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National Police Day overshadowed by nationwide protest amid rising tensions

The Nigerian government has officially designated April 7 as National Police Day, a landmark decision aimed at honoring fallen officers and celebrating the contributions of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). However, the maiden edition of the event, which took place at Eagle Square in Abuja, was overshadowed by nationwide demonstrations as protesters defied police warnings Read More…

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Protesters defy police order, take to Lagos streets in nationwide demonstration

Despite warnings from the Inspector General of Police, demonstrators flooded the streets of Lagos on Monday, April 7, 2025, in a bold protest against cybercrime laws and the looming emergency rule in Rivers State. The protest, spearheaded by the Take It Back Movement (TIBM), saw hundreds of participants gathering at Ikeja Under-Bridge before marching toward Read More…

Crime Kidnapping Metro Top Story

Pakistani National rescued in Lagos: Police arrest two suspects in kidnapping case

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…

Environment Metro Top Story

Sand Filling in Lagos – A Major Threat to Coastal Communities, says Rhodes-Vivour

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, former gubernatorial candidate of Lagos State under the Labour Party (LP), has raised serious concerns about the ongoing sand filling activities in the state, particularly in coastal communities like Makoko. He warns that these activities are a major threat and the primary cause of flooding in Lagos. In a recent interview, Rhodes-Vivour criticized Read More…

Business Power Top Story

TCN clarifies: Benin-Omotosho line tripped, not system collapse

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…

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Crime Nigeria Theft Top Story

Over 25 million phones stolen in Nigeria: Rising threats according to NBS

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…

Metro Politics Top Story

Rhodes-Vivour hints at another gubernatorial bid, criticises Lagos spending

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…

Health Metro Top Story

Lagos healthcare workers embark on three-day warning strike

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…

Crime Metro Possession of Firearms Top Story

Customs launches manhunt for bus driver and conductor in Lagos

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…

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Lagos Creates 2024: Empowering the next generation of creatives

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…