Lagos targets N4trn investment drive at ‘Invest in Lagos 3.0’ summit
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to attract over N4 trillion in local and foreign direct investments through the third edition of its flagship economic summit, Invest in Lagos 3.0, scheduled for June 8 and 9, 2026. The summit, organised in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), will hold at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island,...
Unilever Nigeria profit doubles as revenue hits ₦214.3bn
Unilever Nigeria has announced a strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, driven by what its leadership described as improved operational resilience, strategic investment, and consistent execution across its business segments. Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Muson Centre in Lagos on May 8, 2026, the Chairman, Bolaji Balogun, said the company’s growth trajectory...
EFCC: Why our operatives visited Uyo teaching hospital
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the visit of its operatives to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. Doctors at the hospital have since commenced an indefinite strike after the visit by the EFCC operatives. Speaking on the development via a statement on Tuesday, May 12, 2026,...
Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo dies at 40
Popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has reportedly passed away at the age of 40, according to tributes shared by colleagues on social media on Tuesday. The news of his alleged death was shared by actress Funke Akindele, who posted an emotional message on her Instagram story expressing shock and grief. “I really tried to reach out to see you one more...
UUTH doctors begin indefinite strike after EFCC operation
Medical doctors and health workers at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital have commenced an indefinite strike following a controversial arrest operation carried out by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at the hospital premises. The protest action was triggered after EFCC operatives stormed the hospital on Tuesday in an attempt to arrest a staff member, an operation...
Arsenal’s White to miss rest of season with knee injury
Arsenal defender Ben White will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, ruling him out of the club's Premier League run-in and the Champions League final. Arsenal announced this in a statement on Tuesday. The medial knee ligament injury also means White, 28, is highly unlikely to feature for England in the 2026 World Cup in North America,...
Genevieve Nnaji returns to acting in BBC thriller ‘Wahala’
Veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker Genevieve Nnaji is set to return to the screen in Wahala, a new six-part thriller produced by BBC Studios. The drama, adapted from Wahala and written by BAFTA-nominated writer Theresa Ikoko, will air on BBC One and stream on BBC iPlayer. BBC announced the casting on Tuesday, unveiling a star-studded female-led lineup featuring Adelayo Adedayo, Deborah...
FG shifts Eko Bridge closure to May 19
The Federal Government has postponed the temporary closure of Eko Bridge in Lagos State for rehabilitation works to 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The Lagos State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kehinde Hamzat, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday, May 12 Hamzat said the decision was reached during a strategic meeting where...
Court sends ex-SDP chairman Gabam to prison over N740m fraud
A Chief Magistrates Court in Abuja on Tuesday remanded a former National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, over alleged criminal misappropriation of funds, breach of trust, and forgery involving party funds. This follows Gabam’s arraignment before Chief Magistrate Amauche Onyedium alongside Chukwuma Ogbonna Uchechukwu in suit No. DCC/10/2026. The direct criminal complaint was instituted by the current...
N740m fraud: Court arraigns former SDP chair Gabam
An Federal Capital Territory Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday granted bail to former National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Shehu Gabam, over allegations of criminal misappropriation of party funds, breach of trust and forgery. Gabam was arraigned alongside Chukwuma Ogbonna Uchechukwu before Chief Magistrate Amauche Onyedium in suit number DCC/10/2026. The direct criminal complaint was filed by the current SDP...
