{"articles":[{"id":"fwxuz","title":"Lagos empowers 6,190 residents with free vocational, entrepreneurial skills","excerpt":"Lagos State empowers 6,190 residents with free vocational and entrepreneurial skills through its acquisition programme, boosting livelihoods and economic p Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-empowers-6190-residents-with-free-vocational-entrepreneurial-skills/","url":"https://punchng.com/lagos-empowers-6190-residents-with-free-vocational-entrepreneurial-skills/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-02T19:40:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:22.261Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"lagos-empowers-6190-residents-with-free-vocational-entrepreneurial-skills"},{"id":"5pb2y8","title":"Evening recap: Reps uncover 58 bank accounts linked to PFIPC, Uber exits Nigeria, other top stories","excerpt":"Catch up on Nigeria’s top stories: Reps uncover PFIPC fraud, Uber exits Nigeria, NDC disowns candidates, Wike on Adeleke, and police dismissals. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-reps-uncover-58-bank-accounts-linked-to-pfipc-uber-exits-nigeria-other-top-stories/","url":"https://punchng.com/evening-recap-reps-uncover-58-bank-accounts-linked-to-pfipc-uber-exits-nigeria-other-top-stories/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-02T19:37:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:22.261Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"evening-recap-reps-uncover-58-bank-accounts-linked-to-pfipc-uber-exits-nigeria-other-top-stories"},{"id":"2xzr6z","title":"Police arrest two suspected child traffickers, rescue four-year-old girl in Abuja","excerpt":"The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued a four-year-old girl in Kuje. The suspects, identified as Rose Daniel and Blessing John, were apprehended on August 27, 2026, while allegedly attempting to flee with the child, Ummi Mariam ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/police-arrest-two-suspected-child-traffickers-rescue-four-year-old-girl-in-abuja/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunday Dennis","publishDate":"2026-09-02T19:12:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:25.111Z","category":"safety","slug":"police-arrest-two-suspected-child-traffickers-rescue-four-year-old-girl-in-abuja"},{"id":"lbhzhu","title":"Burna Boy reportedly becomes first Nigerian artiste to hit 4bn YouTube views","excerpt":"Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has reportedly surpassed four billion total views on YouTube, becoming the first Nigerian and Sub-Saharan African artiste to reach the milestone. The feat was reported in connection with the combined views recorded on Burna Boy’s official YouTube channel, where h...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/burna-boy-reportedly-becomes-first-nigerian-artiste-to-hit-4bn-youtube-views/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Olanrewaju Rasheedat","publishDate":"2026-09-02T19:08:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:25.111Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FBurna-boy.jpg","slug":"burna-boy-reportedly-becomes-first-nigerian-artiste-to-hit-4bn-youtube-views"},{"id":"twitwo","title":"Notorious bandit commander Kachalla Hare reportedly killed in Zamfara","excerpt":"The Nigerian military has reportedly eliminated another notorious bandit commander, Kachalla Hare, during an encounter with security forces in Zamfara State. Hare was said to have terrorised communities around Mada in Gusau Local Government Area and parts of neighbouring Bungudu LGA. The developm...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/notorious-bandit-commander-kachalla-hare-reportedly-killed-in-zamfara/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Francis Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-09-02T19:04:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:25.111Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F1000525414.jpg","slug":"notorious-bandit-commander-kachalla-hare-reportedly-killed-in-zamfara"},{"id":"kew8h1","title":"NDC disowns 10 Anambra candidates on INEC portal","excerpt":"The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has disowned 10 candidates published by INEC for the 2027 Anambra State House of Assembly elections, demanding an aud Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-disowns-10-anambra-candidates-on-inec-portal/","url":"https://punchng.com/ndc-disowns-10-anambra-candidates-on-inec-portal/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-02T18:49:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:22.261Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"ndc-disowns-10-anambra-candidates-on-inec-portal"},{"id":"3p8sot","title":"Adamawa approves N2.2 billion to procure fertiliser for dry-season farming","excerpt":"The Adamawa State Government has approved N2.2 billion to procure assorted fertilisers for dry-season farming across the state. The post Adamawa approves N2.2 billion to procure fertiliser for dry-season farming appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/02/adamawa-approves-n2-2-billion-to-procure-fertiliser-for-dry-season-farming/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Caleb Obiowo","publishDate":"2026-09-02T18:48:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:26.789Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fadamawa-governor-1.webp","slug":"adamawa-approves-n22-billion-to-procure-fertiliser-for-dry-season-farming"},{"id":"5oyowj","title":"Dangote Cement to host investors in London ahead of LSE listing","excerpt":"Dangote Cement Plc will host a Capital Markets Day (CMD) in London on September 21, 2026, as the company prepares for its proposed secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The post Dangote Cement to host investors in London ahead of LSE listing appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/02/dangote-cement-to-host-investors-in-london-ahead-of-lse-listing/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Israel Ojoko","publishDate":"2026-09-02T18:47:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:26.789Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nairametrics.com%2F2025%2F12%2FDangote-scaled.jpeg","slug":"dangote-cement-to-host-investors-in-london-ahead-of-lse-listing"},{"id":"7pvlve","title":"PUNCH correspondent in Akwa Ibom dies","excerpt":"Bassey Akra, chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Akwa Ibom State Council of NUJ, confirmed Mr Odey’s death to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday. The post PUNCH correspondent in Akwa Ibom dies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/907082-punch-correspondent-in-akwa-ibom-dies.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Saviour Imukudo","publishDate":"2026-09-02T18:45:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:23.101Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F09%2FPatrick-Odey-the-late-Punch-Newspaper-correspondent-in-Akwa-Ibom-State.jpg%3Ffit%3D778%252C466%26ssl%3D1","slug":"punch-correspondent-in-akwa-ibom-dies"},{"id":"pvvfrk","title":"Arms smuggling: Trace supply chain, stop weapons at source — SEREC to FG","excerpt":"By Providence Ayanfeoluwa LAGOS — The Sea Empowerment & Research Center (SEREC) has urged the Federal Government to move beyond intercepting illegal firearms at Nigerian ports and trace the entire supply chain to prevent weapons from leaving their countries of origin. The call followed the recent...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/arms-smuggling-trace-supply-chain-stop-weapons-at-source-serec-to-fg/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T18:34:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:24.393Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FArms.png","slug":"arms-smuggling-trace-supply-chain-stop-weapons-at-source-serec-to-fg"},{"id":"n63ph","title":"One year later, Kwankwaso’s transformer still grounded in Nasarawa community","excerpt":"One year on, the transformer is still lying on the ground, awaiting installation The post One year later, Kwankwaso’s transformer still grounded in Nasarawa community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/907074-one-year-later-kwankwasos-transformer-still-grounded-in-nasarawa-community.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Aaron Cole","publishDate":"2026-09-02T18:29:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:23.101Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG-20260902-WA0119.jpg%3Ffit%3D1040%252C780%26ssl%3D1","slug":"one-year-later-kwankwasos-transformer-still-grounded-in-nasarawa-community"},{"id":"cks2gg","title":"FG gives MDAs November deadline to tackle export bottlenecks","excerpt":"The Federal Government has given MDAs until November 2026 to eliminate regulatory and bureaucratic barriers slowing Nigerian exports, leveraging the Nation Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-gives-mdas-november-deadline-to-tackle-export-bottlenecks/","url":"https://punchng.com/fg-gives-mdas-november-deadline-to-tackle-export-bottlenecks/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-02T18:22:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:22.261Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"fg-gives-mdas-november-deadline-to-tackle-export-bottlenecks"},{"id":"6cxrwp","title":"2027: Flogging threat may turn voters against APC — PDP","excerpt":"By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the reported threat by Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, to flog people who refuse to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections, saying the remark could ali...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-flogging-threat-may-turn-voters-against-apc-pdp/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T18:15:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:24.393Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FPDP-abuja-secretariat.jpeg","slug":"2027-flogging-threat-may-turn-voters-against-apc-pdp"},{"id":"ril8a7","title":"2027: Wike vows to deliver Rivers, Abuja for Tinubu","excerpt":"By Caleb Ayemere The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has asserted that he remains in absolute command of the political structures across both Rivers State and the nation’s capital, Abuja, dismissing any notion that executive power rests solely with a sitting governor...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-wike-vows-to-deliver-rivers-abuja-for-tinubu/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Akinbayo Wahab","publishDate":"2026-09-02T18:14:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:24.393Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWike-e1786895280696.png","slug":"2027-wike-vows-to-deliver-rivers-abuja-for-tinubu"},{"id":"k8w340","title":"2027: If PDP used threats like APC, it wouldn’t have won in 2015 — ADC","excerpt":"By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has condemned the reported threat by the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, to flog those who refuse to support the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 election. The opposition party s...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-if-pdp-used-threats-like-apc-it-wouldnt-have-won-in-2015-adc/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Akinbayo Wahab","publishDate":"2026-09-02T18:06:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:24.393Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FADC.png","slug":"2027-if-pdp-used-threats-like-apc-it-wouldnt-have-won-in-2015-adc"},{"id":"s4cjju","title":"Man allegedly kills wife in Ogun, dies in crash while fleeing","excerpt":"By Florencemary Nwabueze ABEOKUTA — Tragedy struck at Ogungbade village, near Ayerose village in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, after a man identified as Tajudeen Yekini allegedly killed his wife, Tioyin Edunjobi, in their apartment. The incident occurred at about 10:30pm on T...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/man-allegedly-kills-wife-in-ogun-dies-in-crash-while-fleeing/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T17:57:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:24.393Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FOgun.png","slug":"man-allegedly-kills-wife-in-ogun-dies-in-crash-while-fleeing"},{"id":"oxeiqg","title":"Uber Is Leaving Nigeria: Seven Things You Need To Know","excerpt":"Ride-hailing company Uber is leaving Nigeria after about 12 years of operations in the country. Uber said it will discontinue its operations in Nigeria from Wednesday. The company said the decision followed a review of its business priorities and investment focus across Africa. Why is Uber leavin...