A trader shares her eyewitness account of the Balogun Market fire, revealing it began with smoke around 4 PM. She criticizes the initial response and explains how her mother's warning saved her goods.
A train collided with a bus in Lagos's Oshodi area. LASEMA confirms no deaths or injuries. Read details of the emergency response and cause.
A Nigerian lady asked her mother to refund N500 for pepper, but her mum's hilarious WhatsApp clapback went viral. See the full chat and reactions!
A train collided with a commercial bus in Oshodi, Lagos. LASEMA confirms no injuries or fatalities. Preliminary report blames the bus driver's reckless driving. Full details inside.
The Nigerian government has declared bandits and kidnappers as terrorist groups, ending ambiguous labels. A nationwide security emergency is declared to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts.
Discover the 5 key situations where a quick loan is a sensible financial tool in Nigeria, from medical emergencies to urgent repairs. Learn to borrow responsibly.
Nigeria Immigration Service announces new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for 2026. Comptroller General Kemi Nandap reveals biometric upgrade to replace current certificates. Read more.
Anambra Police arrest five men posing as vigilante operatives to rob residents in Awka. Two pump-action guns and a shuttle bus recovered. Read details.
From emergency rule in Rivers State to major tax reforms and security overhauls, explore the 10 pivotal decisions by President Tinubu's administration that shaped Nigeria's 2025. Read the full list and analysis.
LASEMA revitalises Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) across Lagos to strengthen grassroots disaster preparedness ahead of the festive season. Residents urged to act responsibly.
A Nigerian lady shared her mother's unexpected WhatsApp response after saying she was working out. The viral post sparked reactions online. Read the full story here.
President Bola Tinubu announces a sweeping national security revamp, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence. He declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists amid rising violence.
LSSTF CEO Dr Ayo Ogunsan inaugurates a monitoring team to track vehicles and assets for the RRS, ensuring transparency and accountability in Lagos security funding. Read more.
Federal Government mandates states to lead humanitarian and poverty reduction efforts. New 'One Humanitarian, One Poverty Reduction System' aims to harmonise interventions and boost accountability.
The Peoples Democratic Party warns that the Supreme Court's stance on Tinubu's Rivers State emergency declaration threatens Nigeria's democracy. Read the full details and public reactions.
President Bola Tinubu held a crucial security meeting with Nigeria's Service Chiefs to address internal challenges and regional commitments. Read the details and analysis.
The PDP warns that interpretations of the Supreme Court's Rivers emergency ruling risk Nigeria's democracy. The party calls for constitutional safeguards to protect federalism.
US House committees warn Nigeria is becoming one of the most perilous places globally to practice Christianity. Lawmakers demand action after briefing on attacks and abductions.
Lagos State kicks off a 4-day second phase polio vaccination campaign targeting children under five. Health teams will visit homes and public spaces to administer the safe nOPV2 vaccine.
Nigeria's Senate considers a bill to establish a single toll-free emergency number, '112', to replace the current confusing system. The move aims to leverage high mobile penetration for faster response. Read more.
Acid attacks are a growing threat in Nigeria. Learn the immediate first aid steps that can save your life and prevent permanent damage. Stay informed, stay safe.
Nigeria's Senate passes the NETS Bill 2025 for a unified emergency number. Major committee reshuffles also announced to bolster national security oversight. Read the full details.
The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.
The US Congress holds a critical briefing on Nigeria's mass abduction crisis, targeting Christians. Get the latest on US-Nigeria security talks and the nationwide emergency.
The deaths of Dr. Victor Olunloyo and Oba Sikiru Adetona mark the closing chapter of Nigeria's 1962 Western Region emergency rule. Explore this pivotal historical period and its lasting impact on Nigerian governance.
Political analyst urges Tinubu to address Trump's Christian genocide claims through policy reforms and diplomatic engagement. Learn the three crucial steps Nigeria must take.
Armed bandits kidnapped 14 people including a bride, her bridesmaids and a baby in Sokoto. Read about Nigeria's escalating security crisis and government response.
Omoluabi Parapo Conservative Group applauds President Tinubu's state of emergency on insecurity, calls for strengthened Amotekun and regional cooperation in South-West Nigeria.
Human Rights Watchdog demands Tinubu declare state of emergency in Zamfara after Governor Lawal freed 500 inmates, including hardened bandits. Read full details.
Music star KCee's declaration of being from Anambra instead of Biafra during viral live video with Carter Efe ignites mixed reactions across social media platforms.