Makoko Exposed: Inside Lagos’ Floating Slum of Despair
LAGOS, Nigeria – On a narrow wooden walkway above the murky waters of Makoko, the air is thick with the smell of decay and…
Security Forces Nab 13 Suspects, Seize Arms in Edo Forests
BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Joint security forces arrest 13 suspected criminals and recover arms, drugs and illicit items during coordinated forest operations across Edo…
World Bank Backs Ekiti Abattoir, Creating 6,000 Livestock Jobs
ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – The World Bank has projected that the ultra-modern abattoir under construction in Ekiti State will generate about 6,000 jobs and stimulate…
FG Orders Partial Lagos–Ibadan Expressway Closure for Bridge Repairs
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced a six-week partial closure of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to carry out urgent repairs on expansion joints…
Lagos Hits 89% Coverage in Ongoing Child Immunisation Drive
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State records 89 per cent coverage in its ongoing measles-rubella and routine immunisation campaign, signalling strong public response to child…
Ogun Seals Abeokuta Fuel Stations Over Missing Public Toilets
ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government shuts two fuel stations in Abeokuta for violating sanitation laws, intensifying enforcement against facilities that fail to…
Ogun, UNICEF Launch Ambulance Boat to Save Riverine Lives
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), commissions a dedicated ambulance boat to expand emergency…
Lagos Begins Six-Week Apongbon Bridge Repairs, Diverts Traffic
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government announces a six-week repair programme on Apongbon Bridge, introducing phased traffic diversions to fix failed sections of…
Lagos, Rotary Clubs Drive Literacy with Statewide School Quiz
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government strengthens its push for academic excellence as it partners Rotary International to boost literacy among public secondary…
IMF Projects Nigeria To Overtake Rivals As Economy Strengthens
LAGOS, Nigeria – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Nigeria will become Africa’s third largest economy by 2026, citing stronger output, reform momentum and…