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/02/uber-is-leaving-nigeria-seven-things-you-need-to-know/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Nosakhale Akhimien","publishDate":"2026-09-02T17:50:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:24.431Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FUber.webp","slug":"uber-is-leaving-nigeria-seven-things-you-need-to-know"},{"id":"51vom3","title":"Infantino calls for stronger structures in Nigerian football","excerpt":"FIFA President Gianni Infantino urges stronger structures and development pathways for Nigerian football, supporting ongoing reforms and a new roadmap. Read More: https://punchng.com/infantino-calls-for-stronger-structures-in-nigerian-football/","url":"https://punchng.com/infantino-calls-for-stronger-structures-in-nigerian-football/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-02T17:49:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:22.261Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"infantino-calls-for-stronger-structures-in-nigerian-football"},{"id":"ufb866","title":"FCTA targets 20,000 dogs, cats for rabies vaccination","excerpt":"The FCTA has launched a two-week mass rabies vaccination campaign targeting 20,000 dogs and cats across Abuja to prevent the deadly disease’s spread. Read More: https://punchng.com/fcta-targets-20000-dogs-cats-for-rabies-vaccination/","url":"https://punchng.com/fcta-targets-20000-dogs-cats-for-rabies-vaccination/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-02T17:48:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:22.261Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"fcta-targets-20000-dogs-cats-for-rabies-vaccination"},{"id":"gdi1uj","title":"2027: Nigerians won’t accept flawed election results — Igbo leaders","excerpt":"— Demand Kanu’s release, question Eastern rail, seaports By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), an assembly of prominent Southeastern intellectuals, traditional rulers and other stakeholders, has warned that Nigerians will not accept what it...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-nigerians-wont-accept-flawed-election-results-igbo-leaders/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T17:44:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:24.393Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FIgbo-1.png","slug":"2027-nigerians-wont-accept-flawed-election-results-igbo-leaders"},{"id":"1k4o93","title":"Uber to cut 10% of jobs worldwide","excerpt":"Uber is cutting 10% of its global workforce and exiting Nigeria and Uganda. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced the Uber layoffs to streamline operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/uber-to-cut-10-of-jobs-worldwide/","url":"https://punchng.com/uber-to-cut-10-of-jobs-worldwide/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-02T17:31:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:22.261Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"uber-to-cut-10-of-jobs-worldwide"},{"id":"to77b6","title":"Royal Exchange appoints Geoffrey Ohen as non-executive director","excerpt":"The Royal Exchange stated that Mr Ohen is expected to support its strategic leadership and expansion initiatives. The post Royal Exchange appoints Geoffrey Ohen as non-executive director appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/907057-royal-exchange-appoints-geoffrey-ohen-as-non-executive-director.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Omotoyosi Idowu","publishDate":"2026-09-02T17:31:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:23.101Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F09%2F516542617_24431930039747529_8472671694604969074_n.jpg%3Ffit%3D1066%252C570%26ssl%3D1","slug":"royal-exchange-appoints-geoffrey-ohen-as-non-executive-director"},{"id":"203vf9","title":"Otti celebrates Ike Nwachukwu on his 86th birthday","excerpt":"“General Nwachukwu remains one of Nigeria’s finest and most decorated patriots,” Mr Otti said in a birthday message issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Njoku Ukoha, on Tuesday. The post Otti celebrates Ike Nwachukwu on his 86th birthday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/907061-otti-celebrates-ike-nwachukwu-on-his-86th-birthday.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-09-02T17:20:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:23.101Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-02-181652.png%3Ffit%3D796%252C468%26ssl%3D1","slug":"otti-celebrates-ike-nwachukwu-on-his-86th-birthday"},{"id":"6so80z","title":"‘Lawal is a renaissance governor who has brought positive change to Zamfara’ — Tinubu","excerpt":"By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, on his birthday, describing him as a “Renaissance governor” who has brought positive change to the state. The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser to the President on Informa...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/lawal-is-a-renaissance-governor-who-has-brought-positive-change-to-zamfara-tinubu/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T17:12:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:24.393Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FGov-Dauda-Lawal-Zamfara-1024x682.jpg","slug":"lawal-is-a-renaissance-governor-who-has-brought-positive-change-to-zamfara-tinubu"},{"id":"x8hwci","title":"68-year-old Briton accuses Nigerian husband of marrying her for UK visa, seeks divorce","excerpt":"A 68-year-old Briton accuses her 31-year-old Nigerian husband of marrying her for a UK visa, seeking divorce after he allegedly disappeared. Read the full Read More: https://punchng.com/68-year-old-briton-accuses-nigerian-husband-of-marrying-her-for-uk-visa-seeks-divorce/","url":"https://punchng.com/68-year-old-briton-accuses-nigerian-husband-of-marrying-her-for-uk-visa-seeks-divorce/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-02T17:04:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:22.261Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"68-year-old-briton-accuses-nigerian-husband-of-marrying-her-for-uk-visa-seeks-divorce"},{"id":"z9afsd","title":"VP 60: Northern senators hail Shettima’s service, resilience","excerpt":"— Lawan: VP has shown exceptional capacity, courage By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Senators from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have felicitated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing his six d...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/vp-60-northern-senators-hail-shettimas-service-resilience/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T17:03:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:24.393Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FShettima.png","slug":"vp-60-northern-senators-hail-shettimas-service-resilience"},{"id":"e97i8i","title":"Ex-Jonathan aide, Alkali mourns late NUJ FCT Chairman Osadebamwen","excerpt":"Prof. Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali, former Political Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan, has mourned the death of former Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Council Chairman, Patrick Osadebamwen. 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Mezie, a driver who has worked with the platform for several years, said he was surprised when the company’s email announcing its exit arrive...","url":"https://techcabal.com/2026/09/02/things-will-become-even-tougher-for-us-uber-drivers-say-after-nigeria-exit/","source":"TechCabal","author":"Godfrey George","publishDate":"2026-09-02T16:38:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:26.506Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fc76c7bbc41.mjedge.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ftc%2F2026%2F07%2FIMG_4259-3-1-1024x581.jpg","slug":"things-will-become-even-tougher-for-us-uber-drivers-say-after-nigeria-exit"},{"id":"7bk04d","title":"$80bn digital economy: Sanwo-Olu eyes Africa’s innovation capital","excerpt":"— Experts seek African digital trust framework By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed confidence that the state will emerge not only as Nigeria’s commercial capital but also as Africa’s innovation capital, with more than $80 billion in commitments to ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/80bn-digital-economy-sanwo-olu-eyes-africas-innovation-capital/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T16:35:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:24.393Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FSanwo-Olu.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"80bn-digital-economy-sanwo-olu-eyes-africas-innovation-capital"},{"id":"yg3axe","title":"2027: ‘No politician is the Messiah’ —CAN","excerpt":"Ahead of the 2027 elections, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has declared that no politician is the Messiah. 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The ride-hailing service, which was first introduced in Lagos in 2014, made this known in a statement sent to the email addresses of its customers. According to UBER, the decisi...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/02/uber-announces-exit-from-nigeria/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Nebianet Usaini","publishDate":"2026-09-02T16:09:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:24.431Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F12%2FUber.jpg","slug":"uber-announces-exit-from-nigeria"},{"id":"rd6314","title":"Uber shuts down Nigerian operations","excerpt":"Uber announces the shutdown of its Nigerian operations, effective September 2, 2026. Learn why the ride-hailing giant is exiting the market. 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Our votes this time will go to those who want our progress,” Mr Abubakar said The post 2027: Release our leader or forget our votes – Miyetti Allah tells Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/907034-2027-release-our-leader-or-forget-our-votes-miyetti-allah-tells-tinubu.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Aaron Cole","publishDate":"2026-09-02T15:40:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:23.101Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG-20260902-WA0104.jpg%3Ffit%3D1040%252C780%26ssl%3D1","slug":"2027-release-our-leader-or-forget-our-votes-miyetti-allah-tells-tinubu"},{"id":"u8isw9","title":"Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years of operation","excerpt":"But the ride-hailing company said the decision to exit Nigeria is unrelated to the recent FAAN directive concerning e-hailing operations at Nigerian airports. 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The post Top 10 fastest growing sectors in Nigeria in Q2 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/02/top-10-fastest-growing-sectors-in-nigeria-in-q2-2026/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Research Team","publishDate":"2026-09-02T15:19:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:26.789Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fsectors.webp","slug":"top-10-fastest-growing-sectors-in-nigeria-in-q2-2026"},{"id":"clkpt3","title":"Ride-hailing giant Uber to stop operating in Nigeria, ending a 12-year run","excerpt":"Uber, the US-based ride-hailing company that operates in eight African countries, is winding down its operations in Nigeria, marking its exit after twelve years. “We are writing to share some difficult news,” Uber said in an email to customers on Wednesday. “After a thorough review of our busines...","url":"https://techcabal.com/2026/09/02/uber-exits-nigeria/","source":"TechCabal","author":"Emmanuel Nwosu","publishDate":"2026-09-02T14:31:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T19:18:26.506Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fc76c7bbc41.mjedge.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ftc%2F2026%2F09%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-09-02-at-15.04.10-2-768x1024.jpeg","updatedAt":"2026-09-02T17:18:51.476Z","slug":"ride-hailing-giant-uber-to-stop-operating-in-nigeria-ending-a-12-year-run"},{"id":"4is6pt","title":"Uber shuts down operations in Nigeria, Uganda","excerpt":"Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced plans to wind down its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026. 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The post 2027: INEC speaks on alleged replacement of NDC candidates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/906989-2027-inec-speaks-on-alleged-replacement-of-ndc-candidates.