Lagos nigeria news today
Here are some of the top news stories from Lagos, Nigeria today:
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 a major rehabilitation project. [Source: Punch]
- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists in the Ikorodu area of the state. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a suspected cult hideout. [Source: Vanguard]
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: ThisDay]
- The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a new university in the state. The bill, which was sponsored by the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, aims to provide quality education to the people of the state. [Source: The Nation]
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. The chamber said that high cost of doing business was affecting the growth of businesses in the country. [Source: BusinessDay]
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the cost of foreign exchange transactions in the country. The policy, which is aimed at promoting foreign exchange transactions, will reduce the cost of transactions by 50%. [Source: Leadership]
Crime
- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, who allegedly murdered his 22-year-old girlfriend in the Ikorodu area of the state. The suspect was arrested after a thorough investigation by the police. [Source: Punch]
- The Nigerian Police Force has launched a manhunt for a suspected armed robber, who allegedly robbed a bank in the Ikeja area of the state. The suspect, who was identified as a former soldier, allegedly robbed the bank of millions of naira. [Source: Vanguard]
Health
- The Lagos State Government has announced the outbreak of a mysterious illness in the state. The illness, which has been reported in several parts of the state, has been described as a viral fever. [Source: The Nation]
- The Federal Government has launched a campaign to promote the use of condoms in the country. The campaign, which is aimed at reducing the spread of sexually transmitted infections, will be launched in several states across the country, including Lagos. [Source: Leadership]
These are some of the top news stories from Lagos, Nigeria today. Please note that the news stories are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.