Nigeria's Grid Loses 180MW to Power Theft
Nigeria's electricity grid is losing 180MW due to massive power theft, prompting NISO to raise an alarm and issue new directives for the Ikorodu-Sagamu corridor.
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Nigeria's electricity grid is losing 180MW due to massive power theft, prompting NISO to raise an alarm and issue new directives for the Ikorodu-Sagamu corridor.
A protest has erupted in Ikorodu following the death of a woman after delivery, with her family alleging hospital negligence as the cause.
Quadri, the son of a Lagos monarch, was reportedly beaten to death by suspected cultists in the Itunmeko area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.

The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) has sealed a fraudulent real estate office in Ikorodu as part of its efforts to combat deceptive practices and impersonation within the sector.

A TikToker alleges she was harassed by BRT staff in Lagos for posting videos that exposed severe bus shortages and long queues at the Ikorodu terminal. Read More: https://punchng.com/brt-staff-harassed-me-for-exposing-bus-shortage-says-lagos-tiktoker/

Ikorodu residents stage a Lagos blackout protest after eight months without electricity, accusing Ikeja Electric of insincerity over a faulty transformer. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-residents-protest-eight-months-blackout-accuse-ikedc-of-insincerity/

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced screening processes for 14 governors, a challenger to Tinubu, and Rivers Assembly aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. This exercise is part of the party's preparations for upcoming political contests.
Alogba Kareem Adeleke has announced his intention to run for the Ikorodu Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections, as political activities begin to intensify in the region.
Lagos firefighters successfully rescued a man from a deep well in Ikorodu, who initially resisted but was eventually brought to safety by the rescue team.

A Lagos content creator documents the return of long BRT queues in Ikorodu, questioning LAMATA’s bus availability promises in her 100 Days BRT Challenge. Read More: https://punchng.com/content-creator-laments-return-of-long-brt-queues-in-ikorodu/

The Lagos State magistrates' court sitting in Ikorodu has approved three laboratories abroad for the DNA test of the late singer Mohbad’s son, Liam.

TCN completes a major Egbin substation upgrade, adding a 300MVA transformer. This enhances power supply for Ikorodu, Shagamu, and nearby areas in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/tcn-unveils-300mva-transformer-at-egbin-substation/
Airtel is launching its DigiLeap program to offer free tech training to 200 underserved women in Ikorodu, Lagos, aiming to boost digital literacy and inclusion.
A Lagos representative's bid for a fourth term is facing mixed reactions, with the Ikorodu LCDA chair supporting it while a forum opposes it due to zoning and equity concerns. The debate highlights internal political divisions regarding the representative's re-election.

A Magistrate’s Court in Ikorodu approved three overseas laboratories to carry out the DNA test, months after initially directing that the procedure be conducted. The post Mohbad: Court-approved lab…

A security agency in Lagos has arrested a suspected burglar, Monday Enoch, in Ikorodu and recovered a locally made firearm following the arrest.

Passengers narrowly escaped death when a moving Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus caught fire on the Mile-12 Bridge along Ikorodu Road in Lagos.