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Qosim Suleiman","publishDate":"2026-09-02T11:48:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T17:18:08.291Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F08%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-31-at-20.26.06.jpeg%3Ffit%3D756%252C403%26ssl%3D1","slug":"2027-inec-speaks-on-alleged-replacement-of-ndc-candidates"},{"id":"q8bigo","title":"Champion Breweries appoints Malolan Sampath as MD/CEO","excerpt":"The company said its appointment comes as it enters a new phase of growth and transformation. 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The post NNPC records decline in oil, gas output in July as disruptions hit operations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/906981-nnpc-records-decline-in-oil-gas-output-in-july-as-disruptions-hit-operations.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Abdulkareem Mojeed","publishDate":"2026-09-02T11:26:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T17:18:08.291Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2024%2F09%2FNNPCL-Trucks.jpeg%3Ffit%3D600%252C303%26ssl%3D1","slug":"nnpc-records-decline-in-oil-gas-output-in-july-as-disruptions-hit-operations"},{"id":"5qxxqf","title":"A Final Whistle For The Old Ways: Why Tinubu’s football reform must not fail Nigeria","excerpt":"Football is the one thing that makes a Hausa trader in Kano, an Ijaw fisherman in Bayelsa, and an Igbo student in Enugu shout the same word at the same time: “Goal!” The post A Final Whistle For The Old Ways: Why Tinubu’s football reform must not fail Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Niger...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/906972-a-final-whistle-for-the-old-ways-why-tinubus-football-reform-must-not-fail-nigeria.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-09-02T11:21:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T17:18:08.291Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F06%2FHKmCvFcXEAA56p3.jpg%3Ffit%3D1280%252C882%26ssl%3D1","slug":"a-final-whistle-for-the-old-ways-why-tinubus-football-reform-must-not-fail-nigeria"},{"id":"u6whmf","title":"Businesses borrow more as private sector credit swells to N83.43 trillion","excerpt":"Credit to Nigeria’s private sector increased by about N2.84 trillion between April and July 2026, reaching N83.43 trillion in July from N80.59 trillion in April. The post Businesses borrow more as private sector credit swells to N83.43 trillion appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/02/businesses-borrow-more-as-private-sector-credit-swells-to-n83-43-trillion/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Olalekan Adigun","publishDate":"2026-09-02T08:45:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T17:18:12.231Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1541888946425-d81bb19240f5%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"businesses-borrow-more-as-private-sector-credit-swells-to-n8343-trillion"},{"id":"2a6qk5","title":"US-Iran tensions spark Safe-Haven rush as gold hits N190,000/g in Nigeria","excerpt":"Gold last traded at N190,000 per gram in Nigeria (which is about N6.1 million per ounce) for 24k gold amid the ongoing tension between Iran and the United States The post US-Iran tensions spark Safe-Haven rush as gold hits N190,000/g in Nigeria appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/02/us-iran-tensions-spark-safe-haven-rush-as-gold-hits-n190000-g-in-nigeria/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Olumide Adesina","publishDate":"2026-09-02T08:44:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T17:18:12.231Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"us-iran-tensions-spark-safe-haven-rush-as-gold-hits-n190000g-in-nigeria"},{"id":"v6yuyo","title":"CAFCL: Ilechukwu positive Rangers will overcome AS Sobemap","excerpt":"Rangers technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has expressed confidence ahead of his side’s CAF Champions League clash against Beninoise side AS Sobemap. The Nigerian champions will square up with AS Sobemap in the first leg of their first preliminary round tie of the competition in Abeokuta this ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/cafcl-ilechukwu-positive-rangers-will-overcome-as-sobemap/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Taiwo Adesanya","publishDate":"2026-09-02T15:14:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:10.001Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2Ffidelis-ilechukwu.jpg","slug":"cafcl-ilechukwu-positive-rangers-will-overcome-as-sobemap"},{"id":"n6fd42","title":"2027: Tinubu to secure 25% in north, Atiku below 10% in south — Wike","excerpt":"By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will secure at least 25 per cent of votes in every state across Northern Nigeria in the 2027 presidential election, while insisting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar woul...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-tinubu-to-secure-25-in-north-atiku-below-10-in-south-wike/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-09-02T15:04:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:09.678Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-27-053142.png","slug":"2027-tinubu-to-secure-25-in-north-atiku-below-10-in-south-wike"},{"id":"lkr6fn","title":"How Atiku, Obi lost to Tinubu in 2023 — Wike","excerpt":"By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed how he and his political allies worked to undermine the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party candidate Peter Obi in the 2023 election, paving the way for Pr...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/how-atiku-obi-lost-to-tinubu-in-2023-wike/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T15:02:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:09.678Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FNyesom-Wike-1024x683.webp","slug":"how-atiku-obi-lost-to-tinubu-in-2023-wike"},{"id":"uyy3x4","title":"WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets to know group opponents Thursday","excerpt":"Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will discover their group stage opponents for the WAFU B U-17 Championship on Thursday, DAILY POST reports. The draw ceremony is scheduled to hold at the Stade du 04 Août, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Also, the draw for the WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup will also hold at the same ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/wafu-b-u-17-championship-golden-eaglets-to-know-group-opponents-thursday/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Mike Oyebola","publishDate":"2026-09-02T14:50:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:10.001Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Fgolden-eaglets-1.jpg","slug":"wafu-b-u-17-championship-golden-eaglets-to-know-group-opponents-thursday"},{"id":"piqifr","title":"‘We apologise for the inconvenience’, Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years of operations","excerpt":"By Sekinat Osundiji Ride-hailing company Uber is set to wind down its operations in Nigeria effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, bringing an end to its 12-year presence in the country. The company announced the decision in an email to users, saying it followed a “thorough review” of its busine...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/uber-to-exit-nigeria-after-12-years-of-operations/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-09-02T14:29:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:09.678Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FUber.jpeg","slug":"we-apologise-for-the-inconvenience-uber-exits-nigeria-after-12-years-of-operations"},{"id":"5ad8nu","title":"BREAKING: Uber announces exit from Nigeria","excerpt":"A global ride-hailing company, Uber, has announced plans to exit Nigeria, effective September 2, 2026. The development is coming after 12 years of operation in Nigeria. Uber made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday. “We are writing to share some difficult news. After a thorough review of...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/uber-announces-exit-from-nigeria/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-09-02T14:20:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:10.001Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fuber.jpg","slug":"breaking-uber-announces-exit-from-nigeria"},{"id":"yorecb","title":"OPay: DSS, police probe fake shutdown rumour","excerpt":"ABUJA — Fintech company OPay has disclosed that it is working with the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Nigeria Police Force to investigate false information circulating on social media claiming that the company is shutting down its operations in Nigeria. OPay’s Chief Legal Counsel, Aki...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/opay-dss-police-probe-fake-shutdown-rumour/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T14:19:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:09.678Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FHow-OPay-Is-Expanding-Financial-Access-Across-Nigeria-1024x338.png","slug":"opay-dss-police-probe-fake-shutdown-rumour"},{"id":"5g1ijj","title":"NMA warns against harassment of health workers","excerpt":"The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has cautioned Nigerians against harassing or intimidating healthcare workers, emphasising that medical personnel should not be blamed for every death recorded in hospitals. Prof. Afekhide-Ernest Omoti, president of the association, said this in an interview ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/nma-warns-against-harassment-of-health-workers/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-09-02T14:15:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:09.678Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F01%2Fdoctors-e1735838376269.jpeg","slug":"nma-warns-against-harassment-of-health-workers"},{"id":"ffwe89","title":"2027: Kwankwaso storms Port Harcourt [VIDEO]","excerpt":"The vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the 2027 general elections, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has arrived Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. Kwankwaso stormed the South-South state on Wednesday for a series of strategic engagements ahead of the 2027 polls. The OK Mov...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/2027-kwankwaso-storms-port-harcourt-video/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-09-02T14:05:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:10.001Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FKwankwaso-storms-Port-Harcourt.jpg","slug":"2027-kwankwaso-storms-port-harcourt-video"},{"id":"z992kv","title":"Awujale selection suit stalled as case file returned for reassignment","excerpt":"A vacation judge, Justice A. A. Omoniyi of Court 3, Ogun State High Court, sitting in Ijebu-Ode, on Wednesday gave an interim ruling returning a suit filed by the Fusengbuwa Ruling House against Governor Dapo Abiodun, the nine kingmakers and others over the stoppage of the selection process for t...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/awujale-selection-suit-stalled-as-case-file-returned-for-reassignment/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Gift Oba","publishDate":"2026-09-02T14:00:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:10.001Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FAwujale-selection.jpg","slug":"awujale-selection-suit-stalled-as-case-file-returned-for-reassignment"},{"id":"wno4qx","title":"2027: I’ll be Atiku, Obi’s first casualty if Tinubu loses — Wike","excerpt":"By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he would be the first politician to suffer the consequences should former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress ADC or Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi defe...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-ill-be-atiku-obis-first-casualty-if-tinubu-loses-wike/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-09-02T14:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:09.678Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FWike.jpg","slug":"2027-ill-be-atiku-obis-first-casualty-if-tinubu-loses-wike"},{"id":"kl8l38","title":"Wike: Amaechi unfit for VP, vows to stop Atiku","excerpt":"By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has attacked his longtime political rival and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, saying the former governor is unfit to become Nigeria’s Vice President over his alleged past actions against the judiciary. W...