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Two Passengers Plunge Into Lagoon In Third Mainland Bridge Accident
Two yet-to-be-identified passengers were reported flung into the lagoon and many others ... Show more
Two passengers fall into Lagoon in Lagos accident: An accident occurred in Lagos on Wednesday, resulting in two adults being thrown from an 18-seater bus into ...
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Union seeks support for Dosunmu Market fire victims: The Chairman of the Isale Eko Descendants Union, Adeniji Kazeem, has sympathised with the victims of the ...
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VIDEO: Lagos Island Building on Fire: The cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be made public. However, public firefighters are currently battling to put it out.
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1 Week, 2 Tragedies, 7 Deaths — Lagferry Not Safeguarding Passengers’ Lives: Oyebola Marine, a commercial passenger boat, caught fire at the loading point in ...
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Third Mainland Bridge Rehabilitation: Restriction continues Wednesday – Official: The FG announced that traffic would be restricted from Lagos Island to Iyana ...
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Valentine’s Day: Shoppers throng supermarkets in Lagos: Supermarkets on Lagos Island on Tuesday were filled with shoppers ahead of the Valentine’s Day ...
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Quick Glance: Valentine's Day Celebrated Through Masturbation
- Valentine's Day concept is dull, but self-pleasure offers a delightful escape.
- Embrace creativity and sensuality on this overrated holiday.
- Masturbation is a self-indulgent way to experience joy and relief.
- Enhance Valentine's Day with imagination and self-care practices.
50th anniversary: PUNCH holds exhibition to showcase iconic photos: Nigeria’s foremost newspaper, PUNCH is set to hold a three-day photo exhibition beginning on ...
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Police arrest couple, others for producing fake currencies: The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, has arrested a couple, a former soldier and a printer ...
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Three-storey building collapses in Lagos during downpour: PUNCH Online learnt that the incident which happened around 9am caused panic in the community.
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Soyinka to deliver PUNCH 50th anniversary lecture Feb 29: Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, will on February 29 deliver PUNCH Newspapers’ 50th anniversary ...
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Nigerians turn to traditional healers as drug prices continue to skyrocket - Healthwise
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Third Mainland Bridge to undergo 24-hour repair Sunday: The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, announced this on Saturday.
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PUNCH celebrates 50th anniversary: Nigeria’s foremost print and digital media group, PUNCH Nigeria Limited, is set to roll out the drums to mark its 50th ...
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Lagos shuts Mandilas market: The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Mandilas Market for the next two days to enable marketers to comply
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Worker dies on Lagos construction site: A 25-year-old worker, simply identified as Sunday, has been confirmed dead after falling off a storey building at a ...
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Six Lagos traders arraigned for assaulting actress, Liz Anjorin: Six traders were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court in Lagos Island Local Government ...
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How Disney teamed with Kugali on 'Iwájú' to bring sci-fi Nigeria to life: Kugali issued a challenge. Disney accepted.
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Quick Glance: Iwájú Review - Disney's Vision of a Bold Future
- Afrofuturism emerged in the 1970s/80s to express the African diaspora's potential. It envisions a future rooted in African ambition.
- Disney+ series Iwájú is a specific portrayal of Afrofuturism, set in a future Lagos with advanced technology while preserving Nigerian identity.
- Despite being delightful, Iwájú is fast-paced and complex, best enjoyed for its animation, soundtrack, and Nigerian voice cast.
- Iwájú's Lagos showcases a unique vision with detailed cultural elements, offering an optimistic look at Nigeria's future and celebrating diaspora talents.
I landed in hospital after losing millions to Mandilas building fire – Entrepreneur
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Lagos announces traffic diversion for Access Bank marathon: The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the yearly Access Bank Lagos City ...
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6 ways to prevent fire incidents: More than any other force of nature, fire has been said to kill more people every year. It has unlimited destructive power
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Panic heightens among market traders over Lagos govt quit notice: Traders in the Balogun and Breadfruit markets axis of Lagos Island are anxious as the 14-day ...
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Bet Naija attendant, friend arraigned for allegedly stealing N16.7m: The defendants, Adetola and Dada, were arraigned on Monday before Magistrate F.F ...
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#AfricaUndiscovered Nigeria: Embracing New Developments For A Brighter Future
“I seek a nation founded on justice, peace, prosperity for all, regardless of religion, region ... Show more #Nigeria brnw.ch/21wGsyy
Lagos removes illegal shops, shanties on Lagos Island: The Lagos State Building Control Agency has begun the removal of shops and shanties built on roads and ...
