By Ayomide Otitoju The Coroner sitting at the Yaba Magistrate Court has adjourned until April 14, 2026, the commencement of an inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu, son of acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege. Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji fixed the date on Wednesday when the matter came up for mention….
By Ayomide Otitoju Gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday abducted five worshippers during a church service in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The attackers reportedly stormed a branch of the Celestial Church of Christ at about 1:00 a.m., whisking the victims away to an unknown destination. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Wednesday formally installed Tunji Disu as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), following his appointment by Bola Tinubu. Disu, 59, assumed office at a brief handover ceremony held at the Louis Edet House headquarters in Abuja, shortly after being decorated by the President at the Presidential…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, on Tuesday conducted an inspection tour of the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic at the State Secretariat, Alausa, as part of her ongoing familiarisation visits since assuming office. Dr. Lajide toured all departments and units under the Directorate of Staff Health Services…
By Ayomide Otitoju Punchline Lagos, a premium live comedy experience, is set to take place at the British Council in Lagos on March 29, 2026, in what organisers describe as a landmark event aimed at redefining the city’s entertainment landscape. The curated platform will feature a mix of established comedians, emerging talents, and cultural tastemakers,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 26.50 percent from 27 percent, following its 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. Governor Olayemi Cardoso said the decision was unanimous among all MPC members. He added that the liquidity ratio…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has stepped up the implementation of its Executive Order on Mandatory Social Health Insurance, directing Local Government and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairmen to lead grassroots enrolment efforts under the Lagos State Social Health Insurance Scheme, also known as ILERA EKO. The directive was delivered during a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Aquafina emerged as a major highlight at the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon held on February 14, 2026, rewarding the first ten groups to complete the 10-kilometre race with N1 million each. The initiative underscores the brand’s continued investment in fitness, wellness, and community engagement within Nigeria’s expanding…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of one of its officers and two civilians in a road accident at the Badagry Roundabout heading towards Seme on Monday. In a statement, LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, described the incident as “tragic and deeply saddening.”…
