Monday, October 19, 2026

Lagos

October 7, 2026

U.S. celebrates construction milestone at new consulate compound in Eko Atlantic City

The project is currently being led by 120 Nigerian engineers, architects, and administrators, working alongside 43 American construction professionals.

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for West Africa and for Public Diplomacy Richard Michaels (left) with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu observing the last bucket of concrete being poured onto the roof of the 10-story Chancery building during the Topping Off Ceremony of the New Consulate Compound at Eko Atlantic City in Lagos.
October 6, 2026

NAF releases names of 25 officers killed in Ondo plane crash

The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed and named officers, including passengers, who died on board an ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, which crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo.

NAF Ondo plane crash
October 6, 2026

Ikeja Electric blames national grid for poor power supply

Ikeja Electric says it attributed reduced electricity supply across its network to a shortfall in the power allocated to it from the national grid.

Nigeria Minister of Power Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe and Ikeja Electric
October 4, 2026

Tinubu visits Oba of Lagos, receives monarch’s counsel, prayers

Some APC stalwarts, political associates and other dignitaries were part of the visit.

Oba Rilwan Akiolu, President Bola Tinubu, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and others
October 4, 2026
Arrested Culprits
October 4, 2026

Italy-bound businessman arrested with cocaine consignments at Lagos airport: NDLEA

Mr Babafemi said a thorough search by NDLEA operatives led to the recovery of 16 parcels of white powdery substance.

Cocaine
October 4, 2026

Lagos consumers raise alarm over discoloured yam tubers

They noted the discolouration of the yams, which is discovered only after cutting them open.

October 3, 2026

Lagos youth group organises free medical outreach for 200 residents

The medical doctor said participants were treated based on their diagnoses.

October 3, 2026

Lagos government arrests 215 suspected street beggars

According to the commissioner, the operation was part of efforts to maintain public order.

Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) officials (Credit: Lagos State Government)
October 2, 2026

Lagos teacher jailed for life for defiling eight-year-old pupil in school toilet

A Lagos teacher, Nwatu Isaac, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling a pupil.