Lagos
8 LAS News stories tagged “Lagos”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Police fire tear gas at Lagos #EndSARS memorial
On 21 October, police used tear gas to disperse a crowd at the Lekki Tollgate memorial for 2020 EndSARS victims, halting the planned wreath‑laying and forcing participants to leave. No injuries were reported.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 02:46 WAT · 2 sources
Governor Sanwo-Olu replaces LAWMA chief amid Lagos waste emergency
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu has asked Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin to step down as head of the Lagos Waste Management Authority and named Dr Hassan Sanuth as his successor, citing persistent rubbish build‑up across the city.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 11:15 WAT · 3 sources
Two dead after diesel tanker falls and ignites beneath Lagos' Otedola Bridge
A diesel‑filled tanker collapsed from Otedola Bridge in Lagos, catching fire and killing two people, while fire crews and emergency teams worked to control the blaze and manage traffic.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 5 sources
Otedola hosts dinner for Lagos deputy governor Hamzat, inviting Dangote and Rabiu
Billionaire Femi Otedola held a private dinner for Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, who is the APC’s 2027 governorship candidate. The event, attended by Aliko Dangote and Abdul Samad Rabiu, highlighted the long‑standing friendship between Otedola and Hamzat.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 15:15 WAT · 3 sources
Mob Sets Lagos BRT Bus Alight After Fatal Collision with Motorcyclist
An angry crowd torched a Bus Rapid Transit vehicle in Ikorodu after it struck a commercial motorcyclist, prompting police and neighbourhood safety officials to rescue the driver; details of the victim and any arrests remain unclear.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 20:46 WAT · 2 sources
Lagos to divert traffic on Independence Bridge during three‑day asphalt repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced a three‑day traffic diversion on Independence Bridge as the Federal Ministry of Works carries out urgent asphalt resurfacing from 16 to 18 October 2026, with partial lane closures and LASTMA traffic management.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 21:45 WAT · 4 sources
Eko Power Confirms Lagos State Licence for Southern Distribution
Eko Power Limited has confirmed that it holds the licence issued by the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) to distribute electricity in the southern part of Lagos State, following a regulatory shift that transferred oversight from the federal regulator to the state.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 03:15 WAT · 2 sources
