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VIDEO: Tears as Nollywood legend Ogogo is laid to rest
Tears flowed in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as the remains of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, were carried to his final resting place.
Seven Die, Two Injured In Multiple Crash On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of seven passengers in a multiple road crash on the Ibafo section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, while two others sustained injuries on Monday.
NDLEA Destroys Cocaine, Heroin, Opioids, Others Worth ₦301bn In Lagos
In a massive blow to criminal syndicates operating in Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has incinerated over 329,865 kilogrammes of illicit drugs valued at a staggering ₦301 billion.
NDLEA arrests India-bound businessman with cocaine, recovers N3.6bn drugs in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Onyebuchi, with 1.550kg of cocaine concealed in the walls and railings of his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Osinbajo, Fashola, Ajimobi’s wife, others attend Kemi Adeosun’s husband’s burial service
Top dignitaries from Nigeria’s political sphere were present at the church service dedicated to Anthony, the husband of…
Hunpe flags off NNPC/SNEPCo Vision First Plus Outreach in Badagry
The Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, has flagged off the NNPC/SNEPCo Vision First Plus Programme, a five-day free medical outreach aimed at providing specialised eye care and general healthcare services to residents of Badagry and neighbouring communities.
Soldiers kill kidnapper, rescue abducted farmer in Edo
Troops of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, under the 2 Division, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, have rescued an abducted victim and killed a kidnapper during a coordinated operation in Ubiaja, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Health crisis: Lagos short of 40,000 doctors – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said the state faces a deficit of about 40,000 doctors and another 40,000 nurses, while its health sector requires at least N100bn above current budgetary provisions to meet the needs of its growing population.
Tinubu mourns with Olubadan, Makinde over Oloye Alabi’s death
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Oloye Lekan Alabi, a veteran journalist and public relations icon, on Saturday in Lagos at the age of 76 Oloye Alabi was a prominent figure within Nigeria’s traditional institution, holding the esteemed title of Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, one of the high chiefs in the ancient city.
Ejigbadero Flags Off 2026 MNCAH+ Nutrition Week, Assures Agbado Oke-Odo Residents of Free Quality Healthcare
The Executive Chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, Hon Abiodun Jimoh Isola (Ejigbadero), has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to providing free and quality primary healthcare services to residents as he flagged off the 2026 Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH+) Nutrition Week.