Lagos is not smelling, Lagos is evolving – State Commissioner for Water and Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, says
Lagos State Commissioner for Water and Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, has denied claims that Lagos has an unpleasant smell. Some people believe that the state, known as the “Center of Excellence” in Nigeria, has a bad odor. In response, Wahab released a statement explaining that Lagos is not smelling but evolving. He emphasized that the city […]
Mohbad’s brother, friend arrested outside Lagos court
The police in Lagos have arrested Adura, the younger brother of the late singer Mohbad, along with his friend Ibrahim Koleosho, also known as King White. The arrest happened on Wednesday, March 19, at the Magistrates’ Court in Ogba, Lagos State. According to reports, the two men were taken away after attending a court hearing […]
Tanker explosion kills one, injures three in Lagos
A tragic tanker explosion on the Otedola Bridge in Lagos has claimed one life and left three others with severe burns. The accident happened on Tuesday when a tanker carrying petrol caught fire, causing panic among residents and motorists. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed the casualties. […]
I’m tired of living in America – Rapper DDG announces plans to relocate to Nigeria
Popular American rapper and YouTuber, Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., also known as DDG, has shared his desire to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria. The rapper, who currently lives in Los Angeles, expressed that he is tired of staying in the United States. He made this known in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on […]
Officers involved in IKEDC invasion and assault of staff will be sanctioned – NAF
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched an investigation into the actions of its personnel who stormed the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) headquarters in Lagos. On Thursday, March 6, Air Force officers entered the IKEDC office in response to the disconnection of electricity at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja. During the invasion, […]
Money can’t buy health’ – Teni reveals struggle with illness
Popular Nigerian singer, Teniola Apata, known as Teni, has opened up about her recent health struggles. Despite her success and wealth, she revealed that money couldn’t save her from illness. In a video shared on Instagram, Teni was seen on a hospital bed receiving treatment. She explained that she had been feeling weak and unable […]
NAFDAC Seals 3,000 Shops In Lagos, Seizes 12 Truckloads Of Fake Drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken strong action against the sale of fake and illegal medicines in Lagos. In the first week of enforcement, officials shut down over 3,000 shops in the Idumota Open Drug Market. During the raid, NAFDAC officers found serious violations. Some vaccines were stored […]
Get out of Lagos, if you must remain in Nigeria – Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, shares the advice he would have given to his younger self
Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, recently shared an important piece of advice he wishes he had given himself when he was younger. Farotimi took to his X account to reveal that he would have told his younger self, “Get out of Lagos, if you must remain in Nigeria.” According to Farotimi, Lagos is […]
EFCC arraigns man for selling Cartier diamond bracelet in dollars in Lagos
On February 5, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Precious Chimaobi Uzondu before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Uzondu is facing two charges related to allegedly refusing to accept Naira as payment for a Cartier diamond bracelet. The case was heard by Justice A.O. Owoeye. The EFCC has accused Uzondu […]
Taskforce arrests 12 suspected land grabbers in Lagos
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has arrested 12 people suspected of being land grabbers in the Ikeja area of Lagos. These individuals were reportedly causing trouble for property owners on NERDC Road. According to CSP Adetayo Akerele, the chairman of the taskforce, the arrests were made after receiving reports from the […]