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6,700 traders’ goods lost to Mandilas building fire – NEMA: No fewer than 6,700 traders lost their goods to a fire that gutted the popular Mandilas building on ...
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Lagos rents soar by 91% in five years: Rents in Lagos have surged by 91.32 per cent over the past five years, posing a challenge to residents seeking affordable ...
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Carson Wentz rallies Rams to 21-20 win over 49ers: Carson Wentz threw for two touchdowns and rallied the Los Angeles Rams by rushing for a late score and ...
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Eagles stunned by Kyler Murray, Cardinals, 35-31: James Conner rushed for a 2-yard touchdown with 32 seconds to play and the Arizona Cardinals stunned the host ...
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PICTORIAL: NDLEA intercepts Canadian loud in Lagos, seizes tramadol pills: Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a substantial ...
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Frank Ryan, last Browns QB to win title, dies at 87: Frank Ryan, the last quarterback to win an NFL title with the Cleveland Browns, died Monday at the age of 87 ...
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Quick Glance: Frank Ryan: From Football Champion to Mathematician
- A photo depicts a crucial game moment, showcasing Ryan's leadership as the quarterback who led the Browns to victory.
- Ryan threw 149 touchdowns, appeared in three Pro Bowls, and led the original Cleveland Browns to the 1964 N.F.L. title.
- Browns fans are still awaiting a Super Bowl triumph.
- Following the Browns’ championship, Ryan earned a doctorate in mathematics from Rice University in Houston.
Union Bank Controversy: CBN Investigator rejects request of Titan Trust Bank investors
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Significance of Tinubu’s first week of 2024: For the President, 2024 started on a business-like, work-filled note. While many were still savouring the New Year.
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CBN Investigator summons Tunde Lemo, two others over controversial acquisition of Union Bank
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#AfricaUndiscovered Nigeria: Embracing New Developments For A Brighter Future
“I seek a nation founded on justice, peace, prosperity for all, regardless of religion, region ... Show more #Nigeria brnw.ch/21wGjnw
Nigeria will supply more gas to Germany after the two countries signed a deal that will also include $500m (£399m) in renewable energy investments in the West ... Show more
Africa Live: Ex-Kenyan governor ready to lead 'happiness revolution' - BBC News
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Quick Glance: Ramaphosa Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
- South Africa's President Ramaphosa welcomes the four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
- Hamas will release 50 hostages; Israel will release about 150 Palestinian prisoners.
- Ramaphosa emphasizes the importance of the agreement for peace, justice, and international law.
- South Africa's government is a long-standing ally of the Palestinians and supports the rule of international law.
Yuletide: First Bank issues scam alert to customers
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Nigeria can: Many have seen the video of President Tinubu driving through Lagos Island during the Christmas holiday. It is the perfect story of Nigeria
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Big firms boost NGX capitalisation by N436bn: The heavyweights had started the week with a market capitalisation worth N27.925tn. Their total market ...
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FBN Insurance Brokers launches new product: Ibidapo highlighted the dedication of the team and support from clients and stakeholders as driving the company’s ...
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Tiwa Savage, Simi, others to grace FirstBank’s December concert: The concert signals a celebration of female excellence and a tribute to the groundbreaking ...
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8th Asisat Oshoala Celebrity All-Stars Game Ignites Lagos In Festive Football Extravaganza
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Nigeria and Germany sign $500 mln renewable energy and gas deal: Nigerian and German companies on Tuesday signed two accords in Berlin that include a $500 ...
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Benin people did not found Lagos, Asari-Dokubo counters Oba of Benin: Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, on Thursday, joined the list of those who have so far faulted the ...
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Nine Europe-bound Nigerian stowaways deported from Gambia: The stowaways, however, claimed they were lured into the voyage by some of their friends who were ...
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Tier -1 bank shares dip as NGX market cap loses N192bn: The banking index dropped on Thursday by 2.1 per cent, a day after recording a 5 ...
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Nigeria to Buy Banks Purchased by Ousted Central Bank Governor: Nigeria is in the process of acquiring two banks that were allegedly bought at a major discount ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Our job is to create a football club people are proud of – Sporting Lagos board member
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Party paupers: Nigeria’s financial crisis puts the brakes on ‘Detty December’ celebrations
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Zenith Bank heralds the Christmas and Yuletide seasons with Ajose Adeogun Street Light-up
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Nigeria, Germany sign $500m renewable energy, gas export pacts: President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, witnessed the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding: one ...
