Monday, October 19, 2026

Lagos

October 15, 2026

Lagos diverts traffic on Independence Bridge for repairs

The Lagos government says traffic will be diverted on Independence Bridge, Lagos Island, as urgent repairs begin on Friday.

Oluwaseun Osiyemi (Credit: Facebook)
October 14, 2026

Stakeholders warn Lagos students against cultism, drug abuse

They advised students threatened by cult groups to seek help from trusted teachers, religious leaders or relatives.

Students in a classroom or assembly ground
October 14, 2026
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
October 14, 2026

Paradigm Initiative opens applications for 2026 Taiwo Bankole Scholarship in Lagos

The scholarship continues the legacy by helping young people in the community access higher education and pursue their ambitions, regardless of financial barriers.

Paradigm Initiative (PIN)
October 14, 2026

YABATECH rector urges recognition of administrative staff

YABATECH rector described the registry as the institution’s administrative backbone, urging sustained investment in staff capacity development.

October 13, 2026

NAFDAC nabs two suspects over counterfeit alcoholic beverages in Lagos

NAFDAC said the suspects also revalidated expired and unsafe beverages for resale and stockpiled banned imported products.

October 13, 2026

Funding major challenge impeding Lagos development: Hamzat

Mr Hamzat said Lagos had developed the structures and capacity to implement its development plans but required sustainable funding.

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat
October 13, 2026

Alleged cultists terrorising Lekki-Ajah area captured: Police

The police command in Lagos says it has arrested four suspected cultists terrorising the Lekki, Ajah, Elemoro axis and environs.

October 13, 2026

EFCC witness accuses Blessing CEO of N69 million property lease fraud

Mr Okeigwe told the court that he paid N69,150,000 to lease a property at No. 1 Tunbosun Osobu Street, Lekki, after the defendant allegedly represented herself as its owner.

social media influencer Blessing Nkiruka, aka Blessing CEO
October 13, 2026

Court dismisses Sanwo-Olu’s paramour Aisha Achimugu’s N10 billion suit against EFCC

The judge ruled EFCC had no basis to restrain it from carrying out its statutory duties and dismissed her claim for damages, calling the suit “frivolous and brought in bad faith”.

Aisha Achimugu