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 […]
Breaking: Drama at Lagos Airport as Oshiomhole Shuts Down Terminal After Missing Flight Due to Lateness
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting Passengers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos were thrown into confusion on Wednesday morning when Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former Edo State Governor and current lawmaker representing Edo North, disrupted operations at the Zulu Terminal of the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) after missing his scheduled flight to […]
Deeper Life Church Slams Lagos State Govt Over Alleged Unjust Demolitions
The Deeper Life Bible Church (DLBC) has publicly condemned the alleged demolition of its properties across Lagos State by government agencies, accusing them of systematic harassment and violation of due process. In a statement issued on Thursday by its legal representatives, Nojim Tairu & Co, the church described the actions as unjust and a […]
Panic as Four-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos, Several Feared Trapped
A four-storey building has collapsed in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos, with several people feared trapped and some possibly dead. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Saturday, causing panic among residents. The building, which was still under construction, reportedly housed the popular Equal Right Restaurant on the ground floor. Eyewitness Femi […]
FAAN To Replace Manual Checks With AI-Powered Security Machines At Lagos Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, announced that plans have been concluded to replace manual check with new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security machines at the screening point of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos. This was disclosed by the Director of Aviation Security Services, DASS, FAAN, Afegbai Igbafe while speaking with newsmen over […]