For some years, plantain chip has been one of Nigeria’s ultimate snacks which is affordable, accessible, and portable. But as inflation hovers at historic highs, a sinister economic survival tactic has crept into the informal food sector. Economy&Lifestyle discovered that to cut costs and keep chips crispy for days, some street entrepreneurs are turning to a…
By Uthman Oriyomi The Lagos State Government has warned husbands against forcing their wives into having sex without their consent, stating that such conduct could attract life imprisonment under the state’s criminal laws. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Dr. Babajide Martins, gave the warning while speaking at the commencement…
By Uthman Oriyomi The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has officially commenced enforcement of the 2026 parking permit regulations across all its operational zones in Lagos State to ensure compliance with approved parking regulations, promote accountability and strengthen the effective management of parking activities across the State. The General Manager, LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, who…
Relationship coach and pastor, Kingsley Okonkwo, has unveiled a Christian matchmaking platform, Mentor To Marry, for singles seeking marriage, with membership plans ranging from N70,000 to N700,000 annually. Okonkwo, the lead pastor of David’s Christian Centre, unveiled the platform in a series of posts on X on Wednesday, saying it was designed to help serious…
A Senior Manager for Prevention Programmes at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Taofeek Adeleye, has warned Nigerians against using palm oil, vegetable oil and other oil-based substances as lubricants during sexual activity, saying water-based lubricants are the safer option when condoms are used. Adeleye spoke in Lagos on Thursday at a national training of media personnel…
The Nigerian Army has arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in an unauthorised deployment during the lavish wedding ceremony of Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, and fellow TikTok personality Jarvis, SaharaReporters has learnt. Military sources told SaharaReporters on Tuesday evening that the arrests followed intelligence indicating that the soldiers participated…
A 28-year-old widow identified as Tosin has become the centre of a viral case involving alleged threats, intimidation, and attempted dispossession by her late husband’s family, just eight days after his death. The incident, shared on Tuesday by activist Harrison Gwamnishu on his X handle, has prompted a response from the Lagos State Government, which…
By Our Reporter Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has asserted that a Nigerian earning N60,000 locally could be better off in certain respects than a counterpart earning between £2,600 and £2,800 monthly in the United Kingdom. Bwala made these remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on the Morayo…
The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission has said electricity supply licensees cannot recover charges that are more than 12 months old. The commission disclosed this in a consumer awareness message published on its official social media platform as part of efforts to enlighten electricity consumers on their rights. According to LASERC, consumers should not be…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement action seeking N3.7 billion in damages against the Nigerian Navy, describing the suit as lacking in merit and an abuse of court process. The action, filed by a retired naval officer, Vice Admiral Dada Labinjo (Rtd.), in suit No. FHC/L/CS/1860/2025, also joined…
