Yobe Boat Accident Death Toll Rises to 29
Death toll in Yobe boat accident rises to 29. Governor Mai Mala Buni orders strict new safety rules for river travel and provides support for victims' families. Read the latest updates.
Death toll in Yobe boat accident rises to 29. Governor Mai Mala Buni orders strict new safety rules for river travel and provides support for victims' families. Read the latest updates.
The death toll from the Yobe boat accident has risen to 29. Search and rescue efforts continue as authorities cite overloading and structural defects as causes. Read the full report.
A tragic boat accident on the Kumadugu/Yobe River has left 25 feared dead and 14 missing. Overloading and poor visibility are blamed. Read about the ongoing rescue efforts.
A devastating boat accident in Yobe State's Nguru LGA has claimed 25 lives, with 14 passengers still missing. Rescue operations continue as Governor Buni mourns the loss.
A canoe carrying 52 capsized in Yobe State, leaving 25 dead and 14 missing. Search operations continue. Read the full report on the Nguru waterway tragedy.
A Nigerian man, Chamberlain Chimeremeze, mourns his friend Ella, who died in a boat accident. He shares their last conversation and worries for her son, Leo. Read the heartbreaking story.
A new report shows Lagos rents have skyrocketed, with a one-bedroom in Eko Atlantic costing ₦20.9m annually. Discover the full breakdown of prices across the city and the economic factors driving this surge.
The Lagos State Government confirms six fatalities and 13 injuries from the Greater Nigeria Insurance House fire. Three victims were burnt beyond recognition. Get the full update.
A New Year's Day fire gutted four electronics shops in Ikotun, Lagos, destroying millions in goods. Quick action by neighbours and firefighters saved the building. No casualties were reported.
The Lagos State Government confirms another body recovered from the GNI building fire site on Lagos Island. Get the latest updates on casualties and the ongoing investigation.
A passenger boat accident in Lagos has left six dead and four rescued. Authorities are searching for missing persons after the vessel hit a submerged object. Read the latest updates.
TECNO and Lagos State have opened the Babajide Sanwo-Olu Mini Stadium in Sura, a first-of-its-kind PPP project for grassroots football. The 8-a-side facility aims to nurture future stars. Read more.
The Lagos State Government has abruptly cancelled the 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta, urging residents to usher in 2026 with personal prayers. Governor Sanwo-Olu approved the last-minute decision.
Lagos State Government cancels the 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta. Governor Sanwo-Olu urges residents to pray for the state and nation instead of the usual concert. Details inside.
A devastating fire has destroyed goods worth millions of Naira at Arena Market in Lagos. Traders are counting losses as emergency services battle the blaze. Read full report.
Lagos State announces free entry to all state-managed parks from Dec 25-27, 2025, with extended hours until 8 PM. Enjoy family fun and festive lights!
Explore Lagos' iconic 'Detty December' 2025 through a night of nonstop parties, concerts, and cultural events. See how the city transforms into a hub of carefree fun and economic boom.
Lagos State plans a sweeping tax overhaul, reducing levies from 65 to just 9 by 2026. The reform aims to ease business burdens and boost compliance. Learn what's changing.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu assures citizens after a major fire at the GNI Building on Lagos Island. Firefighters responded swiftly; no casualties. Read the latest details.
A major fire has gutted the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island. Emergency services are battling the blaze as the number of casualties remains unknown. Get the latest updates.
The Federal Government, through NIWA, has trained 75 boat drivers from Lagos, Ogun, and Ondo states in navigation and safety to curb accidents. This initiative aims to boost professionalism on Nigeria's inland waterways.
Lagos State Government announces decisive steps to regulate informal spaces like road setbacks and under-bridge areas. Commissioner Dr. Oluyinka Olumide outlines plan for safety and sustainable urban growth. Read more.
Social critic Scott Iguma urges Lagos government to install CCTV cameras on major roads following repeated sightings of dead bodies. He calls it a public safety necessity.
Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.
Lagos State Government commits to collaboration with NIOB to enforce building standards, ensure safety, and promote sustainable urban growth. Learn about the new regulatory push.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says strong government-private sector collaboration is critical for affordable housing in Lagos. Learn about the state's strategy.
Lagos State plans to bring back monthly environmental sanitation to address severe waste management challenges. The state generates up to 15,000 tonnes of waste daily but collects less than a third. Read the full plan.
Lagos State's new Tenancy Bill proposes severe penalties, including N1m fines and jail, for landlords who harass tenants or evict without court orders. Read the full details.
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
A Lagos woman was left distressed after a tout, known as an 'agbero', snatched her bottle of Fanta and fled. The incident, captured on video, has ignited discussions on public safety. Read the full story.