Heavy rainfall on Wednesday left parts of Lagos submerged, causing severe flooding on major roads and in residential areas, especially across the Island axis. The downpour, which lasted for hours, disrupted traffic, damaged properties, and forced many commuters to abandon vehicles and trek long distances. Worst-hit areas include Mile 2, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki Expressway,

Bandits on Tuesday launched a deadly attack on villages in Patigi local government area of Kwara state, killing a pregnant woman, a cleric, and others. Residents said the attackers abducted at least eight people, injured several others, and carted away 15 motorcycles during the raid. The bandits, who arrived on motorcycles in large numbers, stormed