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/wike-amaechi-unfit-for-vp-vows-to-stop-atiku/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T13:52:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:09.678Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F01%2FWike-Amaechi-1024x551.png","slug":"wike-amaechi-unfit-for-vp-vows-to-stop-atiku"},{"id":"nnpoia","title":"Force sex on wife, face life imprisonment — Lagos govt warns","excerpt":"By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has cautioned husbands against having sexual intercourse with their wives without their consent, warning that offenders could face life imprisonment if convicted. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Haroun A...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/force-sex-on-wife-face-life-imprisonment-lagos-govt-warns/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T13:49:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:09.678Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FSanwo-Olu.jpg","slug":"force-sex-on-wife-face-life-imprisonment-lagos-govt-warns"},{"id":"f7kti9","title":"Renewed Hope Ambassadors not disbanded — Uzodimma","excerpt":"By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has reassured members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors that the group remains intact despite the constitution of the Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said. Uzodimma said the President s...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/renewed-hope-ambassadors-not-disbanded-uzodimma/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T13:47:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:09.678Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2FUzodimma.jpg","slug":"renewed-hope-ambassadors-not-disbanded-uzodimma"},{"id":"o710vs","title":"NNPC profit drops 48% to N279bn as July revenue falls","excerpt":"By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) recorded a sharp decline in profitability in July 2026, with profit after tax (PAT) falling to N279 billion from N535 billion in June, amid lower revenue and declines in crude oil and natural gas production. The J...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/nnpc-profit-drops-48-to-n279bn-as-july-revenue-falls/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T13:42:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:09.678Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F02%2FDangote-NNPC-1024x512.jpg","slug":"nnpc-profit-drops-48-to-n279bn-as-july-revenue-falls"},{"id":"nnm4s8","title":"NNL: Calabar Rovers unveil Tosan Blankson as new technical adviser","excerpt":"Tosan Blankson has been unveiled as the new technical adviser of Nigeria National League, NNL, club, Calabar Rovers FC, DAILY POST reports. Blankson was unveiled at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, on Tuesday. The former Rivers Angels tactician was unveiled alongside Lawrence Etta, who will serv...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/nnl-calabar-rovers-unveil-tosan-blankson-as-new-technical-adviser/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Taiwo Adesanya","publishDate":"2026-09-02T13:24:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:10.001Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F1-2026-09-02T142359.133.jpg","slug":"nnl-calabar-rovers-unveil-tosan-blankson-as-new-technical-adviser"},{"id":"it923h","title":"FCT administration to finish all ongoing projects before 2027 — Wike","excerpt":"FCT Minister Nyesom Wike assures all capital projects under President Tinubu’s administration in Abuja will be completed before 2027. Learn more about FCT Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-administration-to-finish-all-ongoing-projects-before-2027-wike/","url":"https://punchng.com/fct-administration-to-finish-all-ongoing-projects-before-2027-wike/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-02T13:24:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:06.988Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"fct-administration-to-finish-all-ongoing-projects-before-2027-wike"},{"id":"kh270y","title":"Real reason for latest fuel price increase in Nigeria – IPMAN, PETROAN","excerpt":"The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, have revealed the reasons for the latest fuel price hike in Nigeria. The national presidents of IPMAN and PETROAN, Abubakar Maigandi and Billy Gillis...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/real-reason-for-latest-fuel-price-increase-in-nigeria-ipman-petroan/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ogaga Ariemu","publishDate":"2026-09-02T13:18:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T15:18:10.001Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2FIPMAN-and-PETROAN-Logos-cc.jpg","slug":"real-reason-for-latest-fuel-price-increase-in-nigeria-ipman-petroan"},{"id":"52xvu3","title":"NMDPRA, FCCPC should clamp down on anti-competitive fuel pricing in Nigeria – PETROAN","excerpt":"The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, have urged the Federal Government to clamp down on anti-competitive petrol pricing to reduce fuel prices nationwide. 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Xiao Jony shared a video of the encounter on his social media page while trying local food and drinks during his visit to N...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/better-not-to-come-chinese-tourist-speaks-after-men-demand-money-in-nigeria/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Olanrewaju Rasheedat","publishDate":"2026-09-02T12:24:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T13:18:54.331Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FChinese-tourist.jpg","slug":"better-not-to-come-chinese-tourist-speaks-after-men-demand-money-in-nigeria"},{"id":"bpq5jc","title":"10 most expensive phones without gold or diamonds","excerpt":"By Hannah Ogunlabi When it comes to phones, an expensive device does not always need to be covered in gold, diamonds or other precious materials. 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The organisers reacted to an open letter by Nigerian gospel singer Gaise Baba, who a...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/headies-rejects-claims-of-sidelining-gospel-artistes-from-major-categories/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-09-02T11:53:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T13:18:54.235Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FThe-Headies.jpg","slug":"headies-rejects-claims-of-sidelining-gospel-artistes-from-major-categories"},{"id":"dp9fr8","title":"Controlling roaming cows in Abuja not our responsibility – Police","excerpt":"The Nigeria Police Force has said it is not responsible for controlling roaming cattle in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, stating that its intervention would only become necessary when the animals are linked to an offence. The police spokesperson, CSP Ani Iniedu, made this known on Tuesday ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/controlling-roaming-cows-in-abuja-not-our-responsibility-police/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-09-02T11:50:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T13:18:54.235Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FAni-Iniedu.webp","slug":"controlling-roaming-cows-in-abuja-not-our-responsibility-police"},{"id":"5bynsb","title":"Army warns Nigerians against fake recruitment publication","excerpt":"The Nigerian Army warns the public against a fake recruitment publication for the 92 Regular Intake. Get official updates and avoid fraudulent schemes. 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The exercise, being conducted by the House Committee on Public...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/lagos-assembly-probes-accounts-of-lgas-lcdas/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-09-02T11:46:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T13:18:54.235Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F07%2FLagos-State-Assembly-1024x571.jpg","slug":"lagos-assembly-probes-accounts-of-lgas-lcdas"},{"id":"jf29cf","title":"2027: I won’t fold my hands, allow Atiku win – Wike on relocating to Rivers","excerpt":"The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he plans to relocate to Rivers State, saying he only intends to remain in touch with his people ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike said he could not afford to remain in Abuja and rely solely on assur...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/2027-i-wont-fold-my-hands-allow-atiku-win-wike-on-relocating-to-rivers/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Francis Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-09-02T11:26:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T13:18:54.331Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2Fwike.jpeg","slug":"2027-i-wont-fold-my-hands-allow-atiku-win-wike-on-relocating-to-rivers"},{"id":"dz4uxh","title":"Mental resilience critical to combat readiness – COAS","excerpt":"The Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, urged personnel to develop mental resilience, ethical discipline and strong character to confront contemporary security challenges. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. 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Laws dating back decades, including some inherited from the colonial era, criminalise attempted suicide &mdash; and, advocates say, deter people in crisis from seeking the...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/02/nigeria-rethinks-criminalisation-of-suicide/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Nebianet Usaini","publishDate":"2026-09-02T10:33:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T13:18:54.298Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2FSuicide_Troubled_Images.jpg","slug":"nigeria-rethinks-criminalisation-of-suicide"},{"id":"5u969k","title":"Bird strike forces United Nigeria to ground aircraft in Lagos","excerpt":"A bird strike incident forced United Nigeria Airlines to ground an aircraft in Lagos, leading to flight disruptions. Learn more about the impact. 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The post Customs schedules Sept. 7 to 15 for screenin...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/02/customs-schedules-sept-7-to-15-for-screening-of-asc-ii-aic-candidates/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Caleb Obiowo","publishDate":"2026-09-02T07:12:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T13:18:54.828Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1477959858617-67f85cf4f1df%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"customs-schedules-sept-7-to-15-for-screening-of-asc-ii-aic-candidates"},{"id":"ofiinv","title":"Tony Elumelu’s stake in Seplat now worth $1.28 billion","excerpt":"The Chairman of Heirs Group, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu's stake in Seplat Energy Plc, held indirectly through Heirs Energies Ltd and Heirs Holdings Ltd, is now worth approximately $1.28 billion. 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Amokachi said the governor’s gesture ...","url":"https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-fulfils-30-year-promise-to-atlanta-96-gold-medallists/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-02T12:02:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T11:18:53.245Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"kaduna-gov-fulfils-30-year-promise-to-atlanta-96-gold-medallists"},{"id":"eu06qk","title":"NCDC confirms 14 new cases of Lassa fever","excerpt":"Fourteen (14) new cases of Lassa fever have been confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The NCDC made the disclosure in its Week 33 situation report, explaining that the 14 new cases brought the cumulative infections to 1,035 cases. The situation report release...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/ncdc-confirms-14-new-cases-of-lassa-fever/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Amos Tauna","publishDate":"2026-09-02T11:12:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T11:18:54.224Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2FNCDC-AND-Lassa-1-2.jpg","slug":"ncdc-confirms-14-new-cases-of-lassa-fever"},{"id":"uwh3ko","title":"2027: I’m in charge – Wike reveals two states he will deliver for president Tinubu","excerpt":"Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Federal Capital Territory, Minister Nyesom Wike has vowed to ensure that President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, wins in both Rivers State and FCT. Wike spoke on Wednesday during a media chat with some selected journalists in Abuja. Th...