The Lagos State Government has announced that its major tourism, entertainment and transport agencies are fully prepared to manage a safe, organised and lively festive season across the state. The …
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Lagos Set to Roll Out 78 Electric Ferries
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving safety and efficiency on the city’s waterways, as it advances plans to deploy 78 electric ferries under the ambitious Omi …
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NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Hidden in Frozen Snails, Electrical Bulbs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted several consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, rechargeable electrical bulbs, and female clothes at different points in Lagos and …
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EnvironmentGovernanceLagos NewsPublic SafetyReal EstateUrban Development
Lagos to Remove Illegal Land Reclamation Structures, Prosecute Offenders from October 15
The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin enforcement against illegal land reclamation and waterfront encroachment starting October 15, 2025, as part of efforts to protect the environment …
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NAFDAC Clarifies Withdrawal, Suspension, and Cancellation of 101 Drug Products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has released a clarification to explain its recent publication of 101 drug products that have been withdrawn, suspended, or …
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NSIB Blames Poor Infrastructure for Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has identified poor infrastructure maintenance and operational lapses as the major causes of the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment that happened on August 26, 2025. The …
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NRC Revises Casualty Figure in Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has revised its casualty figure from the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment, confirming that 20 passengers sustained injuries, contrary to its earlier report of seven. The …
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NSIB Targets September 25 for Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment Report
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said its final report on the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment will be ready and submitted to relevant authorities by September 25, 2025. The …
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Boat Accidents Claim 92 Lives in Nigeria Despite Safety Campaigns
About 92 passengers have reportedly died in different boat accidents across Nigeria between January and August 2025, despite ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to improve safety on the nation’s …
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GovernanceInfrastructurePublic SafetyTransportationWestern Africa
GPRTU Threatens Strike Over Pokuase–Nsawam Road
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned that it will go ahead with its planned sit-down strike if the government fails to resume repair works on the deteriorating …