Massive losses as fire hits Lagos commercial hub
A massive fire has destroyed a shopping complex and nearby shops on Amore Street in the Ajegunle-Boundary axis of Lagos, wiping out merchandise estimated to be worth millions of naira.
Davos: Nigeria Must Deliberately Target Global Investors — Okonjo-Iweala
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has advised the Nigerian government to deliberately target global investors and supply chain relocations to reduce import dependence, deepen manufacturing, and drive job creation.
Impeachment Move: Rivers Chief Judge Rejects Assembly’s Request To Probe Fubara
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon C. Amadi, has declined a request by the Rivers State House of Assembly to constitute a seven-man investigative panel to probe allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Nma-Odu, citing subsisting court orders and a pending appeal.
Lagos launches health insurance enforcement, begins full Ilera-Eko implementation
The Lagos State Government has formally inaugurated the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS) Enforcement Team, marking the full implementation of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Executive Order on mandatory social health insurance.
Sanwo-Olu vows new palace, road projects for Badagry residents
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged residents of Badagry to preserve the legacy of the late monarch, Oba Babatunde Akran, De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, the Paramount Ruler of Badagry Kingdom and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
AFCON 2025: Osimhen, Bassey, Lookman Make CAF Best XI (FULL LIST)
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has listed three Nigerians — Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey and Ademola Lookman — in its Best XI for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Algeria’s Zidane, Belghali Banned Over Nigeria AFCON Scuffle
Algerian players Luca Zidane and Rafik Belghali have been banned for two and four matches, respectively, for their part in ugly scenes following a quarter-final defeat to Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations.
77,792 suspects arrested, 14,847kg drugs recovered in five years – NDLEA
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.) has said the agency arrested no fewer than 77,792 drug offenders and seized about 14,847 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs in the last five years.
Police arraign 11 suspects over the murder of Arise TV journalist, security guard
Eleven suspects linked to the murder of Arise News journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, were on Wednesday arraigned before a Federal Capital Territory court.
Lagos orders immediate eviction of Squatters under Obalende Bridge
The Lagos State Government has issued an immediate quit notice to all squatters operating under the Obalende Bridge and motor park, directing them to vacate the area to pave the way for a comprehensive redevelopment of the space.