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Inside Lagos
In parts of Makoko, where homes once stood above the lagoon, only broken stilts and floating wood remain, a reminder of a community caught between survival and urban reform. Makoko, a densely populated waterfront settlement in Lagos, has long faced threats of eviction and demolition due to its informal status and proximity to key urban ...
News
Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has broken down in tears in a viral video, revealing that his wife is currently battling cancer in Australia.Fayose disclosed this in a video on his Instagram account alongside a birthday message he posted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, where he called for greater attention to the plight of poor Nigerians ...
Breaking News
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to donate all salaries earned since assuming office in May 2023 to a newly created Armed Forces Welfare Fund, in a move aimed at supporting military personnel and their families. The President made the announcement in a personally signed statement on Sunday to mark his 74th birthday, describing members ...
Politics
Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, said Sunday that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention would signal the party’s readiness to rebuild and reposition itself ahead of future elections. Wike made the remarks after inspecting the convention venue at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, where more than 2,000 delegates from across the ...
Politics
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended warm felicitations to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his 74th birthday anniversary. In statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday, Yusuf applause President Tinubu's vision ...
Education
The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of an unidentified teenage boy whose body was found at the swimming pool of the University of Ibadan, with authorities treating the case as suspected murder. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying detectives ...
CRIME
A domestic violence survivor has spoken out following a brutal assault in Festac, Lagos, drawing widespread reactions on social media. The survivor, identified by her TikTok handle @anniesglowlagos, shared her experience in a video that quickly gained attention online. The incident prompted a response from the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), the ...
Politics
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for unity, discipline and collective commitment among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging the party to remain focused on its founding ideals and national development goals. Speaking at the 4th Elective National Convention of the APC held at Eagle Square, Abuja, on March 27, 2026, the President ...
Politics
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the submission of political parties registers of members as part of preparations for the 2027 general election.The commission disclosed this in a press statement issued on Friday following its meeting with political parties held on March 24, 2026.Following concerns raised by political parties during ...
Energy
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called for enhanced communication across the power sector to improve public understanding and support for ongoing reforms. The Chairman of NERC, Mr Musiliu Oseni, made the call while chairing the Q1 2026 Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Lagos on March 26, 2026. The quarterly ...
Economy
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says the party is devoted to striking a balance between rich and poor citizens of Nigeria. The party's spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, has criticised the administration of Pres. Bola Tinubu, saying government policies have worsened economic hardship and weakened national security since 2023. Speaking during an interview, Abdullahi said many Nigerians ...
Politics
Former Senate President and ex-Kwara Gov. Bukola Saraki has reiterated the need for unity within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), confirming he will not contest the party's presidential ticket in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview, Saraki said his focus has been on maintaining party cohesion and keeping the PDP together rather than ...
Politics
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced an expansion of elective positions for its forthcoming state congresses, expanding the list of elective positions to accommodate more candidates.In a public notice addendum signed by the National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party introduced additional state-level roles.According to the notice, ...
security
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intensified military operations against terrorist hideouts across Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi states, targeting the protection of communities and the neutralisation of armed groups. In Sokoto State on March 25, 2026, soldiers of the COAS Intervention Battalion VII engaged terrorists in Magonho Forest, eliminating three bandits and recovering ...
security
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over emerging threats to Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections, emphasising that credible polls cannot be achieved without strong national security. Addressing the 2nd Annual Lecture of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies (AANISS), INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash O. ...
Politics
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over emerging threats to Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections, emphasising that credible polls cannot be achieved without strong national security. Addressing the 2nd Annual Lecture of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies (AANISS), INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash O. ...
CRIME
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued a kidnapped woman and arrested two suspects following separate intelligence-led operations across Benue State on Monday. The Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, confirmed the developments in a statement on Wednesday, saying both operations were carried out on ...
CRIME
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned reported cases of judges allegedly intimidating and ordering the detention of lawyers. Describing the actions as excessive and an abuse of judicial powers, the association cited an incident at the Rivers State High Court involving Justice Chinwendu Nwogu, who reportedly ordered the detention of defence counsel, Lovinah Ugbana ...
Politics
Nigerian politician and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has again criticised state governors, claiming they lack legitimacy and contribute to poor governance. In a post shared in the early hours of Thursday on X, formerly known as Twitter, Sowore accused the governors of “holding Nigeria back,” questioning the legitimacy of their mandates. “Shameless state governors. ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the tragic death of a dispatch rider following a collision with a diesel tanker on the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway. The incident occurred Wednesday under the Cele Bridge corridor when a fully loaded HOWO diesel tanker violently rammed into the motorcycle. According to a statement by LASTMA’s Director ...
