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NDLEA uncovers N16.9bn worth of opioids in Lagos warehouse raid
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered and raided three illicit drug warehouses in Lagos, recovering opioids valued at about N16.9 billion in what officials described as a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking. The agency disclosed that the intelligence-led operations targeted locations within the Okota area of Lagos, where traffickers had concealed large quantities…
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LASHMA unveils EasyPay scheme to boost coverage for informal sector
The Lagos State Government has introduced a wallet-based payment solution, ILERA EKO EasyPay, to ease health insurance premium payments for residents, increasing funding for the health insurance equity programme to ₦3 billion in 2026 to support indigent residents. The initiative, unveiled through the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), is designed to reduce the financial burden on enrollees by enabling…
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Lagos records high compliance in sanitation exercise, pushes daily cleanliness culture
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Saturday recorded high compliance with the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, as officials urged residents to adopt a culture of daily cleanliness. Monitoring the exercise at Ikoyi/Obalende Local Council Development Area, the wife of the governor, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, described residents’ participation as encouraging, noting that the initiative is gradually gaining acceptance across…
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Oyo records five fresh cases of Lassa fever, confirms one death
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever, with five cases and one death recorded across four local government areas in Ibadan. The Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, disclosed this during a joint press briefing, stating that the outbreak began with a 44-year-old woman who died on April 11. She explained that laboratory tests…
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Lagos strengthens disease surveillance with intensive DSNO training
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak response through a four-day Quarterly Surveillance Evaluation and Capacity Building programme for Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs), held in Lekki. The training, themed “From Data to Action: Hands-on Surveillance Evaluation Using Case-Based Approaches,” brought together frontline surveillance officers, public health experts, laboratory scientists, and…
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Lagos unveils free health screening for civil servants
..targets early detection of silent diseases The Lagos State Government has officially flagged off the 2026 Annual Medical Screening Programme for public servants, themed “Public Servants, Know Your Numbers,” urging workers to prioritise their health through routine medical checks. The flag-off ceremony, held at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic, was led by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, who emphasised…
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Ondo doctors issue eight-day ultimatum over unpaid allowances
By Boye Oyeyemi Medical doctors in Ondo State have given the state government an eight-day deadline to address lingering welfare concerns, including unpaid allowances and salary adjustments. The demand was made by the state chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Muyiwa Alonge, on Monday. The association accused the government of failing to…
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LSBTS reports major improvement in blood bank standards
The Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has presented the 2026 External Quality Assessment (EQA) Proficiency Testing performance notifications to successful public and private blood banks across the state, marking a major step in strengthening transfusion safety and laboratory standards in Lagos. The presentation ceremony, held at the LSBTS headquarters in Gbagada, signalled the successful conclusion of the agency’s 2026…
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Help fight open defecation by opening your toilets – Lagos to private organizations
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has appealed to private organisations, including banks, filling stations, and eateries, to make their restrooms accessible to the public as part of efforts to curb open defecation and improve sanitation across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the appeal in a post shared on X on Saturday.…
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LASHMA partners 57 LGAs, rolls out ‘Pay Small Small’ scheme to break barriers at grassroots
Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) on Wednesday intensified efforts to deepen health insurance coverage at the grassroots with a stakeholders’ engagement titled “Ilera Eko, Ilera Ibile,” held at the Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Secretariat in Ilupeju. The engagement, organised in collaboration with Conference 57—the umbrella body representing the 57 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and LCDAs in…
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