Lagos warns residents as fire service records 1,324 cases
Lagos State recorded “1,324 emergency incidents between January and September 2026, including 1,135 fire calls,” as the state government urged “residents to strengthen fire-prevention measures during the dry season.”
IG okays posting of new spokespersons to state commands, formations
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the posting of new Police Public Relations Officers and Public Relations Liaison Officers to selected Commands and Formations of the Nigeria Police Force.
Taiwo Oyedele shares insight on 30-day fuel discount
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has clarified that the 30-day petrol price discount introduced by NNPC Retail is not a return to fuel subsidy, saying the reduction is being funded entirely from the company’s profit margin.
EPL: Haaland reacts to verdict in Man City case
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has become the first player at the club to publicly comment on the verdict of an independent commission that found the club guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
NFF charges Super Falcons to crush Comoros in Olympic race
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has challenged the Super Falcons to make a winning start to their quest…
Ondo air crash: NAF orders probe, brings in civilian safety experts
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has ordered a high-level investigation involving military and civilian aviation safety experts into Monday’s fatal crash of its ATR-42 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State, pledging to establish the cause and support the victims’ families.
Lagos to review electricity law, private sector participation in November
Lagos State Government will review private investment opportunities and private sector participation in the electricity market in November…
Lagos First Lady unveils COWLSO conference, invites Oborevwori, Oyebanji
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and his Ekiti State counterpart, Biodun Oyebanji, are expected to headline the 26th National Women Conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), scheduled to hold in Lagos from October 26 to 28.
Nigeria’s Growth Hits 4.2% As State Revenues Rise By 93% — World Bank
Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.2 per cent in the first half of 2026, while increased revenues gave states greater room to expand infrastructure spending, according to the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update.
FG Announces 30-Day Discount On Petrol Sold By NNPC
The Federal Government says it is offering a discount on petrol dispensed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for the next 30 days as part of a fresh package of measures to cushion the impact of high fuel prices on Nigerians and stabilise pump prices.