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National & Local

Nigeria: Rivers, Lagos, Other ADC State Chapters Deny Fresh Suit Against Mark Leadership

State chapters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers, Lagos, and other regions have publicly supported the party's leadership under Senator David Mark, denying involvement in a legal suit challenging his authority.

Mar 23 β€’ 06:33 UTC
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National & Local

2027 election will be Nigerians versus APC – ADC chieftain, Rhodes-Vivour

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, critiques Lagos State governance as a 'military democracy' while discussing his political aspirations and recent events.

Mar 23 β€’ 01:20 UTC
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National & Local

NDLEA seizes drugs hidden in carton walls, creams at Lagos airport

Operatives of the NDLEA intercepted illicit drugs hidden in various items at Lagos airport, thwarting international drug trafficking attempts.

Mar 23 β€’ 01:14 UTC
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National & Local

Residents decry flooding, abandoned drainage project in Lagos estate

Residents of Fowora Close in Ajao Estate, Lagos, express frustration over years of flooding and an abandoned drainage project by state contractors.

Mar 23 β€’ 01:07 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria outclass Ghana by 136 runs in T20I

The Nigeria women's national cricket team secured a convincing 136-run victory over Ghana in the T20I tournament held in Lagos.

Mar 23 β€’ 00:54 UTC
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National & Local

Grange School clinches The Athletics School Games S3

Grange School triumphed at The Athletics School Games Season Three, with standout performances and a record-breaking jump by Ehuwa Obanla from International School Lagos.

Mar 23 β€’ 00:45 UTC
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National & Local

Lagos firefighters rescue knife-wielding man from well

Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service successfully rescued a knife-wielding man who was found in a deep well in Ikorodu, Nigeria.

Mar 23 β€’ 00:44 UTC
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National & Local

Lagos eyes partnerships to bridge water supply gap

The Lagos State Government is seeking strategic partnerships to improve public access to clean water and decrease reliance on private boreholes and wells.

Mar 23 β€’ 00:43 UTC
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National & Local

Exporters raise the alarm over container shortage at Lagos ports

Exporters in Nigeria are raising alarms about a severe shortage of shipping containers at Lagos ports, which they claim is jeopardizing the country's $44.06 billion export sector.

Mar 23 β€’ 00:40 UTC
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National & Local

Businesswoman Achimugu to grace Miss Nigeria 2026 opening event

Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu has been selected to deliver the keynote address at the opening event for the Miss Nigeria 2026 pageant in Lagos.

Mar 23 β€’ 00:15 UTC
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National & Local

ICSAN Lagos elects Babatunde as chairman

Mr. Adebola Babatunde has been elected as the new Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria's Lagos State Chapter.

Mar 23 β€’ 00:14 UTC
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National & Local

PHOTOS: Shettima arrives Lagos to brief Tinubu on Maiduguri situation

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Lagos to report to President Bola Tinubu on the security situation in Maiduguri after recent deadly attacks.

Mar 22 β€’ 16:06 UTC
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National & Local

Lagos CP threatens to disband task force over persistent misconduct

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police has warned that the Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit may be dissolved due to ongoing misconduct and human rights violations.

Mar 22 β€’ 14:09 UTC
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National & Local

NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in winter jackets, cream at Lagos airport

Nigerian drug enforcement officials have seized drugs concealed in winter jackets and creams at Lagos airport, leading to several arrests.

Mar 22 β€’ 11:49 UTC
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National & Local

Driver escapes as truck catches fire near Otedola Bridge in Lagos

A driver narrowly escaped death when a truck caught fire near Otedola Bridge in Lagos, following a similar tragic incident hours earlier that resulted in fatalities.

Mar 22 β€’ 08:50 UTC
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National & Local

Group backs Muri-Okunola for Lagos gov

A political group in Lagos endorses Hakeem Muri-Okunola for the upcoming gubernatorial election in 2027.

Mar 22 β€’ 00:11 UTC
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National & Local

Buildings destroyed, 40 injured in Lagos, Cross River explosions

Explosions related to tanker accidents in Lagos and Cross River states have resulted in over 40 injuries and one fatality.

