Lagos live news
Here are some of the latest news updates from Lagos, Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Lagos State Government has announced the reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge to traffic after a 6-month closure for repairs. [Source: Punch]
- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists in the Ikorodu area of the state. [Source: Vanguard]
Politics
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of its National Vice Chairman, South-West, Mr. Bankole Oluwasegun, over alleged anti-party activities. [Source: The Nation]
- The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated a 13-member committee to investigate the activities of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). [Source: ThisDay]
Economy
- The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the Federal Government to reduce the cost of doing business in the country. [Source: BusinessDay]
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 0.45% gain in the All-Share Index, driven by gains in stocks such as Dangote Cement and Zenith Bank. [Source: The Guardian]
Crime
- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, who allegedly murdered his 22-year-old girlfriend in the Ajah area of the state. [Source: Punch]
- The Nigerian Police Force has launched a manhunt for a suspected kidnapper, who allegedly abducted a 5-year-old boy in the Ikorodu area of the state. [Source: Vanguard]
Health
- The Lagos State Government has announced the detection of a new case of Lassa fever in the state. [Source: The Nation]
- The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a campaign to eradicate malaria in Nigeria, with a focus on Lagos State. [Source: ThisDay]
Education
- The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. [Source: Punch]
- The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe. [Source: The Guardian]
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Lagos, Nigeria.