L agos motorists heading to the Island should expect a temporary diversion as the state government shuts part of Eko Bridge for urgent safety checks and rehabilitation works starting Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed the closure in a statement released on Sunday. He said the affected section runs from Apongbon to Ijora Olopa, while the lane leading into Lagos Island will remain open to traffic. To reduce disruption, the government is urging commuters to use the Third Mainland Bridge as an alternative route during the exercise. Osiyemi noted that traffic management and security personnel will be stationed along diversion routes to guide drivers and maintain order. “In view of the closure between Apongbon and Ijora Olopa, members of the motoring public are advised to use the Third Mainland Bridge to access their desired destinations,” the statement read. “The inward Lagos Island carriageway will remain open to motorists. Adequate...

O peratives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recovered 2,326 kilograms of imported cannabis worth over N5.8 billion in a raid on a Lekki mansion, according to Vanguard Newspaper.  The Special Operations Unit of the NDLEA stormed the stash house at 36 African Lane, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, on Friday, May 8. Officers found 4,000 parcels of “Loud”, a potent strain of cannabis, with an estimated street value of N5,815,000,000. Two Mercedes Benz buses and various designer sachets used for packaging the drugs for retail sale were also seized at the location. In a separate operation on Wednesday, May 6, NDLEA officers raided a makeshift “skuchies” production factory in Ijora Badia, Lagos. Two suspects, Bose Jamiu and Gbenga Gege, were arrested at the scene while allegedly mixing cannabis with other illicit substances. Authorities recovered 270 litres of the prepared skuchies and 106 grams of Tramadol 225mg. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said three persons living wi...

A s Afrobeats has gone global and earned worldwide recognition, the directors behind its most watched videos have become key cultural figures. These Nigerian filmmakers turn hit songs into cinematic stories that reach millions, blending local culture with bold creative ideas. Their work has helped define how the world sees Afrobeats. The directors below are presented in no order of importance or ranking. Each has made a distinct mark on the genre’s visual growth. Director Pink   P raise Onyeagwalam is one of the few prominent female directors in Afrobeats. She broke through with Chike and Simi’s “Running To You,” a video praised for its emotional storytelling. Through Pinkline Films and Pinkline Academy, she directs high profile work and trains emerging filmmakers. Kemzart A diukwu Daniel Nkemakolam, known professionally as Kemzart, is a Nigerian director recognized for concept-driven visuals. He gained prominence with Shallipopi’s “Cast” and has since directed high-impact videos f...

  O akland officials have ordered Nigerian physician Dr. Matthew Bernard and his partner Lynn Warner to pay $915,135 for cutting down dozens of protected trees without approval at their Claremont Avenue property, according to Blueprint Newspaper . City staff carried out several inspections of the hillside lot between February 2021 and May 2022 after receiving complaints about illegal felling. The visits confirmed that mature trees had been removed in violation of local conservation rules. More than 20 residents attended a council hearing to push for strict enforcement, arguing that the area’s dense canopy helps lower wildfire risk and supports ecological balance. Bernard told the council the trees were “dead, dying, leaning, or hazardous” and said a certified arborist had recommended their removal. Authorities rejected his request to retroactively legalize the work or link new plantings to planned construction. Instead, they imposed the fine and placed a lien on the property, block...