Lagos – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:52:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Lagos – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Lagos Emerges Nigeria’s Top State for Ease of Doing Business — Report https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-emerges-nigerias-top-state-for-ease-of-doing-business-report/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-emerges-nigerias-top-state-for-ease-of-doing-business-report/#respond Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:52:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480432 Lagos State has been ranked the best state for doing business in Nigeria, according to a recent subnational assessment of business environments across the country. The ranking further reinforces the state’s long-standing reputation as the nation’s commercial nerve centre and a preferred destination for investors. The report, unveiled at a high-level policy and diplomatic gathering [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-emerges-nigerias-top-state-for-ease-of-doing-business-report/feed/ 0 Lagos Indigenes Urge APC to Reserve Governorship for Natives in 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-indigenes-urge-apc-to-reserve-governorship-for-natives-in-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-indigenes-urge-apc-to-reserve-governorship-for-natives-in-2027/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479964 A group under the banner of Lagos State Prominent Indigenes has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reserve the state’s governorship position for qualified indigenous candidates in the 2027 elections, citing the need for fairness, equity and inclusiveness. The call was made during a technical committee meeting held on March 18, 2026, where [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-indigenes-urge-apc-to-reserve-governorship-for-natives-in-2027/feed/ 0 Lagos PDP Accuses APC of Poor Governance, Economic Mismanagement https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-pdp-accuses-apc-of-poor-governance-economic-mismanagement/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-pdp-accuses-apc-of-poor-governance-economic-mismanagement/#respond Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479458 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of poor governance and economic mismanagement amid rising hardship faced by residents. The criticism was contained in a statement issued by the Lagos PDP Publicity Secretary, Christopher Odianarewo, in response to remarks made by the APC spokesperson [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-pdp-accuses-apc-of-poor-governance-economic-mismanagement/feed/ 0 Lagos cancels Greater Lagos Fiesta 2025, urges prayers to usher in 2026 https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-cancels-greater-lagos-fiesta-2025-urges-prayers-to-usher-in-2026/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-cancels-greater-lagos-fiesta-2025-urges-prayers-to-usher-in-2026/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:05:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474539 The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of the Greater Lagos Fiesta 2025, a major end-of-year entertainment event traditionally held across key locations in the state, citing the need for reflection and prayers as the year draws to a close. In a statement released on Monday, the state government said the decision was taken [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-cancels-greater-lagos-fiesta-2025-urges-prayers-to-usher-in-2026/feed/ 0 Crime Rate Drops in Lagos Within One Year – CP Jimoh https://www.theinfostride.com/crime-rate-drops-in-lagos-within-one-year-cp-jimoh/ https://www.theinfostride.com/crime-rate-drops-in-lagos-within-one-year-cp-jimoh/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477813 The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has announced a significant decline in major criminal activities across the state within his first year in office. Jimoh attributed the improvement to intelligence-driven policing, strengthened community collaboration and enhanced operational capacity. He disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/crime-rate-drops-in-lagos-within-one-year-cp-jimoh/feed/ 0 APC Lagos Says E-Registration Exercise Reflects Growing Public Confidence https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-lagos-says-e-registration-exercise-reflects-growing-public-confidence/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-lagos-says-e-registration-exercise-reflects-growing-public-confidence/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477289 The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday said the ongoing electronic membership registration exercise has demonstrated Nigerians’ confidence in the ruling party. The party’s state Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, stated this in a statement, describing the e-registration initiative as a landmark achievement aimed at strengthening internal democracy, party cohesion and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-lagos-says-e-registration-exercise-reflects-growing-public-confidence/feed/ 0 Ministry Unveils Lagos Economic Development Update https://www.theinfostride.com/ministry-unveils-lagos-economic-development-update/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ministry-unveils-lagos-economic-development-update/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:14:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405356 The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment has released an update on Lagos’ economic development, highlighting key projects and policies aimed at driving growth in Nigeria’s commercial capital. The report outlines ongoing initiatives focused on infrastructure, trade facilitation, and business reforms to strengthen the state’s position as an economic powerhouse. According to the ministry, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ministry-unveils-lagos-economic-development-update/feed/ 0 Sanwo-Olu Signs N4.4 Trillion 2026 Budget into