Lagos news this morning

Here are some of the top news stories from Lagos, Nigeria this morning:

Breaking News

• Lagos State Government has announced the reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge to traffic after a 6-month closure for repairs. The bridge was closed in April for rehabilitation works, which have now been completed. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
• The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Olamide Ogunleye, for allegedly killing his 3-year-old daughter in a ritualistic murder. The suspect claimed he was instructed by a spiritualist to sacrifice his child to gain wealth. (Source: Vanguard Newspaper)

Business and Economy

• The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the Federal Government to reduce the cost of doing business in Nigeria, citing high taxes and regulatory hurdles as major challenges. (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)

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 Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated a 10-member committee to investigate the alleged corruption and mismanagement of funds at the Lagos State University (LASU). (Source: Premium Times)

Crime

• The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Nwosu, for allegedly robbing a bank in the Ikeja area of the state. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
• The Nigerian Police Force has launched an investigation into the murder of a 30-year-old woman, Olamide Ogunleye, who was found dead in her apartment in the Surulere area of Lagos. (Source: Vanguard Newspaper)

Other News

• The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. (Source: ThisDay Newspaper)
• The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has predicted a high pressure system over the country, which may lead to a dry spell in the coming days. (Source: BusinessDay Newspaper)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Lagos, Nigeria this morning.