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A warehouse in a 14 storey building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, caught fire on Sunday afternoon, prompting a massive response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The fire, which started on the first floor of the Mandilas Building, spread to the fourth floor, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. The cause Read More…
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has raised an alarm regarding the safety of fried plantains, commonly known as “Plantain Chips,” urging consumers to exercise caution due to recent revelations of unwholesome practices in their processing. In a statement released today, LASCOPA expressed deep concern following a viral online video that captured a plantain Read More…
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has praised the court’s decision to sentence Chukwukemeka Ejike, a 50-year-old trader, to 14 years in prison for attempting to defile a nine-year-old girl. DSVA commended the judgement in a statement it posted on its official Twitter handle, @LSdsva, on Tuesday. “It is heartening to see Read More…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully apprehended a suspected drug trafficker bound for Milan, Italy, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, on January 11. The suspect, identified as a regular flyer, was discovered in possession of significant quantities of codeine-based syrup and Rohypnol concealed within his luggage. NDLEA spokesperson, Mr. Read More…
The Lagos State Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, popularly known as the Task Force, has taken decisive action against the illegal operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly called Okada, impounding a total of 344 motorcycles in various parts of the state within seven days. The Public Relations Officer of the unit, Mr. Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, highlighted Read More…
The Ibassa/Ijegun-Egba Youth Association in Oriade Local Council Development Area of Lagos has raised an alarm over the increasing menace of cultism in the area. The Chairman of the Association, Mr. Kareem Idowu, expressed deep concern about the escalating level of insecurity caused by cultist activities in the community. Idowu revealed in a statement that Read More…
Professor Mike Adebamowo, Executive Director of the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS), has called on graduating participants to be game changers, not only within their organisations but also for the betterment of the entire nation. Adebamowo delivered this charge during the 3rd graduation reception for the class of 2023 EMBA participants held on Saturday Read More…
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has issued a warning to commuters, emphasising the necessity of making payments for transport services only into authorised bank accounts. In a statement, Mr. Kolawole Ojelabi, a Consultant in Corporate Communications at LAMATA, stressed the importance of avoiding transfers to personal accounts under any circumstance. He addressed a Read More…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mr. Femi Falana has criticised the police for their inhumane treatment of lawyers and the general public. Falana, a human rights activist, expressed his dismay during a protest in Lagos where hundreds of lawyers gathered to denounce the alleged brutality by the Lagos State Police Command personnel. The peaceful protest Read More…
The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has announced the reservation of judgement until Jan. 26 in a case involving Lagos Bishop Oluwafeyiropo Daniel. The Bishop, from I Reign Christian Ministry, faces charges of raping his assistant pastor and one other individual, with an additional charge of attempted rape on a separate alleged survivor. Read More…
