Lagos State Government announces decisive steps to regulate informal spaces like road setbacks and under-bridge areas. Commissioner Dr. Oluyinka Olumide outlines plan for safety and sustainable urban growth. Read more.
A new book argues Africa must shift focus from building infrastructure to managing transport services to boost productivity and investment. Experts warn poor service delivery hurts urban competitiveness.
Governor Alex Otti fulfills his pledge, releasing over 20 free buses to transport Abia indigenes from Lagos & Abuja home for Christmas 2025. Includes free urban transit and new electric buses.
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has signed the N415.57 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget allocates 53% to recurrent and 47% to capital expenditure. Read the full details.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde commits to working with stakeholders for lasting peace between farmers and herders. Read about the summit and the state's anti-open grazing law.
A Lagos mobile court has remanded Makinde Rasaq for illegal waste disposal and obstruction. He faces seven charges under state environmental law. Read the full details and sentencing.
The Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch, warns that weak corporate governance and poor succession plans threaten the survival of indigenous Nigerian companies. Learn the critical role of lawyers and AI.
Social critic Scott Iguma urges Lagos government to install CCTV cameras on major roads following repeated sightings of dead bodies. He calls it a public safety necessity.
Ogun State High Court dismisses Fuji star KWAM 1's injunction to stop Awujale selection. Government cancels process, citing procedural errors. Get the full story.
An Ogun State High Court dismissed Fuji star KWAM 1's injunction to stop the Awujale selection. The state government has now cancelled the process for a fresh start. Read the full details.
A Nigerian man shares his heartbreaking ordeal of spending eight years studying law at a university only to be told he is not a student and denied his certificate. Read his full story and public reactions.
Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners urges FCT officials to strictly implement and update the 1979 Abuja Master Plan to prevent urban chaos and ensure sustainable development. Read more.
Lagos State Government commits to collaboration with NIOB to enforce building standards, ensure safety, and promote sustainable urban growth. Learn about the new regulatory push.
Lagos State's new Tenancy Bill proposes severe penalties, including N1m fines and jail, for landlords who harass tenants or evict without court orders. Read the full details.
MAGGI's surprise Christmas anthem with Qing Madi & Loud Urban Choir, 'Taste of Christmas,' perfectly captures the nostalgia, food, and family warmth of a Nigerian December. Watch the video and get inspired.
Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM 1) files suit to halt Awujale succession, citing legal breaches. Ogun State cancels process, orders fresh start. Read the full story.
Lagos State government demolishes homes, a hospital, and a school in Mile 12, rendering thousands homeless. Residents decry lack of notice and relocation plans. #LagosDemolition #Mile12
LOUD Urban Choir will stage a festive concert at Eko Hotel on Dec 22, 2025, blending traditional choral music with contemporary African sounds. Experience a new Christmas tradition.
The Fidipote Ruling House formally asserts its right to present candidates for the Awujale throne after Fusengbuwa House missed the 14-day statutory deadline. KWAM 1's family sets a meeting for candidate selection.
Urban planners propose a unified land-use classification system with 208 subclasses to tackle Nigeria's urban chaos and contentious demolitions. Learn how this framework aims to modernize planning.
Governor Peter Mbah has enacted the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission Law 2025, replacing a 2004 law. The new regime introduces strict oversight, consumer protection, and a charitable trust fund.
Kano Hisbah operatives intercepted a vehicle carrying alcoholic drinks from Lagos. One arrest made, woman sought. Public urged to report violations.
Kano State Hisbah Board seized alcoholic beverages from Lagos, arrested the driver. Officials vow to curb alcohol circulation in the state. Read details.
The Federal Government has approved N47 billion to reconstruct the long-abandoned 6.7km Wuju-Wuju Jakara road in Kano, a project started in 2013. Read more about this major infrastructure revival.
Lagos experienced a cultural takeover as Smirnoff Ice powered five distinct raves across the city from Monochroma to Bioskey's Playhouse, uniting scenes with music, flavour, and energy. Discover how the brand became the weekend's heartbeat.
Lagos State Security Trust Fund's new CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, outlines a modern, collaborative strategy for tackling security challenges, including public donations and a major town hall meeting on December 11.
Lagos State government explains new town development is a critical response to intense population pressure and infrastructure strain. Commissioner Oluyinka Olumide details plans for orderly expansion and climate-resilient communities. Read more.
Fear of banditry and kidnapping is tearing apart family and social bonds in Nigeria, forcing separations and disrupting traditions. Read how communities are coping.
Afro-urban artist Sucee blends genres to transform music. Discover how his unique sound, rooted in Delta State, aims to make him Africa's greatest urban rapper.