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/2027-im-in-charge-wike-reveals-two-states-he-will-deliver-for-president-tinubu/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ochogwu Sunday","publishDate":"2026-09-02T10:59:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T11:18:54.224Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F01%2Fwike.jpg","slug":"2027-im-in-charge-wike-reveals-two-states-he-will-deliver-for-president-tinubu"},{"id":"cqbc0h","title":"Transfer: Femi Azeez completes move to Brighton","excerpt":"Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed the signing of Femi Azeez for an undisclosed fee, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international, who joined the Seagulls from Millwall, put pen to paper on a four-year contract. Azeez arrives Brighton off the back of an excellent season with Millwall, having ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/transfer-femi-azeez-completes-move-to-brighton/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Mike Oyebola","publishDate":"2026-09-02T10:55:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T11:18:54.224Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FFemi-Azeez-completes-move-to-Brighton.jpg","slug":"transfer-femi-azeez-completes-move-to-brighton"},{"id":"a9cgsd","title":"Wike blames Abuja flooding on illegal construction, climate change","excerpt":"The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has attributed the recent flooding in Abuja partly to illegal construction on waterways and the effects of climate change. Wike made the remarks during a media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to the minister, the rec...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/wike-blames-abuja-flooding-on-illegal-construction-climate-change/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Hafsat Bello","publishDate":"2026-09-02T10:38:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T11:18:54.224Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fwike.jpg","slug":"wike-blames-abuja-flooding-on-illegal-construction-climate-change"},{"id":"kablat","title":"FCT roads, rail have improved residents’ quality of life – Wike","excerpt":"Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the quality of life of residents in Abuja has improved under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, citing the rehabilitation of the rail system and construction of roads across the territory. Wike made the statement dur...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/fct-roads-rail-have-improved-residents-quality-of-life-wike/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Nana Ismail","publishDate":"2026-09-02T10:26:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T11:18:54.224Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fwike.jpg","slug":"fct-roads-rail-have-improved-residents-quality-of-life-wike"},{"id":"m85voy","title":"Two ISWAP terrorists surrender to Nigerian military in Borno","excerpt":"Two suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. In a post on X by security expert, Zagazola Makama on Wednesday, the two men, identified as Jidda Modu, 20, and Kaka Kawu, 21, s...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/two-iswap-terrorists-surrender-to-nigerian-military-in-borno/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-09-02T10:23:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T11:18:54.224Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F1000376074.jpg","slug":"two-iswap-terrorists-surrender-to-nigerian-military-in-borno"},{"id":"j86yvy","title":"Fayose blasts London-based Nigerians supporting Tinubu","excerpt":"Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has criticised London-based Nigerians who support President Bola Tinubu. In a video posted on his verified Facebook page, Fayose questioned why they are not in Nigeria if the President was doing well. He said that mo...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/fayose-blasts-london-based-nigerians-supporting-tinubu/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-09-02T10:14:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T11:18:54.224Z","category":"library","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FIsaac-fayose.jpg","slug":"fayose-blasts-london-based-nigerians-supporting-tinubu"},{"id":"ug9hs8","title":"Nigerian newspapers review: North, biggest beneficiary of my reforms – Tinubu","excerpt":"In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with President Bola Tinubu saying the northern region is the biggest beneficiary of his economic reforms. Another headline features a likely rise in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, as...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/nigerian-newspapers-review-north-biggest-beneficiary-of-my-reforms-tinubu/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-09-02T10:01:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T11:18:54.121Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Ftinubusuper-1024x512.webp","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-review-north-biggest-beneficiary-of-my-reforms-tinubu"},{"id":"n44404","title":"Oluremi Tinubu celebrates Shettima at 60","excerpt":"First Lady Oluremi Tinubu congratulates Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, celebrating his strength, loyalty, and commitment to Nigeria. 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The post What Nigerian law says about Tinubu’s vacation in Europe, transfer of power to Shettima appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/906874-what-nigerian-law-says-about-tinubus-vacation-in-europe-transfer-of-power-to-shettima.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Abdulqudus Ogundapo","publishDate":"2026-09-01T21:35:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T09:18:51.332Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F09%2FNo-to-cybercrime-8.jpg%3Ffit%3D1280%252C720%26ssl%3D1","slug":"what-nigerian-law-says-about-tinubus-vacation-in-europe-transfer-of-power-to-shettima"},{"id":"lhpwtt","title":"The Opposition Has Put A Table In The Room—But Its Two Biggest Names Were Absent","excerpt":"Nigeria&rsquo;s opposition has spent months calling for unity. 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The state Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, said the warning follow...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/01/ogun-issues-fresh-flood-alert-urges-residents-in-vulnerable-areas-to-relocate/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Donatus Anichukwueze","publishDate":"2026-09-01T20:31:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T09:18:52.134Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","updatedAt":"2026-09-01T21:19:11.577Z","slug":"ogun-issues-fresh-flood-alert-urges-residents-in-vulnerable-areas-to-relocate"},{"id":"h8gblx","title":"Lagos prime land costs $1 million for 507sqm, second most expensive in Africa","excerpt":"The cost of acquiring prime land in Lagos is now about US$1 million for 507 square metres, making it the second-most expensive among 11 major African cities surveyed, according to a report by Estate Intel. The post Lagos prime land costs $1 million for 507sqm, second most expensive in Africa appe...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/01/lagos-prime-land-costs-1-million-for-507sqm-second-most-expensive-in-africa/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Caleb Obiowo","publishDate":"2026-09-01T18:20:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T09:18:52.599Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1509062522246-3755977927d7%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"lagos-prime-land-costs-1-million-for-507sqm-second-most-expensive-in-africa"},{"id":"xoysaw","title":"Why Flood Preparedness Must Become a Habit","excerpt":"Every rainy season comes with a bittersweet story that has become a recurring decimal, year-on-year, decade-on-decade, and generation-on... The post Why Flood Preparedness Must Become a Habit appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/01/why-flood-preparedness-must-become-a-habit/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"NM Partners","publishDate":"2026-09-01T17:32:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T09:18:52.599Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1470071459604-3b5ec3a7fe05%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"why-flood-preparedness-must-become-a-habit"},{"id":"8ysu8n","title":"Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Wednesday morning","excerpt":"Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. Proceedings in a suit filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar before a Federal High Court in Abuja ended abruptly on Tuesday after his lawyer refused to serve the suit’s originating documents on President Bola Tinubu’s lawye...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-wednesday-morning-145/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ochogwu Sunday","publishDate":"2026-09-02T05:23:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:52.324Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F09%2FNigerian-Newspapers.jpg","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-wednesday-morning"},{"id":"wr9cu8","title":"Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal","excerpt":"…Suspends renal transplant services By Chidinma Chukwu ABUJA — Wellington Clinics, Abuja, has denied involvement in any financial transaction linked to a controversial kidney transplant performed at its facility, saying its role was limited to providing an equipped theatre and a conducive environ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/wellington-clinics-denies-involvement-in-alleged-kidney-transplant-deal/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T02:38:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:52.192Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FWellington-Clinics-Abuja-e1788284328211.jpeg","slug":"wellington-clinics-denies-involvement-in-alleged-kidney-transplant-deal"},{"id":"mzj6cq","title":"EKO 2026 to drive school sports development – LOC","excerpt":"EKO 2026, the National Intermediate Games, aims to develop school sports and nurture young talents in Lagos. Discover how this event will boost grassroots Read More: https://punchng.com/eko-2026-to-drive-school-sports-development-loc/","url":"https://punchng.com/eko-2026-to-drive-school-sports-development-loc/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-02T02:26:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:51.559Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","updatedAt":"2026-09-02T03:18:37.895Z","slug":"eko-2026-to-drive-school-sports-development-loc"},{"id":"rdpvi","title":"FIFA accepts NFF mass resignations, backs NSC-led reform","excerpt":"FIFA has accepted the mass resignations of NFF officers and pledged support for comprehensive NFF reforms, engaging with the Nigerian government. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-accepts-nff-mass-resignations-backs-nsc-led-reform/","url":"https://punchng.com/fifa-accepts-nff-mass-resignations-backs-nsc-led-reform/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-02T02:22:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:51.559Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"fifa-accepts-nff-mass-resignations-backs-nsc-led-reform"},{"id":"4izahj","title":"2027: Outrage over Borno commissioner’s threat to flog non-APC supporters","excerpt":"***Amnesty Int’l faults security agencies’ silence on threat against opposition ***Threat unacceptable —CISLAC ***Democracy is persuasion not intimidation— ActionAid, IPC By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA—Outrage, yesterday, trailed threats by Borno State Youth and Sports Development Commissioner, Sainna Bu...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-outrage-over-borno-commissioners-threat-to-flog-non-apc-supporters/","source":"Vanguard","author":"olufemiajasa","publishDate":"2026-09-02T02:14:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:52.192Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2FBORNO-1-1024x714.png","slug":"2027-outrage-over-borno-commissioners-threat-to-flog-non-apc-supporters"},{"id":"74oysj","title":"No criminal FBI record against Tinubu – Reno Omokri","excerpt":"Mr Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, says no criminal FBI record links President Bola Tinubu to criminality. Omokri reiterated this during the City Boy Movement Podcast, anchored by Mr O’tega Ogra, on Tuesday in Abuja. 