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Festac

June 17, 2026

Lagos doctor apprehended over sale of baby for N2.5 million

The police command in Lagos has nabbed a medical doctor, a traditional birth attendant and a couple for the alleged sale of a newborn baby.

Babies in Lagos hospital
June 8, 2026

Illegal Waste Dumping: LAWMA condemns attack on enforcement officers

LAWMA has condemned the attack on its enforcement officers by suspected illegal waste operators during an environmental monitoring operation along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

May 30, 2026

Doctor seeks anti-tobacco campaigns in local languages to curb smoking 

Mr Odudu said the government should also implement policy against tobacco use and abuse.

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March 25, 2026

Asa’s biggest fan, her mother, dies after battling brain tumour

“My biggest fan. You couldn’t hold a note to save your life, but you sang every one of my songs with your whole heart,” said Asa.

Asa and mother
October 1, 2025

Traders, residents decry high food prices in Lagos

The traders appealed to both federal and state governments to urgently address the worsening food crisis.

Mile 12 market in Lagos
March 31, 2025

Lagos residents decry lack of potable water, beg Sanwo-Olu for help

Some Lagos residents have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s government to make potable water accessible.

MERUWA
March 5, 2025

Lagos task force impounds 82 commercial motorcycles

Mr Osiyemi explained that the areas visited included Alakija, Iyana-Iba, Festac, and Mile 2, as well as Berger Suya inward Mile 2 Oke.

Impounded motorcycles
September 20, 2024
SP Benjamin Hundeyin
August 3, 2024

Nigerians raise N1.8 million for Lagos protester lamenting inability to support son learning programming

Mr Chijioke said, “So I’d rather die on the streets than die at home. I can’t sit down and watch the future of my son go to waste.’’

Ogwu Chijioke
July 30, 2024

NIN: MTN closes retail shops nationwide after Lagos protest

On Monday, angry subscribers stormed the MTN office at FESTAC, Lagos, tearing down its iron fence to gain access in protest over their blocked SIM cards.

subscribers at MTN office