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Intense, erratic downpours in 2026 have pushed Lagos' drainage systems beyond capacity, submerging key transport routes and disrupting travel across the city. Lagos is experiencing more severe flooding in 2026 because of heavier rainfall, blocked drainage systems, rapid urban development, rising sea levels, and ageing flood-co…

Music lovers in Abuja are in for a special night as award-winning Nigerian composer, musical director, and performer Cobhams Asuquo brings the sixth edition of his live concert experience, " Songs and Stories with Cobhams Asuquo , "  to the capital.  The concert is set for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Congr…

Popular Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has opened up about how he carefully handled intimate and sensitive scenes while working alongside fellow actress BamBam . The actor recently shared insights into the professionalism and respect required when performing such scenes in the Nigerian film industry. Speaking about the experience, Ar…

A court witness revealed that $760,910 was paid in advance as school fees for Yahaya Bello 's children at the American International School in Abuja . This testimony came during the ongoing trial of the former Kogi governor, who  is  facing  alle gations of a ₦110.4 billion fraud. The trial took a significant turn on Thursday wh…

A mother of five from Ogun State has given birth to quadruplets at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abeokuta and is seeking financial support from the government and charitable Nigerians.    Mufiat Olateju , a 40-year-old woman, welcomed the four babies on Wednesday. In an interview with journalists shortly after her delivery,…

Nigerians are once again facing rising fuel costs after the Dangote Refinery increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦1,175 per litre . The latest adjustment comes amid a sharp rise in global crude oil prices, which recently climbed past the $100 per barrel mark. The development has sparked…