South-West Governors Hold Emergency Security Summit in Ibadan

Governors of Nigeria’s South-West states have convened in Ibadan for an unscheduled emergency meeting aimed at addressing escalating security challenges in the region. The meeting, hosted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at the Governor’s Office in Agodi, brings together leaders from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states. All six governors are expected […]

Lagos State Government Arrests 15 Street Beggars

  The Lagos State Government on Friday apprehended 15 persons engaged in street begging during a coordinated enforcement exercise carried out in the Ikosi Ketu and Mile 12 areas. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the operation forms part of ongoing efforts by the state to maintain […]

Genevieve Nnaji Makes Rare Public Appearance at 2025 AFRIFF After Years Away

Nigerian film star Genevieve Nnaji has made a striking return to the public eye after appearing at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in Lagos. The acclaimed actress, who has spent several years away from the spotlight and social media, was photographed at the event alongside colleagues including Uche Jombo […]

ASITU Seeks International Intervention Over Demolition of Igbo Traders’ Properties

The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has petitioned several international bodies, including the United Nations Human Rights Council, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the ECOWAS Court of Justice, over what it calls the “systematic demolition” of properties belonging to Igbo traders and investors in Lagos State. Speaking at a press […]

Tinubu Returns to Abuja After 10-Day Working Visit to Lagos

President Bola Tinub has returned to Abuja after a 10-day working visit to Lagos, where he met investors, inaugurated several projects, and attended national events. The President arrived in Lagos on 26 September, after attending the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan. His return to Abuja was confirmed in a […]

Tinubu Approves N712B for Lagos Airport Rehabilitation

  The Federal Executive Council (FEC), led by President Bola Tinubu, has approved N712.2 billion for a comprehensive overhaul of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s international terminal in Lagos. The decision, made during the FEC’s 7th meeting on Thursday, aims to transform Nigeria’s aviation hub. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, briefing State House correspondents, detailed the […]