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Hospital seeks to stop inquest into Chimamanda son’s death

A Lagos High Court has fixed a date to rule on an application by Euracare hospital seeking to stop the coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu Adichie. Read More: https://punchng.com/hospital-seeks-to-stop-inquest-into-chimamanda-sons-death/...

The PunchSep 29, 2026

FG targets 70% local production of essential medicines by 2030

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Monday in Lagos while declaring open the 8th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers Expo, organised by the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMG-MAN). The post...

Premium TimesSep 28, 2026

I’m Here To Improve Quality Of Lives Of Lagosians, Not Pad Budget — GRV

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, says his vision is to make an impact that will enhance the quality of life of Lagosians. Rhodes-Vivour, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Mond...

Channels TelevisionSep 28, 2026

2027: ‘I still embody Obidient values’ — Rhodes-Vivour

By Adegboyega Adeleye The Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said he still represents the values of the Obidient movement despite former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, moving to another political...

VanguardSep 28, 2026

LCCI leads push for digital tourism ecosystem in Nigeria

By Yinka Kolawole & Adaobi Abimbola The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for the development of a digitally intelligent tourism ecosystem in Nigeria, urging the government and private sector to leverage artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure ...

VanguardSep 28, 2026

Flooding: PDP accuses Sanwo-Olu govt of neglecting Jakande Estates

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of failing to adequately address the infrastructure challenges facing residents and property owners in Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Anikantamo Jakande Estate...

Daily Post NigeriaSep 28, 2026

Return to APC, monarchs urge ex-Lagos LG chair

Traditional rulers in Agege, Lagos, have urged former LG chairman Ganiyu Egunjobi to return to the APC after his defection over a disputed primary. Read More: https://punchng.com/return-to-apc-monarchs-urge-ex-lagos-lg-chair/...

The PunchSep 28, 2026

The Quiet Digital Revolution Reshaping Nigeria’s Capital Market

As Nigerians subscribe to the Dangote Refinery offer from their smart devices, the systems connecting them to the capital market are facing one of their biggest tests yet. At about 9:15am on 14 September 2026, Tosin Onisuuru, a Lagos-based entrepreneur, opened the NGX Invest webs...

NairametricsSep 28, 2026

Dangote’s Kenya refinery to generate 1,000MW, double Lagos plant

Dangote Group’s planned refinery in Lamu, Kenya, is expected to generate about 1,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, twice the power-generation capacity of its refinery in Lagos. The post Dangote’s Kenya refinery to generate 1,000MW, double Lagos plant appeared first on Nairametri...

NairametricsSep 28, 2026

Lagos Assembly polls: Agege stakeholders urge Egunjobi, Yusuf to return to APC

Stakeholders in Orile-Agege and Agege Local Government Areas of Lagos State have appealed to former chairman Ganiyu Egunjobi and Azeez Yusuf to return to APC. The stakeholders, including traditional rulers, religious leaders and political figures, made the appeal at a peace meeti...

VanguardSep 28, 2026

NPFL: Atata reveals secret behind Ikorodu City’s historic win over Rangers

Ikorodu City goalkeeper, Michael Atata has revealed the key to the team’s thrilling home win over defending champions Rangers, DAILY POST reports The Oga Boys secured a 2-0 victory over Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday. It was Ikorod...

Daily Post NigeriaSep 28, 2026

I understand Lagos thoroughly – Hamzat

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Lagos State in 2027, Dr Kadri Hamzat, says he is the best candidate. Hamzat, the current Deputy Governor of Lagos, said this was because of his understanding of the history and politics of the state. He spoke on Sunda...

VanguardSep 28, 2026

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – ARC-ing for an EV market

In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Good morning. Did you know that a one-time salary can buy you a lifetime opportunity? Get 20% off your Moonshot 2026 ticket and spend two days at the National Theatre, Lagos, alongside founders, investors, operators, cr...

TechCabalSep 28, 2026

LASBCA warns building professionals against role overlap

The Lagos State Building Control Agency has warned building professionals against taking on roles outside their expertise to prevent building collapses in Read More: https://punchng.com/lasbca-warns-building-professionals-against-role-overlap/...

The PunchSep 28, 2026

Independence: Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to renew faith, hope

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians to respond to the country’s challenges with renewed faith and hope for its 66th anniversary. Read More: https://punchng.com/independence-sanwo-olu-urges-nigerians-to-renew-faith-hope/...

The PunchSep 28, 2026

King’s College dispute: Unity Colleges resume

Academic activities at Unity Colleges in Nigeria resume following the suspension of a strike over the planned concession of King’s College, Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/kings-college-dispute-unity-colleges-resume/...

The PunchSep 28, 2026

Optimus Bank launches blood drive to support healthcare

Optimus Bank has launched a blood drive in Lagos to support critical healthcare needs and address Nigeria’s significant blood supply gap. Read More: https://punchng.com/optimus-bank-launches-blood-drive-to-support-healthcare/...

The PunchSep 28, 2026

LASTMA impounds 84 vehicles as miscreants attack personnel

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has impounded 84 vehicles for various traffic violations during a weekend enforcement operation in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/lastma-impounds-84-vehicles-as-miscreants-attack-personnel/...

The PunchSep 28, 2026

2026 WTD: TCI introduces two tourism destinations in Badagry

By Onyeka Ezike Tourists Club International (TCI) has announced the establishment of two new tourism destinations in Badagry, Lagos State—the Tourists Club International Art Gallery and the Tourists Club International Forest Reserve. The announcement was made on Sunday to commemo...

VanguardSep 27, 2026

Lagos varsities strike: No dialogue yet with Sanwo-Olu 12 days after — ASUU

*LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH affected *Union demands full domestication of 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement By Clifford Ndujihe & Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS — Academic activities in the three Lagos State-owned universities remain paralysed indefinitely as the Academic Staff Union of Universitie...

VanguardSep 27, 2026

El-Rufai’s betrayers and betrayals, By Festus Adedayo

My first encounter with Nasir El-Rufai was in year 2000 at the Akodo Resort, a popular Lagos beachfront getaway along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Ibeju-Lekki. As Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), he had come to sell to his audience the talismanic powers ...

Premium TimesSep 27, 2026