Tag: Lagos
Gbajabiamila, Desmond Elliot and the crassness of Nigerian politics
Of course, there is nothing wrong with apologising when one is wrong and you know it, but then…
September 14 in Nigerian History: Spanish Flu Reached Lagos in 1918
On September 14, 1918, a dreaded influenza widely known as the “Spanish Flu” officially reached the shores of…
Cost of Living in Lagos and Abuja 2026: How Rent, Food, Transport and Bills Compare
Choosing between Lagos and Abuja in 2026 is no longer simply a question of which city has more…
Police tear-gas Lagos retirees protesting unpaid pensions
The ongoing protest by Lagos State pensioners at the government house in Alausa, Ikeja, the state capital, has…
August 26 in Nigerian History: NCNC Was Founded, Ibrahim Babangida Stepped Down As Military President
On August 26, 1944, the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) was formally established in Lagos.…
August 25 in Nigerian History: FG Cremated Bodies of 4 Ebola Victims in Lagos
On August 25, 2014, the Federal Government cremated the bodies of the four Nigerians who died of the…
Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day 2026: How Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Osun Marked the Historic Celebration
For many people watching from a distance, August 20, 2026, may have looked like another public holiday quietly…
Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day 2026: Date, Participating States and What Nigerians can expect
Thursday, August 20, 2026, is set to bring a different atmosphere across parts of South West Nigeria, as…
FLOOD ALERT: Why Lagos is sinking under water despite lower rainfall
Flooding has swept through several West African countries in recent weeks, leaving a trail of deaths, displacement and…
Was there a Bomb explosion in Lagos? Inside Police investigation into the June 2026 incident
Fear spreads quickly whenever a loud explosion erupts in a busy commercial area, especially in a city as…
Five-Storey Building Collapses On Occupants in Lagos – Video
A five-storey building has collapsed at Alakija, inward Navy Town, triggering a major emergency response and causing severe…
12 Girls Rescued in Idumota Market Sex Trafficking Bust (June 2026) – Full story
The narrow streets around Idumota Market carry a rhythm that never seems to pause, traders calling out prices,…