Tag: Lagos State

Seme Border Bust: Customs Seize N1.9bn Hard Drugs and Expired Flour

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Between September 1 and October 9, 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, reported Thursday that it had captured N1.99 billion worth of contraband along the Lagos–Abidjan Corridor, including expired wheat from Egypt and illegal pharmaceuticals. Wale Adenuga, the Customs Area Controller, told reporters during his first news conference at the command in Seme Border that the 10,000 bags of expired flour, valued at N1.2 billion in duty-paid value, were transported in five trucks. Adenuga claimed that if the expired products had made their way into Nigerian markets, they…

Lagos to host Africa’s first E1 electric boat race in October

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On October 4 and 5, 2025, Lagos State will host Africa’s first-ever E1 Series electric boat racing championship, setting the stage for history. According to Arise TV, Rodi Basso, the CEO of the E1 Series, hailed Lagos’ successful candidacy during a news conference on Monday, highlighting the milestone in the face of fierce competition from elite cities. Basso discussed how the boating sector is changing and called the accomplishment “a major milestone for sport, sustainability, and commerce in Africa.” “The boating business is evolving despite the ocean being one of…

AFRIMA to Announce Nominees at Grand Patron’s Dinner

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The All Africa Music Awards’ AFRIMA 2025 Patron’s Dinner with the worldwide jury took place in Lagos on a stunning evening of style, coziness, and joy. Policymakers, leaders of the African creative economy, music executives, artists, members of the media, and AFRIMA’s international jurors from 14 countries—who are in charge of guaranteeing the legitimacy of Africa’s international music awards—all attended the event. Bisi Onasanya, Chairman of The Address Homes and Patron of AFRIMA, hosted the occasion. Jurors from the Diaspora and the five African regions participated in this year’s jury…

PHOTOS: Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway After Multiple Vehicle Crash

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PHOTOS: Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway After Multiple Vehicle Crash

On Wednesday morning, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway experienced significant disruption due to a series of multiple-vehicle collisions near Kara Bridge, resulting in a complete standstill of this heavily trafficked route. This unfortunate event halted all vehicular movement in and out of Lagos, leaving countless commuters and travellers caught in a seemingly unending traffic jam. The collisions involved a mix of cars, trucks, and commercial buses, leading to considerable damage and injuries. Emergency services, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and state rescue teams, promptly arrived at the scene to initiate…