Local and regional news updates, covering events, stories, and developments in metropolitan areas.
ABUJA, KADUNA, ZARIA, KANO – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the timely completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Expressway, setting a revised deadline of 14 months. Speaking during an inspection visit to the project site in Tafa, Niger State, on Thursday evening, Idris emphasised the…
Canada – Nigeria, India, China, Ghana, and six other countries have been identified as having the highest number of international students who failed to report to Canadian colleges and universities where they were enrolled. A report by Immigration News Canada on Thursday revealed that about 50,000 international students issued study permits in 2024 did…
BRITAIN – Award-winning actress Joan Plowright, widow of Laurence Olivier, has died. Plowright, who was one of Britain’s most acclaimed stage and screen stars, passed away at the age of 95, as confirmed in a statement by her family. https://naijalamp.com/2025/01/17/students-loan-unreliable-not-tested-asuu-says/ Her career spanned 60 years and included an Oscar nomination for the 1991 film…
Nigeria – Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has attributed the current economic hardships in Nigeria to the poor decisions made by citizens during the 2023 elections. Speaking during the two-day “Recovery Conference 2025” held in Bauchi State on Tuesday and Wednesday, Suleman did not hold back in his criticism. …
Lagos, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deepest sympathy and condolences to the Lagos State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the death of Chief Akinsanya Sunny Ajose, an elder statesman and former Head of Service. Chief Ajose died in the early hours of Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the…
Katsina—In a disturbing incident in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, unidentified gunmen believed to be bandits have targeted the General Hospital, resulting in the shooting of a medical doctor and the abduction of five other hospital staff members. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, confirmed the attack in a statement,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has confirmed the passing of its Deputy Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, who represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. She passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. The announcement was made by the House Spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr.,…
APC, NIGERIA – Fouad Oki, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has justified the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, calling it essential to hold him accountable for his actions. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Oki stated that Obasa had…
LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA – Adeyemi Ikuforiji, a former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has attributed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa to his complacency and neglect of his fellow lawmakers. Speaking during an interview on News Central, Ikuforiji explained that Obasa’s long tenure and increasing comfort in his role led to strained…
Dalyce Curry, an actress known for her roles in Blues Brothers, Lady Sings the Blues, and The 10 Commandments, has tragically passed away at the age of 95. Her remains were discovered after her home in Altadena was destroyed in a wildfire, according to TMZ. The devastating incident occurred as the Eaton…
Keffi, Nasarawa State — The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken an 85-year-old man, Ibrahim Haruna, into custody for allegedly defiling a 4-year-old girl in the Kongo community of Keffi Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred in early January and came to light when the victim’s…
Lagos – Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has voiced his support for the impeachment of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa, who was impeached by the assembly members on Monday, faced allegations of financial misconduct and various statutory violations. Following his…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been removed from office after he was impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office by his fellow lawmakers. The lawmakers also appointed the Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Miranda, as the new speaker of the assembly. Mr Obasa has represented Agege Constituency…
Umuneke, Mbieri — A bomb explosion has destroyed a newly constructed bungalow in Umuneke, Mbieri, within the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, leaving residents in shock and fear. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, has raised concerns about the cause of the explosion and the safety of the community. Eyewitnesses reported that…
President-elect Donald Trump takes office in ten days, inheriting a far more complex and unstable international landscape than when he first entered the White House. Global conflicts are intensifying, with Russia’s war in Ukraine nearing its third year, escalating competition with China across multiple domains, and mounting tensions in the Middle East. Israel…
The Nigerian telecom sector is facing a growing crisis due to escalating operating costs, including rising fuel prices, power costs, labor, and security, as well as fluctuations in the forex market. These factors have put immense pressure on telecom businesses, prompting calls from telecom operators for tariff increases to maintain operations and ensure business…
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has criticized Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed for attributing governance challenges to President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. In a statement signed by Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG dismissed Governor Mohammed’s claims, describing them as baseless and an excuse for incompetence. They argued that only…
Ipetumodu, Osun State — A late-night fire has ravaged Akinola Market, a popular food commodity market in Ipetumodu, headquarters of Ife-North Local Government Area of Osun State, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The market, known for its weekly operations on Fridays, was reportedly engulfed in flames shortly after business activities concluded. The fire began…
Dutse, Jigawa — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has extended her condolences to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State following the recent loss of his mother and son. During her visit to the Government House in Dutse, Senator Tinubu sympathized with the governor, his family, and the entire Jigawa State. She offered…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday unveiled a national campaign aimed at reducing the number of firearms on the country’s violence-stricken streets. The initiative, named “Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace,” incentivises citizens to anonymously surrender weapons at designated drop-off points, including churches, in exchange for cash. Compensation rates include 8,700 pesos ($430) for…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has disclosed that a fire burned some shanties in the Surulere area of the state. The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos. According to him, following distress calls received through the 767…
California—The devastating California wildfires have resulted in the tragic death toll rising to eleven, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner on Friday. As the wildfires continue to ravage the state into the fifth consecutive day on Saturday, it is anticipated that the number of casualties will continue to increase. The destructive fires…
Lagos, Nigeria — Two adult males tragically lost their lives after falling into a diesel reservoir in the Ikosi Oregun area of Lagos State. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, was confirmed by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in a statement issued by its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu. Providing details, Dr. Oke-Osanyintolu…
Ekiti Airport – The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has begun the calibration of landing systems at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, marking a critical step toward the commencement of commercial flight operations. This development follows the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) approval for non-scheduled flight operations at the airport for a six-month period….
Governor Abiodun – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to increase the number of interns under the Ogun Teach initiative from 4,000 to 6,000. This move aims to address the teacher-to-student ratio in the state’s education sector and ensure equitable access to quality education. The governor shared this update at his…
Yola, Nigeria — A 32-year-old sex worker, Riyanatu Musa, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a barman, Yohanna Musa, to death during a disagreement over a N200 balance. The incident occurred in the Mubi South Local Government Area, where the suspect reportedly quarreled with the victim over an unpaid…
Katsina, Nigeria — Suspected armed bandits launched a deadly attack on a joint team of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante members in Baure Village, resulting in the deaths of 21 local security personnel. The ambush occurred on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at approximately 4:30 PM, as the team was returning from a…
Nigeria Police Force – Raheem Okoya, son of billionaire businessman and industrialist, Chief Razaq Akanni Okoya, has publicly apologised following the backlash from a viral video showing him and his brother, Wahab Okoya, displaying wads of N1,000 banknotes and spraying themselves while dancing to a music. News reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)…
Ogun State— a suspected cult leader named Abiodun John was apprehended by the Ajuwon division of the police force during routine stop-and-search operations along the Akute/Olambe road. The 25-year-old suspect was driving a Venza car with the registration number URSMOT AUTOS 4657DLA when he was arrested at around 3:30 PM on Thursday. The arrest took…
Nigeria – Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has expressed that if Nigeria is unable to function as a united country, the different ethnic groups should be permitted to go their separate ways. In a video shared on Thursday, Igboho, seen at a UK airport, blamed corruption and insecurity…
President Bola Tinubu is holding a closed-door meeting with China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee, is in Nigeria for a two-day working visit. The visiting diplomat was welcomed on…