Mar 22 β€’ 00:10 UTC
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National & Local

Lagos residents excited over reintroduction of monthly sanitation, lawyers kick

Lagos residents are enthusiastic about the revival of monthly sanitation efforts aimed at improving cleanliness and reducing flooding, while some express concerns over enforcement and the need for better waste management education.

Mar 22 β€’ 00:04 UTC
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National & Local

Financial strategist, Olashore, marks 60th birthday with autobiography

Abimbola Olashore celebrated his 60th birthday with the launch of his autobiography in Lagos, attended by prominent figures from various sectors.

Mar 22 β€’ 00:00 UTC
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National & Local

Okoya hosts Muslim faithful for Eid-el-Fitr celebration

Razaq Okoya hosted Eid-el-Fitr celebrations at his mansion in Lagos, Nigeria, bringing together the Muslim community for prayers and festive activities.

Mar 22 β€’ 00:00 UTC
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National & Local

EKEDC announces power outage after Lagos fire

Eko Electricity Distribution Company has begun efforts to restore power in parts of Lagos following a fire triggered by a vehicle collision with a gas tanker.

Mar 21 β€’ 18:31 UTC
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National & Local

Ainhoa, in Plaza Lagos

A typical Peruvian restaurant in Ecuador, Embarcadero 41, has been renovated and rebranded as Ainhoa, now offering a Mediterranean-Peruvian fusion menu.

Mar 21 β€’ 13:00 UTC
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National & Local

UPDATED: Two dead, warehouses burnt as gas tanker-trailer collision sparks Lagos inferno

A gas explosion in Lagos due to a collision between a gas tanker and dump truck resulted in two fatalities and significant property damage.

Mar 21 β€’ 09:42 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria eyes aviation hub status to boost economy

Nigeria is planning to enhance its aviation sector by convening a meeting to discuss strategies for becoming a major aviation hub and boosting its economy.

Mar 21 β€’ 01:02 UTC
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National & Local

Lagos short-let market generates N281bn amid rising competition

Lagos' short-let market achieved significant revenue despite challenges, totaling N281.03 billion in 2025, with expectations for continued growth in the upcoming year.

Mar 21 β€’ 01:00 UTC
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National & Local

Adekunle Gold Foundation supports 400 sickle cell carriers

The Adekunle Gold Foundation has organized a medical outreach for over 400 individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease in Lagos, providing essential healthcare services.

Mar 21 β€’ 00:26 UTC
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National & Local

Segun Johnson in alleged 13-year relationship breakup drama

TikToker Debrakin claims that musician Segun Johnson ended their 13-year relationship after suggesting she move to Lagos.

Mar 21 β€’ 00:20 UTC
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Sports

Lagos hosts African Pro-Wrestling Championship

Lagos will host the African Pro-Wrestling Championship from May 2 to May 3, 2026, featuring competitors from several African nations including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana.

Mar 21 β€’ 00:10 UTC
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National & Local

Eid-el-Fitr: NRC to run three Lagos–Ibadan train trips Monday

The Nigerian Railway Corporation will operate three additional train trips on the Lagos–Ibadan route on Monday to accommodate increased passenger volume during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

Mar 20 β€’ 22:42 UTC
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National & Local

LAMATA denies inducement allegations in Blue Line project

LAMATA has rejected allegations of inducement related to compensation payments for affected property owners in the Ojo area, asserting compliance with government-approved policies.

Mar 20 β€’ 19:20 UTC
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National & Local

RCCG settles eight babies’ medical bills in Lagos outreach

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has covered the medical expenses for eight newborns at a Lagos hospital as part of a charitable outreach initiative.

Mar 20 β€’ 19:19 UTC
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National & Local

Africa: Afreximbank Urges Acceleration of Implementation of the Single Continental Market With AfCFTA Adjustment Fund

The AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Corporation hosted an event in Lagos to promote its fund aimed at supporting Nigeria's adaptation to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Mar 20 β€’ 11:16 UTC
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National & Local

Africa: Afreximbank Urges Acceleration of Implementation of the Single Continental Market With AfCFTA Adjustment Fund

The AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Corporation held an event in Lagos to encourage Nigerian investors to support the adjustment fund aimed at facilitating trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Mar 20 β€’ 11:16 UTC
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National & Local

Uber reports N6.1bn annual driver earnings amid Lagos strike

Uber reveals that its platform enables N6.1 billion in annual earnings for drivers in Nigeria, coinciding with a striking protest by app-based transport operators in Lagos.

