Homepage Lagos from Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Tuesday contained a fire that gutted a two-storey building on Makinde Street, Ojuelegba, Surulere, with no loss of life or injuries reported.

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed 30 construction sites in the Federal Capital Territory for violations of environmental regulations.

Members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, have adopted Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election.

The Nigerian Navy, through personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO, says it has recorded a major operational success in the ongoing fight against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta.

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the OPEC+ alliance, citing a shift toward national economic priorities amid global energy uncertainty.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede, has raised concern over what he describes as a growing wave of cybercrime among Nigerian university students.

The naira traded at about N1,360.19 to the dollar on Tuesday in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, reflecting mild volatility during intraday trading, according to market data.

Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.71 million barrels per day between April 2025 and April 2026, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) says, marking the country’s highest output level in five years.

The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $516.3 million syndicated loan from Deutsche Bank AG to fund major infrastructure development, including sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway.

President Bola Tinubu has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination form to seek re-election in 2027, becoming the first aspirant to do so as the party opened sales of forms.

Ghana has pulled out of negotiations for a multi-year aid agreement with the United States after rejecting a request for access to citizens’ personal data.

The Federal Government has moved to address the worsening jet fuel crisis affecting Nigeria’s aviation sector by proposing a 30-day credit window for airline operators.

A suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis has killed several people in Kurawa village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, with children and teenagers among the worst affected, the state government said.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) says it will deepen corporate governance reforms and leadership capacity in the public sector following a partnership push by the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have signed a joint framework to boost coordination against drug trafficking and transnational crime.

The Nigerian Air Force says it has destroyed several terrorist structures and logistics hubs in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State during a recent air operation.

Lagos indigenous groups have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, declaring him the most suitable candidate ahead of the next general elections.

Nigeria’s aviation sector is facing a serious crisis, driven by rising fuel costs, low passenger numbers, and operational challenges, an industry expert has said.

Veteran Nollywood actor and producer Solomon Akiyesi has died, throwing the Nigerian film industry into mourning.

World football governing body FIFA is planning changes to its yellow card system to reduce the number of players suspended during major tournaments, including the 2026 World Cup.

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman says Atlético de Madrid are ready for a tough battle against Arsenal in their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election, signaling early political alignment within the ruling party.

Two Nigerians have been killed in separate incidents in South Africa, raising fresh concerns over xenophobic violence, as authorities and diplomats call for calm and thorough investigations.

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will return to the ring on 25th July 2026 n Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as he begins his comeback ahead of a potential blockbuster fight later this year.

Peter Obi on Monday led a group of Igbo leaders to a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja as part of ongoing consultations ahead of the 2027 presidential election.