Lagos nigeria news

Here are some recent 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)
• The Federal Government has approved the construction of a new international airport in Epe, Lagos State. (Source: ThisDay Live)

Politics

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of its National Vice Chairman, South-West, Mr. Bankole Oluwaseyi, over alleged anti-party activities. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
• The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated a 13-member committee to review the state's 2023 budget. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Economy

• The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a new industrial park in the Badagry area of the state. (Source: BusinessDay)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 0.45% gain in the All-Share Index, with Dangote Cement and Zenith Bank leading the gainers. (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 Newspaper)
• 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 News)

Health

• The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a new cancer treatment center in the state. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
• The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19 in Lagos State. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Education

• The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. (Source: ThisDay Live)
• The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola. (Source: The Guardian)

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