13 h. ago Police nab suspected land grabbers with guns, charms in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected land grabbers who attempted to attack homeowners at Wood Island Estate in the Ishawo area of Ikorodu in Lagos State. PUNCH Metro reported that about 100 houses were demolished after the suspected land grabbers invaded the estate last year. Another attempt made by the thugs on Read More

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14 h. ago Lagos Fanti Carnival: More than 10,000 to parade on Easter Sunday

By Damiete Braide The heart of Lagos Island will once again vibrate with colour, rhythm and cultural pride, as Lagos Fanti Carnival stages a comeback on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. With roots tracing back to 1890, the carnival is more than a festive gathering, it’s a living testament to the enduring ties between Nigeria […] The post Lagos Fanti Carnival: More than 10,000 to parade on Easter Sunday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago PICTORIAL: Funeral service for late Ajimobi’s daughter, Abisola, holds in Lagos

The funeral service for Abisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter the late former Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, was held on Thursday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Trinity Tower, in Victoria Island, Lagos State. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was among the dignitaries present at the funeral service on Thursday. Read More

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51 h. ago Renewable Energy: REA, Lagos Sign Pact On $150m Lithium Battery Plant, Others

The federal government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State government to establish a $150 million lithium battery assembly plant in Lagos. This initiative, finalised during a roundtable in Victoria Island on Monday, aims to boost local manufacturing capacity and accelerate rural electrification projects across […]

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3 d. ago Haulage Cost Crashes By 157% At Lagos Port Amid Low Cargo Import

Due to low cargo imported into the country due to the high exchange rate and high cost of clearing cargo out of the port, the cost of moving already cleared containers out of the Lagos Seaports – Apapa and Tin-Can Island- has crashed by 157 per cent in the last one week. LEADERSHIP gathered that […]

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5 d. ago Good Governance Award: Gov Diri dedicates honour to Bayelsans

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday night was among recipients of the coveted Vanguard Newspapers Personality of the Year Awards held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Daniel Alabrah, Diri was honoured with the Good Governance Award at the […] The post Good Governance Award: Gov Diri dedicates honour to Bayelsans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Displaced traders from demolished Lagos market seek compensation

Displaced traders from Maboreje Market on Lagos Island have appealed to the Lagos State Government for compensation following the demolition of their shops during a recent exercise in the market. City Round gathered that the market was demolished in November 2024 by the state government, a month after Pelewura Market, close to Maboreje in the Read More

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8 d. ago VIDEO: Govt deploys pumps to address flooding in Lagos Island communities

The Lagos State Government has deployed pumping stations to Aroloya Street, Ojo-Giwa, Binuyo, Oroyinyin, and surrounding areas in response to reports of flooding and disruptions caused by blocked drainages in parts of Lagos Island. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab in a statement shared via his X.com page on Thursday. He Read More

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1 week ago Banana Island residents, ministry officials bicker over access road construction

The residents of Banana Island in Lagos and officials of the federal ministry of works were at logger-head Tuesday over read more Banana Island residents, ministry officials bicker over access road construction

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1 week ago Banana Island on lockdown: Estate gates shut, traffic chaos spreads to Lekki

The gates of the Banana Island situated in the Ikoyi Area of Lagos State was on Tuesday shut for entry and exit. This shutdown has caused gridlock on the Lekki-Ajah axis and some other parts of Ikoyi. There are speculations that the shutdown was due to the proposed demolition of the Banana Club House. In Read More

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1 week ago Quincy Ayodele clears the air on Iluyomade’s removal as City of David pastor

A socialite and natural medicine practitioner, Quincy Ayodele, has said that contrary to speculations, the former pastor in charge of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God (City of David Chapel) on Victoria Island, Lagos, Idowu Iluyomade, did not “rebel” against the church, adding that he served his suspension term at the Ebute Metta branch of Read More

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2 w. ago Lagos gridlock worsens as Independence Bridge stays shut despite FG’s reopening order

Traffic congestion on Lagos Island showed no signs of easing on Thursday despite the Federal Government’s directive for the immediate read more Lagos gridlock worsens as Independence Bridge stays shut despite FG’s reopening order

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2 w. ago Minister Orders Reopening Of Independence Bridge Amidst Traffic Chaos In Lagos

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge on Victoria Island, Lagos, after severe traffic congestion affected the Ikoyi area. This follows widespread complaints from motorists and commuters facing delays due to the bridge’s closure. The closure had significantly disrupted movement in one of Lagos’ busiest areas, causing […] The post Minister Orders Reopening Of Independence Bridge Amidst Traffic Chaos In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Independence Bridge repair: LASTMA lists alternative routes amid gridlock

Commuters in Lagos faced severe gridlock on Wednesday as the Independence/McWen Bridge inbound Lagos Island was shut down for rehabilitation, read more Independence Bridge repair: LASTMA lists alternative routes amid gridlock

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2 w. ago Umahi orders reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos after traffic logjam

By John Ogunsemore The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Victoria Island, Lagos. The minister’s directive comes following traffic gridlock that ground Ikoyi area of the state to a halt on Wednesday. On Monday, Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha ordered the closure […] The post Umahi orders reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos after traffic logjam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago JUST IN: Umahi orders opening of Independence bridge after Lagos traffic chaos

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge located on Victoria Island, Lagos. The minister issued the directive on Wednesday following the massive traffic gridlock that enveloped the Ikoyi area of Lagos. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, confirmed the latest development in a telephone Read More

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3 w. ago ‘Na your mama’: Delta govt intervenes, directs withdrawal of query over viral video

Tribune Online ‘Na your mama’: Delta govt intervenes, directs withdrawal of query over viral video The Delta State government has intervened following a query issued by the state College of Nursing Sciences, Agbor, to a student nurse, Osato Edobor, over alleged involvement in a viral video recorded during an event attended by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi, directing the school to withdraw the query. ‘Na your mama’: Delta govt intervenes, directs withdrawal of query over viral video Tribune Online

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3 w. ago High charges driving cargoes to neighbouring ports – Shippers

The Shipping Association of Nigeria has explained that the high port charges are making Nigerian ports uncompetitive to customers and pushing cargoes to neighbouring countries. The chairman of SAN, Mrs Boma Alabi, made this known during a press conference held over the weekend at the Lagos Yacht Club in Victoria Island. She added that the Read More

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3 w. ago VIDEO: Govt pretending over solutions to Rivers problems — Jonathan

Tribune Online VIDEO: Govt pretending over solutions to Rivers problems — Jonathan “The decisions of those in power have far-reaching consequences,” he said. “Many assume that our negative global perception is only due to cyber fraud or scams, but governance failures play a much bigger role.” VIDEO: Govt pretending over solutions to Rivers problems — Jonathan Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Maritime sector’s excess dollar charges worrisome – Shipping association

The Shipping Association of Nigeria has stated that excess dollar charges in the nation’s maritime sector are worrisome. The Chairman of SAN, Mrs Boma Alabi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, stated this over the weekend during a press conference at Lagos Yacht Club in Victoria Island. She stressed that most of the challenges in the Read More

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