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Nigerian filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele talks about her beloved character Jenifa, who catapulted her to mainstream stardom ... Show more
Can Nigerians trust the government on the country's economic numbers?
World Questions heads to Lagos to hear what people think on the ground.
From armoured vehicles to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and other sophisticated military equipment, local and international manufacturers showcased their ... Show more
NDLEA arrests S’African with 36.65kg cocaine at Lagos airport: The NDLEA arrested a South African woman with 36.65kg of cocaine and a Nigerian-American ...
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From strutting in the streets Lagos to strutting in an actual runway in Paris 😱 @giverachelashot has done it! 🙌🏾👏🏾
Seven weeks ago, when we interviewed Rachel Ojuromi ... Show more
Davido, K1, others grace Zlatan’s traditional wedding: Rapper Zlatan Ibile and his partner, Davita Lamai, held their traditional wedding in Lagos ...
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NAFDAC uncovers building storing bottles for fake alcohol in Lagos: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a residential ...
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Steve Monite was heartbroken when his 1984 debut album failed, but now he's Nigeria's comeback king of boogie.
Growing up in 1970s Nigeria ... Show more
BBC Audio | Outlook | Nigeria's forgotten king of boogie and his 30-year comeback
BBC Audio | Outlook | Nigeria's forgotten king of boogie and his 30-year comeback
KC Luxury arrives court in ambulance, seeks bail for treatment: A nurse at the Police Hospital, Falomo, Lagos, told the court that Mr Afolabi was admitted on 7 ...
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PHOTOS: US Consul General hosts Burna Boy in Lagos: US Consul General, Brandon Hudspeth, hosted Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy in Lagos to discuss expanding ...
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Diri calls Duke pretender, alleges presidential ambition is bid for rehabilitation
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Sanwo-Olu asks LAWMA boss to resign over waste crisis – Report: Governor Sanwo-Olu was reported to be upset and unhappy with the LAWMA boss after visiting a ...
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TRENDING: Aliko Dangote accepts Isbae U’s podcast invitation: The invitation followed an unexpected exchange during the comedian’s visit to the Dangote Refinery ...
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10-year-old twins set to launch first book: Ten-year-old Nigerian twins, Jason and Jaden Ojo, are set to launch their first book, “JJ The Sloth and the Twins ...
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MTN confirms network outage in Lagos, FCT, four other states: MTN Nigeria has confirmed a network outage affecting customers in Lagos, FCT, Oyo, Rivers ...
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Lagos ready to host CAF 2026 Awards, Gov Sanwo-Olu assures: The Lagos governor says security, logistics, branding, and venue access are priorities as the state ...
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Danger on wheels: Lagos commuters trapped in daily danfo safety nightmare: Lagos commuters share experiences of injuries and torn clothes from rickety commercial ...
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11 vessels expected at Lagos ports with petroleum products, food items, others – NPA
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Customs intercept three live pangolins: The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’, has intercepted three live pangolins during an ...
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VIDEO: Seyi Tinubu admits hardship, urges support for father’s reforms: Seyi Tinubu acknowledges hardship from economic reforms and urges Nigerians to trust his ...
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VIDEO: NAFDAC uncovers fake drinks factory in Lagos, arrests two: NAFDAC has uncovered a fake drinks factory in Lagos, arresting two suspects for allegedly ...
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32 people on board crashed Nigerian military aircraft – Aviation Minister: PREMIUM TIMES reported the crash on Monday morning, with the Nigerian Air Force saying ...
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VIDEO: Indian man assaults truck drivers in Lagos: A viral video shows an Indian national assaulting two Nigerian truck drivers, Riliwan Olajide and Taiwo Yinusa ...
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NAFDAC uncovers fake Lagos alcohol factory, seizes N2bn products: NAFDAC has uncovered a large-scale counterfeit alcoholic beverage factory at the Lagos Trade ...
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𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ₦15𝘁𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁, 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has questioned the estimated ₦15tn cost of the ... Show more
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Sanwo-Olu targets 3,000MW electricity supply for Lagos by March 2027: Governor Sanwo-Olu said the state planned to add about 2,000 megawatts through a ...
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Nigeria: Passenger Dies Aboard Kenya Airways Flight From Nairobi to Lagos: According to the airline, the passenger died after becoming unresponsive about 20 ...