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Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-campaigns-police-abdulsalami-panel-move-to-curb-rising-tension/","url":"https://punchng.com/2027-campaigns-police-abdulsalami-panel-move-to-curb-rising-tension/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-02T02:05:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:51.559Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"2027-campaigns-police-abdulsalami-panel-move-to-curb-rising-tension"},{"id":"riijmk","title":"‎‎Infantino commends Nigeria delegation to FIFA House, vows to support football devt in country","excerpt":"By Patrick Omorodion ‎ ‎The visit of a combined team of the National Sports Commission, NSC, and the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to FIFA Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland Tuesday has yielded positive dividends as the FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has pledge the world body’s willingness...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/infantino-commends-nigeria-delegation-to-fifa-house-vows-to-support-football-devt-in-country/","source":"Vanguard","author":"olufemiajasa","publishDate":"2026-09-02T02:03:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:52.192Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-02-030151.png","slug":"infantino-commends-nigeria-delegation-to-fifa-house-vows-to-support-football-devt-in-country"},{"id":"9wc5j6","title":"North, biggest beneficiary of my reforms —TINUBU","excerpt":"***Insists subsidy policy saved Nigeria from fatal hemorrhage ***ACF, MBF, Northern Christians disagree over Tinubu’s claim ***President doing better than Buhari, North benefiting from reforms — Northern Christians By Omeiza Ajayi, Peter Duru, Ibrahim Hassan & Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Arewa...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/north-biggest-beneficiary-of-my-reforms-tinubu/","source":"Vanguard","author":"olufemiajasa","publishDate":"2026-09-02T01:55:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:52.192Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-06-19-at-9.49.04-AM.jpeg","slug":"north-biggest-beneficiary-of-my-reforms-tinubu"},{"id":"4lpj6h","title":"Lassa fever deaths hit 252 as Nigeria records 14 new cases","excerpt":"… CFR rises to 24.4%, 87% of cases concentrated in five states By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak on Tuesday continued to take a heavy toll, with the country recording 252 deaths from 1,035 confirmed cases as of epidemiological week 33, translating to a case fatality rate (CFR) of 24...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/lassa-fever-deaths-hit-252-as-nigeria-records-14-new-cases/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-02T01:13:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:52.192Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F02%2Flassa-fever-1024x683.png","slug":"lassa-fever-deaths-hit-252-as-nigeria-records-14-new-cases"},{"id":"a33yc0","title":"NSIA saves Nigeria $200m in medical tourism","excerpt":"By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) said yesterday that its investments in healthcare have saved Nigeria about $200 million in foreign exchange outflows associated with medical tourism. NSIA Managing Director, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, said the intervention ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/nsia-saves-nigeria-200m-in-medical-tourism-2/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Urowayino Jeremiah","publishDate":"2026-09-02T00:53:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:52.192Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-09-at-12.30.42-PM-e1778326308765-1024x899.jpeg","slug":"nsia-saves-nigeria-200m-in-medical-tourism"},{"id":"boi8ns","title":"Atiku Vows To Review NELFUND, Write Off Students’ Debts","excerpt":"Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has promised to review the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme and forgive the debts of qualifying students if elected. Atiku&rsquo;s position was made known by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Commun...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/01/atiku-vows-to-review-nelfund-write-off-students-debts/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Donatus Anichukwueze","publishDate":"2026-09-01T20:08:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:52.278Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FPHOTO-Atiku.jpg","slug":"atiku-vows-to-review-nelfund-write-off-students-debts"},{"id":"ahgg19","title":"Dotun: The relentless storyteller, now the story told, By Semiu Okanlawon","excerpt":"Why does his death heavily cast a pall on the Nigerian media industry? It is not only because Dotun’s journalism career took him in turns to Newswatch, The PUNCH, The Sun, The Nigerian Tribune and The Compass, after which he established The Eagle Online. The incontestable testimony is that as he ...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/906836-dotun-the-relentless-storyteller-now-the-story-told-by-semiu-okanlawon.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Ololade Bamidele","publishDate":"2026-09-01T19:59:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:51.789Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2021%2F08%2FSemiu-Okanlawon.jpg%3Ffit%3D534%252C480%26ssl%3D1","slug":"dotun-the-relentless-storyteller-now-the-story-told-by-semiu-okanlawon"},{"id":"uy5lc7","title":"Two-storey building collapses in Anambra","excerpt":"An official said no fatality had been recorded in the incident. The post Two-storey building collapses in Anambra appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/906852-two-storey-building-collapses-in-anambra.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Agency Report","publishDate":"2026-09-01T19:20:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:51.789Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F09%2FDebris-from-the-collapsed-two-storey-building-at-Inyaba-Umudim-Nnewi-Anambra-State.jpg%3Ffit%3D1000%252C750%26ssl%3D1","slug":"two-storey-building-collapses-in-anambra"},{"id":"5snmlr","title":"Knorr marks World Jollof Day 2026 with one-of-a-kind “TurnUpForJollof” Celebration","excerpt":"How Knorr shared the goodness of jollof in communities across Nigeria on World Jollof Day 2026 The post Knorr marks World Jollof Day 2026 with one-of-a-kind “TurnUpForJollof” Celebration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/906833-knorr-marks-world-jollof-day-2026-with-one-of-a-kind-turnupforjollof-celebration.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-09-01T19:00:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:51.789Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F09%2F9-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D2560%252C1707%26ssl%3D1","slug":"knorr-marks-world-jollof-day-2026-with-one-of-a-kind-turnupforjollof-celebration"},{"id":"pju5lb","title":"Only 31% of Lagos residents own homes as rents surge—Report","excerpt":"Lagos has a homeownership rate of 31%, with 51% of residents living in rented accommodation, according to a report by Fortren & Company. The post Only 31% of Lagos residents own homes as rents surge—Report appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/01/only-31-of-lagos-residents-own-homes-as-rents-surge-report/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Caleb Obiowo","publishDate":"2026-09-01T17:26:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:52.958Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"only-31-of-lagos-residents-own-homes-as-rents-surgereport"},{"id":"6wlupt","title":"Why the Naira’s Swings Send Nigerians to the Dollar","excerpt":"Since the unification of exchange rate windows three years ago, the naira has traded within a defined range instead of following a clear trend. For Nigerian savers and traders, the focus has shifted from managing devaluation risk to adapting strategies for a currency that fluctuates within set bo...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/01/why-the-nairas-swings-send-nigerians-to-the-dollar/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"NM Partners","publishDate":"2026-09-01T17:09:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-02T07:18:52.958Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"why-the-nairas-swings-send-nigerians-to-the-dollar"},{"id":"o81iph","title":"Fubara Pledges Stronger Partnership With Military To Protect Economic Assets","excerpt":"Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged the state government&rsquo;s continued support for the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to protect critical assets and infrastructure from criminals and vandals. 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The exercise will be held at the NCS Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, Abuja. This...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/customs-schedules-final-screening-for-sept-7-19/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-01T18:09:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T23:18:44.275Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FCustoms.png","slug":"customs-schedules-final-screening-for-sept-719"},{"id":"whgsba","title":"UK court jails sleep-deprived Nigerian taxi driver for fatal crash","excerpt":"A Nigerian taxi driver has been jailed for six years in the UK after a fatal crash caused by him falling asleep at the wheel. 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Obi...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/2027-obi-kwankwaso-meet-ndc-candidates-in-abuja-strategise-on-grassroots-mobilisation/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Vanessa Onah","publishDate":"2026-09-01T18:24:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T19:18:43.820Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FBC9400A0-ECB2-4E1D-BBFB-74446E8A910E.jpeg","slug":"2027-obi-kwankwaso-meet-ndc-candidates-in-abuja-strategise-on-grassroots-mobilisation"},{"id":"8iruko","title":"‘Why can’t Nigerians buy petrol for N441-N872 per litre like, Saudi Arabia, others’ – Atiku questions Tinubu","excerpt":"The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned why Nigeria cannot sell Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, for between N441 and N872 per litre, like Angola, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Atiku made this kno...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/why-cant-nigerians-buy-petrol-for-n441-n872-per-litre-like-saudi-arabia-others-atiku-questions-tinubu/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ogaga Ariemu","publishDate":"2026-09-01T18:24:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T19:18:43.820Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2FAbubakar-Atiku.jpg","slug":"why-cant-nigerians-buy-petrol-for-n441-n872-per-litre-like-saudi-arabia-others-atiku-questions-tinub"},{"id":"su6bhw","title":"VeryDarkMan: DeeOne attacks IGP Disu over alleged refusal to arrest activist","excerpt":"Nigerian comedian and influencer, Aderombi Adedayo Martins, popularly known as DeeOne, has called out the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, for allegedly shielding VeryDarkMan from arrest. DeeOne stated this in an Instagram video on Tuesday while reacting to the alleged failure of the ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/verydarkman-deeone-attacks-igp-disu-over-alleged-refusal-to-arrest-activist-2/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Racheal Ayodele","publishDate":"2026-09-01T18:10:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T19:18:43.820Z","category":"safety","slug":"verydarkman-deeone-attacks-igp-disu-over-alleged-refusal-to-arrest-activist"},{"id":"3k0et1","title":"Power Minister woos foreign investors to Nigeria’s electricity sector","excerpt":"Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Tuesday wooed investors to put their capital into Nigeria’s power sector. Tegbe made the appeal in his remarks at the Middle East Energy Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. According to him, Nigeria and the African continent are at the fulcrum of e...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/power-minister-woos-foreign-investors-to-nigerias-electricity-sector/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ogaga Ariemu","publishDate":"2026-09-01T18:08:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T19:18:43.820Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FJoseph-Tegbe-1.jpg","slug":"power-minister-woos-foreign-investors-to-nigerias-electricity-sector"},{"id":"txbxbt","title":"2027: Atiku is not your problem, Nigerians are – Shaibu tells Tinubu","excerpt":"The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, on Tuesday said the former vice president is not President Bola Tinubu’s problem ahead of the 2027 elections. Shaibu said Tinubu’s problem is Nigeri...