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A traditional ruler in Oyo State, the Aresaadu of Iresaadu in Surulere Local Government Area, Oba Abraham Adeyeye Oyerinde, has raised an alarm over alleged plans by the State government to dethrone him. Oyerinde made this declaration via a letter addressed to the Acting Governor...
The two-week repair work on the Kara bridge is beginning to take its toll on free movement of vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway axis, as motorists remain stranded for several hours on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. The Federal Government announced the commencement of work o...
Motorists face massive gridlock due to Kara Bridge traffic as repair works on expansion joints cripple the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for hours. Read More: https://punchng.com/kara-bridge-repairs-cripple-lagos-ibadan-expressway/...
Nigeria hosts its first Wheelchair American Football exhibition in Lagos to promote inclusion and create new opportunities for athletes with disabilities. Read More: https://punchng.com/wheelchair-american-football-promotes-inclusion-in-nigeria/...
The 29th Nigeria Cup golf tournament promises a mini-festival of sportsmanship and celebration from Sept 19-27 at Ikoyi Club 1938. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/golf-nigeria-cup-set-for-mini-festival-at-ikoyi-club/...
— Says those who stopped Obi couldn’t stop killings in Benue By Chioma Obinna LAGOS — The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has condemned the reported blockade of the convoy of the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, whil...
The Federal Government has begun exclusive talks with APM Terminals on the development of the proposed Badagry Deep-Seaport in Lagos State. The post FG begins talks with APM Terminals on Badagry deep seaport development appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The US Embassy in Abuja has stopped routine visa processing, directing all applicants to the US Consulate General in Lagos. Learn about the new changes. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-embassy-stops-routine-visa-processing-in-abuja-moves-services-to-lagos/...
By Ayobami Okerinde The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and his running mate, Gbadamosi Babatunde, have promised to roll out at least 20,000 affordable housing units annually if elected. Olalere, who spoke during an ...
Lagos State has arraigned over 100 suspects for public peace breaches and property conversion in Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah. Learn more about the Lag Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-arraigns-100-suspects-over-vi-lekki-disturbances/...
The US Embassy in Abuja has stopped processing routine visa applications, directing applicants to the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. According to the latest visa advisory, the change took effect on August 1, 2026, with routine visa services now available only at the Consulate G...
Lagos is Africa’s most dynamic megacity. It’s a vibrant hub where over 20 million people live, work, and commute daily. Yet, mobility remains its greatest challenge. Endless traffic jams, fragmented transport modes, and the strain on productivity have left residents yearning for ...
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Howdy. We’ve extended the Moonshot 2026 Early Bird package by 3 days. Take advantage of the offer! You can still get your ticket at the 20% discount price and join us at the National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria, on ...
LAWMA addresses waste collection delays in Mushin, Lagos, intensifying efforts and debunking old videos. Learn how the agency is improving services. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-intensifies-waste-collection-faults-old-videos/...
Lagos State Government starts consultations with residents for the 2027 budget, seeking input and accounting for past requests. Learn more about community Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-budget-lagos-begins-consultations/...
The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has announced that 27 vessels are scheduled to arrive at three major ports in Lagos within the next two weeks. According to the authority’s Daily Shipping Position released on Monday, the vessels are expected at the Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea and Tin...
LAGOS — Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has signed its initial public offering (IPO) documents with advisers and other parties involved in the proposed offer, ahead of its planned opening on September 14, 2026. The documents were signed on Monday at a preliminary si...
… Says 47,830 facilities under surveillance … 137 truckloads seized in Lagos, Onitsha, Aba … 3 firms caught refilling branded 19-litre water bottles … Fake drinks account for over 50% of court victories By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Con...
The Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced a public hearing on the proposed amendment of the state’s Magistrates’ Courts Law, 2015, with stakeholders examining provisions aimed at improving the administration of justice. The Magistrates’ Court Amendment Bill, 2026, among oth...
…Says AfCFTA key to unlocking Africa’s trade potential By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, is targeting more than $50 billion in trade and investment deals at the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair, IATF, scheduled to hold in Lagos. Th...
NAFDAC has destroyed over N1.5tn worth of fake and substandard products since 2023, with N1.5tn destroyed in Lagos and South-East alone. Learn more about t Read More: https://punchng.com/nafdac-destroyed-n1-5tn-fake-products-in-three-years-dg/...
A total of 4.1 billion ordinary shares will be offered at ₦525 per share as the Dangote Refinery held the historic Initial Public Offering (IPO) ceremony in Lagos on Monday. Disclosed by the President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, during the sign-off ceremony for the offer...
By Deborah Oyekale Nollywood actress Mo Bimpe has responded to social media backlash after a short clip of her with colleague Jide Awobona went viral. The video, taken at the September 2, 2026 premiere of A Mama Deola Wedding Story in Lagos, showed Mo Bimpe seated between Jide an...
Chairman of Zenith Bank Jim Ovia and Chairman of Heirs Holdings Tony Elumelu are among other financial experts attending the historic Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering signing ceremony holding in Lagos on Monday. The event will see the private refinery offer 4.1 billion or...
