Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Team Lagos swimmers dominated the opening day of the swimming event at the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, clinching an impressive seven gold and one silver medal. In the girls’ category, the state’s athletes triumphed in the 100m Freestyle, 50m Butterfly, 50m Backstroke, and 4×100m Medley Relay. The boys added to the tally with victories in the 200m Individual Medley, 100m Backstroke, and 4×100m Freestyle Relay, alongside a silver in the 50m Freestyle, bringing the total medal count in swimming to eight. The winning momentum also extended to gymnastics, where Lagos gymnasts picked up four medals —…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a fatal accident at Idi-Iroko, inward Ogolonto, along Ikorodu Road, which claimed one life and left two others severely injured. According to preliminary investigations, a fully loaded commercial Mazda bus (registration number LND 490 SD), while struggling for right of way from the Agric axis, rammed into a fast-moving articulated truck (registration number EKY 121 YJ). “Tragically, one passenger who was seated at the doorway of the Mazda bus was flung out on impact and crushed under the rear tyres of the truck, leading to instant death. Two other passengers, a…

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a suspected cattle rustler, Salihu Umar, 42, of Dogon Dutse area, Niger Republic, who was nabbed at the Bachaka cattle market with 10 stolen cows. According to CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, the cows were traced to Usman Aliyu of Zogirma town, Bunza LGA, whose 68 cows had earlier been rustled on August 20, 2025, by suspected Lakurawa bandits who fled into Niger Republic. Abubakar disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M. Sani, commended the Divisional Police Officer, Bachaka, and his team for their bravery…

A Volkswagen Transporter went up in flames on Sunday after one of its front tyres burst at Adekunle Junction, inward Lagos, on the Third Mainland Bridge. Despite efforts by officials of Rapid Response (@rrslagos767), the vehicle was completely gutted. All passengers managed to escape, except a woman who sustained injuries in the stampede that followed. She has since been taken to the General Hospital, Yaba, for treatment.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed that six people lost their lives while nine others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash that occurred on Monday at Ibeju Bus Stop, along the Lekki–Epe Expressway. According to LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Taofiq Adebayo, the deceased victims included two adult males, three adult females, and a minor, while the nine injured survivors—three males and six females—were rescued with the support of other emergency responders and rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Epe, and Hammond Hospital for treatment. He added that the remains of the deceased…

The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has disclosed that 10,000 households in Akilo Community and its environs wil benefit from potable water distribution following the completion of the rehabilitation of the Akilo Waterworks in Ikeja. LWC Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, represented by the Director of Community Commercial and Customer Relations, Mrs. Adepeju Isola, disclosed that water supply will resume immediately, with flexible service options including billing, metering, and kiosks. He urged residents to connect to the system and promptly report cases of burst pipes, vandalism, or illegal connections. The State Programme Lead of WaterAid, Dr. Adebayo Alao, assured residents of…

The Nigeria Police Force has foiled another major arms trafficking operation with the arrest of two suspected gun runners in Katsina State and the recovery of a cache of deadly weapons. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed that at about 4:35 a.m. on September 1, 2025, a patrol team attached to the Katsina State Command intercepted two suspects, Abdussalam Muhammed (25) and Aminu Mamman (23), along the Ingawa–Karkarku road. He said the operation followed credible intelligence and swift tactical response by police operatives.According to Adejobi, a search of the suspects’ vehicle, a blue Volkswagen Golf with registration number…

Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has explained the rationale behind the dissolution of his cabinet, describing it as a mid-term review aimed at re-energising his administration for greater efficiency. Speaking with journalists on Monday shortly after announcing the dissolution, the governor said the move was intended to assess performance, reshuffle responsibilities where necessary, and inject fresh ideas into governance. “This is a mid-term review of our performance,” Bago said. “Some of the commissioners may be reappointed, while others may be reassigned to different portfolios to bring in fresh energy. They have all contributed to laying the foundation of our…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the swift containment of a tanker fire incident that occurred on Sunday at Iyana-Isolo inward Oshodi, Lagos. The petroleum-laden tanker, transporting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), overturned and caught fire, which spread to four nearby trucks parked in the area. Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident was caused by excessive speeding, which led to the driver’s loss of control. LASTMA operatives, supported by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Neighbourhood Safety Corps, worked together to extinguish the fire and manage the traffic situation. General Manager…

The Oyo State Police Command has announced the recovery of counterfeit currency worth one million naira following a proactive stop-and-search operation on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to CSP Osifeso Adewale, Public Relations Officer of the Command, officers of the Federal Highway Patrol intercepted a green Sienna vehicle around the Guru Maharaji area on August 29, 2025, at about 8:45 p.m. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of ₦1,000,000 in one-thousand-naira denominations, all bearing only three unique serial numbers. The fake notes, neatly packed in a transparent parcel, were concealed with heavy tape.CSP Adewale said the driver,…