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BUSINESS

Chevron Toll Gate Gridlock Leaves Commuters Stranded, Trekking to Work

Advertisements Atume Terfa A massive traffic gridlock crippled movement along the Lekki–Epe Expressway on Wednesday morning, leaving thousands of commuters

FirstBank Digital Glitch Sparks Customer Complaints

Advertisements Atume TerfaNigeria’s oldest financial institution, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN), faced a storm of customer frustration on Thursday after

THE COURTS

Court Remands Suspect For Allegedly Stealing At Police Station

By Felix Kuyinu A 25-year-old man, Kehinde Abiodun, has been remanded following his trial in a court over allegations of

Court Remands Man Over Alleged Sexual Assault On Teenage Boy

By Felix Kuyinu A 28-year trader, Okonkwo Chikwado, has been taken to Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for trial after he was

JUDICIARY

Lagos Rescues 57 Victims Of Child Abuse In One Year

By Felix Kuyinu In a bid to ensure sustenance of the Child Right Law, the Lagos State Government has disclosed

Lagos, ECOWAS Court Partner For Justice Reforms

By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos State Government has disclosed plans to partner with the Economic Community of West African States,

EDUCATION

NanaFatimah Amele Bamigbetan Oncology Foundation Commends President Tinubu On Creation Of Cancer Centers

  By Saheed Afolabi   The Nanafatimah Amele Bamigbetan Oncology Foundation commends the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadrship

Lagos Govt Signs Lateef Jakande Academy Bill Into Law

By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos State Government has endorsed the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, LJLA, by signing it’s bill Into

HEALTH TIPS

NanaFatimah Amele Bamigbetan Oncology Foundation Commends President Tinubu On Creation Of Cancer Centers

  By Saheed Afolabi   The Nanafatimah Amele Bamigbetan Oncology Foundation commends the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadrship

Saudi Firm To Offer Free Eye Care To 4,000 Lagos Residents

By Felix Kuyinu No fewer than 4,000 residents in Lagos are to benefit from a free eye care program facilitated

MINISTRIES

Garlands For The Guardian Of The Mines At 69

  By Kehinde Bamigbetan   Today, 6 October 2025, the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Henry Dele Alake

E-Call Up System To Tackle Rising Truck Traffic On Lekki-Epe Corridor – LASG

  By Saheed Afolabi   The Lagos State commissioner for transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi has disclosed a technology driven E-Call

AGENCIES

Ogudu–Ifako Bridge Repairs to Resume September 3

  By Daniji EmmanuelThe Lagos State Government has confirmed that the second phase of rehabilitation work on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge

WAPA Encourages Women To Ensure Safety In Homes, Public Places

  By Saheed AfolabiThe Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) hosted a one-day interactive meeting with

POLITICS

Yaba Councillor Wins Re-Election on PDP Ticket Despite APC Snub

  By Saheed Afolabi A Yaba councillorship aspirant, Babatunde Dosunmu who was initially denied a return ticket by the All

Lagos Nominated to Host 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair

LG Election: Sanwo-Olu Implores Residents To Remain Calm Ahead Of Result Announcement

  By Saheed Afolabi   Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has implored residents to remain calm ahead of the

FEATURED

Takeaways from Harvard Strategic Leadership Program-Tunde Rahman

Takeaways from Harvard Strategic Leadership Program, by Tunde RahmanThere is now a radical shift in leadership perspectives, with growing emphasis

Everybody Loves Jenifa, Thin Line, Seven Doors Hit Cinemas, Netflix Today

Movie lovers in Nigeria can start gearing up for a fun-filled weekend as three of the most anticipated movies of