NEMA, IOM receive 145 Nigerian returnees from Libya in Lagos
The National Emergency Management Agency and International Organization for Migration have received 145 Nigerian returnees evacuated from Libya. The group arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport aboard an Al Buraq Airlines flight. According to officials, the returnees included adults, children, and infants, showing the scale of the evacuation effort. On arrival, the Nigeria Immigration Service […]
Lagos receives five fuel vessels as supply concerns mount
Lagos has received five vessels carrying petrol and diesel, bringing relief amid growing fuel supply concerns. The ships delivered about 95,000 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit and Automotive Gas Oil within two days. According to the Nigerian Ports Authority, the vessels arrived between March 27 and March 29, 2026. Some of the deliveries were […]
Singer Mayorkun debunks reports of fire outbreak at Lagos residence
Nigerian singer Mayorkun has denied reports claiming that his Lagos residence was affected by a fire outbreak. The rumor had earlier caused concern among fans after reports suggested a fire incident occurred while he was at home with his family. However, Mayorkun dismissed the claims in a statement shared on Instagram through his mother, Toyin […]
NANS crisis: Student leaders reject alleged manipulation of Lagos JCC election
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is currently facing internal tension in its Lagos axis after some student leaders rejected the outcome of a recent election. The dispute followed the selection of new executives for the Joint Campus Council (JCC), raising concerns about fairness in the process. Six out of the ten senators who […]
NNPC Cuts Petrol Price By N100 In Lagos, N95 In Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has lowered petrol prices at its retail outlets to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in Abuja. This reflects a N100 drop in Lagos and N95 in Abuja from previous rates. Several NNPC stations in Lagos, including Isheri Oshun Road, Apple Junction, and Ago Palace […]
Yemco School Building Collapses In Aguda, Ogba, Lagos
A four-storey building housing Yemco Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College collapsed around midday at 11 Adudatu Street, Aguda, Ogba, Lagos. Students and teachers had been evacuated minutes before the incident, preventing casualties. Residents said the building had shown early signs of distress, including cracks and falling window frames, prompting the quick evacuation. An elderly man […]
Cholera outbreak: Japan donates $1.7m medical supplies to Lagos
Japan has donated medical supplies worth $1.7 million to help fight the cholera outbreak in Lagos. The support is aimed at strengthening treatment, prevention, and emergency response efforts as health authorities work to control the disease. Officials said the donation includes essential drugs, rehydration solutions, protective gear, and sanitation materials. These items are expected to […]
Lagos announces partial closure on Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway for road repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced a partial closure of sections of the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway to allow urgent rehabilitation work by the Federal Ministry of Works. The repairs will focus on the stretch between U-Turn Bus Stop and Sango Tollgate and are set to last from February 11 to March 11, 2026. The rehabilitation will […]
Protest breaks out in Lagos over Makoko demolition
Residents and community leaders from Makoko and other waterfront areas on Wednesday staged a protest in Lagos over ongoing demolitions and alleged forced evictions. The protesters gathered at the busy Ikeja Under-Bridge, accusing the Lagos State Government of pulling down homes without proper notice, compensation or plans to resettle displaced families. The demonstrators occupied parts […]
Lagos: LASTMA dismisses five officers, demotes nine over misconduct
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed five of its officers and demoted nine others for various acts of misconduct. The agency said the decision followed internal investigations into complaints from members of the public and routine monitoring of officers on duty. According to LASTMA, the affected officers were found guilty of behaviour […]