The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, held its first Congress of the year, marking a significant milestone in the association’s activities within the state. The Congress brought together members of the association for strategic deliberations, capacity-building engagements, and the official unveiling of the NAWOJ Lagos 2026…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, has named Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, Founder of Love of Christ Generation Church C&S (Worldwide), as its Iconic Woman of the Month for January. The honour is part of a newly introduced initiative by NAWOJ Lagos aimed at celebrating womanhood, impact, and philanthropy across…
The Airport Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man for his alleged involvement in a large-scale romance fraud amounting to ₦48.5 million, as part of efforts to curb criminal activities within the aviation environment. The suspect, Precious Onudhona, a native of Delta State, was apprehended on February 2, 2026, at the airport while attempting to…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has met with residents of the Makoko community affected by recent demolitions and directed relevant ministries and agencies to suspend the exercise in the area. The meeting, held on Monday and led by the Majority Leader of the House, Noheem Adams, was convened to address concerns arising from the…
The Lagos State Government has warned against the assumption or display of unauthorised chieftaincy titles, describing the practice as illegal and disruptive to public order. In an advisory signed by Commissioner Bolaji Robert, the government stated that only the Governor, through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development, can approve chieftaincy titles….
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that six passengers were killed and 23 others injured in a crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near Four Square Camp. According to FRSC Public Relations Officer Odunsin Afolabi, the accident occurred around 11:27 a.m., involving a DAF CF 380 trailer (registration SNA 287 XA). Rescue teams arrived…
A commercial bus has gone up in flames on the Third Mainland Bridge near the UNILAG Waterfront, inward Iyana Oworo, leading to severe traffic congestion along the busy corridor. Emergency responders have been alerted as motorists experience significant delays on the route.
The Lagos State Government has expressed deep concern over a serious road traffic accident that occurred at the summit of Apakun Bridge, inward Oshodi, involving a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)–laden heavy-duty truck and a private motor vehicle, resulting in injuries to two pedestrians and a motorist. Preliminary findings indicate that the truck, bearing registration number…
Oshodi, Lagos — Three people, including two pedestrians and a driver, were injured on Sunday following a serious road traffic accident involving a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)–laden truck and a Toyota Corolla at the Apakun Bridge, inward Oshodi. The truck, registered EKY 120 YK, allegedly traveling at excessive speed, rammed into the moving Toyota Corolla…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to transform the Obalende under-bridge into a state-of-the-art transport and community facility, named the Y’ELLO Bus Park, in partnership with MTN Nigeria. This ambitious project aims to convert what was once an unsafe, neglected space into a vibrant, functional, and commuter-friendly transport hub for residents and travelers in…
