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Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, securing the coveted crown during the live grand finale on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Nkem emerged victorious after 70 days of intense competition, beating the other finalists after a season filled with tasks, nominations, evictions, drama, friendships, rivalries and unexpected twists. She made it to the final stage alongside Aikou and Sheba. The Season 11 edition began on July 26 with 24 housemates competing for the grand prize. As the competition progressed, housemates were eliminated until Nkem ultimately emerged as the last contestant standing. As the winner,…

Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, has urged Directors and Heads of Finance and Accounts, as well as government auditors, to strengthen collaboration and move beyond routine financial compliance to improve performance, timeliness, insight and value for money in public resource management. Oluyomi made the call on Friday at the opening of a two-day retreat organised by the State Treasury Office for Directors and Heads of Finance and Accounts across the Lagos State Government at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA. He said compliance remains the foundation of sound public finance management but should ultimately drive better performance.…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has activated an intensified 24-hour traffic management strategy across the state to tackle increased vehicular and pedestrian movement during the Ember Months and upcoming festive season. LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said officers and specialised response teams have been strategically deployed to major highways, bridges, interchanges, traffic-prone corridors, transport terminals and commercial areas to improve traffic flow and respond quickly to incidents. The operation will focus on real-time traffic monitoring, corridor management, intersection control and rapid removal of breakdowns, crashed vehicles, illegal parking, indiscriminate loading and other obstructions. Tactical diversions and temporary traffic…

Members of the public have been cautioned against fake social media pages and accounts using the name and identity of Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat to spread false and misleading information online. The public is advised to disregard unverified posts and exercise caution when engaging with accounts claiming to represent the Lagos State Deputy Governor. Residents are urged to verify information through his recognised and official communication channels and avoid sharing unconfirmed content that could mislead the public. The warning comes amid growing concerns about online impersonation, with fraudulent accounts increasingly posing as public figures to circulate misleading information. Members of…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has introduced a ₦66-per-litre discount on petrol at its retail stations across Nigeria. The promotion, which began on October 1, 2026, will run until October 7, 2026, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. Customers can access the discount only when they purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) through the NNPC Fuel App at participating NNPC stations nationwide. The company has encouraged motorists to download and use the app to benefit from the offer. NNPC said customers had already started taking advantage of the promotion at several stations across the country…

Lagos State High Court at Ikeja has sentenced a school teacher, Nwatu Isaac, to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old pupil. Justice Rahman Oshodi, who presided over the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, handed down the sentence after finding Isaac guilty of defiling the child in March 2022.The court heard that the survivor, identified Isaac, and gave evidence detailing the incident at her school in Epe. Justice Oshodi ruled that the prosecution had established its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court also considered the child’s testimony credible and consistent, alongside evidence presented by her mother and…

Public service workers under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have commenced a three-day warning strike over worsening economic hardship and the government’s failure to address their demands. The industrial action began at midnight on Friday, October 2, and will end on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The council directed workers across federal, state and local government services to participate. The decision followed the Federal Government’s alleged failure to respond to demands submitted to President Bola Tinubu on September 21. The workers are demanding a reduction in petrol prices to N500 per litre, an immediate wage award, and the…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerians, particularly young people, to remain committed to building a stronger and more united nation as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, during the state’s Independence Day celebration, which featured a parade by security agencies, paramilitary organisations and schoolchildren. Reflecting on Nigeria’s journey since independence in 1960, the governor acknowledged the country’s difficult experiences, including the Civil War, military rule and economic challenges, but said Nigeria has remained resilient and united. He noted that the country has now recorded 27 consecutive…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerians, particularly young people, to remain committed to building a stronger and more united nation as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, during the state’s Independence Day celebration, which featured a parade by security agencies, paramilitary organisations and schoolchildren. Reflecting on Nigeria’s journey since independence in 1960, the governor acknowledged the country’s difficult experiences, including the Civil War, military rule and economic challenges, but said Nigeria has remained resilient and united. He noted that the country has now recorded 27 consecutive…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Fiidi Ward, Makurdi, Benue State, Igbu Terhemen, has reportedly been killed following an alleged attack by unknown assailants. Terhemen was said to have left his residence on Tuesday evening to watch a local football match in the Kanshio area but failed to return home, raising concerns among his family and friends. He was reportedly found unconscious in a bush near his residence in the early hours of Wednesday. He was later said to have died before he could receive medical attention. The NDC condemned the incident and called for a proper…