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South Africa releases Fani-Kayode’s speech after protest over livestream omission

South Africa released Femi Fani-Kayode’s speech after the Nigerian high commissioner questioned its absence from a livestream of a diplomatic ceremony.

Amupitan denies owning pro-APC X account amid questions over INEC neutrality

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan has denied operating an X account accused of expressing support for the APC and President Tinubu during the 2023 elections.

Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.

From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.

Lagos water concession and prepaid meters will deepen hardship, CAPPA warns

CAPPA has warned that concessioning Lagos's water and expanding prepaid meters could deepen hardship and cut off low-income residents, and it demanded the MoU's publication.

Visa processing shift won’t affect Abuja embassy operations, US says

The US Mission in Nigeria says moving routine visa processing from Abuja to a Lagos hub will not affect the Abuja embassy or valid visas.

Lagos short of 40,000 doctors as Sanwo-Olu warns of health funding gap

Lagos State needs roughly 40,000 more doctors and 40,000 nurses, Sanwo-Olu says, while its health sector needs at least N100bn above current budget provisions.

Lagos CP allays fears over terror threat at Pan-Atlantic University, deploys drones

Lagos Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh has assessed security at Pan-Atlantic University and deployed surveillance drones, moving to calm fears after a viral video showed masked men nearby.

Court orders Virgin Atlantic to pay N13 million for missed flight

A Lagos Federal High Court has ordered Virgin Atlantic to pay Joy Ezetah $5,906.50 in damages, plus costs, after it denied her boarding on a Lagos-London flight.

Lekki Port Phase 2 construction set to begin, says Lagos government

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says construction on Phase 2 of the Lekki Port will start soon, boosting cargo capacity and strengthening the state's maritime position.

Sugar tax will worsen manufacturers’ plight, LCCI warns

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry warns that the Senate's Sugar-Sweetened Beverage tax bill could worsen the challenges facing Nigeria's manufacturing sector.

Coroner adjourns inquest into Chimamanda’s son’s death to October 8

The coroner's inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's 21-month-old son has stalled until October 8 after Euracare secured a High Court order staying proceedings.

Court halts coroner’s inquest into death of Chimamanda’s son

A Lagos High Court has suspended the coroner's inquest into the death of author Chimamanda Adichie's son, pending a challenge to its legality.

Soyinka Raises Alarm Over Security Battalion Around Seyi Tinubu

Wole Soyinka questions the large security escort around Seyi Tinubu and urges the Presidency to rethink the use of state protection.

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South Africa releases Fani-Kayode’s speech after protest over livestream omission

South Africa released Femi Fani-Kayode’s speech after the Nigerian high commissioner questioned its absence from a livestream of a diplomatic ceremony.

Amupitan denies owning pro-APC X account amid questions over INEC neutrality

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan has denied operating an X account accused of expressing support for the APC and President Tinubu during the 2023 elections.

EU warns of rising violence, hate speech ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections

The European Union has expressed concern over election-related violence, hate speech and political intimidation in Nigeria as preparations continue for the 2027 general elections.

Nigerian-born Emehelu makes history as New Jersey Lieutant governor

Nigerian-born lawyer Shirley Emehelu has assumed office as New Jersey's lieutenant governor, becoming part of a historic female-led state administration.