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Moove exits Nigeria, transfers N35bn vehicles to customers: Mobility company Moove is exiting Nigeria after six years, transferring vehicles worth N35bn to ...
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forbesafrica.com Oct 12
#ForbesAfricaIcons From building a business empire across Africa to developing one of the continent’s largest oil refineries, Aliko Dangote’s journey is rooted in a bold ... Show more
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VIDEO: Femi Adebayo unveils new modern film studio hub in Lagos: Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo has opened Euphoria360 Hub, a multi-purpose creative facility in ...
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What I’ll do with my ₦90m cash prize — BBNaija season 11 winner Temi Nkem: She shared details in an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES in Lagos on Tuesday.
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Benjamin Daniel known as Ben Dancer, has completed a 168-hour dance marathon in Lagos, Nigeria. 🇳🇬
Ben says he launched his world record attempt to shine a ... Show more
Nigerian model Rachel Ojuromi goes from Lagos streets to Chanel runway
: Nigerian model Rachel Ojuromi has gone from creating fashion content on the ...
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Tinubu returns to Abuja after five weeks: The Nigerian leader arrived in Abuja on Monday evening from Lagos, where he arrived following his working vacation in ...
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Nationwide PVC collection begins Friday as voter register hits 103 million - INEC
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EFCC hands over N107m recovered from property fraud to Lagos victim: The EFCC said its investigation led to the recovery of N107 million, which was returned to ...
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Fuel subsidy removal unlocks $500m aviation infrastructure funding: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo says fuel subsidy removal helped the Tinubu administration ...
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Sanwo-Olu celebrates Lagos GAC chairman Olusi’s installation as Baba Adini of Yorubaland
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A Nigerian military aircraft carrying 32 people has crashed in the southwestern state of Ondo, according to Nigeria’s aviation minister. The aircraft ... Show more
CAF confirms date for 2026 Awards in Lagos: Nigeria will host another major CAF event, the organisation’s Ordinary General Assembly, on 21 November
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Tourism minister presents hand-drawn portrait to Tinubu in Lagos: The Minister of Tourism, Hannatu Musawa, has presented President Bola Tinubu with a hand-drawn ...
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Tributes as Nollywood icon Olu Jacobs takes final bow: Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has been laid to rest in Lagos after a funeral service attended by ...
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PHOTOS: Olu Jacobs’ funeral mass underway, Hamzat, Amosun, others attend: The funeral mass for late Nollywood veteran Olu Jacobs is holding today, Friday ...
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PHOTOS: Peter Obi watches Ikorodu City beat Rangers 2-0 in Lagos: Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Sunday attended the NPFL ...
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Key FactsPeter Obi Attends Ikorodu City’s Home Win
Sep 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Obi attended the fixture at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, sitting beside Ikorodu president Sanmi Doherty.
- Aderemi Adeoye scored in the eighth minute before Ikechukwu Junior completed the result in the 63rd minute.
- Videos shared by Pooja Media showed Obi in the stands, interacting with people and taking photograph requests at halftime.
- The fixture was Matchday Six of the 2026/27 season; Enugu Rangers entered the game as defending champions.
Live at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena to witness the beauty of the ‘NPFL—Nigeria Premier Football League.’ Ikorodu City plays host to Rangers in #NPFL27 | Match Day 6. Welcome to Lagos, @PeterObi.— Ikorodu City FC (official X caption for the match)
Davido wants his new Lagos residency to bring Afrobeats home: For the past 15 years, Davido has brought Afrobeats to audiences worldwide. Now ...
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Emir Sanusi alleges partiality in the anti-corruption war, detention of El-Rufai: Mr Sanusi spoke on Monday in an interview with Channels Television on the ...
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BREAKING: Tinubu ends working vacation, departs Paris for Lagos: President Bola Tinubu has ended his working vacation in France and departed Paris for Lagos to ...
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Benjamin Daniel, known as "Ben Dancer", danced for seven days to break the Guinness World Records title for the longest dance marathon by an ... Show more
Tinubu departs Paris for Nigeria after four weeks ‘working vacation’ – Presidency
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Key FactsTinubu Ends Working Vacation, Departs Paris for Nigeria
Sep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Tinubu left Abuja on 30 August, spent one week in London, and then travelled to Paris.
