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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Kingsley Chinda, as his preferred successor to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Wike made the declaration at a reception held in his honour by the Ogbakor Ikwerre socio-cultural organisation at Obiri-Ehie, Rivers State. During the event, the former Rivers governor presented Chinda to the gathering as the candidate he expects to succeed Fubara after the 2027 governorship election. Chinda, a member of the House of Representatives and former Minority Leader, has maintained a close political relationship with Wike. The endorsement comes as…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare, dignity and economic well-being of widows through sustained interventions aimed at promoting self-reliance, protecting their rights and creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods. The commitment was reaffirmed on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) commemorated International Widows Day at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Lagos. The programme, themed “Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for Widows,” featured support for 733 widows as part of the State Government’s continued efforts to improve their welfare and livelihoods. Speaking at the programme, the…

The Lagos State Government has made the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) registration number mandatory for the enrolment of learners in all public and private schools across the state from the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new directive, schools are required to obtain and record the valid LASRRA registration number of every learner as part of the admission and enrolment process beginning Monday, September 14, 2026. The directive was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Adepeju Adeyemi. According to the statement, the directive was approved by the…

The Lagos State High Court has issued an interim order restricting Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin from publishing or distributing photographs and other specified materials concerning Rakeem Mkambala, the son of actress Priscilla Ojo Mkambala and her husband, Juma Mkambala. The order, dated September 2, 2026, followed an application filed by Priscilla Ojo Mkambala, Juma Mussa Mkambala and their son, Rakeem Mkambala, seeking the court’s intervention over the alleged publication and circulation of materials concerning their child on social media. The development was made public by Priscilla Ojo, who shared a copy of the court document on her Instagram Story on…

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile, has criticised content creator Solomon Buchi over his recent comments about Lagos. Buchi had advised foreign tourists, particularly Caucasians and Chinese, to explore other Nigerian cities instead of Lagos, arguing that the city’s nightlife and fast-paced lifestyle do not represent Nigeria’s culture in its truest form. Reacting in a post on X on Friday, Akosile accused Buchi of displaying bitterness towards Lagos rather than promoting other parts of Nigeria. “Dear Solomon, you could have done a better job of marketing other parts of Nigeria without displaying…

Lagos State has reaffirmed its ambition to become Africa’s premier investment destination, unveiling its investment roadmap at the fourth edition of the LCCI Invest Nigeria Conference and Expo. Representing Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Hon. Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, said Lagos is focused on attracting investments that create jobs, strengthen local businesses and connect them to regional value chains. She described Lagos as a market, gateway and ecosystem driven by manufacturing, technology, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation. She also highlighted the State’s growing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, including four concession agreements signed in July 2026…

Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced the termination of its operations in Nigeria, bringing its years of service in the country to an end as the company exits the Nigerian market effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The development was communicated to drivers operating on the Uber platform through a notice issued by the company. In the message, Uber informed its driver-partners that they would no longer be able to receive requests from passengers through the application from the date of the shutdown. The company said the decision was reached after a review of its business operations in Nigeria, although it…

The Nigeria Police Force has introduced a new digital platform aimed at making it easier for members of the public to report fraud and provide evidence without having to visit a police station. The initiative, launched by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, is known as the NPFVigilant App. The platform is designed to give Nigerians a more convenient channel for reporting fraudulent activities and submitting relevant evidence electronically. Beyond making complaints online, users of the application can also monitor the progress of their cases and receive updates on efforts being made to recover funds allegedly lost through fraudulent…

Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has been honoured with an Icon Award by The Forum by O’jez for her contributions to the growth of tourism, arts, culture and the creative economy in Lagos State. The award was presented at an event held on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at O’jez Lounge, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The ceremony was themed “A Leader, An Inspiration, A Legacy.” The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Mr Idowu Johnson, received the award on behalf of the commissioner. He described the recognition as a…

The Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA) has unveiled a ₦1.3 billion allocation from the State’s ₦14.815 billion Green Bond for coconut development as part of activities marking the 2026 World Coconut Day. The announcement was made at a press conference themed “Coconuts in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy, and Livelihoods,” held at LASCODA’s premises and attended by media professionals, government officials, LASCODA management and key stakeholders in the coconut value chain. Speaking at the event, LASCODA General Manager, Ms. Ola Olajumoke, welcomed participants and reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to advancing the coconut industry in Lagos. The Special Adviser…