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15/09/2026

Yayi Gives Hunye, Marcus-Bello 24 Hours to Prove Alleged Ekiti Origin Claims |LAGOS EYE NEWS

Senator Solomon Adeola YAYI, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ogun State, has threatened legal action against Hon. Abayomi Hunye and former Nigerian Ambassador Folake Marcus-Bello over what he described as false and libellous statements concerning his ancestry and that of his family. Adeola, who represents Ogun West in the National Assembly, issued the 24-hour ultimatum in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Chief Kayode Odunaro, on Tuesday....

Senator Solomon Adeola YAYI, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ogun State, has threatened legal action against Hon. Abayomi Hunye and former Nigerian Ambassador Folake …

15/09/2026

Lagos Assembly Passes Sanwo-Olu’s N4.44trn 2026 Budget Reordering Bill|LAGOS EYE NEWS

The revised budget provides ₦2,076,865,147,420 for recurrent expenditure and ₦2,367,644,239,328 for capital expenditure, bringing the revised budget size to ₦4,444,509,386,748 for the 2026 fiscal year...

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State House of Assembly,Nigeria

The revised budget provides ₦2,076,865,147,420 for recurrent expenditure and ₦2,367,644,239,328 for capital expenditure, bringing the revised budget size to ₦4,444,509,386,748 for the 2026 fiscal y…

15/09/2026

Stakeholders To Lagos Assembly: Street Begging Bill Long Overdue, Propose ₦200,000 Fine, Jail Term For Repeat Offenders |LAGOS EYE NEWS

Oba of Lagos advocates the revival of the traditional “Itekule” concept, under which offenders could be subjected to productive community service and vocational activities....

Oba of Lagos advocates the revival of the traditional “Itekule” concept, under which offenders could be subjected to productive community service and vocational activities.

15/09/2026

🚨 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: BE CAREFUL WITH THE WATER YOU DRINK!

A recent concern involving a local sachet-water company raises serious questions about the source, treatment and hygiene standards of water being consumed by Nigerians.

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
and other relevant regulatory agencies should intensify monitoring and ensure that sachet-water producers meet required health and safety standards.

💧 Before you drink it, ask yourself: Is this water truly safe?

Your health is more important than anything. Stay alert, stay safe, and where you have genuine concerns about the quality of sachet water, avoid consuming it and report to the appropriate authorities.

15/09/2026

BREAKING: Manchester United Wonderkid ‘Kid Messi’ JJ Gabriel Requests Release From Club |LAGOS EYE NEWS

The teenager has already trained with United's first team and featured during pre-season, underlining the high regard in which he is held at Old Trafford...

The teenager has already trained with United’s first team and featured during pre-season, underlining the high regard in which he is held at Old Trafford

15/09/2026

Wike: My Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection Is Sacrosanct |LAGOS EYE NEWS

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, stressing that his position remains unchanged. Wike, however, clarified that he never promised that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would not field candidates for governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly elections. The minister stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka....

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, stressing that his position remains unchanged. W…

15/09/2026

Kwara Schools Resume September 21 as 2026/2027 Academic Session Begins |LAGOS EYE NEWS

The Kwara State Government has announced Monday, September 21, 2026, as the resumption date for the 2026/2027 academic session in all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal O. Olohungbebe, disclosed this on Wednesday at the ministry's headquarters on Offa Road, Ilorin. Olohungbebe said the approved academic calendar was designed to ensure the smooth running of academic activities and improve learning outcomes across the state....

The Kwara State Government has announced Monday, September 21, 2026, as the resumption date for the 2026/2027 academic session in all public and private primary and secondary schools across the sta…

15/09/2026

Four Suspected Bandits Killed, 35 Stolen Cows Recovered in Kwara | LAGOS EYE NEWS

Four suspected bandits have been killed and 35 stolen cows recovered after security operatives foiled a cattle-rustling operation in Lade, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The operation followed intelligence that armed men had invaded a cattle camp in the community on September 11 and allegedly rustled about 40 cows. Acting on the information, personnel of the Kwara State Police Command, Nigerian Army, Forest Guards and local vigilantes launched a coordinated operation to track the suspects into the surrounding forest....

Four suspected bandits have been killed and 35 stolen cows recovered after security operatives foiled a cattle-rustling operation in Lade, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The operation…

15/09/2026

Igbo Traders Protest in Lagos Market, Demand Action Over Alleged Chinese Retail Activities |LAGOS EYE NEWS

Igbo traders operating in a Lagos market have staged a protest over the alleged direct sale of goods to consumers by some Chinese nationals, calling on the government to intervene and protect local businesses. The traders accused some Chinese-owned businesses of engaging in retail activities, which they claimed should be restricted to wholesale or other categories of business permitted under existing Nigerian regulations....

Igbo traders operating in a Lagos market have staged a protest over the alleged direct sale of goods to consumers by some Chinese nationals, calling on the government to intervene and protect local…

15/09/2026

Lagos Exams Board Begins Collection of 2018, 2022, 2023 BECE Certificates |LAGOS EYE NEWS

The Lagos State Examinations Board has announced the commencement of the collection of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) e-Certificates for candidates who participated in the examinations in 2018, 2022 and 2023. The Board also announced the availability of the 2024 e-Attestation certificates for candidates who participated in the 2024 Placement Test through the Continuous Assessment Score (CAS). In a statement, the Board said the certificates and e-Attestations are now ready for collection by eligible schools and stakeholders....

The Lagos State Examinations Board has announced the commencement of the collection of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) e-Certificates for candidates who participated in the examinati…