Lagos news today from The Trumpet: government and politics, courts and crime, transport and infrastructure, health, housing and entertainment from Ikeja, Lekki, Ikorodu, Badagry, Epe and across Lagos State, updated every time we publish a new Lagos story.
Lagos State was created on 27 May 1967, with Ikeja as its capital. Lagos is Nigeria’s commercial centre and its largest city, sitting on the Atlantic coast in South-West Nigeria, with Ogun State and the Republic of Benin as its neighbours.
Lagos State at a glance
| Capital | Ikeja |
|---|---|
| Created | 27 May 1967 |
| Governor | Babajide Sanwo-Olu (since May 2019) |
| Local government areas | 20 (plus 37 local council development areas) |
| Senatorial districts | Lagos East, Lagos West, Lagos Central |
| Population (2006 census) | 9,113,605 |
| Slogan | Centre of Excellence |
| Region | South-West Nigeria |
What we cover in Lagos
- Politics: campaigns and party politics, including the attack on Peter Obi and Funsho Doherty supporters at a rally and Lagos APC’s response to Governor Makinde.
- Courts and crime: trials and policing, from the couple jailed over a ₦67.6m estate fraud to a cannabis farm uncovered by police.
- Transport and infrastructure: roads and travel, such as the CNG bus explosion on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway timeline.
- Health and environment: public health and climate, including a survey on HIV awareness and the state’s extreme heat alert.
- Housing and safety: rent, buildings and emergencies, from a building collapse to the debate over rent hikes.
Latest Lagos news
Lagos Rally Turns Violent as Suspected Thugs Attack Peter Obi, Funsho Doherty Supporters
Suspected thugs armed with cutlasses and cudgels attacked NDC supporters campaigning for Peter Obi and Funsho Doherty on Kudirat Abiola…
Passenger Severely Burnt As CNG Bus Explodes Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A passenger sustained severe burn injuries on Wednesday, after a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered commercial bus exploded and burst into…
NNPC Petrol Price Reduction in Abuja: ₦1,325 Per Litre, Lagos ₦1,355 (New Pump Prices)
NNPC Retail has reduced its petrol price to ₦1,325 per litre in Abuja and ₦1,355 per litre in Lagos, according…
Survey Shows 4 In 10 Lagos Residents Living With HIV Unaware Of Status
By Omotayo Edubi A new survey has revealed that four in every 10 people living with HIV in Lagos State…
EFCC Arraigns Man Over Alleged N238.35m Fraud, Lagos Court Grants N300m Bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Adeseun Adeniyi Olukunle before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja…
Police Uncover Cannabis Farm In Lagos, Arrest Polish National, 1 Other Suspect
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a suspected high-tech indoor cannabis farm at a residential property in Apapa, Lagos,…
Lagos Court Jails Couple 14 Years Each Over ₦67.6m Estate Fraud
A Lagos State High Court has sentenced a couple, Harry Uyanwanne and Oluwakemi Odia, also known as Kristein Uyanwanne, to…
Seyi Vibez, Blaqbonez In Heated Social Media Exchange Over Joke About Lagos Motor Park Touts
Nigerian music stars Seyi Vibez and Blaqbonez have engaged in a heated social media exchange after a joke about Lagos…
L.A.X Father: Who Is Taiwo Afolabi? Billionaire SIFAX Chairman Who Owns Lagos Marriott Hotel
Taiwo Afolabi is L.A.X's father. Dr Taiwo Olayinka Afolabi is the lawyer and businessman who founded SIFAX Group, the conglomerate…
Goodluck Jonathan, Emir of Kano, Oba Elegushi Storm L.A.X’s Lavish Wedding Reception In Lagos
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and the Elegushi of…
Pastor Jimmy Odukoya Remarries, Introduces New Wife Mo To Congregation In Lagos
Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, the senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos, has introduced his new wife, Mo…
Lagos Alerts Residents To Extreme Heat Risks Amid El Niño Concerns
The Lagos State government has advised residents, particularly children, pregnant women, older persons and individuals who work outdoors, to adopt…
‘Traffic Is for the Common Man’: Nigerians React to Helicopters at Lagos Mansion, Highlight Wealth Gap
A video showing two helicopters at a luxury mansion in Lagos has sparked reactions online, with Nigerians expressing amazement at…
Umahi Projects Three-Year Completion Timeline for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the Federal Government is targeting completion of the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway…
One Dead, Three Injured as Building Collapses in Lagos
One person has died and three others sustained injuries after a building collapsed in the Fadeyi area of Lagos State,…
NAFDAC Uncovers Herbal Drinks Factory Using Cough Syrup Registration Number In Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal herbal product manufacturing facility in…
Lagos Police Arrest 2 Alleged Cultists, Recover Pistol In Ajah
By Nicholas Ojo The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of the Eiye confraternity accused of terrorising…
Police Fire Tear Gas At Activists In Lagos As Nigerians Mark #EndSARS Anniversary
By Omotayo Edubi Police officers on Tuesday fired tear gas to disperse activists and other Nigerians who gathered at the…
#EndSARS: Nigerians Recall Lekki Toll Gate Shooting 6 Years After, Demand Justice
By Omotayo Edubi Nigerians have renewed calls for justice and accountability as the country marks six years since the October…
4 Persons Injured In Lagos Crash Less Than 24 Hours After 2 Die In Fatal Accident
Four passengers sustained severe injuries on Monday, after a Toyota Highlander collided with a commercial Mazda bus at Otedola, inward…
Lagos news: frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Lagos State?
Ikeja is the capital of Lagos State.
Is Lagos the capital of Nigeria?
No. Abuja has been Nigeria’s capital since 1991. Lagos was the capital before then and remains the country’s commercial centre.
When was Lagos State created?
Lagos State was created on 27 May 1967.
How many local government areas are in Lagos State?
Lagos State has 20 local government areas, plus 37 local council development areas, across three senatorial districts: Lagos East, Lagos West and Lagos Central.
Who is the governor of Lagos State?
Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been Governor of Lagos State since May 2019. He was re-elected in 2023.
What is the slogan of Lagos State?
Lagos State’s official slogan is “Centre of Excellence”.
Where can I read the latest Lagos news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Lagos, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Lagos news section.
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