LASTMA has urged motorists to exercise caution as they ply the area. At least 10 people have been injured as a fully-loaded BRT bus overturned on its side within the dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway in Iyana-Ipaja. According to reports, the accident occurred around 7:45 am on Friday, resulting in…
Flash floods have been reported across several areas of the state. The Lagos State Government has called for calm after the torrential rainfall experienced throughout the state on Wednesday caused flash floods in several areas. This plea was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab in a statement…
The fire that resulted from the explosion destroyed properties nearby. Eight people, alongside a yet-to-be identified pregnant woman have suffered serious injuries following a gas explosion that occurred at Alaba Lane, Alayabiagba Community, in the Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos State. Reports state that the incident occured at about 12:39 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2024….
The rider was reported to the police after several attempts to reach him failed. The Lagos State Police on Tuesday arraigned a 26-year-old dispatch rider,Chigaemezu Kingsley for allegedly stealing a gold jewelry worth N2.7 million. Chigaemezu was tried at the Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court on a two-count charge of obtaining by false pretence and stealing….
The lady, who was assaulted, has stated that she doesn’t want the case to be swept under the carpet. A man identified as Atari, is currently under investigation by the Police after he hired members of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) to beat his ex-girlfriend and her brother to a pulp. The victim, Tope Segun,…
The completed rail mass transit would help reduce the rate of traffic in the state. Nearly four decades after its conception, the Blue Line Rail Mass Transit in Lagos State has finally commenced commercial operations. This marks a significant achievement for Lagos, which is one of Nigeria’s most populous and bustling cities. The project, which…
He was suppose to sleep with her for seven days in order to get rich. A young man identified as Ifeanyi Njoku has been arrested by the Lagos State Police for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Precious Okeke in an estate at Badore, Ajah area of Lagos State. Ifeanyi, who is suspected to be a ritualist,…
The state government had earlier stated that the act was a dangerous one. Havillah Event Centre, Oniru, where kegs of petrol were shared as souvenirs at an event, has been sealed by the Lagos State Government. According to the Punch, the event centre was sealed by the officials of the Lagos Safety Commission and the…
The iconic model Naomi Campbell, via Instagram sent a heartwarming goodwill message to Wizkid. The message was shared hours before the superstar is expected to headline a show in Lagos, Nigeria. Wizkid, alias Starboy or Big Wiz, is considered by many as the existing greatest African artiste. He is the most decorated African artiste, and…
No casualties have been recorded so far Residents of Igando and Idimu areas of Lagos State were through into panic mood after high-tension cables transmitting electricity fell across major roads and vehicles. According to reports gathered, the cables fell after a pylon transmitting electricity from Egbin Power Station collapsed on Friday morning. However, no casualty…
A Nigerian boy has given his mother hardwork which she neither deserved or planned for. The boy allegedly left the tap in the house running untill the whole house became heavily flooded with water. In the video shared on Instagram by Instablog9ja, the young mother was seen trying her best to scoop water out of…
Water is said to be life but when manufactured unsafely a sachet of water becomes a sachet of disease. If you are one of those who are apprehensive about the production of the sachet water you drink, then this post might trigger you even more. In Nigeria, sachet water is commonly called ‘Pure Water’ and…
A fuel tanker, transporting diesel suddenly explodes in the early hours of Tuesday along Banire, Ikotun Road, Alimosho area of Lagos State. Read also: UNIBEN Student Declared Missing After Leaving Home To Cook For a Client Reports claim that the fully loaded tanker exploded after a brake failure, which caused the tanker to fall off…
The Lagos State government has announced that it will be giving scholarships to children of police officers who had died after the #ENDSARS protests turned violent. The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed this on Wednesday during which he visited the Lagos State Police Command in Ikeja. The meeting focused solely on ways to…
Lagos state governor, Sanwo-Olu has set up a judicial panel to investigate cases of brutality and harassment by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad(SARS) officers. According to the governor, the panel is head by Justice Doris Okuwobi. Justice Doris Okuwobi has been put in charge of all investigations concerning issues that happened at Lekki toll gate….
Lagos State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state effective from 4pm today, Tuesday 20 October. Following the “gradually-turning-to-violence” EndSARS protests, the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu declared the curfew in order to protect lives and properties. Read also: #EndSARS: Lagos State Government shut down schools again. According to him, the #EndSARS protests have…
Lagos state government has declared “immediate” lockdown of schools starting from Tuesday, 20th of October. Following the increasing intensity of the #EndSARS protests across the nation, the state government has ordered the closure of private and public schools in the state. Read also: #EndSARS: Edo State Government declares 24-hour curfew. The state commissioner for education,…
Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus in Nigeria, the federal government ordered all schools to be shutdown nationwide. And to the bewilderment of most students in the country, schooling activities stopped for over six month now. But all thanks to God, the Federal government of Nigeria recently gave approval for the full reopening of schools…