- His arrival in Lagos was expected on the evening of 29 September, before his return to Abuja.
- In Lagos, he plans to honour MKO Abiola, attend a commemorative film premiere, and hold meetings preparing for the 2027 elections.
- DP World plans to invest $7 billion in a deep seaport and Blue Marine Economic Zone at Ogun Waterside.
bbcafrica.com Sep 17
Nigerian cosplayer Lazeelolita started making her own costumes because she couldn’t easily find them in Lagos.
Now, she’s among thousands of young Africans ... Show more
Lagos teen detained over slippers freed after four years: A Lagos teenager arrested in 2022 for allegedly wearing slippers similar to a complainant's has ...
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Lagos tightens security ahead of festivities: Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has met with security chiefs to strengthen security measures ahead of the ...
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Tinubu’s Lagos return triggers gridlock, leaves motorists, commuters stranded: Mr Effiong, a lawyer, questioned whether the president’s security could be managed ...
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Nigerian luxury fashion designer Mai Atafo recalls when supermodel Naomi Campbell walked his runway at ARISE Fashion Week in Lagos in 2019 #cnnafricanvoices 📷 image ... Show more
Obi-Kwankwaso ticket will unlock Nigeria’s potential — Lagos NDC senatorial candidate
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FG plans 24-hour power zones in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, others: The Federal Government has begun talks with DisCos to develop Energy Zones aimed at delivering ...
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Meet Nigerian dancer attempting 168-hour Guinness World Record: Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel Gabriel, aka Bendancer, is attempting a 168-hour dance marathon ...
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Retail battlefield: Economic complexities between Lagos traders and Chinese merchants
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Food prices in Nigeria are rising so fast that many families can no longer afford fresh produce. In Lagos, authorities are warning about health risks linked to ... Show more
Nigeria @66: Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu urge Nigerians to remain united: The governor said he remained optimistic about Nigeria’s future and what could be achieved ...
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VIDEO: Bystanders drink beer from crashed truck in Lagos: Bystanders were seen grabbing and drinking beer from bottles and crates spilled onto the road after a ...
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VIDEO: Tinubu, First Lady attend MKO documentary premiere in Lagos: President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday attended the national ...
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A protest by Nigerian traders against Chinese retailers has sparked a police response in Lagos, with authorities saying the organisers could face arrest ... Show more
Sowore returns to Nigeria, set for 2027 presidential campaign: Mr Sowore said he was expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos ...
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Nigerian Air Force completes local reassembly of first two H125 helicopters: The Nigerian Air Force has completed the local reassembly of its first two H125 ...
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VIDEO: Aliko Dangote, president/CEO of Dangote Industries Limited, addresses officials during Kenya President William Ruto's tour of Dangote Petroleum ... Show more
Federal government approves upgrade of four South-South ports: Mr Oyetola said the government wanted Nigerian businesses to spend less time and resources moving ...
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Lagos first lady takes elderly support programme to Badagry: Lagos State First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has extended an elderly support initiative to Badagry ...
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Nigeria's Ben Dancer attempts to break world record for non-stop dancing: Crowds have gathered in Lagos to watch Ben Dancer, who says he will carry on dancing ...
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VIDEO: Three trucks, car involved in crash at Otedola Bridge, Lagos
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Complete Sports Sep 27
Euromatch NPFL: Buter Laments Sporting Lagos’ Dropped Points Against Barau FC: Jeffrey Buter has expressed disappointment after his side were held to a 1-1 draw ...
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This is Lakun Opoola, who is hoping to "bring Lagos to Watford" with his new town centre restaurant Smoking Pots ... Show more
NDLEA arraigns KC Luxury, two others over 184.5kg cocaine shipment: In the first count, the agency accused Messrs Afolabi, Sule and Patriarch of conspiring with ...
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Air Peace offers 25 per cent ticket discount to passengers over aborted Lagos-Enugu flight
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Enugu Air launches direct Enugu-Douala flights: The airline’s Chief Operating Officer, Ugonna Agubuokwu, confirmed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos.
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Air Peace offers 25% discount as compensation for delayed Lagos-Enugu flight: Air Peace has offered a 25% discount to lawyer Inibehe Effiong as compensation for ...
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NPFL Roundup: Sporting Lagos compound Enyimba crisis as Barau climb top: The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions were beaten 3-2 by newly ...
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