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Nollywood Actress Allwell Ademola Dies at 43

The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into grief after the sudden death of Princess Allwell Ademola, a versatile actress, filmmaker, and musician, who died on December 27, 2025.

95News•12/28/2025

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RCCG Spends ₦40m on Free Bus-to-Work Scheme in Lagos, Ogun

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has spent ₦40 million on its free bus-to-work initiative in Lagos and Ogun States, aimed at easing transportation challenges for commuters.

95News•12/5/2025

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Yuletide: Local Flights Break ₦300,000 Mark

As the Yuletide season approaches, the cost of local air travel in Nigeria has skyrocketed, with economy class tickets on some routes now exceeding ₦300,000, sparking outrage among travelers and raising concerns over affordability during the festive rush.

95News•12/3/2025

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NDLEA Seizes N6.7bn Opioids, Arrests Drug Kingpin and Five Others in Lagos

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a major drug cartel in Lagos, arresting an alleged baron and five accomplices while seizing opioids valued at over N6.7 billion from a secret warehouse in a residential estate.

95News•11/26/2025

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Police Arrest Seven Suspects Over Attacks on International Vessels in Lagos Waters

The Ports Authority Police, Western Command in Lagos has arrested seven suspects linked to serial attacks and illegal boarding attempts on international vessels, including the Liberian-flagged ship CL YINGNA HE, at the Ports & Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) waterfront

95News•11/22/2025

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13-Year-Old Student Ebunoluwa Seth Wins UBA Foundation Essay Competition

Ebunoluwa Seth, a 13-year-old student from Igando Community Senior High School in Lagos, has emerged as the youngest-ever winner of the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, clinching a ₦10 million educational grant.

95News•11/19/2025

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One dead, six injured in Lagos road accident

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that a female passenger lost her life, while six others sustained serious injuries after a Volkswagen commercial bus rammed into a parked tipper truck along Ikorodu Road.

95News•11/17/2025

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Lagos driver absconds with employer’s car just four days after resumption

A Lagos-based real estate developer, Olakanmi Ogundele, reported that his newly employed driver, identified as Olufemi Jogbodo, disappeared with his Gelly Saloon car (plate number AGL 586 GW) after being entrusted with the vehicle for routine office duties.

95News•11/17/2025

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Lagos Court Jails Eight for Cybercrime Involving Phone Theft and Fraud

Eight individuals have been sentenced to jail by the Federal High Court in Lagos for cybercrime offenses linked to phone theft and online fraud. The EFCC-led operation uncovered fraudulent activities involving iPhones and fake documents.

95News•11/13/2025

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Lagos–Ibadan Blue Train Set to Transform Nigeria’s Rail Transport

"The Lagos–Ibadan Blue Train promises to transform travel in southwestern Nigeria, offering faster, safer, and more comfortable rail journeys. With high-speed capabilities, modern amenities, and advanced safety systems, the train aims to cut travel time drastically, reduce highway congestion, and stimulate economic growth along the corridor."

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/9/2025

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Rediscovering Nigeria’s Soul: Inside the National Museum of Lagos

When you stand before the bronze plaques of Benin or gaze at the terracotta heads of Ife, you’re not just looking at artifacts — you’re looking at Nigeria’s soul, carved and molded through time.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/8/2025

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Nigeria’s National Museum: Preserving Heritage, Inspiring a New Generation of Cultural Tourism

The National Museum stands as a bridge between our past and our future — a place where stories, art, and memory come alive. Our mission is to preserve Nigeria’s heritage and inspire generations through history.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/7/2025