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NLNG Train 7 Project Site Visit

•Mrs. Patience Oyekunle, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources and Chairperson of the NLNG Board Local Content Committee (LCC), during a visit to the Train 7 Project site at the… The post NLNG Train 7 Project Site Visit appeared first on This Is Lagos .

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak ‘Growing Exponentially’— UN

The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing “exponentially”, with more than 2,500 deaths now recorded, with half in the last 20 days, the United Nations’… The post DR Congo Ebola Outbreak ‘Growing Exponentially’— UN appeared first on This Is Lagos .

FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of… The post FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid appeared first on This Is Lagos .

98 days after: Parents of abducted Borno pupils demand FG’s action

Parents of 46 abducted Mussa school children on Thursday staged a public protest on the streets of Uba, Askira Uba LGA of Borno State, demanding that the Federal Government take… The post 98 days after: Parents of abducted Borno pupils demand FG’s action appeared first on This Is Lagos .

Imo begins Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Owerri

Imo State will commence robotic-assisted surgery on Friday in what Governor Hope Uzodimma described as a major milestone in the state’s healthcare development. The procedure will be performed at the… The post Imo begins Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Owerri appeared first on This Is Lagos .

Going back to subsidy shows serious ignorance – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has criticised calls to restore Nigeria’s petrol subsidy, describing such a proposal as evidence of a poor understanding of governance and economic management. Tinubu spoke on Thursday… The post Going back to subsidy shows serious ignorance – Tinubu appeared first on This Is Lagos .

‘I won, I Beat You’, Davido banters with Wike over Osun Election

Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has engaged in a playful exchange with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following the outcome of the 2026 Osun… The post ‘I won, I Beat You’, Davido banters with Wike over Osun Election appeared first on This Is Lagos .

*Woman remanded for allegedly beheading co-wife (DailyTrust)*10 arrested as vandals steal 1,800 manholes on coastal highway (Punch)

Woman remanded for allegedly beheading co-wife (DailyTrust) A woman, Safiya Usaini, has been arraigned before a Kano Magistrates’ Court for allegedly killing and beheading her co-wife after accusing her of… The post *Woman remanded for allegedly beheading co-wife (DailyTrust)*10 arrested as vandals steal 1,800 manholes on coastal highway (Punch) appeared first on This Is Lagos .

Who are you when nobody is watching? – Tara Aisida

I recently read Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, and after I finished it, I found myself thinking deeply about what the story says of the way many of us live… The post Who are you when nobody is watching? – Tara Aisida appeared first on This Is Lagos .

Harry and Meghan’s security arrangements a private matter, PM says

Security arrangements for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their return to the UK are a “private matter”, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said. He added: “It’s a matter… The post Harry and Meghan’s security arrangements a private matter, PM says appeared first on This Is Lagos .

Bayern Munich player shares health update after collapsing twice on field

Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala has moved to ease fears over his wellbeing after two unsettling on-field collapses within the space of four days during pre-season. The 23-year-old Germany midfielder had… The post Bayern Munich player shares health update after collapsing twice on field appeared first on This Is Lagos .

Deadly Russian attack on Kyiv ‘one of the most brutal to date’

As we’ve reported earlier, the Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed at least 12 people in Kyiv and one person in the wider Kyiv area (see 08:01 post). Volodymyr Zelenskyy… The post Deadly Russian attack on Kyiv ‘one of the most brutal to date’ appeared first on This Is Lagos .

Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran

United States President Donald Trump has announced what he called the “most crushing economic operation” against Iran, as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran amid a deadlock in talks to… The post Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran appeared first on This Is Lagos .

Cheating husband charged with murdering wife, allegedly tried covering up as suicide

A Colorado man has been charged with murdering his wife after claiming she died by suicide when she was found dead in their bathroom. Patrick Theodore Barnett was arrested by… The post Cheating husband charged with murdering wife, allegedly tried covering up as suicide appeared first on This Is Lagos .

China’s new ‘superman’ robot is a back-flipping, record-breaking powerhouse

The Chinese company Unitree Robotics has unveiled its new “Superman” robot that can run and jump like no human has ever been able to. Unitree uploaded a video on YouTube… The post China’s new ‘superman’ robot is a back-flipping, record-breaking powerhouse appeared first on This Is Lagos .

Atiku: I’ll restore subsidy if elected in 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to restore fuel subsidies if elected President in the 2027 general elections. Atiku stated this during a Hausa-speaking interview… The post Atiku: I’ll restore subsidy if elected in 2027 appeared first on This Is Lagos .

How IBB warned Obasanjo about Atiku – Donald Duke

Former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, has recounted how former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, warned ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo about his then deputy, Atiku Abubakar, during the build-up… The post How IBB warned Obasanjo about Atiku – Donald Duke appeared first on This Is Lagos .

‘Chidimma, Go Home’ — South Africans protest outside Court

South Africans took to the streets in Cape Town on Wednesday, August 19, demanding that Nigerian beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina leave the country as her legal battle over her immigration… The post ‘Chidimma, Go Home’ — South Africans protest outside Court appeared first on This Is Lagos .

Tinubu orders EFCC to channel seized Loot, Unclaimed Dividends to NELFUND

President Bola Tinubu yesterday directed that all legally cleared looted funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) should be channelled to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)… The post Tinubu orders EFCC to channel seized Loot, Unclaimed Dividends to NELFUND appeared first on This Is Lagos .