Epe, Ibeju-Lekki and Badagry alone make up more than half of Lagos’ land mass
Total: 3,577.28 km²
The devastating flood that ravaged parts of Igarra, headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government, has left communities in grief and families displaced. Homes, farmlands, and livelihoods have been swept away, and the pain is felt across Akoko-Edo. “I extend my heartfelt sympathy to all victims, families, and residents affected by this disaster. My thoughts and prayers…
Army: Troops killed 79 bandits, rescued 290 kidnap victims in Katsina in first half of 2026 Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, under Operation Fansan Yamma, reportedly killed 79 bandits in Katsina state between January and July this year. According to the army, the troops also rescued 290 kidnap victims and recovered…
19-yr-old Nigerian, Tobi Akinrinola jailed in UK over robbery A Nigerian teenager, Oluwatobiloba Akinrinola, has been jailed in the UK for his role in a violent robbery where party guests were threatened, assaulted and humiliated during a planned attack. Akinrinola, 19, of Slippers Place, London was sentenced to seven years in prison alongside Richile Vangu,…
A54-year-old Nigerian Catholic priest, Reverend Benjamin Okwy Madu, has died by suicide in Massachusetts, United States, days after he was ordered to leave the country and return to Nigeria for a new assignment despite reportedly expressing fears for his safety if he returned home. Madu died on July 2 at his residence in Lynnfield, Massachusetts,…
PDP, others commemorate Funsho Williams 20 years after killing. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos Mainland Local Government Area on Monday held a memorial service to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the death of Olufunsho Williams, a former governorship candidate murdered in 2006. The service, held at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, Yaba, was themed,…
Uganda to Begin Mandatory Monthly Community Clean-Up. Uganda has announced that all eligible citizens will be required to participate in a nationwide community clean-up on the last Saturday of every month or face legal action. The first National Cleaning Day will take place on Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. local time, with security…
