The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions ahead of the 10th edition of the Lagos Women Run, set to take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, starting from 6:00 a.m. Organised by the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) in collaboration with event partners, the 10-kilometre race will commence at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) and

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Abubakar Yusuf as a Commissioner representing Kano State in the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) — a decision that has drawn sharp criticism within the power sector. The controversy stems from reports that Yusuf had previously failed a mandatory competency interview conducted by the Commission, raising

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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has laid off about 800 employees as part of a large-scale restructuring exercise, marking one of the most significant job cuts in Nigeria’s power sector in recent years. The retrenchment, which began on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, follows months of internal review as the company struggles with operational inefficiencies,

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Two community leaders have been killed and several residents abducted after armed bandits attacked Doguwar Dorawa, a farming settlement near Guga in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State on Thursday night. According to local sources, the attackers stormed the community around 10 p.m., killing two brothers — Alhaji Bishir and Alhaji Surajo — despite

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The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has issued a new message to its members, cautioning them to limit movement, avoid public gatherings, and reduce smartphone use in anticipation of what it described as increased U.S. drone and surveillance operations across Nigeria. The advisory came in response to comments reportedly attributed to former U.S. President

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the privatisation of operations at the Port Harcourt International Airport and imposed a ban on the sale or transfer of properties belonging to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The decision was announced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, following Thursday’s Federal Executive Council

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The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered and dismantled a criminal network run by Cameroonian nationals who allegedly lured and kidnapped victims under the pretense of securing foreign visas. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, officers from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in Eleweran responded to a distress call

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Popular socialite and entertainer Mike Nwalie, known as Pretty Mike, was arraigned on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over alleged drug-related offences. The case was presided over by Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa. Nwalie, owner of Proxy Lagos Night Club in Victoria Island, Lagos, appeared alongside the club’s supervisor, Joachim Hillary, 32, following

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Afrobeats superstar Wande Coal is gearing up for a highly anticipated return with his upcoming single, “Dem Go Pay.” On Thursday, the “Black Diamond” shared a striking teaser for the track, instantly sparking excitement across social media. The cinematic clip features Wande Coal in a dark, intense setting, surrounded by men dressed in black, evoking

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