Mar 20 β€’ 06:13 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Tinubu, First Lady depart London for Lagos after UK state visit

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have returned to Lagos after a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom.

Mar 19 β€’ 22:22 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria, UK seal Β£746m deal to redevelop Tin Can, Apapa ports

Nigeria and the UK have signed a Β£746 million deal to redevelop the Tin Can and Apapa ports in Lagos.

Mar 19 β€’ 16:40 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Nigeria: Court Slams $6m Fine On Ship, 10 Filipino Sailors Over Cocaine Trafficking

A Federal High Court in Lagos has imposed a fine of $6 million on a ship and ten Filipino sailors convicted of cocaine trafficking into Nigeria.

Mar 19 β€’ 09:36 UTC
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National & Local

Court convicts, fines six Lagos motorists for traffic offences

Six motorists in Lagos have been convicted and fined for traffic violations following a judicial enforcement operation.

Mar 19 β€’ 08:00 UTC
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National & Local

Schoolchildren, teacher escape death in Lagos road crash

Two students and their teacher survived a serious road accident in Lagos without fatalities, although they experienced some discomfort.

Mar 19 β€’ 03:57 UTC
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National & Local

Lagos LG chair urges youth inclusion in governance

The Chairman of Agege Local Government, Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, emphasized the vital role of youth in governance during the Young Elected Local Officials Network Summit in Lagos.

Mar 19 β€’ 01:30 UTC
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National & Local

Agents shut shipping firms over increased port charges

Freight forwarders in Lagos staged protests against rising shipping charges, leading to the shutdown of multiple shipping companies' operations.

Mar 19 β€’ 00:50 UTC
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National & Local

LAWMA seeks stakeholders’ collaboration in waste management

The Lagos State Waste Management Authority emphasizes the need for stakeholder collaboration to improve waste management in the state.

Mar 19 β€’ 00:35 UTC
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National & Local

Lagos seals fake real estate office, hunts impersonators

The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority has shut down an office of a suspected impostor posing as a licensed realtor as part of a clampdown on unlicensed real estate agents in the state.

Mar 19 β€’ 00:33 UTC
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National & Local

LASG warns against illegal parking operators in Computer Village

The Lagos State Government warns motorists in Computer Village about fraudulent parking operators who are extorting drivers.

Mar 19 β€’ 00:30 UTC
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National & Local

Summit pushes opportunities for women in creative sector

The Women Kreatives Connect Summit 2.0 in Lagos emphasized the need for stronger support systems and inclusion for women in Nigeria's creative sector.

Mar 19 β€’ 00:28 UTC
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National & Local

NLNG trains journalists in Lagos

Nigeria LNG Limited has conducted a workshop in Lagos aimed at enhancing the skills of journalists in the face of evolving media technologies.

Mar 19 β€’ 00:12 UTC
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National & Local

Facebook N60bn fine: Court to deliver judgement May 14

A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned a decision regarding Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited's challenge against a N60 billion fine imposed by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, with a ruling set for May 14, 2026.

Mar 19 β€’ 00:00 UTC
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National & Local

Lagos warns illegal parking operators in Computer Village, vows crackdown

The Lagos State Parking Authority has issued a warning to individuals engaging in illegal parking in Computer Village, threatening prosecution for extortion practices.

Mar 18 β€’ 21:22 UTC
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National & Local

School children, teacher escape death in Lagos road crash

Two students and their teacher survived a serious road crash in Lagos without severe injuries.

Mar 18 β€’ 21:11 UTC
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National & Local

TikToker fears for safety after exposing BRT crisis

A Nigerian TikToker expresses fears for her safety after exposing issues with the Bus Rapid Transit system in Lagos.

Mar 18 β€’ 19:58 UTC

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