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Tension briefly gripped Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Wednesday after suspected hoodlums opened fire around the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, shortly after Governor Ademola Adeleke visited the monarch. The incident occurred after the governor received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission and proceeded to the traditional ruler’s palace to celebrate his electoral victory. According to reports, the suspected hoodlums had allegedly gathered around the palace area before the governor’s arrival. They were reportedly in an unregistered Toyota Sienna vehicle, while an argument involving some individuals was said to have taken…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a cash reward of ₦20 million each for the overall best graduating students of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions. The governor made the announcement on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, during LASU’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies held at the university’s main campus in Ojo, Lagos. The beneficiaries are Ayilara Olawale, who emerged as the overall best graduating student for the 2024/2025 academic session, and Adebanjo Oluolamide, who was recognised as the best graduating student for the 2025/2026 session. Olawale, a graduate of Project Management Technology, finished…

Former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Akinwale Oladipo Lawanson, has earned a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration from Lagos State University (LASU). Lawanson was conferred with the degree during LASU’s 29th and 30th Convocation Ceremony held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos. Speaking after the ceremony, Lawanson said the doctorate has strengthened his capacity to properly define problems, gather and analyse relevant data, and apply evidence-based approaches to finding effective solutions. He consequently urged government officials to adopt data-driven solutions when addressing public challenges, stressing that sound decision-making requires proper analysis, credible evidence and strong management…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the approved campaign timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. According to the timetable, campaigns for the Presidential and National Assembly elections will commence on August 19, 2026, and end on January 15, 2027. The elections are scheduled to hold on January 16, 2027. For the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections, campaigns will begin on September 9, 2026, and close on February 5, 2027, with the elections slated for February 6, 2027. The Electoral Act requires campaigns to commence no earlier…

Presidential candidates and representatives of political parties have signed the first National Peace Accord for the 2027 general elections in Abuja, pledging to promote peaceful campaigns. The accord was signed on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, ahead of the commencement of campaigns. Among those who signed were President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, Omoyele Sowore, alongside representatives of other political parties. The signatories pledged to reject electoral violence, hate speech, personal attacks, and misinformation, while committing to respect the electoral process and promote national unity. They also agreed to address electoral grievances through lawful channels and avoid actions capable of spreading political…

The Lagos State Examinations Board wishes to inform all candidates who have successfully registered for the Second Run of the Screening Test, that the examination portal is now open for the printing of Examination Slips. The examination which is scheduled to start on Friday, 21st and conclude on Monday, 24th August 2026, will commence at 8 a.m daily, at the only designated examination centre, PUBLIC SERVICE STAFF DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, (PSSDC), Magodo, Lagos. All candidates are strongly advised to take note of the examination dates, time and venue, and make adequate arrangements to arrive at the centre early. Candidates are advised…

The Lagos State Government has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a work-free day for public servants across the state to mark the annual Isese Day celebration. The declaration was made by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu as part of the state government’s efforts to promote and preserve indigenous culture, traditions and the cultural heritage of Lagos. The announcement was contained in a circular signed by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, and addressed to government officials across ministries, departments, agencies, local councils and other government establishments. According to the circular, the work-free day is intended to enable public servants to…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called for joint action against illicit drug abuse and trafficking, stressing the need for sustained collaboration among government institutions, law enforcement agencies, communities and other stakeholders to protect young people and secure the future of society. Sanwo-Olu made the call while speaking at the public destruction of more than 250 tonnes of illicit drugs seized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The event was held at the Nigerian Navy Marine Centre, Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos. The Governor, represented by the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Esq., described the…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate demolition of buildings and other structures found to be obstructing designated water channels in Abuja. Wike gave the directive on Monday after inspecting areas affected by the recent flooding in the nation’s capital, warning that political influence would not prevent the enforcement of planning regulations. The minister disclosed that some of the properties identified as obstructing waterways belonged to senators and other influential Nigerians. He said the structures would be removed regardless of the status of their owners, insisting that public safety must take priority over political…

Ilera Eko was the focus as the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) commenced a two-day capacity-building programme for journalists aimed at strengthening their understanding and reporting of the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS) and the Mandatory Social Health Insurance Programme. The training, holding from August 18 to 19, 2026, at the LASHMA Conference Room, is designed to build journalists’ capacity on the Lagos State Health Scheme Law, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act and the mandatory nature of Ilera Eko, while promoting accurate, ethical and solution-focused reporting on social health insurance, access to healthcare and accountability. The welcome…