Monday, June 22, 2026

Lagos

June 20, 2026

Commonwealth Games: AFN unveils timetable for trials

Mr Kumoye expressed confidence that the trials would produce quality performances from Nigerian athletes.

Commonwealth Games
June 19, 2026

FG expands newborn sickle cell screening, seeks insurance coverage

Mr Pate described sickle cell disease as one of Nigeria’s most pressing public health challenges. 

Muhammed Pate
June 19, 2026

Residents demand lasting solutions to Lagos’ refuse crisis

“The sanitation exercise is useful, but the waste management system must expand to keep pace with the population,” she said.

Olusosun landfill
June 19, 2026

Lagos govt arrests 226 beggars, begins repatriation in statewide blitz

The environment commissioner stated that the exercise targeted street begging activities in different parts of Lagos.

apprehended 226 beggars
June 19, 2026

24 ships discharge petroleum products, others in Lagos ports

The products include bulk wheat, bulk salt, general cargoes, fresh fish, containers, bulk sugar, petrol, bulk gas, diesel, and bulk urea.

Apapa port (Credit: Stears)
June 19, 2026

Lagos residents advocate collective action to protect environment

Lagos residents have called for actions to protect the environment and promote public health amid growing concerns over climate change.

Lagosians
June 18, 2026

UN urges Nigeria, other African countries to boost domestic funding 

He said the global funding decline should serve as a wake-up call for African governments. 

United Nations
June 18, 2026

Carter Bridge reconstruction begins Monday

The contractor said preliminary work had been ongoing, and at the minister’s instruction, his team would assess the site on Monday.

Carter bridge (Photo Credit: Punch newspapers)
June 18, 2026

Show understanding as Tinubu tackles insecurity, Umahi tells Nigerians

“There is no leader who will not want his reign to be very peaceful, but if you bring crisis, the leader is not going to run away,” he said.

David Umahi
June 18, 2026

FG boosts financing, international route opportunities for indigenous airlines

“Over 90 per cent of international passenger traffic from Nigeria is still being carried by foreign airlines,” he said.

Festus Keyamo