President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State to spend the end-of-year holidays following official visits to Borno and Bauchi states. The President was received at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, government officials and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress It was earlier reported that the President departed Abuja on Saturday on a three-state tour. In Borno state, Tinubu commissioned projects executed by the state government under Governor Babagana Zulum in collaboration with the Federal Government. While in Maiduguri, the President also attended the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son…
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The Lagos State Government, through the proposed Lagos State Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill 2025 (Draft), has criminalised harassment and illegal evictions, making it an offence for landlords to eject tenants without a valid court order or use self-help measures such as cutting utilities or dismantling parts of a building. Section 10 of the bill states, “Obligations of the landlord include not disturbing the tenant’s quiet and peaceable enjoyment of the premises, including not removing the roof, cutting off electricity or water supply or doing anything that will interfere with peaceful enjoyment of the demised premises.” Section 43 of…
Members of the Akinsanya Olojo-Kosoko ruling house of the King Kosoko Royal/Oloja of Lagos Chieftaincy family have appealed to the Lagos State Government and other relevant authorities to intervene in the confirmation of the Oba-Elect for the stool of the Oloja of Lagos. In a letter dated December 8 and made available to PUNCH Metro on Sunday, the family said the stool had remained vacant since the death of the last occupant more than seven years ago. The letter was signed by Surajudeen Abiodun Olojo-Kosoko, Head of the Family, and Prince Theophitous Olojo-Kosoko, the General Secretary. “We, the royal family…
A tragic road accident on Ikorodu Road, Lagos State, has claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby and an adult female passenger, while ten others sustained injuries. The incident occurred earlier on Sunday, opposite Olabode House, after Anthony and before Obanikoro, when a red long Tata commercial bus travelling from Palmgroove toward Anthony lost mechanical and directional control. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed this in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq. “Preliminary findings indicate that a red long Tata commercial bus propelled at an excessive and perilous velocity from Palmgroove inward…
Eat’n’Go Nigeria, the parent company of Domino’s Pizza, Cold Stone Creamery, and Pinkberry, has officially launched its newest outlet in Chevron, marking another milestone in the company’s journey. This worldclass location provides customers with an unparalleled dining experience, further cementing Eat’n’Go’s position as a leader in the quick service restaurant industry in Nigeria and across Africa. The Chevron outlet, which officially opened its doors on November 17, 2025, is strategically positioned to serve a diverse customer base, ranging from office workers and residents to visitors and tourists. This location not only extends Eat’n’Go’s footprint in Lagos but also represents a…
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has sealed the Shoprite outlet at the Ikeja City Mall over alleged failure to meet tax obligations. In a notice spotted at the entrance on Monday, the LIRS said the breach is an offence punishable by fines and imprisonment under Section 94 of the Personal Income Tax Act, 2011 (as amended). “Take notice that the owner/occupant of this premises has failed to comply with his/her tax obligations under the relevant tax laws,” the notice reads. “This is a contravention of the law punishable by both pecuniary penalties and imprisonment pursuant to section 94…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the reported directive by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to Peter Obi over his 2027 presidential ambition as a failed political arrangement, labelling it a “coalition without democracy, fairness or future.” In a statement issued on Tuesday, Lagos APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, reacted to the ADC’s public call for Obi to clarify his political intentions. Oladejo said the development reflected deep confusion within the opposition, accusing the ADC of lacking ideology and clear direction. “Nigeria woke up to yet another episode of opposition disarray and ideological bankruptcy as…
The 2025 edition of the Business Summit, themed “Thriving Through Innovation: Future-Proofing African Businesses in a Shifting & Challenging Economy,” held last week Saturday at The Emunah Conference Centre in Shasha, Akowonjo, Lagos, drawing a large gathering of entrepreneurs, SMEs, investors and young innovators from across the state. Powered by the Carol & Prince Arheghan Foundation and supported by the Bank of Industry, the event focused on equipping African business owners with practical strategies to innovate, adapt and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving economy. This year’s summit featured a strong lineup of speakers including Prince Arheghan, Chairman of Karotiz…
The Lagos State Government has called on all the students in the state to stay away from drug abuse. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, stated this at the Official Flag-Off Ceremony and Sensitisation Campaign Against Drug Abuse in Schools, organised by the ministry at Government Girls’ College, Agege. According to a Thursday statement, Oke-Osanyintolu said statistics revealed that an alarming number of persons, students inclusive, are daily becoming substance or drug addicts, thereby deviating from the right path that would lead them to fulfilment in life. She said, “As the Permanent Secretary of the…
MTN Nigeria brought the excitement of the Premier League to Lagos fans on Sunday, hosting two watch parties for the fiery 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea finished the game with ten men yet held the league leaders to a tense draw, a result that triggered emotional reactions among the passionate supporters gathered at Cubana, Ikeja, and Johnny Rocket, Victoria Island. Chelsea fans erupted in celebration after Trevoh Chalobah’s opener, briefly silencing the dominant Arsenal crowd and showcasing the EPL’s deep-rooted influence on Nigerian football culture. The match carried an unusually aggressive edge from kickoff. The…