Hamzat made the comments while speaking at PODFEST Naija, where he reflected on how traffic and other aspects of Lagos living have shaped the city’s identity and its booming creative industry. 

He spoke on Friday, with a video of his remarks circulating on Saturday via News Central.

“Not long ago, the story of Lagos was often told by other people; it was told in headlines about traffic, crowds and chaos. Some of those stories are not entirely wrong,” he said.

“Anyone who has crossed Third Mainland Bridge at 6 p.m. knows that Lagos traffic is not a problem; it’s just a lifestyle.”

The deputy governor linked the city’s traffic culture to the growth of its entertainment and creative sectors, noting that many residents consume podcasts, music and other content during long commutes.

“I suspect that many of us in this room produce things that are consumed episode by episode between Ojota and Obalende. In a way, traffic has been the patron of your industry,” he told the audience.

He urged creatives to embrace this unique aspect of Lagos life rather than view it solely as a drawback.“So, you must celebrate traffic, that’s why we’re Lagos,” Hamzat concluded. 

In a statement signed by the Director of Media and Publicity of his campaign organisation, Bisi Oladele, Alli claimed the governor lacks confidence in the local government system, which is why it is not functioning effectively under his administration.

Makinde is the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 general elections, while Alli currently represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly.

Alli listed the alleged paralysis of the local government system as one of the key failings of Makinde’s seven-year tenure.

“Nigerians are not naive to surrender the presidency to a man notorious for paralyzing local governments, which are effective channels of grassroots development,” he said.

“APM’s Makinde is averse to the third tier of government in Nigeria, and this is evident in his seven-year anti-local government administration in Oyo State.” 

Agada said Obi must realise early that the Soludo family does not mean well for him.He was reacting to a denial by Soludo’s wife, Nonye, that Obi was the godfather of one of her sons.

Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, had claimed in a viral video that he was the godfather of one of Soludo’s sons at baptism.

In a statement issued by her media assistant, Dan Ezeigwe, Mrs Soludo clarified that the claim was false and that she was setting the record straight because of the video’s circulation.

Reacting on X, Agada wrote: “This family hates Obi so much, and the earlier he realises that they don’t mean well for him, the better.” 

In a viral video, Okpebholo said he recently visited London and checked the price of fuel in the UK, noting that it was about N3,000 per litre after conversion to naira. 

He argued that the comparison showed President Bola Tinubu’s administration was stabilising Nigeria’s economy.

“I was in London last week, and I told my friend, let’s go and buy fuel just to know the cost of fuel in England compared to Nigeria. After conversion, it was over N3,000 per litre of fuel. We are doing very well here. The president is stabilising the economy,” the governor said.

Reacting in a video, Fayose argued that the governor failed to consider the difference in income levels between workers in the two countries. 

He noted that while Nigeria’s minimum wage is N70,000, workers in the UK earn considerably more.

According to Fayose, a Nigerian worker on the minimum wage can afford only about 49 litres of fuel in a month. 

He put the UK minimum wage at between £13 and £15 per hour, which he said could amount to about £2,000 monthly, equivalent to roughly N4 million.

Fayose further noted that UK workers also enjoy free healthcare, good roads and stable electricity, adding: 

“These are the kind of people that you allowed to forcefully take over the affairs of your life.” 

The attack, which occurred on Saturday, has heightened concerns over the safety of residents and workers in parts of the state.

The victims were reportedly engaged in mining activities when the gunmen struck.The incident came barely days after another mining-related tragedy in Plateau State, in which four suspected illegal miners died following the collapse of a sand excavation pit in Tangur community, Bokkos Local Government Area.

The spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the attack, stating: “Five persons were killed while two others sustained injuries.”

He described the development as sad and painful, noting that the community was once again mourning the loss of lives to violence.

Tengwong condemned the attack and called on security agencies to urgently strengthen measures to protect communities and prevent further incidents. 

