An Ikeja Electric worker suffered an electric shock while carrying out repairs on a utility pole at Gbagada Bus Stop in LagosA viral video showed two IKEDC colleagues struggling to bring the victim safely down from the elevated ladder where he was stuckIkeja Electric Plc had not released any official statement on the w…

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…While community sources put the death toll at 43, the Rivers State Police Command said it could not confirm the actual number of casualties, stressing that investigation into the incident was ongoing. The incident reportedly occurred around midnight on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Okari Jetty in the Okrika Mainland…

…by the Students’ Union Government (SUG), saw the students barricade the university’s main gate and adjoining roads linking the institution to the major highway. They expressed frustration over the prolonged disruption of their academic programmes and uncertainty over when classes would resume. The students, armed with…

…citizens,” he stated. Also, in a concerted effort to tackle drug cultivation, Ofoyeju said enforcement officers identified and destroyed four cannabis farms across the state. According to him, the first farm, located at Igbanke Forest, Orhionmwon Local Government Area, measured 0.699702 hectares, with an estimated yiel…

…a power pole in Gbagada, Lagos. The worker and his team visited the area to carry out repairs on a power line. While he was up on the pole, he suffered a sudden electric shock that left him with burns on parts of his body. A video currently going viral on social media shows the dramatic moment his colleagues worked tog…

New York bans AI use for children until high school New York will ban students' use of artificial intelligence in public schools through eight grade, typically age 13 or 14, the city's mayor announced in a move designed to protect children's education and mental health. The prohibition, announced on Wednesday, Septembe…

…Prime and Netflix exited Nigeria. The filmmaker pointed out that filmmakers were unfairly targeted and blamed for Prime and Netflix's exit. He then asked if Nigerians would now blame taxi drivers for the exit of Uber. He wrote: "That thing you people did to filmmakers when Prime left and netflfix cut investment, are yo…

…had no license plates, while the brothers were reportedly not wearing seatbelts. Police said they found what they suspected to be fentanyl and methamphetamine during the traffic stop. Both brothers were arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance. Police also said Chico had an outstanding warrant. How…

…by some of the many who loved her", a statement shared to her Instagram page said. "Gloria's near-century on earth were years well-lived, and she continued working for equality until the very end," the post announcing her passing added. "Gloria's greatest gift was her ability to listen to others, to make others feel…

…LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday cautioned politicians against heating up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no political office is worth the life of any Nigerian. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 7th Annual Lecture of Freedom Online Newspapers, themed, “2027: Elections, Economy,…

…side Al-Ettifaq after his contract expired. The former Newcastle, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder spent three seasons at Al-Ettifaq and scored 17 goals while providing seven assists in 34 appearances last season. His extensive Premier League experience is another factor behind Chelsea’s interest. Wijnaldum…

…a vessel from an illegally tapped point at a jetty in the area. Several others were said to be missing following the incident, which occurred in the mainly coastal community. It was gathered that more than 100 persons from Okrika and neighbouring communities had stormed the jetty in locally made boats to load the produ…

…playing in both defence and midfield, will spend the season in Scotland as he looks to gain valuable first-team experience. Emenalo was included in Chelsea’s senior squad for their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia and featured for Xabi Alonso’s side in their victory over A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers. Che…

Reactions have continued to trail the exit of global e-hailing company, Uber from Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that Uber announced its exit from Nigeria after 12 years of operations on Wednesday. Uber, in its terse statement on Wednesday, did not state the reason for its exit but noted that the decision was a difficult…

…imposed by landlords and property owners across the state. The proposed legislation is aimed at addressing rising accommodation costs, which have placed increasing financial pressure on low-income earners, workers, students and young families. The bill seeks to establish a fair framework for residential rent regulation…

…the Ekiti State High Court which removed the monarch from the throne. Counsel to the plaintiff, Falade Olasunkanmi, said the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment is expected to be released today, Thursday. “The court affirmed the High Court judgment in its entirety. That is just it — deposing him,” Falade said. He…

…to her husband from the background."Baby, the gift is from mummy. It's from mommy," she said.The nudge worked. Juma Jux turned to Iyabo Ojo and offered his appreciation warmly."I love you ma. Thank you," he told her.Watch the video from

…crude oil surged above $95 per barrel after US strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz rattled global oil marketsDangote Refinery raised its petrol gantry price three times in nine days, bringing the cumulative increase to N100 per litreNNPCL is now selling petrol at N1,299 per litre in Lagos and up to N1,…

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan proposed a mock presidential election to test voter accreditation and result transmission systems before 2027Amupitan warned that AI-generated fake videos, audio and images pose a serious threat to the credibility of the 2027 general electionsINEC outlined a five-point strategy to tac…

…Yamma appreciates the general public for its continuous support and urges them to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities within their localities to the nearest security outpost for prompt action.” The post Troops rescue six kidnapped victims in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.

…of Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy Award-winning and legendary jazz artist," Torre said in a statement. According to the statement, Wilson died peacefully at home surrounded by family, close friends and her manager. Her loved ones have asked for privacy as they mourn her death. Wilson was known for her deep, emotive cont…

…with the aged couple over the sale of land belonging to their mother, the police said on Wednesday, September 2. According to the police, the incident took place around 6 pm on August 30 when Tukaram Kisan Raut and his wife Anjana Raut were out for a walk in their village. The couple's sons, Sanjay Raut and Rajendra Ra…

…doubt: the planet is in uncharted waters, and those waters are heating up," Guterres said. "Sea surface temperatures are rising, temperatures keep climbing, and the world is in the danger zone of extreme weather." While El Niño is a naturally occurring climate pattern characterized by the warming of surface temperature…

'It was a fatherly gesture' - Oyo APC explains why Ibadan Poly student sat on its governorship candidate's lap in viral video The campaign organisation of Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, has cleared the air over a viral video showing a male student of The…