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By Toochi Ejiofor Edited by Ezennia Uche Following a surge in mass abductions, the Nigerian Senate has moved to classify kidnapping as an act of terrorism and introduce the death …
Amid Rising Abductions, Nigeria’s Senate Orders Death Penalty for Kidnappers Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi Edited by Ezennia Uche Nigeria has joined the 2025 global 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence, from 25 November to 10 December. With the theme …
Nigeria Joins Global Call to End Digital Violence as 16 Days of Activism 2025 Begins Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi Edited by Sunkanmi Adewunmi The Lagos State Police Command has suspended the planned traditional Egungun festival in Oregun, earlier scheduled to hold on Thursday and Friday. This …
Lagos State Police Suspends Egungun Festival in Oregun Read More
By Chiagoziem Abosi Edited by Ezennia Uche Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a record-breaking N4.237 trillion budget for 2026, outlining major investments in infrastructure, security, education, and economic …
Sanwo-Olu Presents N4.237 Trillion Lagos Budget for 2026: What It Means for Ikeja Residents Read More
By Bababunmi Agbebi Edited by Ezennia Uche Despite years of public warnings, heavy penalties, and sustained campaigns, street trading and traffic violations continue to shape the daily reality of Lagos. …
Street Trading & Traffic Violations: Lagos Launches Major Crackdown Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi Edited by Sunkanmi Adewunmi The Lagos State Police Command has intensified security across schools, worship centres, markets, recreational centres, and event venues as part of renewed efforts …
Lagos Police Intensifies Security Across Schools, Worship Centres Amid Insecurity in Country Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi Edited by Sunkanmi Adewunmi The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to ensure Nigeria’s tertiary institutions are well-equipped to flourish in an increasingly evolving digital …
TETFund Pushes Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Into the Digital Age Read More
By Chiagoziem Abosi & Bababunmi Agbebi Edited by Sunkanmi Adewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a fresh directive ordering the withdrawal of police officers currently assigned to provide personal …
Security Reforms Deepen as Presidency Ends Police Escort Privileges for VIPs Read More
By Sunkanmi Adewunmi In the pre-dawn hours of Nov. 21, 2025, gunmen attacked St. Mary’s Catholic boarding school in the Papiri community of Agwara LGA, Niger State. According to officials, …
Papiri School Abduction Sparks Security Alarms Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi Edited by Sunkanmi Adewunmi Ikeja is fast becoming one of Lagos’ most exciting hangout spots, with new restaurants, cozy cafés, and gamehouses. Whether you’re in the mood …
11 Restaurants to Visit in Ikeja Read More
By Sunkanmi Adewunmi In mid-November 2025, northern Nigeria was hit by two major tragedies. Armed gunmen attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, abducting about 25 …
Nigeria in Crisis: Insecurity, Christian Persecution, and Governance Failure Read More
IkejaBird Media hosted a community-focused event in the Oregun area of Ikeja to commemorate International Men’s Day, bringing together men for an open conversation on mental health, wellness, and positive …
IkejaBird Media Hosts International Men’s Day Mental-Health Outreach in Oregun Read More
By Chiagoziem Abosi Edited by Sunkanmi Adewunmi The heart of Kebbi State is trembling with grief and anger. In the early hours of Monday, 25 schoolgirls were whisked away from …
Army Chief Orders Relentless Search After 25 Kebbi Schoolgirls Abducted Read More
By Chiagoziem Abosi Edited by Sunkanmi Adewunmi Nigeria’s aviation sector may finally be stepping into a new chapter, one where local airlines don’t have to beg, bargain, or bend just …
FG Moves to Establish Nigerian-Owned Aircraft Leasing Firm Read More
By Bababunmi Agbebi Edited by Sunkanmi Adewunmi In recent days, Ezra Olubi, co-founder and former CTO of Paystack, has become the center of an intense public conversation: allegations of sexual …
Navigating the Ezra Olubi Controversy: Calls for Accountability, Context, and Compassion Read More
By Toochi Ejiofor Edited by Sunkanmi Adewunmi The festive season is here, and what better way to enjoy it than a good book? Nigerian authors have been delivering festive tales …
Must-Read Nigerian Christmas Novels for the Festive Season Read More
By Bababunmi Agbebi Edited by Sunkanmi Adewunmi Nigeria’s National Assembly has begun considering a series of transformative healthcare reforms aimed at tackling pressing ethical, regulatory, and quality-of-care challenges within the …
Nigeria Takes Bold Action Against Organ Trafficking With New Healthcare Ethics Reforms Read More
By Sunkanmi Adewunmi Nigeria is pushing hard to expand its solid minerals sector, but civil society groups warn the boom carries serious risks. CAPPA, which recently appointed activist Auwal Musa …
Mining Drive & Civil Society Scrutiny: Who Benefits from Nigeria’s Resource Boom? Read More
By Bababunmi Agbebi Edited by Sunkanmi Adewunmi Nigeria is entering a pivotal moment in its security and democratic evolution. The Senate’s recent passage of a bill for second reading to …
Why Nigeria Must Review Its Armed Forces Act: Insights from the Wike–Yerima Confrontation Read More
By Chiagoziem Abosi Edited by Sunkanmi Adewunmi A recent announcement by the Federal Government approving duty-free importation of aircraft and spare parts is generating excitement especially in Ikeja, where the …
Duty-Free Importation for Aircraft Parts: What It Means for Businesses Around Lagos Airport Read More