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Videos showing residents rushing to collect diesel from an overturned tanker at Lagos' Tincan-Liverpool Bridge have sparked concern online. Emergency officials moved to secure the scene and warned members of the public against approaching spilled petroleum products because of the risk of fire or explosion.
Nigeria’s internet subscriber base rose to 157.4 million in May 2026, marking the tenth consecutive month of growth, while broadband penetration climbed to 56.1%. The latest figures point to continued expansion of digital connectivity across the country.
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has received a fresh medical update after his family appealed for help amid his reported stage-four cancer battle. Actress Toyosi Adesanya says the actor has now been admitted to an operating theatre after Senator Solomon Adeola helped connect the family with cancer specialists.
Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has taken a firm position against roadside “car spotting” on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, declaring the practice criminal. The announcement has generated debate over street extortion, security and the growing presence of informal groups demanding money from motorists.
Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has triggered a fresh political debate after a podcast clip surfaced in which he argued that Nigerians should look beyond President Bola Tinubu and scrutinise the judiciary. The comments have divided online opinion, with some praising Kuti’s longstanding anti-establishment stance while others accuse him of oversimplifying Nigeria’s political problems.
Air Peace operations have been disrupted at airports in Lagos and Abuja after aviation unions barricaded the airline's departure terminals in an escalating labour dispute. The action has left passengers stranded, while unions accuse Air Peace and other domestic airlines of restricting workers' unionisation rights and failing to remit statutory aviation charges.
As Peter and Paul Okoye's bitter family feud dominates social media again, an old chapter of their relationship has resurfaced: Paul attended Peter's 2013 traditional wedding to Lola Omotayo. The brothers were still publicly united at the time, making the contrast with today's explosive accusations even more striking.
The Federal Government has deployed 40 specially trained Coastal Road Guards to protect the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway from vandalism and other unlawful activities. The guards have been profiled, assigned motorcycles fitted with tracking devices and trained by the Nigeria Police Force as authorities move to protect the multi-billion-naira infrastructure.
A growing social-media debate has drawn fresh attention to street-level extortion in Lagos, with motorists and motorcycle riders complaining about groups demanding money on roads and around busy areas. The issue has triggered anger among Lagosians, who say unofficial collections and intimidation are becoming an increasingly worrying part of daily life in the city.
Former presidential aspirant Segun Showunmi has sparked political conversation after praising Seyi Tinubu's leadership following a visit to the City Boy Movement office. Showunmi said he was impressed by the movement's pan-Nigerian character, diversity, gender balance and inclusion of people living with disabilities.
A heated encounter between a European travel vlogger and an Uber driver in Enugu has gone viral after the two reportedly disagreed over an additional fare. The confrontation has sparked a wider online debate about ride-hailing charges, transparency and the challenges faced by both passengers and drivers in Nigeria.
A traveller's reaction to a Lagos restaurant bill has sparked debate online after he compared the cost of meals in the city with prices in Miami, Dubai and Los Angeles. His comments have reignited conversations about Lagos' growing luxury market, rising living costs and the widening gap between premium lifestyles and the financial reality of ordinary Nigerians.