Law in Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-signs-n4-4-trillion-2026-budget-into-law-in-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-signs-n4-4-trillion-2026-budget-into-law-in-lagos/#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475725 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a record N4.4 trillion budget for the state’s next fiscal year. The governor assented to the budget on Monday during a brief ceremony held at the Conference Room of Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. The Lagos State House of Assembly had earlier [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-signs-n4-4-trillion-2026-budget-into-law-in-lagos/feed/ 0 2027: Lagos East APC Leaders Warn Against Infighting, Call for Unity https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-lagos-east-apc-leaders-warn-against-infighting-call-for-unity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-lagos-east-apc-leaders-warn-against-infighting-call-for-unity/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475531 Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos East Senatorial District have raised concerns over growing internal divisions within the party, warning that continued infighting could jeopardise its chances in the 2027 general elections. The warning was issued on Thursday during the Lagos East Senatorial District Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Lagos, where the senator [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-lagos-east-apc-leaders-warn-against-infighting-call-for-unity/feed/ 0 Lam Young Shines as TomTom Concludes BTI Verse Talent Hunt in Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/lam-young-shines-as-tomtom-concludes-bti-verse-talent-hunt-in-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lam-young-shines-as-tomtom-concludes-bti-verse-talent-hunt-in-lagos/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:52:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=438586 TomTom, the iconic menthol candy brand known for its bold taste and deep roots in Nigerian culture, has successfully concluded its 2025 BTI Verse Challenge, an initiative aimed at discovering and promoting young musical talent. Held in Yaba, Lagos, the event brought together over 30 talented contestants from across the region, culminating in a vibrant [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lam-young-shines-as-tomtom-concludes-bti-verse-talent-hunt-in-lagos/feed/ 0 Lagos APC: New tax law not aimed at overburdening the poor https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-new-tax-law-not-aimed-at-overburdening-the-poor/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-new-tax-law-not-aimed-at-overburdening-the-poor/#respond Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475119 The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the Federal Government’s new tax law is not a weapon against the poor nor an attempt to overburden struggling Nigerians. The party decried what it described as a wave of misinformation, sensationalism and deliberate political mischief surrounding the tax reform agenda of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-new-tax-law-not-aimed-at-overburdening-the-poor/feed/ 0 Lagos Can Generate N1tn Annually from Property Tax, Says Oyedele https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-can-generate-n1tn-annually-from-property-tax-says-oyedele/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-can-generate-n1tn-annually-from-property-tax-says-oyedele/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:48:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474102 Lagos State has the potential to generate as much as N1 trillion annually from property taxation if its property tax system is properly structured and efficiently implemented, according to tax expert and fiscal policy advocate, Taiwo Oyedele. He made the assertion while speaking on the need for subnational governments to unlock sustainable revenue sources amid [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-can-generate-n1tn-annually-from-property-tax-says-oyedele/feed/ 0 Sanwo-Olu Urges Lagos Residents to Be Patient on Roads https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-urges-lagos-residents-to-be-patient-on-roads/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-urges-lagos-residents-to-be-patient-on-roads/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473502 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to residents of the state to exercise patience while using roads across Lagos, assuring them of adequate security and traffic management. The governor made the call on Friday during the inauguration of the rehabilitated Akilo 1.0 MGD Micro Water Treatment Plant, noting that the state is fully prepared [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-urges-lagos-residents-to-be-patient-on-roads/feed/ 0 Lagos Lawmaker Donates 400 Stalls to Boost Trader Livelihoods https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-lawmaker-donates-400-stalls-to-boost-trader-livelihoods/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-lawmaker-donates-400-stalls-to-boost-trader-livelihoods/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:16:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473057 A Lagos State lawmaker has donated 400 market stalls to traders in the state, reinforcing efforts to support small businesses and enhance economic activities within local markets. The initiative, aimed at empowering traders, particularly those in the informal sector, reflects a commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, reducing unemployment, and providing sustainable livelihoods for residents. During a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-lawmaker-donates-400-stalls-to-boost-trader-livelihoods/feed/ 0 Lagos PDP Backs Adeleke’s Exit, Cites Party Instability and Leadership Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-pdp-backs-adelekes-exit-cites-party-instability-and-leadership-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-pdp-backs-adelekes-exit-cites-party-instability-and-leadership-crisis/#respond Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473151 The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has defended Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s decision to quit the party ahead of the 2026 governorship election, describing the move as a logical response to the PDP’s lingering internal crisis. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday, the PDP Vice Chairman for Lagos Central, Hakeem Olalemi, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-pdp-backs-adelekes-exit-cites-party-instability-and-leadership-crisis/feed/ 0 PDP NWC Appoints Caretaker Committees for Lagos, Ekiti States https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-nwc-appoints-caretaker-committees-for-lagos-ekiti-states/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-nwc-appoints-caretaker-committees-for-lagos-ekiti-states/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472964 The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has constituted Caretaker Committees for Lagos and Ekiti States. This was disclosed in a statement by the National Organizing Secretary, Umar Bature. Lagos State Caretaker Committee According to the statement, Elder Kayode Ogunbiyi has been appointed Chairman of the Lagos Committee, with Chief Adele [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-nwc-appoints-caretaker-committees-for-lagos-ekiti-states/feed/ 0 Lagos APC Alleges Internal Saboteurs Behind Rising Terror Attacks https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-alleges-internal-saboteurs-behind-rising-terror-attacks/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-alleges-internal-saboteurs-behind-rising-terror-attacks/#respond Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472325 The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has alleged that the recent surge in terrorist attacks across the country is being aided by “internal saboteurs” working against Nigeria’s security interests. In a statement issued on Saturday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, claimed that certain individuals embedded within Nigeria’s security and political structures [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-alleges-internal-saboteurs-behind-rising-terror-attacks/feed/ 0 Lagos APC Tackles Peter Obi Over Comments on Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-tackles-peter-obi-over-comments-on-nnamdi-kanus-conviction/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-tackles-peter-obi-over-comments-on-nnamdi-kanus-conviction/#respond Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472323 The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has criticised the 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his comments on the conviction of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Obi had, in a statement issued by his media aide, Ibrahim Umar, described Kanu’s arrest, detention [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-tackles-peter-obi-over-comments-on-nnamdi-kanus-conviction/feed/ 0 Lagos APC Mocks PDP, Says Ibadan Convention Exposed Party’s Terminal Decline https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-mocks-pdp-says-ibadan-convention-exposed-partys-terminal-decline/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-mocks-pdp-says-ibadan-convention-exposed-partys-terminal-decline/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471870 The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as a party “on the brink of irrelevance” following its factional national convention held over the weekend in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement on Sunday, the Lagos APC Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, said the convention—expected to revive [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-mocks-pdp-says-ibadan-convention-exposed-partys-terminal-decline/feed/ 0 Sanwo-Olu Emphasizes Data-Driven Governance at APC South-West E-Membership Flag-Off https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-emphasizes-data-driven-governance-at-apc-south-west-e-membership-flag-off/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-emphasizes-data-driven-governance-at-apc-south-west-e-membership-flag-off/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471107 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has underscored the importance of accurate data and measurable outcomes in achieving effective governance and enhancing the operational efficiency of political party structures. Speaking at the official flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-West E-Membership Registration Hands-on Device/Application Programme, themed “Train-the-Trainer,” held on Tuesday at Lagos House, Marina, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-emphasizes-data-driven-governance-at-apc-south-west-e-membership-flag-off/feed/ 0 APC Blasts Peter Obi Over Reaction to U.S. Designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-blasts-peter-obi-over-reaction-to-u-s-designation-of-nigeria-as-country-of-particular-concern/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-blasts-peter-obi-over-reaction-to-u-s-designation-of-nigeria-as-country-of-particular-concern/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471099 The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has criticised the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, over his response to the recent designation of Nigeria by the United States as a “country of particular concern.” In a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-blasts-peter-obi-over-reaction-to-u-s-designation-of-nigeria-as-country-of-particular-concern/feed/ 0 Lagos APC Knocks Peter Obi Over Comment on Port Development https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-knocks-peter-obi-over-comment-on-port-development/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-knocks-peter-obi-over-comment-on-port-development/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470476 The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his comments on the development and distribution of seaports in Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday signed by its spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, the party said Nigeria needs leaders who “think before they speak and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-knocks-peter-obi-over-comment-on-port-development/feed/ 0 Rice Prices Fall in Lagos Markets as Supply Increases https://www.theinfostride.com/rice-prices-fall-in-lagos-markets-as-supply-increases/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rice-prices-fall-in-lagos-markets-as-supply-increases/#respond Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:57:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470058 Rice prices in Lagos have significantly dropped in recent weeks following an increase in both local and imported supply, bringing relief to consumers who have been burdened by rising food costs. The recent decline is linked to improved domestic production, efficient milling operations, and the arrival of new consignments through Nigeria’s seaports. A market survey [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rice-prices-fall-in-lagos-markets-as-supply-increases/feed/ 0 NIWA Commences Massive Clearance of Water Hyacinth on Lagos Waterways https://www.theinfostride.com/niwa-commences-massive-clearance-of-water-hyacinth-on-lagos-waterways/ https://www.theinfostride.com/niwa-commences-massive-clearance-of-water-hyacinth-on-lagos-waterways/#respond Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:37:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469981 The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has begun an extensive operation to clear water hyacinth from major waterways in Lagos State, in a move aimed at improving water transportation, boosting economic activities, and ensuring navigational safety across the state’s inland waterways.The clearance exercise, which began over the weekend, targets the removal of the invasive aquatic [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/niwa-commences-massive-clearance-of-water-hyacinth-on-lagos-waterways/feed/ 0 Lagos to Begin Construction of $3bn Green Line Rail in December 2025 — Commissioner https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-to-begin-construction-of-3bn-green-line-rail-in-december-2025-commissioner/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-to-begin-construction-of-3bn-green-line-rail-in-december-2025-commissioner/#respond Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469149 The Lagos State Government has announced that construction of the $3 billion Green Line Rail Project, which will connect Marina to the Lekki-Epe corridor, is scheduled to commence in December 2025. The disclosure was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement shared via the state government’s official X (formerly [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-to-begin-construction-of-3bn-green-line-rail-in-december-2025-commissioner/feed/ 0 Lagos Govt Demolishes 17 Buildings Encroaching on Ikota River Right-of-Way in Lekki https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-govt-demolishes-17-buildings-encroaching-on-ikota-river-right-of-way-in-lekki/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-govt-demolishes-17-buildings-encroaching-on-ikota-river-right-of-way-in-lekki/#respond Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468908 The Lagos State Government has demolished at least 17 buildings encroaching on the right-of-way (RoW) of the Ikota River alignment in Lekki. The demolition, carried out on Saturday, was led by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who conducted an on-site inspection alongside a monitoring and enforcement team, accompanied by journalists. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-govt-demolishes-17-buildings-encroaching-on-ikota-river-right-of-way-in-lekki/feed/ 0 Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Tenancy Bill Will Ensure Fairness Between Landlords, Tenants https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-lagos-tenancy-bill-will-ensure-fairness-between-landlords-tenants/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-lagos-tenancy-bill-will-ensure-fairness-between-landlords-tenants/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468663 Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the proposed Lagos Tenancy Bill is aimed at promoting fairness between landlords and tenants while reducing conflicts in the state’s housing sector. Speaking on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Sunny Ajose Housing Estate in Ajara, Badagry, the governor explained that the bill, currently before the Lagos State House [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-lagos-tenancy-bill-will-ensure-fairness-between-landlords-tenants/feed/ 0 Lagos Judiciary Orders Coroner’s Inquest Into Afriland Tower Fire That Claimed 10 Lives https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-judiciary-orders-coroners-inquest-into-afriland-tower-fire-that-claimed-10-lives/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-judiciary-orders-coroners-inquest-into-afriland-tower-fire-that-claimed-10-lives/#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468622 The Lagos State Judiciary has appointed a coroner to conduct a formal inquest into the deaths of 10 persons who lost their lives in the recent fire outbreak at Afriland Tower, Broad Street, Lagos Island. The decision followed a petition by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), urging the Chief Coroner of Lagos State to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-judiciary-orders-coroners-inquest-into-afriland-tower-fire-that-claimed-10-lives/feed/ 0 Bode George Warns of Crisis in Lagos PDP Over Congress Nomination Forms https://www.theinfostride.com/bode-george-warns-of-crisis-in-lagos-pdp-over-congress-nomination-forms/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bode-george-warns-of-crisis-in-lagos-pdp-over-congress-nomination-forms/#respond Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466605 Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has raised alarm over a brewing crisis in the Lagos State chapter of the