recognises the Fund’s efforts under the leadership of its Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, in providing operational equipment, logistics and other essential support to law enforcement agencies. Established in September 2007 by the Lagos State House of Assembly, the LSSTF operates a public-private partnership model that mobilises voluntary contributions from government and private-sector stakeholders…

Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71, following a period of illness. Uduaghan reportedly died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, at a hospital in Abuja. His death was announced by his family in a statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan. The family expressed deep sorrow over his passing, describing him as a beloved father, brother, uncle and respected family patriarch whose life and service touched many people across Delta State and Nigeria. Before becoming governor, Uduaghan served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and later…