CCTV nabs three vandals on Third Mainland bridge in real time — Umahi warns offenders
The Federal Government’s newly deployed CCTV surveillance system has led to the real-time arrest of three suspected vandals on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the…
Lagos begins Lekki–Epe expressway rehabilitation, announces traffic diversions
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has announced traffic diversion and lane management plans ahead of the commencement of rehabilitation works on the Lekki–Epe Expressway, scheduled to begin on Sunday,…
Trucks overturn, trigger hours-long gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
Scores of workers and motorists were left stranded in the early hours of Friday, January 23, 2026, after an overturned truck caused severe traffic congestion at the Otedola Bridge along…
Makoko: Notices issued two years ahead of demolition, safety comes first — Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that evacuation notices were served on affected residents of the Makoko area more than two years before the recent demolition exercise. The…
‘They asked for ₦3m’ – Family recounts final phone call before Abuja lawyer’s death
The family of Nwamaka Chigbo, an Abuja-based lawyer, has recounted the harrowing final moments leading to her death. Chigbo’s body was discovered a few days ago on a kerb along…
Police agree to halt tinted glass permit enforcement
The Nigeria Police Force has agreed to suspend the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy nationwide following an interim court order restraining the action. The Police had earlier announced…
How evening fire gutted Lagos market plaza, traders feared trapped
An undisclosed number of traders are feared trapped after a fire gutted the fifth floor of a popular plaza known as Great Nigeria Insurance House at Balogun Market on Wednesday.…
Christmas travel disrupted as gridlock paralyzes Lokoja–Abuja highway
Motorists travelling on the Lokoja–Abuja highway have been stranded in a massive traffic gridlock, just days before Christmas, causing widespread frustration and delays. The congestion, which has persisted for about…
NBA wants Tinubu’s intervention, warns Police against resuming tinted glass enforcement
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has warned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, against proceeding with the planned enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy scheduled to resume on…
Police to resume enforcement of vehicle tinted glass permit in 2026
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced plans to resume the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy nationwide from January 2, 2026, citing rising security concerns linked to the…