42 m. ago CCTV installed on Third Mainland Bridge to prevent suicides, curb llegal sand mining – Umahi

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed that closed-circuit television cameras have been installed on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, as part of broader efforts to improve safety and security. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday, Umahi explained that the surveillance system was introduced not only to monitor Read More

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55 m. ago Bullion Records’ Star Harcher Drops ‘L.O.V.E’ And ‘JO SI (Dance To It)’

Nigerian super star Yusuf Abdul Rahman, popularly known as Harcher, has officially released his highly anticipated singles, “L.O.V.E” and “JO SI (Dance To It)”. Music lovers can now stream and enjoy these fresh hits on all major digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Audiomack. These songs, which delve into themes of love and rhythm, […]

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2 h. ago EFCC arraigns two women over illegal sale, mutilation of naira notes in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Friday, arraigned two women, Folake Adeoti and Modupe read more EFCC arraigns two women over illegal sale, mutilation of naira notes in Lagos

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2 h. ago Grenade Blast In Lagos Kills Scavenger, Injures Three Others

A military-grade grenade exploded near Idi-Araba in Lagos State’s Mushin neighbourhood, killing an unidentified scavenger. According to PUNCH Online, three other persons were injured in the incident, which occurred on Thursday. Reports indicate that some scavengers at a metal scrap yard were attempting to dismantle a grenade in their possession. During the process, the device […] The post Grenade Blast In Lagos Kills Scavenger, Injures Three Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Kwara, Thomas Adewumi Varsity Sign MoU On Upgrade Of Hospital

Kwara State government has signed an agreement to upgrade the Omu-Aran General Hospital in Irepodun local government area to a teaching hospital for the medical students of Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko-Irese. The signing of the agreement attracted senior government officials, traditional rulers, top academics, and stakeholders in the sector. In her keynote address on […]

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8 h. ago Man, 26, arraigned for allegedly stealing iPhone screens worth N4.5m

A 26-year-old man, Ogechukwu Anayo, who allegedly stole iPhone screens worth N4.5 million, on Friday appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Anayo is standing trial before Magistrate L.K.J Layeni, on a one-count charge of stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche, told the court that the […] The post Man, 26, arraigned for allegedly stealing iPhone screens worth N4.5m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has reopened Independence Bridge in Lagos following its emergency rehabilitation, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi apologizing for the hardship caused by its sudden closure. The minister, who visited the bridge on Friday, confirmed that it is now open to vehicular traffic.. He assured Lagosians that such disruption […] The post FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago FG Installs CCTV Cameras To Monitor Suicide Cases On Third Mainland Bridge

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed Federal government’s efforts to monitor suicide cases on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State. The Minister, during an interview with Channels Television on Friday disclosed that closed-circuit television, also known as surveillance cameras have been installed on the popular bridge. He added that security agencies have been positioned to […] The post FG Installs CCTV Cameras To Monitor Suicide Cases On Third Mainland Bridge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago How Lagos hospital rejected my pregnant wife, mortuary refused her corpse – Grieving husband

A farmer, Akinbobola Folajimi, shares his painful experience with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about how a hospital in Lagos refused to attend to his pregnant wife, who was in critical condition, because he could not immediately pay a deposit of N500,000 Where are you from? I grew up in Lagos and currently live in Lakowe, but I’m Read More

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10 h. ago Sportsville honours Mba, Akpata, others at 5th SV Awards ceremony

It was a night of glitz and glamour as the 2025 sportsville awards ceremony took center stage at Eko Club in Lagos on Thursday. The event which attracted several bigwigs in Nigerian sports created a unique atmosphere for camaraderie and felicitation. Twenty-two eminent personalities and corporate organisations were honored with the prestigious Sportsville Special Recognition […] The post Sportsville honours Mba, Akpata, others at 5th SV Awards ceremony appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Bridging continents with verse: Lagos, Cuba celebrate World Poetry Day

By Damiete Braide The air at Terra Kulture Theatre Arena in Lagos on March 21, 2025, was thick with rhythm, history, and poetry as the city celebrated World Poetry Day. This year’s event, themed “Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion”, was a fusion of cultures, bringing together Nigeria and Cuba in a shared […] The post Bridging continents with verse: Lagos, Cuba celebrate World Poetry Day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Umahi defends Lagos bridge closure, to probe state controller’s action

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the controversial closure of the Independence Lagos bridge, attributing the decision to a potential safety hazard that could have led to loss of life. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels TV on Friday, Umahi expressed frustration with the State Controller who authorised the closure but acknowledged her Read More

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14 h. ago Soludo cleared for APGA primaries as Anambra election heats up

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Ejimofor Opara has said that Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, who has been endorsed by various groups and individuals for a second term in office, quietly picked up his expression of interest and nomination forms at the APGA National Secretariat in Abuja. In a Read More

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14 h. ago FG Reopens Independence Bridge, Begs Lagosians Over Lack Of Proper Communication

Federal Government has officially reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos State following emergency repair works. Speaking at the reopening ceremony on Friday, Minister of Works, David Umahi, said that the closure was prompted by a structural failure involving the approach slab of the bridge, which caved in due to a faulty design. Umahi noted that […] The post FG Reopens Independence Bridge, Begs Lagosians Over Lack Of Proper Communication appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Independence Bridge back in operation, Minister cautions against unauthorised closures

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has reopened Independence Bridge in Lagos following its emergency rehabilitation, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, apologising for the hardship caused by its sudden closure. The minister, who visited the bridge on Friday, confirmed that it is now open to vehicular traffic. He assured Lagosians that such disruption […] The post Independence Bridge back in operation, Minister cautions against unauthorised closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Infinix AI∞ Beta Plan Unveiled: Entering the Gen Beta Era of AI with NOTE 50 Series and AIoT Family

Empowering the Next Generation with AI: One-Tap Infinix AI∞, Fun AI, and Ultimate Gaming Performance Infinix, a trendy tech brand for young consumers, has officially unveiled its “Infinix AI∞ Beta Plan” alongside the launch of the brand-new NOTE 50 Series and AIoT family, marking a significant step into the wave of the AI-powered Gen Beta […] The post Infinix AI∞ Beta Plan Unveiled: Entering the Gen Beta Era of AI with NOTE 50 Series and AIoT Family appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Grenade Explosion Kills Scavenger, Injures 3 Others In Lagos

Pandemonium broke out Idi-Araba in Lagos State when a grenade exploded, killing one man with three other persons severely injured. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Taiwo Street, in Idi Araba community in Lagos, resulted in the instant death of a yet-to-be identified scavenger and severely injured three others. The Lagos […]

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18 h. ago Minister reopens Lagos’ Independence Bridge, promises permanent fix

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos State. Umahi, a former Governor of Ebonyi State, stated this while addressing journalists in Lagos on Friday. The minister stated that permanent work on the bridge will commence in three weeks. He acknowledged the importance of the bridge, which links Victoria Island Read More

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19 h. ago Scavenger dies, three hospitalised as military grenade explodes in Lagos

A yet-to-be-identified scavenger has been killed after a military-grade grenade exploded at Idi-Araba in the Mushin area of Lagos State. PUNCH Online learnt that three other persons were injured in the incident, which occurred on Thursday. It was gathered that some scavengers in a metal scrap yard were attempting to dismantle one of the grenades Read More

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20 h. ago Community policing key to tackling crime in Ondo, Ekiti – AIG

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 17, comprising Ondo and Ekiti States, Musibau Omolabi, has said community policing and inclusiveness of stakeholders would be adopted to tackle criminalities in the zone. Omolabi, who officially resumed in the headquarters of the zone on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, declared that Read More

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