Shettima, Sanwo-Olu, Oyedele maintain Lagos is investors’ haven
*Says it is increasingly emerging as Africa’s gateway to global wealth Vice President Kashim Shettima, Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele on Monday highlighted investment opportunities in Lagos and submitted that the state remains a secured investors haven.They spoke at the opening […]
Lagos AG, Coroner oppose bid to halt inquest into death of Chimamanda’s son
The Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), alongside the state’s Chief Coroner and the presiding Coroner for the Lagos Coroner’s District, have challenged a suit seeking to halt the ongoing inquest into the death of master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The respondents urged the court to dismiss the application […]
LAWMA Issues Ebola Alert to Healthcare Waste Handlers
the Lagos Waste Management Authority has issued a precautionary advisory to health facilities and medical waste handlers across the state following the recent Ebola Virus Disease outbreak reported in parts of East Africa. LAWMA disclosed this in a statement on Friday signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, and obtained by The PUNCH. […]
Tanzania targets investors, others at Lagos food, beverage exhibition
Tanzanian High Commissioner, H. E. Selestine Kakele Tanzania High Commission in Abuja has stated that it will be participating in the forthcoming Food & Beverage West Africa (FAB) 2026 Exhibition, scheduled to commence on June 9 at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Commission, in a statement, described Tanzania as one of East Africa’s […]
Six weeks after Lagos kidnap ordeal, family still awaits justice
Six weeks after the abduction of Lagos resident, Madam Olanike Adebimpe Adeola, concerns are growing over the lack of arrests in the case, amid broader worries about Nigeria’s worsening security situation and the increasing prevalence of kidnapping across the country.Madam Adeola was abducted in the early hours of April 21, 2026, when armed men reportedly […]
Focus on your constituency, Lagos group tells Faleke
The Concerned Lagos People’s Assembly has called on the lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, to concentrate on his responsibilities in Lagos and reduce his involvement in political activities in Kogi State. The group in a statement signed by it’s President Abayomi Odukale expressed concerns over what it described as Faleke’s increasing […]
Buka tourism: Finding Nigeria’s hidden local food gems
You already know what a buka is. You just have not thought of it as tourism yet, but you should. While visitors pay too much for the wrong meals, locals have always known where the real food is. It is time to eat where Nigerians actually eat. The buka tasteEvery Nigerian has a buka story, […]