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NPFL: Buter disappointed with Sporting Lagos’ defeat to Abia Warriors

Sporting Lagos technical adviser, Jeffery Buter, has described his team’s defeat to Abia Warriors as disappointing. The club suffered a 2-0 loss to Abia Warriors at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Sunday. Ikoi Etta and Chukwumeka Obioma were on target for Abia Warriors in t...

Daily Post NigeriaSep 21, 2026

Lagos mechanic lured with car repair job killed inside bush

A mechanic in Lagos, Samson, has been killed after he was allegedly lured with a car repair job to the Abijo area of Ibeju-Lekki and hacked to death. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-mechanic-lured-with-car-repair-job-killed-inside-bush/...

The PunchSep 21, 2026

NPFL: Etta reacts to Abia Warriors win at Sporting Lagos

Abia Warriors forward, Ikoi Etta has reflected on his contribution to the club’s 2-0 win over Sporting Lagos in a Matchday 4 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Etta came off the bench in the second half to score the opening goal in the 88th minute. Chukwumeka Obioma sealed ...

Daily Post NigeriaSep 21, 2026

T1 set to debut in Abuja as expansion gains momentum

By Theodore Opara Following a successful debut in Lagos, Jetour Nigeria will host the Jetour Experience Abuja from September 22 to 24, 2026, positioning its all-new T1 model as a major competitor in the country’s growing adventure SUV market. The three-day event in the Federal Ca...

VanguardSep 21, 2026

Lagos begins pre-festive cleaning across Ikoyi corridors

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has started a pre-festive cleaning operation in Ikoyi, clearing drainage channels to enhance environmental sanitation. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-begins-pre-festive-cleaning-across-ikoyi-corridors/...

The PunchSep 21, 2026

NPFL: Rangers, Abia Warriors, Inter Lagos bag away wins

Defending champions Rangers, Inter Lagos and Abia Warriors recorded away wins on Matchday Four of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, on Sunday. Inter Lagos stunned nine-time champions Enyimba 1-0 in Aba. Ezekiel Moses scored the decisive goal for the visitors in the 18th ...

Daily Post NigeriaSep 20, 2026

Enyimba lose to Inter Lagos as Abia Warriors beat Sporting Lagos

Former African and Nigerian champions, Enyimba Football Club of Aba, on Sunday lost 1-0 to newly promoted side Inter Lagos in Aba. Ezekiel Moses’ 18th-minute goal secured the maximum three points for Inter Lagos. Enyimba had lost 2-0 to Niger Tornadoes and 2-0 to Doma United befo...

Daily Post NigeriaSep 20, 2026

NLC warns FG against backdoor sale of Unity Colleges

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected the Federal Government’s plan to concession the management of Kings College, Lagos, warning that the move could lead to the privatisation of the nation’s Unity Colleges “through the back door.” NLC President, J...

VanguardSep 20, 2026

2027: Lagos APC dismisses NDC’s Obi prediction

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed as “wishful thinking” the claim by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will defeat President Bola Tinubu by a wider margin in La...

VanguardSep 20, 2026

LASTMA warns against using skates, wheeled shoes on Lagos highways

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has warned children and young adults against using roller skates and wheeled shoes on public highways due to s Read More: https://punchng.com/lastma-warns-against-using-skates-wheeled-shoes-on-lagos-highways/...

The PunchSep 20, 2026

Why 18% returns make you richer in Abia but poorer in Lagos

Nigeria’s inflation continued to decelerate in August, with headline inflation falling for the third consecutive month to 15.39% from... The post Why 18% returns make you richer in Abia but poorer in Lagos appeared first on Nairametrics ....

NairametricsSep 20, 2026

Lagos residents raise concerns over unsafe fufu preparation, preservation

Some residents in Lagos State have raised concerns over suspected unsafe preparation and preservation of fufu, a popular staple made from cassava. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-residents-raise-concerns-over-unsafe-fufu-preparation-preservation/...

The PunchSep 20, 2026

LASTMA warns against skate shoes on public highways

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has cautioned children, teenagers and young adults against using rolling skate shoes, wheeled footwear and similar devices on public highways. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the warning in a statem...

VanguardSep 20, 2026

CSOs urge Sanwo-Olu to resolve Lagos varsity strike

Seek Labour, civil society solidarity actions By Victor Ahiuma-Young LAGOS — The Joint Action Front, JAF, an umbrella body of pro-labour civil society organisations, has called on the Lagos State Government to engage striking lecturers in the state-owned universities and address ...

VanguardSep 20, 2026

Enugu Air to connect Lagos, Abuja passengers to Douala

By Dickson Omobola Enugu state-owned airline, Enugu Air, has concluded plans to introduce direct flights between Enugu and Douala, Cameroon. The service, which would operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Wednesdays, would enable passengers from Lagos and Abuja to connect via Enugu...

VanguardSep 20, 2026

RHV, Nisa Premier Hospitals perform first tele-robotic surgery in West Africa

By Chioma obinna A new chapter opened in Nigeria’s healthcare system at the weekend as surgeons at Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV) Hospital, Lagos, in collaboration with Nisa Premier Hospital, Abuja, successfully performed what they described as the first tele-robotic surgery in ...

