Friday, June 26, 2026

Lagos

June 2, 2026

Police arrest four suspected cultists in Lagos

She stated that they had been linked to violent crimes, including killings.

four suspected cultists
June 2, 2026

IOM urges stronger partnerships to tackle human trafficking

IOM officials of the organisation made the call during a question-and-answer session at an ongoing three-day training programme for journalists in Lagos on Tuesday.

Nigerian returnees from Libya
June 2, 2026

Nigeria aligns with global markets, launches T+1 settlement cycle

The capital market has taken a major step forward with the shift to a T+1 settlement cycle, a reform expected to speed up trading and align it more closely with global practice.

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June 1, 2026

Lagos govt completed 362 road constructions in one year: Official

He said the state was committed to delivering strategic transport infrastructure. 

June 1, 2026

SSS detains, releases novelist Okey Ndibe upon arrival from U.S.

Mr Ndibe has previously been arrested and detained by the SSS on two different occasions in 2011 and 2017.

Okey Ndibe
June 1, 2026

IOM rescues 67,000 stranded Nigerian migrants

She said over 30,000 returned migrants received psychological, social, and economic integration support.

International Organisation for Migration
June 1, 2026

2026 Carnival Calabar: Gov Otu unveils theme, innovations to drive participation

Governor Bassey Otu has unveiled ‘Rethinking Our Collective Destiny’ as the theme for Carnival Calabar 2026.

Carnival Calabar Showcase
May 31, 2026

APP unveils 2027 candidates for Lagos governorship, senatorial, assembly elections

Mr Onwumelu expressed confidence in the candidates’ ability to advance the party’s programmes and provide effective representation if elected.

Action Peoples Party (APP)
May 31, 2026

NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in water purifiers shipped to Lagos

He said the drugs were mainly ketamine, weighing three kilograms and 199 grams of ecstasy pills.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
May 31, 2026

Environmentalists call for stronger wetland protection to tackle flooding in Lagos

They attributed worsening flooding in parts of the state to unchecked wetland encroachment and poor urban planning.

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