The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into the reported death of a Lagos socialite popularly known as “Elena,” who allegedly died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) cosmetic procedure at a clinic in the state. A Brazilian Butt Lift, commonly referred to as BBL, is a cosmetic surgery that involves removing fat from other parts of the body and injecting it into the buttocks to enhance their […]
Authorities in the United Kingdom have announced road closures and temporary airspace restrictions ahead of the state visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is expected to arrive next week. The visit, scheduled to begin on March 18, will see the Nigerian leader hosted by Charles III at Windsor Castle. President Tinubu will be accompanied by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. Security agencies said several measures have been put […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has warned that it may revoke the bail granted to activist and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore, if he fails to appear at the next hearing of his ongoing cybercrime trial. The presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, issued the warning on Thursday, stating that the court would also issue a bench warrant for Sowore’s arrest should he fail to attend the next sitting. The warning […]
Frustration over persistent electricity outages sparked protests in Lagos on Thursday as residents took to the streets to demand improved power supply. A viral video circulating on social media showed a group of demonstrators, mostly young Nigerians, marching through the Fadeyi area while expressing anger over the continued “epileptic” electricity supply in the state. The protesters carried placards with messages demanding an end to irregular power supply and estimated billing. […]
Residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro waterfront communities in the Yaba area of Lagos State have rejected a proposed plan to relocate them to the Epe axis following the demolition of homes in the area. Community members said they were never part of any agreement with the Lagos State Government to move to another part of the state, describing the relocation announcement as unexpected. The Secretary of the Makoko Gunuvi […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide warning as temperature continues to rise across several states, raising concerns over heat stress and related health complications. In an advisory posted on its X page, NiMet said residents of Benue, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Niger, Kebbi, Cross River, Oyo, Ogun and other inland areas of the southern states are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat. NiMet explained that […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has assured Nigerians that the military remains in control of the security situation despite renewed terrorist and bandit attacks in the North-East. Musa gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja after a strategic meeting with service chiefs and senior military officers to review operational strategies across different theatres of operation nationwide. According to him, the meeting was convened to assess the current security situation […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has directed the country’s service chiefs to visit the North-East and North-West to reassess and strengthen ongoing military operations in the regions. The directive was issued during a meeting held on Wednesday at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Abuja, where the minister met with top military officials to address the rising security challenges across the country. According to the minister’s Media Adviser, Timothy […]
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, has ordered a thorough investigation into allegations of unprofessional conduct by officers of the Jobele Division in Afijio Local Government Area. The inquiry follows protests on Tuesday by residents over rising cases of kidnapping and insecurity. According to a statement from the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, the Assistant Superintendent of Police who led the patrol team and the Divisional […]