party as preparations intensify for its ward and local government congresses. In an open letter to the National Working Committee (NWC) on Friday, George accused the party’s Deputy [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bode-george-warns-of-crisis-in-lagos-pdp-over-congress-nomination-forms/feed/ 0 ADC Vows 50% Representation for Youth and Women, Welcomes Defectors in Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-vows-50-representation-for-youth-and-women-welcomes-defectors-in-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-vows-50-representation-for-youth-and-women-welcomes-defectors-in-lagos/#respond Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466043 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has pledged to prioritise youth and women in governance by reserving at least 50 per cent of elective and appointive offices for them. The commitment was made by the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, in Lagos on Saturday during a ceremony to formally welcome defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-vows-50-representation-for-youth-and-women-welcomes-defectors-in-lagos/feed/ 0 PDP Remains Alive and Strong — Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-remains-alive-and-strong-makinde/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-remains-alive-and-strong-makinde/#respond Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465803 Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has dismissed claims that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is dead, insisting that the party remains a formidable political force in Nigeria. Makinde gave the assurance on Thursday while addressing journalists after the PDP Southwest Zoning Consultative Summit held in Lagos. According to him, despite internal wrangling, the PDP [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-remains-alive-and-strong-makinde/feed/ 0 Lagos PDP Expels Members Over Defection to ADC, Cites Disloyalt https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-pdp-expels-members-over-defection-to-adc-cites-disloyalt/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-pdp-expels-members-over-defection-to-adc-cites-disloyalt/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463752 The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled several members who recently pledged allegiance to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing them of gross misconduct and party disloyalty. The expulsion was confirmed on Thursday by Segun Edwards, spokesperson for the PDP Elders Caucus and chairman of the party in one of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-pdp-expels-members-over-defection-to-adc-cites-disloyalt/feed/ 0 2023 Lagos Election: Rhodes-Vivour Blames Defeat on Violence and Voter Suppression https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-lagos-election-rhodes-vivour-blames-defeat-on-violence-and-voter-suppression/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-lagos-election-rhodes-vivour-blames-defeat-on-violence-and-voter-suppression/#respond Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463470 The Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has attributed his defeat to incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to widespread violence and voter suppression. Rhodes-Vivour made this known in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, stating that the culture of political violence was the most significant factor in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-lagos-election-rhodes-vivour-blames-defeat-on-violence-and-voter-suppression/feed/ 0 Lagos APC Members Protest, Demand Removal of State Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-members-protest-demand-removal-of-state-chairman-cornelius-ojelabi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-members-protest-demand-removal-of-state-chairman-cornelius-ojelabi/#respond Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463468 Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State staged a protest on Monday at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja, demanding the immediate removal of the party’s state chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi. The protesters, said to be drawn from the 57 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the state, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-members-protest-demand-removal-of-state-chairman-cornelius-ojelabi/feed/ 0 Vehicle Assembler to finally Adopt Lagos Technical College’s Automobile Department https://www.theinfostride.com/vehicle-assembler-to-finally-adopt-lagos-technical-colleges-automobile-department/ https://www.theinfostride.com/vehicle-assembler-to-finally-adopt-lagos-technical-colleges-automobile-department/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:10:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405803 A leading vehicle assembly company has announced plans to adopt the automobile department of a Lagos-based technical college, aiming to enhance technical education and equip students with industry-relevant skills. The initiative is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility efforts to bridge the skills gap in Nigeria’s automotive sector and nurture the next generation of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/vehicle-assembler-to-finally-adopt-lagos-technical-colleges-automobile-department/feed/ 0 Report reveals Lagos and Ogun record half a million annual land fraud cases https://www.theinfostride.com/report-reveals-lagos-and-ogun-record-half-a-million-annual-land-fraud-cases/ https://www.theinfostride.com/report-reveals-lagos-and-ogun-record-half-a-million-annual-land-fraud-cases/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:45:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462552 Lagos and Ogun states, two of Nigeria’s busiest real estate markets, are grappling with an alarming number of land scam cases annually, as a new report reveals that over 500,000 incidents are recorded between them each year. This staggering figure has stirred concern among property stakeholders and residents, further