60 m. ago Oworonshoki Residents Protest Demolition, Shut Down Third Mainland Bridge In Lagos

Motor traffic on Third Mainland Bridge came to a grinding halt earlier on Monday as hundreds of residents displaced by the ongoing Oworonshoki demolition exercise took to the highway in a dramatic protest against the Lagos State Government’s forced evictions. The protesters, largely women, children, and the elderly, occupied the outbound lanes of the bridge, […]

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63 m. ago Motorists, Pedestrians Lament As Flood Submerges Lagos Roads

Parts of Oduduwa Way GRA in Ikeja Local Government area of Lagos was submerged with floodwaters after heavy downpour on Monday. Our correspondents report that aside from Oduduwa Way GRA, Ladipo and adjoining streets were also flooded, disrupting movement of motorists and pedestrians. The flooding, which reached knee-level in some spots at Ikeja GRA, started […]

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1 hour ago AHOUN clarifies purpose of FLYADEAL flight into Kano Airport

Ikrima Mohammed, Acting National President of the Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHOUN), has provided clarification regarding read more AHOUN clarifies purpose of FLYADEAL flight into Kano Airport

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2 h. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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2 h. ago EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured 588 convictions and recovered N21.06 billion in August. It also revealed that the Police Force  arrested 1,950 suspects and rescued 141 victims, in the same month. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, who stated this at […] The post EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Building Africa’s Knowledge Economy: The Strategist Turning Vision into Investable Reality

With a median age under 20 and a continent-wide push toward regional trade, Africa stands at the threshold of a read more Building Africa’s Knowledge Economy: The Strategist Turning Vision into Investable Reality

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4 h. ago Afrinvest marks 30 years, to unveil 20th Banking Sector Report

Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited will this month commemorate its 30th anniversary with the launch of the 20th edition of its read more Afrinvest marks 30 years, to unveil 20th Banking Sector Report

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4 h. ago Russia’s record strike hit Ukraine’s government building for the first time

Ukraine’s government headquarters in central Kyiv has been struck for the first time since the war began, in what officials read more Russia’s record strike hit Ukraine’s government building for the first time

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4 h. ago Yobe: Police record 70% crime rate reduction in three months

Tribune Online Yobe: Police record 70% crime rate reduction in three months These achievements are a testament to the effective collaboration between the Police and sister security agencies in their collective mandate to secure Yobe: Police record 70% crime rate reduction in three months Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the five bodies recovered along the Oreta riverbank in the Igbogbo community, Ikorodu Local Government Area, may be connected to cult-related violence. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this while addressing journalists, assuring residents that investigations were ongoing. He further appealed for calm within the host community […] The post Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago SEC, NAICOM strengthen support for insurance industry recapitalisation drive

Tribune Online SEC, NAICOM strengthen support for insurance industry recapitalisation drive The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have stepped up efforts to support the ongoing recapitalisation of Nigeria’s insurance industry, offering regulatory concessions and unveiling new guidelines to enhance growth, innovation, and compliance. Speaking after the Insurers’ Committee meeting in Lagos, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, Chairman of the Communication and Stakeholders […] SEC, NAICOM strengthen support for insurance industry recapitalisation drive Tribune Online

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8 h. ago 2027: I’ll never align with Tinubu to become Lagos Governor – Rhodes

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Lagos State 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party, has stated that he would not align with president read more 2027: I’ll never align with Tinubu to become Lagos Governor – Rhodes-Vivour

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8 h. ago IATF 2027 will spotlight Lagos, Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouses —LCCI

Tribune Online IATF 2027 will spotlight Lagos, Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouses —LCCI Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said the selection of Lagos as the host city for the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), in 2027, is capable of positioning Lagos and Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouse. The Chamber made the observation, in a statement, issued by its Director General, Dr. Chinyere Almona, on Sunday. It […] IATF 2027 will spotlight Lagos, Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouses —LCCI Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Ali Baba Evicted From Victoria Island Property After Court Ruling

Veteran Nigerian comedian Ali Baba has been evicted from his Victoria Island residence in Lagos, alongside his company, XQZMOI TV, following a court-ordered writ of possession issued on August 15, 2025. The property, which Ali Baba purchased for ₦220 million in 2021 from the federal government through the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), became […] The post Ali Baba Evicted From Victoria Island Property After Court Ruling appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago 2027: I got approval from Peter Obi before joining ADC — Rhodes

Tribune Online 2027: I got approval from Peter Obi before joining ADC — Rhodes-Vivour The former Labour Party governorship candidate for Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, announced that his decision to join the 2027: I got approval from Peter Obi before joining ADC — Rhodes-Vivour Tribune Online

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10 h. ago NBCC pushes for deeper Nigeria–UK trade ties at Lagos dialogue

The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has reaffirmed its role in driving stronger economic ties between Nigeria and the United read more NBCC pushes for deeper Nigeria–UK trade ties at Lagos dialogue

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10 h. ago Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League Final 8 Dunks Off Sep 16

The final schedule for the 2025 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League has been slightly adjusted as the organisers announce a new date for the finals, set to take place at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Teams are expected to arrive in Lagos on Monday, September 15, with matches being held […]

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s $108bn construction market draws global players as Big 5 expo returns

The Big 5 Construct Nigeria trade fair will return to Lagos this month, drawing more than 145 exhibitors from over read more Nigeria’s $108bn construction market draws global players as Big 5 expo returns

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12 h. ago 2027: I won’t align with Tinubu to become Lagos Governor, says Rhodes

By Seyi Babalola Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s Lagos State 2023 governorship candidate, has made it clear that he will not align with President Bola Tinubu in his bid to become the state governor in 2027. Rhodes-Vivour stated on Sunday, when replying to questions in an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, he stated that […] The post 2027: I won’t align with Tinubu to become Lagos Governor, says Rhodes-Vivour appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago ADC Flays Attack On Party Members In Worship Centre, Asks Police To Act

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned Saturday’s attack on its members during a gathering in Alimosho LGA, Lagos State, where party leaders, including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, were present to formally declare his membership of the opposition party. The party also charged the Police to rise above partisan interests and not allow itself to be turned […]

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