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 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.
A Toyota Hiace bus was hit by a train at Arena, Oshodi, Lagos. LASEMA confirms no casualties but significant bus damage. Read details of the emergency response.
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.
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.
LASEMA assures safety for Eyo Festival on Dec 27. PS Oke-Osanyintolu urges public to avoid emergencies, use 767/112 lines responsibly. Full readiness confirmed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Federal Government announces emergency fund to combat gender-based violence and support survivors. New initiative launched during 16 Days of Activism against GBV.
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.
Primate Elijah Ayodele reveals five powerful individuals are behind Nigeria's terrorism surge. He warns President Tinubu against negotiating with bandits as security emergency continues.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces economic challenges as China tensions escalate and inflation threatens her political honeymoon. Will her stimulus package work?
Citizens for Secure Nation criticizes African Democratic Congress for exploiting Nigeria's insecurity crisis for political gain. Read full analysis of the security debate.