Emotional scenes unfolded in Nigeria's Oyo State as students rescued after months in captivity reunited with their families. The students, who were abducted by Islamist militants in May, were freed during a security operation that also led to the arrest of eight suspected militants. Families expressed relief and gratitude as they welcomed their children home after weeks of uncertainty. Nigerian authorities said school kidnappings remain a serious security challenge, with armed groups frequently targeting students to pressure the government and demand ransom. The Nigerian Senate has also approved financial assistance for the families of those who lost their lives during the rescue mission.

Nigeria students reunite with families after rescue | Hostages freed months after Islamist kidnapping 

Members of Nigeria’s main labour union, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took to the streets of Lagos in a major protest against rising insecurity, demanding urgent government action to address rampant kidnappings, armed robberies, and killings. The peaceful demonstration saw hundreds of workers marching through major roads, carrying placards and chanting slogans highlighting the dangers faced by ordinary citizens and workers. 

Labour Union Protests: NLC Protests Against Insecurity, Calls for Urgent Government Action

Lagos’ bustling streets have transformed into a vibrant open-air gallery as the city hosts its first-ever Street Art Festival. Bold murals and striking graffiti by Nigerian artists now cover walls across the city, celebrating urban culture, identity, and creative expression.

The festival highlights Lagos’ growing reputation as a cultural and arts hub, bringing street art into the mainstream and giving local artists a global platform.

Arts Hub Lagos Elevates Nigerian Graffiti at Street Mural Festival

Lagos Fashion Week celebrates 15 years of creativity and style, with African culture taking center stage on the runway. Designers from across the continent showcased vibrant collections inspired by heritage, tradition, and modern trends, highlighting Africa’s growing influence in global fashion.

Lagos Fashion Week marks 15 years, showcases African culture on runway

The E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric powerboat racing series, made a historic debut in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 4, 2025. Marking its first race on the African continent, this penultimate round of Season Two brought high-speed, zero-emission racing to the Lagos Lagoon.

E1 Powerboat Championship Debuts in Africa | Lagos Hosts Historic All-Electric Race

With its marbled walls, exposed lightbulbs and plentiful mirrors, the bathroom at The Library, a nightclub in Lagos, Nigeria, is practically begging patrons to snap a photo.


Nigeria: Bars & clubs carry out expensive renovations as patrons flock for a selfie in the restroom

World: The event commenced with an exhibition tour, where the Lagos State representative applauded over 50 exhibitor companies domiciled in Nigeria.

Stakeholders seek improved bilateral trade volume between Nigeria and India at inaugural trade Expo in Lagos

A group of young performers are using dance to change lives in Lagos, an area once blighted by gang violence. Watch in for more details!

Nigeria: Dance Collective Transforms Lagos Slum Community

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were on Sunday treated to street-style dances in Nigeria's commercial hub Lagos, where they unveiled a partnership between their Archewell Foundation and non-profit Giants of Africa, which uses sport to empower young people.

Prince Harry and Meghan watch street-style dances in Lagos

On January 24th London raised content creator set out on a solo drive from the British Capital to Lagos. The 29-year-old received a hero's welcome when she arrived in West Africa's largest city after more than 2 months of traveling. Watch in for more details!

London to Lagos: Pelumi Nubi's record breaking journey

A drug epidemic is sweeping Africa. Illicit drug consumption and smuggling is a global menace, but it is affecting some regions more than others. This menace is spreading faster with the advent of social media. WION correspondent Louisa Olaniyi has this report from Lagos, Nigeria.

Unconventional drug use on the rise

Nigerians have found a unique solution in Lagos - the shadow rage room. For $8, visitors can enjoy a 20-minute session of breaking glass, smashing wardrobes, and destroying electronics, providing an outlet for frustrations.

Nigerian room provides outlet for frustrations | World Of Africa

Lagos showcased indigenous fashion from Africa and the diaspora at the 13th Lagos Fashion Week presentation. Featuring a mix of designers from across the continent, the annual fashion show celebrates and provides a market for local brands mostly highlighting African culture and crafts in various colours and styles.

Nigeria celebrates African culture & crafts

The 10-day festival of Ganesha Chaturthi has begun in India. People celebrate this festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha with great enthusiasm and religious fervour across the country. But not just in India, this festival has gone global, watch the video to know more.

Nigeria: Indian diaspora celebrates Ganesha Chaturthi in Lagos as festival goes global | WION

Children who could not afford education earlier can now get enrolled and study at the cost of waste in Nigeria. This school in Africa’s largest economy accepts recyclable waste as a mode of payment. Children are allowed to carry waste which is weighed at the school premise and its sales value is added to their account only to be used for paying the fees later.

Nigeria: Parents pay school bills with recyclables

The miniature art fair in Lagos, Nigeria's largest exhibition of portable works, is reaffirming its long-term commitment to making art accessible to everyone. Our correspondent Louisa Olaniyi spoke to some of the artists who will be showcasing their paintings or artwork at the fair.

Lagos miniature arts show | Nigeria's booming art market | World of Africa

Bola Tinubu, the president-elect of Nigeria, has largely operated from behind the scenes during his political stint. He is considered a "godfather" who supports political candidates via his extensive network of patrons.

EXPLAINED | Everything about Bola Tinubu, Nigeria's president-elect

The vote counting in Nigeria's presidential polls is underway after people cast their votes in huge numbers. However, provisional results have started to trickle in.

Nigeria presidential elections: Peter Obi wins key Lagos state as vote-counting continues

Nigeria's electoral commission has started announcing state by state results from national elections on Sunday. The first results from Ekiti state showed a majority of votes for President cast in favour of Bola Tinubu of the governing All Progressives Congress.

Nigeria Presidential Elections 2023: Gang attacks electoral counting centre in Lagos

Hundreds of students blocked the main airport road in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos on Monday to protest against the disruption to classes caused by a lecturers' strike that has been going on for more than seven months.

Now, students are protesting against a lecturers' strike in Nigeria's Lagos

Multiple witnesses saw the plane flying over Ikeja Along, a highway in Lagos, Nigeria. A social media user submitted an unverified video of the jet with one wing missing to Twitter.

Jet on the road: Confusion in Lagos as passenger plane is towed along highway

The death toll in a building collapse in Nigeria's capital Lagos has risen to 36. Nine of the trappers have been evacuated, recue operations continue for the third straight day.

Building collapsed in Nigeria's capital Lagos, death toll rises to 36

A high-rise building, under construction, collapsed in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos on Monday, killing at least four people with dozens more trapped inside.

Nigeria: At least 4 people killed as building collapses; people trapped

A high-rise, under construction building collapsed in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos on Monday, killing at least four people with dozens more trapped inside.

At least 4 people killed as under construction building collapses in Nigeria

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