The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has refuted reports of a national grid collapse today, attributing the power disruption to the tripping of transmission lines. “The nation’s grid did not experience any collapse today, contrary to the widely published misinformation in the media,” said Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs. Earlier today, at about 13:41 Read More…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has recently released alarming figures indicating a significant rise in phone theft across Nigeria. According to the NBS’s Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey 2024, over 25 million phones were stolen between March 2023 and April 2024. This surge in theft has left many Lagosians feeling vulnerable and frustrated. Read More…
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 Lagos State elections, has hinted at another potential run for the state’s top job. In a recent interview, Rhodes-Vivour expressed his intention to remain active in politics and learn from past experiences. “By God’s grace, we are working,” Rhodes-Vivour said. “We are learning from our Read More…
Healthcare workers in Lagos State have commenced a three-day warning strike, disrupting essential medical services across the state. The strike, which began on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, is a result of the government’s failure to implement adjusted salary structures for health workers. The strike action was initiated by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), which Read More…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated a manhunt for a bus driver and his conductor who abandoned a vehicle loaded with firearms in the bustling Oshodi area. This incident has raised significant concerns about the proliferation of illegal arms in Lagos, a city already grappling with various security challenges. The discovery was made during Read More…
The inaugural Lagos Creates 2024 content creation training programme concluded on November 26, 2024, to widespread acclaim. Held at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, the three-day event brought together hundreds of creatives, innovators, and thought leaders for networking, inspiration, and celebration. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Mrs. Oloruntoyin Atekoja, Permanent Secretary of Read More…
The United Kingdom, in collaboration with VFS Global, has inaugurated its largest Visa Application Centre in Africa, located in Ikeja, Lagos. This new centre is designed to streamline the visa application process for Nigerians, offering enhanced services and greater capacity. The transition to VFS Global aims to improve efficiency and customer experience. The centre was Read More…
In a significant victory against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major cross-border drug trafficking syndicates, seizing large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids worth billions of naira. The operation, which took place at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and various locations across Lagos, led to the arrest of six Read More…
A tragic incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday, November 17, 2024, when a reckless truck driver crushed a revenue collector to death and fled the scene. The victim, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was reportedly collecting tolls at a toll gate when the fatal accident happened. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the Read More…
A significant traffic disruption is looming over Lagos as the state government has announced a three-month closure of the outbound lane of the Marine Bridge, starting from November 18, 2024. The closure is necessary to facilitate urgent asphalt repairs on the bridge, a crucial link for commuters and businesses in the Apapa axis. The Lagos Read More…