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/2027-atiku-is-not-your-problem-nigerians-are-shaibu-tells-tinubu/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Seun Opejobi","publishDate":"2026-09-01T18:06:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T19:18:43.820Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FPhrank-Shaibu.jpg","slug":"2027-atiku-is-not-your-problem-nigerians-are-shaibu-tells-tinubu"},{"id":"tc7x7h","title":"Fuel price: I’m standing with Nigerians – Atiku tackles Tinubu","excerpt":"The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday declared that he was standing with Nigerians. 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Atiku said condemning his proposal aimed at reducing th...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/you-cant-condemn-cheaper-living-proposal-rename-it-renewed-hope-atiku-tells-tinubu/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Seun Opejobi","publishDate":"2026-09-01T18:00:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T19:18:43.820Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FAtiku-Tinubu-.jpg","slug":"you-cant-condemn-cheaper-living-proposal-rename-it-renewed-hope-atiku-tells-tinubu"},{"id":"8noras","title":"MURIC demands apology over alleged teargassing of Lagos pensioners","excerpt":"Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has advised the Lagos State Police Command to, without wasting more time, apologise for allegedly teargassing pensioners during a protest. The organisation condemned the alleged action. MURIC made the assertions in a statement issued by its Executive Director, Profes...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/muric-demands-apology-over-alleged-teargassing-of-lagos-pensioners/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Musliudeen Adebayo","publishDate":"2026-09-01T17:57:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T19:18:43.820Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FMURIC.jpg","slug":"muric-demands-apology-over-alleged-teargassing-of-lagos-pensioners"},{"id":"16iwk7","title":"Falconets draw South Korea in final World Cup friendly","excerpt":"Nigeria’s Falconets drew 1-1 with South Korea in their final friendly before the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. 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Duke, who spoke to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, lam...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/why-i-want-to-become-nigerias-president-donald-duke/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-01T17:25:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T19:18:43.405Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FDonald-Duke.jpg","slug":"why-i-want-to-become-nigerias-president-donald-duke"},{"id":"metzo","title":"Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2, moves toward $1tn GDP — Finance Ministry","excerpt":"Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product, GDP, grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.23 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, the Federal Ministry of Finance has said. The ministry, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the latest growth also r...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/nigerias-economy-grows-4-43-in-q2-moves-toward-1tn-gdp-finance-ministry/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-01T17:20:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T19:18:43.405Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FTaiwo-Oyedele.jpg","slug":"nigerias-economy-grows-443-in-q2-moves-toward-1tn-gdp-finance-ministry"},{"id":"g1h5wp","title":"NAPTIP decries CSOs’ involvement in human trafficking","excerpt":"NAPTIP raises alarm over human traffickers using CSOs as fronts to exploit vulnerable communities in Nigeria. 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Merseyside Police said Essien a...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/nigerian-man-jailed-8-years-for-robbing-elderly-disabled-patients-in-uk-faces-deportation/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Efosataiwo","publishDate":"2026-09-01T17:08:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:51.726Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FESSIEN-1024x683.jpg","slug":"nigerian-man-jailed-8-years-for-robbing-elderly-disabled-patients-in-uk-faces-deportation"},{"id":"csvnxa","title":"Lagos agency ends grace period, begins enforcement of parking permits","excerpt":"The Lagos State Parking Authority, LASPA, has ended its extended grace period for customers to obtain their 2026 parking permits, beginning enforcement of the parking regulations across all its operational zones in Lagos State. A statement by the Lagos state government said the General Manager of...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/lagos-agency-ends-grace-period-begins-enforcement-of-parking-permits/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Oluwaseun Taiwo","publishDate":"2026-09-01T17:06:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:52.418Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Froadside-parking.jpg","slug":"lagos-agency-ends-grace-period-begins-enforcement-of-parking-permits"},{"id":"gj4fzw","title":"NMDPRA price cap may worsen fuel crisis, scare investors — Osifo","excerpt":"By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Precious Enaike The planned price cap on petroleum products by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, could worsen the country’s fuel crisis and drive investors away from the downstream oil sector, former President of the Petroleum a...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/nmdpra-price-cap-may-worsen-fuel-crisis-scare-investors-osifo/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-01T17:03:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:51.726Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F01%2FNMDPRA.jpg","slug":"nmdpra-price-cap-may-worsen-fuel-crisis-scare-investors-osifo"},{"id":"5fc7kf","title":"Atiku vows to review NELFUND, offer debt forgiveness to Nigerian students","excerpt":"By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar has vowed to review the Nigerian Education Loan Fund NELFUND policy and provide debt forgiveness for qualifying Nigerian students, dismissing as “dishonest” President Bola Tinubu’s attempt to pres...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/atiku-vows-to-review-nelfund-offer-debt-forgiveness-to-nigerian-students/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-01T16:56:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:51.726Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FFormer-Vice-President-Atiku-Abubakar-1024x577.png","slug":"atiku-vows-to-review-nelfund-offer-debt-forgiveness-to-nigerian-students"},{"id":"gym82n","title":"Husband who forces wife into sex risks life imprisonment – Lagos Govt","excerpt":"The Lagos State Government has warned married men against forcing their wives into sexual relations without consent, stressing that perpetrators could face prosecution under the state’s criminal law. The Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, in the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Dr Babajide Mar...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/husband-who-forces-wife-into-sex-risks-life-imprisonment-lagos-govt/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunday Dennis","publishDate":"2026-09-01T16:55:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:52.418Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FLagos.jpg","slug":"husband-who-forces-wife-into-sex-risks-life-imprisonment-lagos-govt"},{"id":"2haqq4","title":"Nigeria, Spain move to deepen bilateral relations","excerpt":"Nigeria and Spain are exploring new opportunities to deepen bilateral relations, with tourism, direct air connectivity, trade and investment emerging as key areas of potential cooperation between the two countries. Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, said Nigeria has enormous touri...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/nigeria-spain-move-to-deepen-bilateral-relations/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunday Dennis","publishDate":"2026-09-01T16:54:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:52.418Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F09%2FOkezie-Ikpeazu-1.jpg","slug":"nigeria-spain-move-to-deepen-bilateral-relations"},{"id":"v9h4u0","title":"Kogi abduction: ‘Lessons learnt, protocols to be reviewed’ — NYSC","excerpt":"By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has announced plans to review its safety protocols following the abduction of 16 Corps Members in Kogi State, saying lessons had been learnt from the incident. The Corps Members were abducted on August 26 while travelling from ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/kogi-abduction-lessons-learnt-protocols-to-be-reviewed-nysc/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-01T16:53:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:51.726Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2FNYSC-Orientation-Camp.jpg","slug":"kogi-abduction-lessons-learnt-protocols-to-be-reviewed-nysc"},{"id":"v67fhf","title":"AIR PEACE: ATSSSAN warns of flight disruption as police invite union","excerpt":"By Dickson Omobola Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, has been invited by the police over the picketing of Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, some days ago. On August 11, the National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, and ATSSSAN, backed by the Nigeria ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/air-peace-atsssan-warns-of-flight-disruption-as-police-invite-union/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-01T16:51:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:51.726Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FAir-peace.jpg","slug":"air-peace-atsssan-warns-of-flight-disruption-as-police-invite-union"},{"id":"arm4md","title":"Abuja hospital denies organ trafficking, suspends kidney transplant services","excerpt":"Abuja’s Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged organ trafficking linked to a kidney transplant, suspending services amid police investigation. 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Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-afcon-qualifiers-super-eagles-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-in-september/","url":"https://punchng.com/2027-afcon-qualifiers-super-eagles-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-in-september/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-01T16:48:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:41.809Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"2027-afcon-qualifiers-super-eagles-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-in-september"},{"id":"tqn2dj","title":"US troop drawdown won’t weaken Nigeria security ties — DHQ","excerpt":"By Kingsley Omonobi The Defence Headquarters has said the planned withdrawal of about 200 United States military personnel deployed to Nigeria will not affect the longstanding security partnership between both countries. The personnel were deployed to support intelligence, surveillance, training ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/us-troop-drawdown-wont-weaken-nigeria-security-ties-dhq/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-01T16:45:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:51.726Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F04%2FNigerian-defence-headquarters.jpg","slug":"us-troop-drawdown-wont-weaken-nigeria-security-ties-dhq"},{"id":"88495i","title":"Nigerian films must move beyond box office success – Moses Babatope","excerpt":"By Juliet Ebirim Stakeholders in Nigeria’s film industry have been urged to look beyond box office performance and focus on building intellectual property capable of generating value across multiple platforms and markets. The call was made by the Managing Director of Nile Media Entertainment Grou...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/nigerian-films-must-move-beyond-box-office-success-moses-babatope/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Urowayino Jeremiah","publishDate":"2026-09-01T16:44:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:51.726Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG-20260901-WA0067-666x1024.jpg","slug":"nigerian-films-must-move-beyond-box-office-success-moses-babatope"},{"id":"d3ft0l","title":"‘Bring answers when you return’, Atiku tells Tinubu over ₦30trn FAAC, ₦34trn duty waivers","excerpt":"By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to return from his trip to Europe with concrete answers on the reconciliation of about ₦30 trillion in Federation Account Allocation Committee FAAC figures and roughly ₦34 trillion in Impo...