VanguardSep 20, 2026

VIS impounds 38 buses over illegal BRI operations

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service, VIS, has impounded 38 buses for allegedly operating illegally under the Bus Reform Initiative, BRI. The vehicles were apprehended for operating under the BRI programme without the required licences and offic...

VanguardSep 20, 2026

Toyin Abraham reveals another pregnancy loss

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has revealed she recently lost another pregnancy when she was four months gone, recounting the experience in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/toyin-abraham-reveals-another-pregnancy-loss/...

The PunchSep 20, 2026

BBNaija Season 11 countdown: 13 Housemates, 2 weeks to go

By Ayo Onikoyi The Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show is entering its final stretch, with 13 housemates remaining in the competition and just two weeks to the grand finale. The number was reduced following the eviction of Abi and Araga during Sunday’s live eviction show, br...

VanguardSep 20, 2026

Jojo of Lele throws star-studded bash for 28th birthday

Content creator Jojo of Lele celebrated her 28th birthday with a star-studded party in Lagos attended by Cute Abiola, Lord Lamba and other personalities. Read More: https://punchng.com/jojo-of-lele-throws-star-studded-bash-for-28th-birthday/...

The PunchSep 20, 2026

Danjuma family takes wedding glamour to Marbella

Saraya Danjuma, daughter of Theophilus Danjuma, and her groom Bawa Salka, host their wedding celebration in Marbella, Spain, after a Lagos ceremony. Read More: https://punchng.com/danjuma-family-takes-wedding-glamour-to-marbella/...

The PunchSep 20, 2026

NPFL: Enyimba ready to end winless streak – Deutsch

Enyimba technical adviser, Emmanuel Deutsch, has declared that his side’s Matchday 4 encounter against Inter Lagos is a must-win. The People’s Elephant will do battle with Inter Lagos at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba on Sunday. DAILY POST reports that Enyimba are without a win from ...

Daily Post NigeriaSep 19, 2026

ASUU-LASU vows to sustain strike until demands are met

By Elizabeth Osayande Academic activities may remain suspended in all Lagos State-owned universities following the ongoing indefinite strike declared by their academic staff unions. This comes four days after the Lagos State University arm of the Academic Staff Union of Universit...

VanguardSep 19, 2026

Lagos LCDA chairman congratulates Hamzat at 62

The Chairman of Bariga LCDA, Adedeji Omope, has congratulated the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on his 62nd birthday. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-lcda-chairman-congratulates-hamzat-at-62/...

The PunchSep 19, 2026

Phyna, Nkechi Blessing to clash in celebrity boxing bout

Reality TV star Phyna and actress Nkechi Blessing are set to face each other in a celebrity boxing bout on October 1, 2026, in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/phyna-nkechi-blessing-to-clash-in-celebrity-boxing-bout/...

The PunchSep 19, 2026

Celebrity boxing: Nkechi Blessing, Phyna set for face-off

Actress Nkechi Blessing and former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, are set for a celebrity boxing face-off in Lagos. The bout, tagged “Chaos in the Ring”, is scheduled for October 1, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, according to the event organisers, Balmoral Group. Balmoral ...

VanguardSep 19, 2026

VIDEO: Sanwo-Olu praises MFM chorale after World choir games triumph

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has praised the Mountain Top Chorale of MFM for winning two gold medals at the World Choir Games. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-sanwo-olu-praises-mfm-chorale-after-world-choir-games-triumph/...

The PunchSep 19, 2026

High flood to hit Lagos, Delta, Imo, 12 other states in 7 days – NiHSA

…asks affected people to relocate By Gabriel Ewepu, ABUJA The Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency (NiHSA) has said a seven-day high flood will hit Imo, Cross River, Lagos and 12 other states. The Director General (DG) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NiHSA, Arch Umar Mohammed...

VanguardSep 19, 2026

NPFL: Buter declares Sporting Lagos readiness for Abia Warriors clash

Sporting Lagos technical adviser, Jeffery Buter says his team has put behind their last win over Inter Lagos as they gear up for the next game against Abia Warriors. The modest club will trade tackles with Abia Warriors at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Sunday. Buter said ...

Daily Post NigeriaSep 19, 2026

NPFL: Aondona returns to Sporting Lagos training after injury layoff

Sporting Lagos midfielder, Aondona Adeede has returned to training after an injury layoff, DAILY POST reports. Aondona rejoined his teammates in full training this week after spending several weeks on the sidelines. His return is expected to strengthen Sporting Lagos’ midfield. S...

Daily Post NigeriaSep 19, 2026

Ikeja Electric begins meter refunds for customers

Ikeja Electric Plc has started refunding customers who paid for meters under the Meter Asset Provider programme through credits on vending transactions. Read More: https://punchng.com/ikeja-electric-begins-meter-refunds-for-customers/...

The PunchSep 19, 2026

‘I want to be a pilot’ – 9-yr-old ‘detained’ at LASUTH over N4m bill

By Fred Iwenjora At the male surgical ward of Lagos state University Teaching Hospital Ikeja Lagos is Paschal Chinaecheta Duru, a 9-year- old boy who has become very popular for being the landlord or longest staying patient in the ward. Read Also: 37 Niger Miners Tragedy: Blood, ...

VanguardSep 19, 2026