The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has unveiled the nominees for its highly anticipated 2025 edition, celebrating excellence in African film, television, and digital content. The announcement, broadcast on March 23, 2025, across Africa Magic channels, has sparked excitement among fans and industry stakeholders alike. This year’s AMVCA, now in its 11th edition, continues Read More…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to redesign the Oshodi Transport Interchange (OTI) to integrate it with the Red Line and Blue Line rail systems, advancing the state’s Rail Mass Transit project. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, align with global standards, and provide seamless connectivity for commuters.The redesign, spearheaded by the Lagos Read More…
Telecommunications operators in Lagos State have reported significant losses amounting to ₦5 billion in 2024, attributed to over 2,500 fibre cuts across the state. This alarming revelation was made during the 7th edition of the Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo), themed “Strengthening Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure through Proactive Implementation and Strategic Coordination.” The high-risk Read More…
U.S. President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and several other political figures in a sweeping move against his Democratic and Republican critics. In a memorandum issued late Friday, Trump stated, “I have determined that it is no longer in the national Read More…
Pope Francis, 88, who has been battling pneumonia for over five weeks, will be discharged from Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Sunday but will require two months of convalescence at the Vatican, according to his medical team. Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the head of the pope’s medical team, stated that while the pontiff no longer has pneumonia, Read More…
Tens of thousands of passengers across the world have been left stranded following the shutdown of Heathrow Airport due to a fire at a nearby electricity substation. The incident has led to massive flight cancellations, diversions, and mid-air turnarounds, affecting travelers from the United States, the Caribbean, India, and beyond. Heathrow, one of the busiest Read More…
The Lagos State House of Assembly is currently embroiled in a political crisis, with reports suggesting that 28 out of the 40 lawmakers are preparing to defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to a yet-to-be-announced political party. This development has intensified the already fraught atmosphere within the Assembly, following months of leadership disputes Read More…
The recently launched Certified Accreditors Programme (CAP) by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu continues to spark discussions among key stakeholders in Lagos’ construction and urban development sectors. The initiative, introduced on March 8, 2025, aims to improve building safety and compliance by accrediting private professionals to work alongside government agencies. In ongoing dialogues, construction experts, architects, and Read More…
On Monday, March 10, 2025, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) carried out a large-scale demolition exercise in the Ilaje Otumara and Baba Ijora communities, leaving thousands of residents homeless. The operation, which involved police officers and armed personnel, has drawn widespread condemnation from civil society organisations and community leaders. The affected communities, located Read More…
The Lagos State Police Command has successfully rescued a 48-year-old Pakistani national, Iftikhar Ahmed, who was abducted by a gang posing as job recruiters. The incident, which has drawn significant attention, highlights the growing need for vigilance against criminal activities targeting unsuspecting individuals. According to police reports, Ahmed was lured to Lagos from Kano on Read More…
