The Federal Controller also warned that indiscriminate parking of trucks and articulated vehicles would no longer be permitted. According to him, “the restriction applies to the coastal highway and all bridges across Lagos State.” The ministry also prohibited the “indiscriminate disposal of refuse along highway corridors,” describing the practice as unacceptable. Punch
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Canadian superstar rapper, Drake, has once again made headlines with a massive sports bet, wagering approximately $770,000, or N1.07 billion at current exchange rates on his home country Canada to defeat South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 encounter. Stake, the betting platform with which Drake has a known partnership, shared details of the high-stakes wager on Sunday. The bet, placed through Stake, offers a potential payout of $1 million if Canada knocks out South Africa. Drake captioned the post referencing banter with South African DJ Black Coffee, stating, “#realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM. I…
LAGOS—Torrential rainfall brought commercial and vehicular activities to a standstill across Lagos, yesterday, as flash floods submerged major roads, caused motorists and commuters, to be stranded and triggered hours of traffic gridlock in several parts of the metropolis.The heavy rain, which began at about noon and lasted until around 4 p.m., inundated highways and inner-city roads, leaving many vehicles trapped in floodwaters while others broke down, worsening traffic congestion across the state. A Vanguard checks showed that major routes, including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ikorodu Road, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Oshodi, Agege, Ikeja, Alimosho, Obalende and the Lekki-Epe Expressway, were…
Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has partnered with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reward seven exceptional Nigerian undergraduates with a total of ₦35 million in recognition of their outstanding academic performance during the 2025 admission exercise. The seven beneficiaries, who emerged through a transparent and merit-based selection process coordinated by JAMB, will each receive ₦5 million at the maiden edition of the Academic Excellence Recognition Award Ceremony, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 30th in Lagos. Announcing the initiative, JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said the award celebrates students who distinguished themselves through exceptional performance in both the…
L-R Damilola Adenusi: Head of Program – Cece Yara Child Advocacy Center; Bisi Ajayi-Kayode: CEO – Cece Yara Child Advocacy Center; Omole Florence Titilayo – Ministry of Youth and Social Development; Salako T. O – Ministry of Education, Quality Assurance Dept; Oteniara Abolore – Bureau of Public Defender Civil society groups have renewed the call for urgent action to curb child abuse in Nigeria and across Africa, urging parents and guardians to draw a clear line between normal household chores and exploitative child domestic work. The demand formed the focus of discussions at an event in Lagos to commemorate the…
Union Bank, in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), commemorated the 2026 World Environment Day with a symposium at the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos, calling for stronger collaboration to confront climate change, advance conservation and equip young people to lead a more sustainable future. The gathering brought Union Bank together with leading stakeholders for frank discussions on environmental sustainability, climate action and shared responsibility, in keeping with this year’s World Environment Day theme, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” The conversation reflected a growing global consensus, captured in Sustainable Development Goal 13 on climate action and…
The Victor Attah International Airport, Akwa Ibom recently commenced internal operations with the airlift of its first passengers to Accra, Ghana. On board the maiden flight were the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno; the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; and other government functionaries. As a premier aviation facility renowned for its unique advantages, the airport features world-class infrastructure built to international standards, necessitating vertical transportation systems that deliver safety, reliability, and seamless passenger flow. JMG Elevator, the Elevator & Escalator division of JMG Limited, has completed the installation of 16 vertical transportation units at Victor Attah International Airport in…
Omeche Oko, the Nollywood actress, has been hospitalised following a motorcycle accident while on a movie set. In a video shared on her Instagram page, the actress recalled how the incident occurred on Wednesday and shared footage of herself receiving treatment at a hospital. Oko was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle operated by Victory Michael, her colleague, when the accident happened. The situation took a different turn while navigating a bend. The motorcycle crashed into a stationary barrier pole. The impact threw Oko to the ground, while Michael also appeared to sustain injuries. In the video, crew members and colleagues rushed…
Nigerian music heavyweights Wizkid and Asake were among the guests at the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show, held during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday. The Afrobeats stars brought their signature style to the high-fashion event, with Wizkid opting for a lilac jacket paired with a white V-neck top and tan trousers. Asake, meanwhile, kept it sleek in a black crew-neck T-shirt, jeans, and a matching black cap. The two artistes were spotted exchanging greetings as they crossed paths at the venue. Wizkid was seated beside American rapper Lil Baby, while Asake found himself alongside British grime rapper Skepta. Cable
Joseph Momodu, the Nigerian actor, has joined the United States army, fulfilling a personal mission to honour his late father, a former officer in the Nigeria Police Force. Momodu announced the milestone via Instagram on Friday, sharing a photo of himself in military uniform. He revealed that his decision to join the US military was deeply rooted in family legacy, describing it as “picking up the baton” two decades after his father’s passing. The Nollywood star detailed the grueling 10-week journey from civilian to soldier, citing “tears, fear of failure, resilience, endless days, short nights, fatigue, rain, and scorching sun”. He admitted to…