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Lagos

March 24, 2026

Lagos task force nabs alleged hoodlums over alleged extortion

The suspects were alleged to have extorted motorists on the Aboru and Abule-Egba axis of the Abeokuta Expressway.

Lagos State Task Force
March 24, 2026

NYSC official gets bail over corper’s abortion death

“When we get to the bridge, we’ll cross it. All we want is justice,” said the NYSC official’s lawyer.

Abass Olalekan
March 24, 2026

EU representative pledges stronger ties with Nigeria, meets Tinubu in Lagos

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, made the pledge on Monday during a meeting with Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence.

Kaja Kallas
March 23, 2026

Lagos: Passengers groan as private ferries hike fares

Following the fare hike, Mr Olamilekan said he left the ferry and returned home to make use of his car.

Passenger Boat
March 22, 2026

Shettima arrives in Lagos to brief Tinubu on situation in Maiduguri

Mr Shettima is also expected to lead serving governors on a visit to the president on Sunday afternoon.

President Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima
March 21, 2026

I’ll dissolve task force over human rights violations, Lagos CP warns

The CP urged members of the public to report any misconduct to the police, assuring that all complaints would be thoroughly investigated.

Olohundare Jimoh
March 21, 2026

Gov. Sanwo-Olu urges Muslims to uphold Ramadan virtues

He said Eid-el-Fitri was reminder of the enduring values taught during Ramadan.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
March 21, 2026

Speeding cause of Lagos tanker explosion, says LASEMA

Mr Oke-Osanyintolu said the agency’s emergency response team arrived promptly at the scene.

Ajah tanker explosion
March 21, 2026

Fuel truck, tipper collision explosion destroys Lagos warehouses, 10 shops, kills two

Mrs Adeseye said emergency responders extinguished the fire and recovered three Sienna buses, a Toyota Corolla, and a forklift from the affected area.

Fuel explosion on Lagos road
March 21, 2026

Eid-el-Fitr: Fuel hike shapes buying patterns at Lagos markets

Sulaiman Kareem, attributed the slow market activity to reduced purchasing power linked to rising fuel costs.

Roadside Traders at