On July 1, 2025, the Lagos State Government began full enforcement of its long-announced ban on single-use plastics less than 40 microns in thickness. These included styrofoam food packs, polystyrene cups, plastic straws, and thin carrier bags. This was not just another policy roll-out. It marked a significant environmental turning point for one of Africa’s…
The Lagos State Government has sealed off Purple Mall, a popular retail and lifestyle destination in Lekki, following the death of a 28-year-old man who reportedly fell from the mall’s multi-level car park on Thursday, June 26. The deceased, identified as Obinna, was a regular patron of a gym located within the mall. According to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a businesswoman, Adekemi Folorunsho, before a Lagos Special Offences Court in Ikeja, for allegedly defrauding $700,000 and stealing N190 million under the guise of operating a bureau de change. Folorunsho was arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, conspiracy to obtain…
Given the grimness and prevalence of mental health issues across the country, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has advocated inter-sectoral collaboration with the assembly and collective responsibility by agencies, individuals, and institutions. Speaking in his capacity as chairman at the Seventh Public Lecture of the Board of…
It was all praise and admiration as celebrated author and media consultant, Lanre Alfred, formally presented his newly published special publication on the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, titled “The Man Who Carried a City”, at a modest but poignant gathering held at the Lagos House, Marina, today. The gathering, witnessed by a…
The Lagos State House of Assembly marked World Parliamentary Day at the plenary on Tuesday, emphasizing the essential role of parliaments in promoting democracy and accountability.This annual observance, initiated by the United Nations to commemorate the establishment of the Inter-parliamentary Union in 1989 on every June 30, provides lawmakers with an opportunity to reflect on…
The Lagos State government has received support from the Kokun Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, for its clean environment and market initiative. The state also called on market traders and residents to adopt good environmental sanitation and hygiene practices. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made the call while hosting the Founder…
In a decisive move to safeguard the environment and protect public health, the Lagos State Government has officially commenced the ban on the sale and use of Styrofoam and single-use plastics across the state. According to Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, the enforcement begins today, July 1,…
The Lagos State government, on Monday, kicked off the distribution of eight million clean cookstoves, aimed at prioritising environmental sustainability and public health, with 12 beneficiaries from Makoko receiving one each. Speaking at the event where the beneficiaries got their clean cookstoves, the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, said the event marks…
The Lagos State Government on Monday, urged traders and residents to keep their environment clean and imbibe good environmental sanitation and hygiene practices. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Lagos. The statement was issued and signed by the Director Public…