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Investment Drive: Nigeria, Germany sign MoUs on $500m renewable projects, gas supply
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Fintech, partners eye acquisition of Union Bank’s loans: A German-Nigerian fintech firm, BFREE, and some of its international financing partners have revealed ...
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Union Bank finalises process to delist shares from NGX: Union Bank of Nigeria has announced an increase in the price at which the stakes of minority shareholders ...
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Stakeholders canvass reforms at Edo Alaghodaro summit: They also commended the administration for its partnership with the private sector, which they said ...
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[BREAKING] Bolanle Raheem: Court sentences ASP to death for murder: The Lagos High Court Sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square on Lagos Island ...
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Nigeria’s capital importation declines by 32.90% to $1.03bn: According to the Bureau, investment ranked top accounting for 81.28 per cent ($837 ...
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FBN Holdings to raise N139bn by Rights Issue: FBN Holdings Plc has sought the approval of the Nigerian Exchange Limited to raise N139bn in additional capital ...
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Flooding: Sanwo-Olu issues one-week quit notice to traders in Lagos Island market
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FBN Holdings: Court to determine status of 11th AGM: The Federal High Court in Lagos will on Thursday, commence hearing of proceedings to determine the status of ...
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Nigeria’s capital importation fell 9% in Q2 2023 – NBS: Capital importation means foreign investments in a country’s economy and is made up of Foreign Direct ...
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Union bank unveils annual CSI report: The Union Bank of Nigeria has released its 2022 Citizenship, Sustainability, and Innovation report ...
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Start of Lagos metro offers dramatically reduced journey times: A long-awaited Lagos light rail service began operations on Monday as Africa's most populous city ...
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Lagos traffic jams disappear. But this isn't good news for Nigeria: The removal of a fuel subsidy has pushed the cost of transport out of the reach of many ...
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Quick Glance: Lagos Traffic Jams Vanish - A Blow to Nigeria
- The notorious miles-long traffic jams have significantly reduced.
- While Lagos has gained tranquillity, it has suffered an economic loss since President Bola Tinubu abruptly terminated the supply of cheap fuel.
- According to Tinubu, oil-rich Nigeria can no longer afford to subsidize petrol.
- Some experts and government agencies argue that the fuel subsidy primarily benefits the wealthy Nigerians rather than the poor.
12 things to know about Nigeria’s first chartered accountant, Akintola Williams: Williams, who pioneered Nigeria’s accounting profession and was instrumental in ...
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Multinational companies’ exits mount pressure on NGX: In the last five months, three listed companies on the Nigerian Exchange have announced their plans to quit ...
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PROFILE: Meet Nigeria’s newly nominated CBN governor, deputy governors: The president said Mr Cardoso is to serve a term of five years in the first instance ...
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Nigeria: Lagos Building Collapses - We Used Machine Learning to Show Where and Why They Happen
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Otedola joins FBN Holdings’ board of directors: The appointment got the sanction of both the Central Bank of Nigeria as well as the shareholders of the financial ...
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Banks, 18 others, fined N125m for late filings: The affected banks were Unity Bank, FBN Holdings, Access Holdings, Fidelity Bank, Jaiz Bank, Wema Bank ...
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EYEWITNESS: Superiors Told Colleagues to Lie After Elevator Killed Doctor in Lagos Hospital
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Traffic in Lagos: Nigeria's megacity now has a metro: What takes a long time comes good: Forty years ago, a metro was planned for the first time in the Nigerian ...
nzz.ch/panorama/verkehr-in-lagos-nigerias-megacity-hat-neu-eine-metro-ld.1755660
Quick Glance: Lagos: Nigeria's Megacity Now Has a Metro
- Forty years ago, a metro was first planned in Lagos.
- Passengers are excited about the first day of the metro.
- Since early September, Lagos has a metro.
- The metro is expected to help hundreds of thousands of commuters avoid the terrible traffic.
Court adjourns pending applications on FBN Holdings’ AGM to September 5: The application to set aside the order granted by Justice Nicholas Oweibo ...
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Uncertified contractor installed elevator that killed Lagos doctor — Medical Guild
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Court restrains FBN Holdings from holding AGM, issues contempt notice: The court order is pending the hearing and determination of the substantive matter filed ...
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