Plan your movement: Gridlock imminent as major Bridge on Lagos-Ibadan Road faces fresh closure
The Lagos State Government has announced the resumption of the second phase of repair works on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge, inbound Island, beginning Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
The night thieves of Mile 12: Inside Lagos market crime network
At Mile 12, Lagos’ food capital, daylight belongs to traders, but darkness bows to thieves. Behind the rigour exchange of peppers, tomatoes, yams, and grains lies an underworld of “hungry man crimes” – petty but relentless thefts that traders say have drained them of millions.
Stop giving money to miscreants, Lagos tells celebrities, others
The Lagos State Government has warned celebrities, influencers, and residents against giving money to touts, saying such gestures only worsen insecurity and environmental challenges.
13 Super Eagles players arrive camp for World Cup qualifiers
The number of players in the Super Eagles’ camp has increased to 13, as Nigeria intensifies preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.
Tougher times for foreign students as UK issues new visa directives
Tens of thousands of foreign students in the United Kingdom (UK) are now facing tougher measures as the government rolls out new directives on overstaying visas.
Fatal crash hits Ikorodu Road again within 24 hours
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a fatal road accident that claimed one life and left two others critically injured on Ikorodu Road, less than 24 hours after a previous incident on the same axis.
Six killed, nine injured in fatal crash on Lekki–Epe expressway
Six people were confirmed dead, and nine others sustained injuries in a road accident at Ibeju Bus Stop along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos State.
2027 Presidency: I don’t need your counsel, Jonathan tells Keyamo, Odinkalu
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and legal scholar, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, for opposing his speculated 2027 presidential ambition, warning them to stay away from his political decisions.
I can bet Tinubu will win in 2027 – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he can place a bet with confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election.
Why I sacked all Commissioners, Special Advisers – Bago
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State, has clarified that the recent dissolution of his cabinet was not a punitive measure but a mid-term performance review aimed at repositioning his administration for greater impact.