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…Alleges Secret Water Contracts In Lagos, Warns Of Higher Tariffs, Exclusion Of Poor Households  Water justice campaigners, labour unions and civil society organisations across Africa have demanded an end to water privatisation on the continent, warning that handing public water systems to private operators by governments could deepen poverty, increase tariffs and deny millions access to a basic human right. The groups, under the Our Water Our Rights Africa Coalition (OWORAC), made the demand on Monday in Lagos at the launch of the 2026 Africa Week of Action Against Water Privatisation, holding from October 12 to 18 under the theme, “Reclaiming Africa’s Water Future: Public Water for All.” They are the Senegalese Water Justice Network (Senegal), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (Nigeria), Amaka Nweke Foundation (Nigeria), Water Citizens Network/Revenue Mobilisation Africa (Ghana), Disability Not a Barrier Initiative (Nigeria), Cheriehomes Global Initiatives ...

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and some of his aides of deliberately disrespecting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by repeatedly addressing him by his first name during public engagements. In a statement issued on Monday, October 12, 2026, the party’s spokesman, Hon. Seye Oladejo, described the practice as politically irresponsible and unbecoming of individuals who have occupied or aspire to occupy the highest offices in the country. Oladejo argued that the issue went beyond grammatical preference or personal familiarity, insisting that it concerned respect for the presidency, national institutions and established democratic conventions. He said Atiku, having served as vice president, should understand the institutional significance of the presidency and the need to maintain decorum despite political differences. The Lagos APC spokesman expressed concern that some of Atiku’s aides and associates had allegedly ...

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued 670 road crash victims and responded to 1,409 traffic accidents across the state in nine months, highlighting the scale of its emergency interventions on Lagos roads. The figures, disclosed in a statement issued Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq,  over the weekend, underscore the authority’s role in crash response, victim rescue and traffic management across the state’s busy road network. LASTMA operatives deployed to accident scenes conduct preliminary assessments, assist in rescuing victims, divert traffic and prevent secondary collisions while facilitating access for emergency responders. The authority said its personnel worked alongside the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency agencies to provide assistance to crash victims. LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olaleka...

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a series of operational successes across six states and the Federal Capital Territory, arresting suspects linked to cultism, sexual offences, murder, vandalism and fatal road accidents. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the operations, covering October 11, 2026, also led to the recovery of suspected illicit drugs, a locally made pistol and vehicles connected to criminal investigations. In Lagos State, police tactical operatives arrested four suspected cultists allegedly preparing to launch a reprisal attack in Ilogbo, Apapa Road. Large quantities of substances suspected to be illicit drugs were recovered from the suspects. In a separate operation in Orile, two suspected cultists were arrested during a raid on criminal hideouts, with a locally made pistol recovered from one of them. Police said the suspect was linked to an earlier shooting incident. Ogun State recorded arrests in three separate cases involving sexual o...

... First Lady promises prosperity as APC leaders rally support for Tinubu, Shettima in Nasarawa Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has assured supporters that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to move the country “From Reforms to Prosperity” will be fulfilled if he secures re-election in 2027. She gave the assurance on Saturday at the North-Central Grassroots Mobilisation Network’s endorsement and grand rally for the re-election of President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The rally attracted APC leaders, governors and party faithful from across the North-Central geopolitical zone, including the party’s National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. Mrs Tinubu said the President’s economic reforms were beginning to stabilise the economy, attract investors and create opportunities for development, while urging Nigerians to remain supportive of his administration. According to her, the President’s I...

... One injured, five vehicles damaged as security operatives break up airport clash involving party supporters Tension gripped Enugu on Saturday as an alleged shooting outside the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) secretariat left one man injured and five vehicles damaged, while joint police and military operatives moved in to disperse party members involved in a separate clash at Akanu Ibiam International Airport. The Enugu State Police Command in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said the shooting occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on October 10, when unidentified armed hoodlums allegedly opened fire in front of the NDC secretariat. A man repairing a vehicle parked along the road reportedly sustained a suspected gunshot injury, while the windscreens of five parked vehicles were damaged in the incident. Police operatives, responding to a distress call, rushed to the scene, restored order and evacuated the injured man to hospital. He is receiving treatment a...