Makoko, Oworonshoki Residents Stage Protest Over Lagos Demolitions

Community leaders and residents displaced from several low-income neighbourhoods in Lagos took to the streets on Wednesday, staging a protest at the Ikeja Under-Bridge to denounce what they described as widespread demolitions and forced evictions across the state. The protesters accused the Lagos State Government of pulling down homes in communities such as Makoko, Owode […]

Lagos Mainland Chairman Bans Sleeping in Oyingbo Market Over Security Concerns

The Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, Jubril Emilagba, has announced a prohibition on overnight stays within Oyingbo Market, citing growing security concerns and the need to better protect traders, shoppers, and property. Emilagba made the declaration on Friday during a security engagement with market executives and traders, where he explained that the decision […]

Missing Iya Oge of Lagos, Opral Benson, Found in Liberia

Opral Benson, the Iya Oge of Lagos who was recently reported missing by her family, has been located in Liberia, according to a source familiar with the situation. The confirmation came on Tuesday evening, with the source indicating that the 90-year-old socialite may be dealing with age-related health issues. “She has been found in Liberia,” […]

Family Raises Alarm as Iya Oge of Lagos, Opral Benson, Goes Missing

The family of Opral Benson, the revered Iya Oge of Lagos, has raised the alarm over her disappearance, announcing that she has been missing for more than 48 hours. In a statement released on Sunday, the family said Benson was last seen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and has not returned home since then. Her […]

Third Mainland Bridge Gets ₦40bn CCTV Upgrade: 5 Ways It Will Change Life in Lagos

For decades, the Third Mainland Bridge has been more than concrete and steel. It is Lagos in motion — chaotic, relentless, unpredictable. Every morning and night, hundreds of thousands of lives pass through it, often at terrifying speeds, with little oversight and even less accountability. Now, that era may be ending. With the Federal Government’s […]

Allwell Ademola Laid to Rest in Lagos as Nollywood Stars Mourn

The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the burial of Nollywood actress and movie producer, Allwell Ademola. The late filmmaker was laid to rest at the Yaba Cemetery in Lagos State, with family members, colleagues, and well-wishers gathering to bid her a final farewell. Allwell Ademola reportedly passed away on December 27 […]