highlighting the urgent need for reform [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/report-reveals-lagos-and-ogun-record-half-a-million-annual-land-fraud-cases/feed/ 0 Odu’a Begins Work on Landmark Tech Hub in Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/odua-begins-work-on-landmark-tech-hub-in-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/odua-begins-work-on-landmark-tech-hub-in-lagos/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:45:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462230 Odu’a Investment Company Limited has commenced the redevelopment of the historic Obafemi Awolowo House in Ikeja, Lagos, into a cutting-edge technology hub. The move signals a strategic step by the group to modernize its legacy assets and align with Nigeria’s expanding digital economy. With the launch of this ambitious project, the company aims to transform [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/odua-begins-work-on-landmark-tech-hub-in-lagos/feed/ 0 Lagos CP Orders Probe into Alleged Police Complicity in Release of Suspected Cultists https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-cp-orders-probe-into-alleged-police-complicity-in-release-of-suspected-cultists/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-cp-orders-probe-into-alleged-police-complicity-in-release-of-suspected-cultists/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=459869 The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the alleged misconduct of a tactical police team operating in the Okokomaiko area following the release of six suspected members of the notorious Aiye cult group. The development has sparked fear and anxiety among residents of the Agric community in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-cp-orders-probe-into-alleged-police-complicity-in-release-of-suspected-cultists/feed/ 0 PDP in Disarray as Key Leaders Defect to APC in Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-in-disarray-as-key-leaders-defect-to-apc-in-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-in-disarray-as-key-leaders-defect-to-apc-in-lagos/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=459865 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), once considered the strongest opposition force in Lagos State, has continued its slide into political obscurity following the defection of key leaders, including the party’s Publicity Secretary in the state, Alhaji Hakeem Amode, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Amode’s defection, alongside several other prominent PDP chieftains, comes on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-in-disarray-as-key-leaders-defect-to-apc-in-lagos/feed/ 0 Lagos APC to Flag Off Campaign for Local Government Elections June 17 https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-to-flag-off-campaign-for-local-government-elections-june-17/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-to-flag-off-campaign-for-local-government-elections-june-17/#respond Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=459773 The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to officially launch its campaign on Tuesday, June 17, ahead of the forthcoming local government elections scheduled for July 12. The campaign flag-off ceremony will take place at the party’s State Secretariat in Ogba, according to a statement issued by the party’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-to-flag-off-campaign-for-local-government-elections-june-17/feed/ 0 Lagos Labour Party Questions LASIEC’s Credibility Ahead of 2025 LG Polls https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-labour-party-questions-lasiecs-credibility-ahead-of-2025-lg-polls/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-labour-party-questions-lasiecs-credibility-ahead-of-2025-lg-polls/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 10:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=418071 The Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State has expressed skepticism over the ability of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to conduct a credible local government election scheduled for July 12, 2025. LP’s spokesperson in Lagos, Ife Salako, voiced the party’s concerns on Wednesday during the West Africa Civic Tech Conference held in Lagos. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-labour-party-questions-lasiecs-credibility-ahead-of-2025-lg-polls/feed/ 0 Lagos Police Arrest Officer Caught Assaulting Uber Driver in Viral Video https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-police-arrest-officer-caught-assaulting-uber-driver-in-viral-video/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-police-arrest-officer-caught-assaulting-uber-driver-in-viral-video/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=416315 The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Inspector Obi Modestus, the officer captured in a viral video physically assaulting an Uber driver. The video, widely circulated on social media platform X by user @dammiedammie35 (Oyindamola), showed the officer repeatedly striking the driver in a violent manner, sparking public outrage and condemnation. Oyindamola [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-police-arrest-officer-caught-assaulting-uber-driver-in-viral-video/feed/ 0 Lagos Man Arrested for Allegedly Defiling His Two Daughters https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-man-arrested-for-allegedly-defiling-his-two-daughters/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-man-arrested-for-allegedly-defiling-his-two-daughters/#respond Mon, 19 May 2025 11:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=413325 Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Best Orji for allegedly engaging in illicit sexual relations with his two biological daughters, aged 14 and 12. The arrest followed a complaint filed by Orji’s wife at the Surulere Police Division after she reportedly discovered the abuse. According to the woman, the disturbing acts [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-man-arrested-for-allegedly-defiling-his-two-daughters/feed/ 0 Labour Party Unveils 