Lagos news now

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: Vanguard News)
• The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists in the Ikorodu area of the state. (Source: Punch Newspaper)

Politics

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of its National Vice Chairman, South-West, Mr. Bankole Oluwajana, over alleged anti-party activities. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
• The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a new local government area in the state. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

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: ThisDay Newspaper)
• 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: BusinessDay Newspaper)

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 Newspaper)
• The Nigerian Police Force has launched an investigation into the alleged murder of a 35-year-old man, who was found dead in his apartment in the Lekki area of the state. (Source: Vanguard News)

Health

• The Lagos State Government has announced the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state, with 12 cases reported so far. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
• The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a campaign to eradicate malaria in Nigeria, with a focus on Lagos State. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Sports

• The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a new sports stadium in the state. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of a new coach for the Super Eagles, following the resignation of Gernot Rohr. (Source: Vanguard News)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Lagos, Nigeria.