The Lagos
By Evelyn Usman For almost 30 years, the Okwuonu family found a home in the Congregation of Yahweh, Lagos. But today, that long relationship has turned into a bitter dispute, with four sisters and their mother recounting experiences they described as painful and traumatic, while ...
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Davido, has announced a three-night concert residency, ‘Oriadè: The Residency’, at the National Theatre in Lagos this December. Read More: https://punchng.com/davido-announces-three-night-concert-at-national-theatre/...
Actress Nkechi Blessing and former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Phyna are set to settle their ongoing fight in a celebrity boxing match. The highly-anticipated face-off is scheduled for October 1, 2026 at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos State. The organisers, Balmoral...
By Henry Umoru ABUJA— The National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, has called for an independent, thorough and transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence ...
Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced a three-night concert residency at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, in December. Davido made the announcement on his verified Instagram page, @davido, on Friday, announcing “Oriadè: The Residency...
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has hinted that President Bola Tinubu might temporarily provide succour following the recent hike in the pump price of fuel. Atiku said Tinubu’s intended action will be based on a planned protest by Lag...
The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has affirmed Ladipo Johnson as the senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for Lagos Central. In a judgment on Friday by Justice D. E. Osiagor, the court dismissed the suit filed by Babasola Sebanjo challenging...
Lagos motorists can verify traffic tickets and check vehicle status on official portals to avoid scams. Use tms.lagosstate.gov.ng and payvis.ng. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-verify-traffic-tickets-check-vehicle-status-in-lagos/...
“Well, within the refinery, the workforce will practically become double, except in the water treatment section, because there we already have substantial capacity,” Edwin Devakumar, vice president, oil & gas and fertiliser at Dangote Industries Limited, told journalists at the r...
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has warned motorists against fraudulent text messages and links claiming they have committed traffic offences. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-warns-motorists-against-fake-traffic-fine-messages/...
By Dickson Omobola No fewer than 50 youths in Lagos State have been trained to identify fake news, impostor content, misleading headlines, manipulated or altered media, fabricated information and content presented out of context. The training comes against the backdrop of growing...
The Lagos social and lifestyle scene is set for another gathering as the 2026 edition of the Lagos All White Party holds on Sunday, September 20, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event is expected to bring together personalities...
An analysis of governing Lagos, detailing a conversation with Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy on infrastructure, transport, and public policy challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/a-lagos-evening/...
***Aliyu slams Wike, say he’s been compensated for 2023 support ***Jibrin warns APC govs against embarrassing Wike ***Shettima clarifies remarks on northern govs’ support for president By Olasunkanmi Akoni, Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Omeiza Ajayi LAGOS — THE feud between the All Progr...
Three boxing titles will be up for grabs at the 14th edition of De-Lads Boxing Promotion’s showdown at the NIS Gymnasium in Lagos on September 26. Read More: https://punchng.com/boxers-battle-for-three-titles-at-de-lads-showdown/...
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Two politicians who were aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Lagos State House of Assembly have defected to the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, following changes to the APC’s candidate list for the Agege constituencies I and ...
LAGOS, Nigeria – Ahead of its much-anticipated October 1 launch, Promise Land has announced the commencement of registration for drivers interested in participating in the ProTaxi empowerment programme, which is expected to provide opportunities for 1,000 drivers. The Founder and...
A tanker with 45,000 litres of petrol overturned in Epe, Lagos, on Thursday after hitting a stationary van, spilling its contents but causing no casualties Read More: https://punchng.com/45000-litre-petrol-tanker-overturns-in-lagos/...
A Nigerian group, The Naija Collective, has trained youths in Lagos to identify and counter misinformation and propaganda to build resilience against onlin Read More: https://punchng.com/group-trains-youths-to-spot-counter-misinformation/...
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, popularly known as the Task Force, has cautioned transport unions and other stakeholders against allocating pedestrian walkways and public spaces to their members. The chairman of the task force, Adetayo Akerele...
The Lagos State Government has increased the number of traffic management personnel deployed along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following a severe gridlock that reportedly kept thousands of motorists and commuters on the road for more than 12 hours. The congestion affected several...
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, says his All Progressives Congress, APC, counterpart, Obafemi Hamzat, must be disqualified from the race because of his oath of allegiance to a foreign nation. Rhodes-Vivour mad...
The NLC demands FG action as petrol hits N1,500/litre in some states. Also, read about the endless gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-nlc-demands-action-on-n1500-litre-petrol-endless-anguish-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway-ot...
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to intensify enforcement along the Apapa and Lekki Port corridors as it targets truckers’ compliance with the E-Call-Up system. The post Lagos tightens Apapa, Lekki port enforcement, targets truckers’ E-Call-Up compliance appeared fi...
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Tension surrounding the proposed Public-Private Partnership, PPP, concession of King’s College, Lagos, has eased following an agreement between the Federal Government and organised labour to review the controversial concession plan within two weeks. Read Al...