26 Chairmanship Candidates Ahead of Lagos LG Polls https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-unveils-26-chairmanship-candidates-ahead-of-lagos-lg-polls/ https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-unveils-26-chairmanship-candidates-ahead-of-lagos-lg-polls/#respond Sat, 17 May 2025 10:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=410980 The Labour Party (LP) has announced the emergence of 26 chairmanship candidates for the upcoming July 12 Local Government elections in Lagos State. State Chairperson of the party, Pastor Dayo Ekong, disclosed this development on Saturday in Lagos, following the conclusion of primary elections conducted on Friday across 26 designated council areas. Ekong explained that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-unveils-26-chairmanship-candidates-ahead-of-lagos-lg-polls/feed/ 0 Lagos Government Raises Alarm as 30% of Civil Servants Sponsored Abroad Fail to Return https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-government-raises-alarm-as-30-of-civil-servants-sponsored-abroad-fail-to-return/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-government-raises-alarm-as-30-of-civil-servants-sponsored-abroad-fail-to-return/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=410643 The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over the growing trend of civil servants absconding after being sponsored for training programmes abroad, revealing that 30 percent of such beneficiaries have failed to return to the country. Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, made this known on Wednesday during a press briefing to commemorate the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-government-raises-alarm-as-30-of-civil-servants-sponsored-abroad-fail-to-return/feed/ 0 51 Chairmanship Candidates Emerge from Lagos APC Primaries Ahead of July 2025 LG Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/51-chairmanship-candidates-emerge-from-lagos-apc-primaries-ahead-of-july-2025-lg-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/51-chairmanship-candidates-emerge-from-lagos-apc-primaries-ahead-of-july-2025-lg-elections/#respond Sat, 10 May 2025 12:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=410227 No fewer than 51 chairmanship candidates have emerged from Saturday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries conducted across various Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State. The APC employed a mix of consensus and electoral methods to select its flagbearers for the forthcoming local government elections scheduled for July 2025. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/51-chairmanship-candidates-emerge-from-lagos-apc-primaries-ahead-of-july-2025-lg-elections/feed/ 0 Lagos VIS, FRSC Impound 28 Trucks Over Safety Violations https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-vis-frsc-impound-28-trucks-over-safety-violations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-vis-frsc-impound-28-trucks-over-safety-violations/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 13:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=409994 The Heavy Duty Vehicle Division of the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has impounded 28 trucks for failing to meet required safety standards. The trucks were seized during a recent joint enforcement operation aimed at improving road safety and regulatory compliance among heavy-duty vehicles operating [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-vis-frsc-impound-28-trucks-over-safety-violations/feed/ 0 Lagos LG Polls: Ojokoro Chairmanship Aspirants Demand Transparent APC Primary https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-lg-polls-ojokoro-chairmanship-aspirants-demand-transparent-apc-primary/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-lg-polls-ojokoro-chairmanship-aspirants-demand-transparent-apc-primary/#respond Mon, 05 May 2025 09:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=409818 As preparations gear up for the forthcoming local government elections in Lagos State, chairmanship aspirants in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA) have called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure a transparent and credible primary election. In a joint statement issued by Segun Sekoni and Mustapha Rasheed on behalf of 12 aspirants, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-lg-polls-ojokoro-chairmanship-aspirants-demand-transparent-apc-primary/feed/ 0 Police Arrest Eight Suspects Over Cult Killings at YABATECH, Recover Weapons https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-eight-suspects-over-cult-killings-at-yabatech-recover-weapons/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-eight-suspects-over-cult-killings-at-yabatech-recover-weapons/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=409521 Tactical operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight suspects allegedly involved in a series of cult-related killings within the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) and its surrounding areas. The arrest, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, was the result of an intelligence-led operation conducted on April 29, 2025. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-eight-suspects-over-cult-killings-at-yabatech-recover-weapons/feed/ 0 Lagos APC Sets Up Electoral Committee for July 12 Local Government Primaries https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-sets-up-electoral-committee-for-july-12-local-government-primaries/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-sets-up-electoral-committee-for-july-12-local-government-primaries/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=409327 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has constituted an electoral committee to oversee the conduct of primaries ahead of the July 12 local government elections. The Lagos APC Publicity Secretary, Mr. Seye Oladejo, announced this in a statement on Monday. Oladejo revealed that a former National Legal Adviser of the party, Mr. Babatunde [...]

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