Another Lagos bridge badly vandalised as Sanwo-Olu allays safety concerns
Another bridge in Lagos has allegedly been vandalised, with a section of the concrete protection of an overhead bridge around Mile 12 reportedly excavated to expose reinforced iron rods, raising fresh concerns over the safety of critical public infrastructure in the state.
THE LEGEND OF ODI: How a Buffalo’s fall gave birth to festival of freedom
For years, a story has been passed down through generations in Odi, a riverside settlement. It is a tale of terror and triumph, of a community held hostage by a supernatural beast, and of the gunshot that finally set them free.
Delta community laments unabated environmental disaster one month after oil well eruption
By Ochuko Akuopha When oil well 14 in the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 30, operated by Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL), suddenly erupted in the early hours of June 26, 2026, terrified residents of Uzere in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, had hoped the situation would be brought under control within days. Residents […]
Friends, students demand probe into NYSC member’s death in Bayelsa creek
What should have been a defining year of national service ended in tragedy for 27-year-old Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke, a former Students’ Union Government (SUG) President of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State.
Ibadan content creator denies filming Oloolu Masquerade
The female TikTok content creator at the centre of controversy surrounding the annual Oloolu Masquerade Festival in Ibadan, Oyo State, has denied filming the sacred Oloolu masquerade and dismissed widespread social media speculation that she had died.
Man gets death sentence for stabbing friend to death in Kano
Tanimu, alongside Martins Joseph of Unguwa Uku Quarters, Kano, was convicted on a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, abetment and culpable homicide.
NiDCOM confirms release of Nigerian girls detained in Mauritius
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has confirmed the release of the Nigerian girls detained by immigration authorities in Mauritius, saying they are on their way back to Nairobi.
Unhealthy profit: Fresh fish vendors now using dye to fake freshness
This unwholesome trick, common among fresh fish sellers is to mark up profit in an economy that makes small business owners struggle
Abducted Kebbi High Court judge regains freedom
The High Court Judge abducted in Kebbi State one week ago, Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, has regained his freedom and returned home safely.
Govs don’t regard tackling insecurity as priority — Folarin, Afenifere scribe
…Says federal police can’t pretend to be State Police …Insists S-West govs failed on Amotekun …Intelligence failed in tackling insecurity in North …Explains why Makinde erred in calling for Oriire abduction probe …Insists all faiths are victims of terrorism By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political […]
Inside Lagos waste, flood crisis: Are local governments pulling their weight?
As mountains of refuse continue to dot major roads, markets and residential communities across
Lagos, while floods repeatedly submerge neighbourhoods after heavy rainfall, a fundamental question is increasingly being asked…