The Federal High Court in Gombe, on September 24, ordered the party to reconduct the primary, declaring Pantami’s emergence invalid.

In a statement issued by PDP’s Gombe State Publicity Secretary, Abdulkadir Ahmed Dukku, members were directed to assemble at their respective ward areas to participate in the exercise.

“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gombe State Chapter, wishes to inform all its card-carrying members that a repeat Governorship Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, 29th September 2026,” the statement read.

The party urged delegates, supporters, and members to cooperate with the arrangements and maintain peace during the exercise, which will determine its candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

Pantami had initially emerged as the PDP candidate through a voice affirmation at the May 26 primary, but his selection was challenged by fellow aspirants, including Usman Garry, who argued that the process was not valid. 

The court has now directed the PDP to conduct the fresh primary in line with its guidelines and electoral laws.

Lima and Kira Ogogo made the endorsement during a community clean-up exercise in Abeokuta, organized by the Gen Z for Yayi support group. 

Participants wore branded T-shirts and promoted the event on social media with the caption: “EGBA YAYI, Outside with purpose, One community at a time. ABEOKUTA Today”.

In a video shared online, Lima Ogogo explained that the initiative was about encouraging young people to contribute to their communities rather than only criticizing government.

“As Gen Z’s, we’re used to complaining about what our government is doing for us. But the question should be, what are we doing for the place we call home?” she said, adding that the clean-up was also a show of solidarity with Yayi.

Her sister, Kira, echoed the sentiment, introducing herself as Shakirat Olawunmi Taiwo Omokulodo and describing the effort as their way of supporting the incoming governor.

The sisters’ endorsement comes weeks after the death of their father, who passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 66. Yayi had previously revealed plans to appoint Ogogo as Special Adviser on Tourism and Culture if elected, citing his cultural expertise and influence in Yoruba cinema.

Following his death, supporters have urged Yayi to consider appointing one of Ogogo’s daughters to the role he had intended for their father. 

The soldiers, part of the 90 Regular Intake, completed Exercise Shining Star X/26, which included live-fire drills, battle inoculation, land navigation, watermanship, tactical motorcycle operations, and Improvised Explosive Device awareness.

At the graduation ceremony held Friday, Brigadier General TM Opurum, representing Major General Abubakar Sadique Muhammad Wase, emphasized that the training, approved by Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu was designed to enhance operational readiness, resilience, and professionalism.

He urged the soldiers to apply their skills responsibly, maintain discipline, and adhere to the Army’s code of conduct.

Lieutenant Colonel Pharouk Mohammed, Divisional Training Officer, described the graduates as having met the required standards in character and learning, ready to discharge their constitutional duties.

The event featured tactical demonstrations, including rifle stripping and counter-ambush displays, before certificates were presented to the soldiers.

Speaking on behalf of the graduates, Private Kapnim Bitrus expressed gratitude to commanders and instructors for their guidance during the eight-week training.

This deployment underscores the Army’s commitment to addressing prevailing security challenges and strengthening its formations across the country.

The APC insists Nwaogu is still listed in its membership register and participated in its May 18, 2026 senatorial primary, where she emerged runner-up with 12,033 votes. 

The party’s Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, described her as “Mama APC” and maintained that her details remain in both the APC database and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) records.

However, the NDC countered in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Emeka Luis Okoro, stressing that Nwaogu joined the party before INEC’s May 10 deadline for submission of membership registers. 

The party declared her candidacy “intact and unshaken,” urging members to disregard APC’s claims and rally behind her.Nwaogu herself dismissed the APC’s position, stating:

“I don’t belong to APC. I left them a long time ago, in early May. Don’t mind them. They are disgruntled. They know I am the one to beat.”

She explained that her resignation was properly done at the ward level and emphasized that she did not participate in the APC primary.

INEC’s final published list confirms Nwaogu as the NDC candidate for Abia Central, while Atuma Emeka is listed for APC.

The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the two parties in Abia State as the 2027 general elections draw closer.