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Court registrar admits tampering with evidence in Ali Bello's N10bn fraud trial, judge orders probe

Nigeria, Feb. 6 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the State Security Services (SSS) to investigate a court registrar, Nasiru Zubairu, and the second def... Read More


Lagos govt unveils programme for collecting used cooking oil from residents

Nigeria, Feb. 6 -- The Lagos State Government has unveiled a scheme for collecting used cooking oil from residents across the state in a move aimed at strengthening environmental protection, improving... Read More


CAPPA seeks stricter regulation of sugar-heavy, ultra-processed food ads

Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the federal government to introduce stricter regulations on the marketing of sugar-sweetened beverages (SS... Read More


Lagos State govt announces six-week traffic diversion for Apongbon Bridge repairs

Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- The Lagos State Government has announced a six-week traffic diversion to facilitate repairs on the Apongbon Bridge and adjoining service lanes. In a statement posted on X on Wednes... Read More


EFCC arrests Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged naira abuse

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged abuse of the Nigerian currency. In a statement issued on Tuesday, EFCC's... Read More


Police arrest 24-year-old at Lagos airport over alleged N48.5m romance scam

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The Airport Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Precious Onudhona, over his alleged involvement in a N48.5 million romance and online fraud scheme. In a statement posted... Read More


Lagos Assembly orders immediate halt to Makoko demolitions amid protests against govt's actions

Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate halt to ongoing demolitions in water front community Makoko, following protests by residents and advocacy groups last Tues... Read More


Lagos govt confiscates 65 motorcycles in restricted areas - Official

Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has announced the confiscation of 65 commercial motorcycles in Ikoyi during the enforcement of the state's ban on mot... Read More


Lagos govt announces $10m Makoko Water City plan amid tension over mass demolition

Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- The Lagos State Government has announced plans to invest about $10 million in regenerating Makoko, the sprawling waterfront community, even as residents and civil society groups dec... Read More


Demolitions: Activists call for probe into police crackdown on Lagos protest

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Rights groups and activists on Monday demanded an immediate investigation into the crackdown on peaceful protesters and called for the removal of Lagos State Commissioner of Police,... Read More