Homepage Lagos from Sunday, February 8th, 2026

The Federal Government is convening a major economic conference today, Monday, aiming to strengthen coordination between the federal and state governments to accelerate national growth.

Pope Leo XIV, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent violent attacks in Nigeria, urging authorities to strengthen efforts to protect citizens.

Tomato farmers in Nigeria have reassured consumers that the usual surge in tomato and other vegetable prices during the Ramadan fasting period is unlikely this year, thanks to a bumper harvest and favourable market timing.

The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of markets and motor parks in seven Local Government Areas of the state as part of measures to cripple the supply lines of terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements operating in the region.

The Lagos State Government has sealed off the popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market, along the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road (Apapa–Oshodi Expressway), in Mushin due to repeated environmental violations.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel to the United Kingdom for a State Visit from Wednesday March 18 to Thursday March 19 2026.

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, says it has cancelled its sit at home order across the South East.

Ghana’s President John Mahama has recalled the country’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Ahmed, over alleged links to electoral malpractice during his party’s parliamentary primaries.

The Plateau State Government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever, with 11 cases and four deaths recorded since December 2025.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio says the Senate did not abolish electronic transmission of election results. Instead, lawmakers retained the provision as contained in the 2022 Electoral Act.