2 h. ago Truck owners, MWUN threaten strike over alleged extortion by Lagos traffic personnel

By Steve Agbota The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have issued an ultimatum to the Lagos state government, demanding an end to what they describe as exploitative and arbitrary enforcement actions by the Committee on Removal of Abandoned […] The post Truck owners, MWUN threaten strike over alleged extortion by Lagos traffic personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Stark underflow wins N2m at 3rd Cavista Technologies Hackathon

By Zika Bobby The 3rd Cavista Technologies hackathon has ended with Team Stark Underflow beating 29 other teams; comprising 100 students that participated in the competition, to emerge the winner, clinching the N2 million prize money. This year’s edition took place at the Yaba College of Technology and was graced by  the Minister for Youth […] The post Stark underflow wins N2m at 3rd Cavista Technologies Hackathon appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Man beats girlfriend to death as fire extinguisher explosion injure 2 in Lagos

From hristopher Oji , The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death at Ijedodo area of Isheri Osun, Lagos. It was gathered that at the weekend, a neighbour reported at Isheri Osun Police division  that he saw the suspect,Ggbolahan  Adebayo, 23, beating his girlfriend in his home […] The post Man beats girlfriend to death as fire extinguisher explosion injure 2 in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago DSVA introduces technology to fight domestic/sexual violence

By Christopher Oji The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has introduced two innovations aimed at enhancing access to support services for survivors and mandated reporters. These initiatives align with the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to providing holistic support and justice for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. According to Head Public Affairs […] The post DSVA introduces technology to fight domestic/sexual violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven

The speakership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly might be resolved soon as the intervention of heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress may be leading to a headway. The impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, might be stepping aside for another lawmaker to lead the House, The PUNCH learnt. Read More

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3 h. ago IBB’s book: Don’t tarnish Braithwaite’s name, family warns Obasanjo

The family of late lawyer and human rights activist, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, has condemned former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent comments about their patriarch, describing them as “offensive” and a “failed attempt to tarnish a towering legacy.” At a press conference held at the family’s residence on Victoria Island, Lagos, on Monday, Olumide Braithwaite, son of Read More

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3 h. ago $4.5bn fraud: Emefiele alleges bias, demands judge’s withdrawal

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has demanded the withdrawal of Justice Rahman Oshodi  of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja from his ongoing trial over alleged $4.5bn and N2.8bn fraud. Emefiele’s legal team, led by Olalekan Ojo (SAN), accused the judge of bias and urged him to recuse Read More

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4 h. ago Speeding, wrongful overtaking responsible for death of 14 in Niger – FRSC

The Niger State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has concluded that overspeeding and wrongful overtaking caused an accident that claimed the lives of 14 passengers in Niger on Saturday. The accident, which occurred along the Lapai to Bida Road,  involved a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number WWD744XB coming from Minna to Agaei Read More

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6 h. ago Woman dies in truck, motorcycle collision on Badagry Expressway

A 26-year-old woman has been confirmed dead in a collision between a truck and a commercial motorcycle on Badagry Expressway. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident on Monday in Lagos. The accident occurred at 1:00 p.m. on Monday at Ojo, located in the state’s Ojo area. “A fatal accident Read More

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7 h. ago Nine Passengers Killed, Others Injured As Bus Rams Into Truck Along Lagos

No fewer than nine passengers have been killed in a fatal crash that occurred around Ayetoro, along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. It was gathered that the horrible incident  happened on Monday, and injured three other persons. The accident which reportedly occurred at about 5:30 am involved a Toyota bus with number plate UYY165ZY and a truck with […] The post Nine Passengers Killed, Others Injured As Bus Rams Into Truck Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Nigerian footballer, Abubakar Lawal, falls to death in Uganda

Ugandan police said Monday they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. The 29-year-old striker played for local premiership club Vipers. He fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade early on Monday, police said in a statement. He had been visiting a Read More

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8 h. ago IPMAN threatens to shut down operations in S’West over 30 arrested tankers in Lagos

By Oluseye Ojo The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in the South West Zone has threatened to shut down operations in the zone, if the 30 arrested fuel-laden tankers in Lagos are not released. Chairman of IPMAN’s Western Zone, Chief Joseph Akanni, during an encounter with journalists in Ibadan on Monday, said the […] The post IPMAN threatens to shut down operations in S’West over 30 arrested tankers in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Ramadan: Rededicate yourselves to Allah, Hamzat charges Muslims

Tribune Online Ramadan: Rededicate yourselves to Allah, Hamzat charges Muslims Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has enjoined Muslim faithful to use Ramadan as a period of devotion and contemplation to rededicate themselves to doing and promoting the will of Allah in order to bring about outstanding changes that will enable humanity to prosper. Dr. Hamzat made this call while delivering the keynote […] Ramadan: Rededicate yourselves to Allah, Hamzat charges Muslims Tribune Online

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10 h. ago NCAA DG warns against compliance shortfalls in Nigerian ATOs

By Chinelo Obogo Nigerian Aviation Training Organisations (ATOs) are under increasing pressure to uphold stringent compliance standards amid rapid technological advancements, evolving regulations, and operational complexities, Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has said. Najomo said this at a stakeholders’ workshop in Lagos on Monday titled, ‘Managing Approved Organisations’ […] The post NCAA DG warns against compliance shortfalls in Nigerian ATOs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago IPMAN threatens shutdown in S’West as LASTMA impounds 30 tankers

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association, South-West Zone, has vowed that it will shut down operations across the region if the 30 tankers arrested by the Lagos State government are not released. The Chairman, IPMAN Western Zone, Joseph Akanni, made this known on Monday, during an interview with newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Akanni Read More

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11 h. ago IPMAN threatens shutdown in S’West as LASMA impounds 30 tankers

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association, South-West Zone, has vowed that it will shut down operations across the region if the 30 tankers arrested by the Lagos State government are not released. The Chairman, IPMAN Western Zone, Joseph Akanni, made this known on Monday, during an interview with newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Akanni Read More

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12 h. ago LASG seeks partnership with residents to maintain State owned estates

By Maduka Nweke Lagos State government has enjoined residents of all State owned estates to ensure sustainability of infrastructure, housing assets and market value of their properties.  LASG said residents are expected to ensure regular maintenance and partner the State Government to provide constant improvement to the facilities. The Commissioner for Housing Moruf Akinderu-Fatai who […] The post LASG seeks partnership with residents to maintain State owned estates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement

By Steve Agbota The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have issued a stern warning to the Lagos State Government over alleged exploitative and arbitrary enforcement actions by the Committee on Removal of Abandoned Vehicles and the Special Traffic Management […] The post Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Lagos, stakeholders sign MoU to accelerate growth of Lekki Economic Zone

In a move aimed at accelerating the growth of the Lekki Economic Zone, the Lagos State government has formalised collaboration read more Lagos, stakeholders sign MoU to accelerate growth of Lekki Economic Zone

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14 h. ago Katsina Police Probe Varsity Student’s Death By Civilian JTF

The Katsina State Police Command has launched an investigation into a tragic shooting incident involving a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in Dutsinma local government area of the State. The incident, which occurred on February 23, 2025, led to the death of Sa’idu Abdulkadir, a 400-level student of the Federal University Dutsinma […]

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