News lagos 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 allegedly involved in a series of violent attacks in the area. [Source: Vanguard]

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: ThisDay]
• The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a new university in the state. The university, which will be located in Epe, will offer courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). [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 costs were hindering economic growth and development. [Source: BusinessDay]
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the market capitalization of listed companies in the country has risen to N21.4 trillion. The NSE said that the growth was driven by the performance of the banking and consumer goods sectors. [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 Ajah area of the state. The suspect was said to have been in a relationship with the victim for two years before he killed her. [Source: Punch]
• The Nigerian Police Force has launched an investigation into the alleged murder of a 35-year-old man in the Surulere area of Lagos. The victim was said to have been stabbed to death by unknown assailants. [Source: Vanguard]

Sports

• The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a new sports stadium in the state. The stadium, which will be located in the Epe area, will have a seating capacity of 10,000 and will be used for various sports events. [Source: The Nation]
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Eagles will play a friendly match against the Brazilian national team in the United States in September. The match will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. [Source: Punch]

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