Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a proud Lagosian, Nigeria’s commercial capital never runs out of energy, colour, and surprises. Here are ten must-visit spots that define Lagos’ evolving culture and lifestyle in 2025. 1. Nike Art Gallery This five-storey gallery in Lekki is a visual explosion of African art. From paintings to […]
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The Lagos State Government on Thursday demolished illegal structures obstructing the Jebba/Kano collector in Ebute Metta to improve stormwater flow and curb flooding. ALSO READ:VIDEO: Why Ooni and I can never settle our fight — Oluwo of Iwo Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the move via his official X handle, sharing
An abandoned aircraft sitting along the busy Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos has triggered widespread debate after a video of the plane went viral on social media. The footage, first shared by Instablog9ja, shows the rusting aircraft lying idle by the roadside, raising questions about its ownership, purpose, and why it has been left to decay.
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Nigeria’s retail giant Shoprite is facing tough times, with several of its outlets either shut or running on near-empty shelves, raising fresh concerns about its future in the country. Daily Trust can confirm that Shoprite stores in Ibadan and Ilorin have closed their doors, while branches in Lagos and Abuja show half-empty shelves and
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One person has been confirmed dead following the collapse of a three-storey building under construction at Borno Street, Alagomeji, in the Yaba area of Lagos State. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in its Day 2 incident report on Saturday, said the body of a male victim was recovered from the rubble during ongoing
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The Lagos State Government, under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sentenced two bakery workers to two weeks of community service after they were accused of stealing five loaves of bread from their employer. According to a statement released on Monday, September 8, via the state government’s website, the employer insisted the case be taken to court.
Did you know that? OjotaOjota used to be a military settlement in the late 18th century and soldiers practised their shooting there. The area had several gun firing spots and became known as “Oju Ota” in Yoruba which means “Bullet spots”. It later metamorphosed into Ojota which it is called now. Abule EgbaThis area is
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A 41-year-old man named Abdulfatai Olagunju has been charged by the police with stealing his neighbor’s goat before an Isolo magistrates’ court in Lagos. Olagunju was accused of providing the goat a chemical that kept it from screaming out before committing the theft in the dark. According to the prosecutor, Inspector M. Solomon, the accused
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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Lagos for his much anticipated two-day visit. The president is expected to commission some projects done by the Governor of Lagos, Akinwumi Ambode and also attend an annual colloquium to celebrate the 66th birthday of former governor of Lagos State and All Progressive Congress chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. President @MBuhari
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A Lagos high court has ruled that total abstinence or faithfulness should be noted on condom advertisements as the best options because the protective rubber is not 100 percent effective. According to reports the ruling was issued by Justice Taofiquat Oyekan-Abdullahi following a suit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Project for Human Development (PHD) against the
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