Fire Razes Section of Ikotun Plank Market in Lagos, No Casualties Reported

A fire outbreak on Thursday gutted a section of the plank market on Pipeline Street in Ikotun, Lagos State, destroying four shops. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) responded swiftly, with its Dolphin Response Team from Igando containing the fire and preventing

Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos Electricity Bill into Law, Targets 24-Hour Economy

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the 2024 Lagos Electricity Bill into law, marking a major step toward transforming power supply across the state. The signing ceremony at the State House in Ikeja was attended by Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, lawmakers,

Sanwo-Olu Awards N10 Million to Youth Entrepreneurs at Lagos Pitch Contest

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has awarded a total of N10 million in grants to eight exceptional young entrepreneurs who emerged as finalists in the third Amplifier Business Clinic and Pitch Contest. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the 2024

Tragic Accident: 17-Year-Old Electrocuted at Lagos Construction Site

A 17-year-old boy tragically lost his life on Wednesday after stepping on a live wire while working alongside his stepfather at a construction site in Alagbado, Lagos. The incident, which has left the family devastated, was confirmed by the Lagos State Police Command

Tragic Crash in Lagos: Minibus Driver Killed as Truck Slams Vehicle into Shopping Complex

A devastating road accident occurred in Lagos on Friday, resulting in the tragic death of a minibus driver after an articulated truck collided with his vehicle, slamming it into the fence of a shopping complex near Mangoro. The incident, confirmed by the Lagos

Two Injured in Early Morning Bus-Truck Collision in Lagos

Two individuals narrowly escaped death when a commercial bus collided with a slow-moving truck in the early hours of Tuesday at Ojota, Maryland, Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident, which occurred around 4:45 a.m., attributing it to high

Protester Strips Naked in Lagos as Nationwide Demonstrations Intensify

Amid ongoing nationwide protests over economic hardship, an unidentified man made a dramatic statement in Lagos by stripping naked during a demonstration on Thursday. The man was filmed walking through Ojota, joining other protesters and singing “Solidarity forever” in a viral video that

Blaze Rips Through Ladipo Plank Market, Causes Multi-Million Naira Damage

A devastating fire erupted at the Ladipo plank market, located at Baale Roundabout, Orile-Iganmu, Lagos State, causing extensive damage estimated in millions of naira. The blaze, which began around midnight on Wednesday, swiftly engulfed a significant portion of the market. Lagos State Emergency

Lagos govt vows crackdown on all illegal buildings

The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans for a massive crackdown on illegal buildings in 2024. The Commissioner for Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide disclosed this in a recent statement by the Director of Public Affairs,