A multiple-vehicle accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at Kara Bridge inward OPIC early Friday morning caused severe traffic congestion, with gridlock stretching back to Otedola Bridge. The crash, which occurred around 6:30 a.m., involved several vehicles reportedly traveling at high speed, resulting in at least three fatalities and multiple injuries. Emergency responders, including the Lagos
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court heard harrowing details of how Adewunmi Ajayi allegedly sexually abused his underage stepdaughter repeatedly since 2019, leading to three pregnancies and multiple abortions. The disturbing case came to light when a teacher reported the 15-year-old survivor to the police, accompanied by a referral letter from Alausa. According
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Solomon Bob, has come down hard on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over its justification of the N300 million it received from the Rivers State Government, describing the association’s stance as “untenable, dishonest, and unbecoming of a body that claims to be the conscience of the legal
Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu has stated that Nigeria’s ongoing electricity crisis stems from systemic failures of past administrations, citing decades of mismanagement and underinvestment as the root causes. Speaking during a recent briefing, Adelabu contrasted the current administration’s efforts with historical shortcomings, noting that previous governments allowed infrastructure decay and policy inconsistencies to persist, leading
Following devastating windstorms that caused severe damage across multiple communities in Delta State, Commissioner for Environment Ejiro Jamani has issued a stern warning against indiscriminate tree felling, linking the practice to heightened vulnerability during extreme weather events. The directive comes after assessments of destruction in Okpe Local Government Area, where a recent storm accompanied by
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has reportedly committed N500 billion to critical power infrastructure, including substations, transformers, and grid upgrades, as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize Nigeria’s electricity supply. While official 2025 budget documents do not explicitly itemize this expenditure, sector analysts link the figure to NDPHC’s National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP),
Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square has set June 4, 2025, to rule on the bail applications of five defendants accused of fabricating criminal allegations against Oba Saheed Elegushi, the monarch of Ikate Land. The defendants Adeigbagbo Harrison, Prince Toluwoleke Megba, Harrison Soji, Megbalewon Adeniji James, and Segun
As the Easter season approaches, the Kano State Police Command has moved to allay fears and reassure residents of their safety, promising comprehensive security arrangements across the state. This assurance comes on the heels of recent security concerns that led to the suspension of the iconic Durbar festivities during the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, a decision
Lagos State recently convened the inaugural Lagos Energy Summit 2025, themed “Journey to Energy for All,” to address the persistent electricity supply challenges hindering the state’s socio-economic growth and to chart a sustainable path toward energy independence. The summit, held from April 15th to 17th at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, brought together government officials,
Pro-Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa, arrested in Finland in November 2024 on terrorism-related charges, is set to face trial in a Finnish court in June 2025. Ekpa, who describes himself as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, was detained by the Päijät-Häme District Court on allegations of public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist