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/bring-answers-when-you-return-atiku-tells-tinubu-over-%e2%82%a630trn-faac-%e2%82%a634trn-duty-waivers/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-09-01T16:43:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:51.726Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-27-053142.png","slug":"bring-answers-when-you-return-atiku-tells-tinubu-over-30trn-faac-34trn-duty-waivers"},{"id":"na4yiu","title":"Falconets held by Korea in pre-World Cup friendly","excerpt":"Nigeria’s Falconets were held to a 1-1 draw by Korea Republic in their last friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday afternoon. Mary Mamudu gave the Falconets the lead one minute before the half hour mark. Mamudu, it would be recalled, also scored Nigeria’s only goal in t...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/falconets-held-by-korea-in-pre-world-cup-friendly/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Mike Oyebola","publishDate":"2026-09-01T16:21:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:52.418Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FFalconets.jpg","slug":"falconets-held-by-korea-in-pre-world-cup-friendly"},{"id":"klpczr","title":"North Central insecurity threatens food security of 200m Nigerians – Alia","excerpt":"Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has warned that insecurity in the North Central region poses a serious threat to the food security of more than 200 million Nigerians. Governor Alia stated this while hosting participants at the North-Central Regional Security Summit at the New Banque...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/north-central-insecurity-threatens-food-security-of-200m-nigerians-alia/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ejembi Ogwuche","publishDate":"2026-09-01T16:18:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:52.418Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FGov-Alia.jpg","slug":"north-central-insecurity-threatens-food-security-of-200m-nigerians-alia"},{"id":"xu5z3t","title":"2027: Peter Obi engages in endless church tours during elections – Ex-presidential aide","excerpt":"Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, on Tuesday, accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of engaging in “endless church tours” whenever elections are close. 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Kushanu, did not take Falola’s plea after he was brought before th...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/lagos-driver-remanded-over-alleged-abduction-defilement-of-14-year-old/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunday Dennis","publishDate":"2026-09-01T15:38:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:18:52.418Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FCourt.jpeg","slug":"lagos-driver-remanded-over-alleged-abduction-defilement-of-14-year-old"},{"id":"7asn2t","title":"CAF Champions League: Rivers United depart for Cote d’Ivoire ahead San Pedro clash","excerpt":"Rivers United have departed Nigeria for Cote d’Ivoire ahead of the CAF Champions League first preliminary round first leg clash against San Pedro. The Pride of Rivers travelled through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday (today). 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This spiri...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/world-jollof-day-2026-how-knorr-shared-goodness-of-jollof-in-communities-across-nigeria/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Daily Post Staff","publishDate":"2026-09-01T14:11:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T15:18:44.883Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FKnorr-5.jpg","slug":"world-jollof-day-2026-how-knorr-shared-goodness-of-jollof-in-communities-across-nigeria"},{"id":"9dku3","title":"Police deny teargassing Lagos pensioners, say viral image AI-generated","excerpt":"Lagos State Police Command denies teargassing pensioners during a protest, stating the viral image is AI-generated. Learn more about the NUP protest. 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The union, describing the attack as an assault on the nation’s legal system, said the act was “barba...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/jusun-condemns-machete-attack-on-adamawa-area-court-judge/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Jim Ochetenwu","publishDate":"2026-09-01T14:00:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T15:18:44.883Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F04%2F3yMRpbce.jpeg","slug":"jusun-condemns-machete-attack-on-adamawa-area-court-judge"},{"id":"s39xo7","title":"Nigeria targets $1tn economy as GDP growth rises to 4.43% – FG","excerpt":"Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.43% in Q2 2026, moving closer to a $1tn GDP by 2030. 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The post Falana, Sowore condemn police’s tear-gas attack on Lagos pensioners appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/906725-falana-sowore-condemn-polices-tear-gas-attack-on-lagos-pensioners.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Emmanuel Agbo","publishDate":"2026-09-01T11:24:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T15:18:42.756Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F09%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-09-01-at-12.17.25.jpeg%3Ffit%3D698%252C274%26ssl%3D1","slug":"falana-sowore-condemn-polices-tear-gas-attack-on-lagos-pensioners"},{"id":"wq5qvo","title":"Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minor","excerpt":"The US State Department disclosed that Mr Adekunle was arrested in Nigeria in 2023 and extradited three years later. 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The ministry, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the latest growth rate also represented an i...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/tinubus-govt-targets-1trn-economy-by-2030-as-gdp-growth-hits-4-43/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Francis Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-09-01T13:14:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T13:21:59.516Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FBola-Ahmed-Tinubu.jpg","slug":"tinubus-govt-targets-1trn-economy-by-2030-as-gdp-growth-hits-443"},{"id":"28mh1h","title":"2027: Police to hold stakeholders’ security training in Ogun","excerpt":"The Ogun State Police Command has scheduled a security stakeholders’ workshop ahead of the 2027 general elections in a bid to ensure adequate participation and a credible election process. 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The vehicle, a white pick-up with registration number YAB 677 XD, was recovered in the early hours of Sunday, Augus...","url":"https://punchng.com/frsc-recovers-stolen-vehicle-in-abuja-hands-over-to-police/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-09-01T12:49:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T13:21:57.939Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"frsc-recovers-stolen-vehicle-in-abuja-hands-over-to-police"},{"id":"yu4hod","title":"2027: APM Lagos vows to unseat APC","excerpt":"The Allied Peoples’ Movement, APM, in Lagos State has reaffirmed its unity and declared its readiness to mount a strong challenge against the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 elections. The party’s governorship candidate in the state, Laja Adeoye, made this known in a statement ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/2027-apm-lagos-vows-to-unseat-apc/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunday Dennis","publishDate":"2026-09-01T12:48:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T13:21:59.516Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FAPM.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"2027-apm-lagos-vows-to-unseat-apc"},{"id":"d3r0pm","title":"2027: ‘Church not place for political campaigns’ – Adeyanju hits Peter Obi","excerpt":"Rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, on Tuesday declared that the politics of religion is capable of destroying Nigeria, stressing that the church is not a place for political campaigns and gimmicks. Adeyanju insisted that elections should be about ideas, policies, and visions on how to improve Nigeri...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/2027-church-not-place-for-political-campaigns-adeyanju-hits-peter-obi/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Seun Opejobi","publishDate":"2026-09-01T12:34:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T13:21:59.516Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FDeji-Adeyanju.jpg","slug":"2027-church-not-place-for-political-campaigns-adeyanju-hits-peter-obi"},{"id":"6xmrzk","title":"Customs generates N1.38trn, seizes smuggled goods worth N61.3bn in 2 months","excerpt":"The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it generated N1.38 trillion in July and August while intercepting smuggled goods with a combined Duty Paid Value exceeding N61.3 billion. The National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, DCC Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the Joint...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/customs-generates-n1-38trn-seizes-smuggled-goods-worth-n61-3bn-in-2-months/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Urowayino Jeremiah","publishDate":"2026-09-01T12:11:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T13:21:58.997Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FCustoms.png","slug":"customs-generates-n138trn-seizes-smuggled-goods-worth-n613bn-in-2-months"},{"id":"b7agfe","title":"Nigerian govt retains $300 helicopter levy per landing","excerpt":"The Nigerian government has retained its $300 helicopter levy per landing for oil and gas upstream operators and other sectors in Nigeria. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC disclosed this in a circular released on Monday. The decision came after a ministerial review com...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/nigerian-govt-retains-300-helicopter-levy-per-landing/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ogaga Ariemu","publishDate":"2026-09-01T12:11:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T13:21:59.516Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2FNigerian-Upstream-Petroleum-Regulatory-Commission-NUPRC.jpeg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"nigerian-govt-retains-300-helicopter-levy-per-landing"},{"id":"rir1fd","title":"Abuja court shifts hearing of suit seeking to halt conduct of Oyo LG elections","excerpt":"Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has shifted the hearing of a suit seeking to halt the conduct of Local Government Elections in Oyo State until September 10. The Judge on Tuesday adjourned hearing of the suit to enable the plaintiff, Akinloye Olusegun Oyeniyi, report to c...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/abuja-court-shifts-hearing-of-suit-seeking-to-halt-conduct-of-oyo-lg-elections/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Kayode Lawal","publishDate":"2026-09-01T12:07:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T13:21:59.516Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F05%2Fcourt-1.jpg","slug":"abuja-court-shifts-hearing-of-suit-seeking-to-halt-conduct-of-oyo-lg-elections"},{"id":"gdlb1o","title":"Ogun 2027: Hunye not fighting APC decision, only negotiating – Former Chief of Staff","excerpt":"Former Chief of Staff to the Ogun State Governor and APC consensus candidate for the Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency, Toyin Taiwo, has described the governorship ambition of Abayomi Hunye as a bargaining move and not a direct confrontation with the party. Taiwo spoke on Monday during an ap...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/ogun-2027-hunye-not-fighting-apc-decision-only-negotiating-former-chief-of-staff/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Gift Oba","publishDate":"2026-09-01T12:06:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T13:21:59.516Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F1-2026-09-01T130606.726.jpg","slug":"ogun-2027-hunye-not-fighting-apc-decision-only-negotiating-former-chief-of-staff"},{"id":"3vnkts","title":"Court fixes Sept 10 to hear suit seeking halt to Oyo LG polls","excerpt":"By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday slated September 10 to commence hearing a suit seeking to halt local government elections in Oyo State. 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