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A unique architectural marvel has taken Lagos by storm, as the city unveils Nigeria’s first upside-down house. This extraordinary structure, which has quickly become a viral sensation, features furniture and fixtures affixed to the ceiling, creating a mind-bending illusion for visitors. The upside-down house, located in the heart of Lagos, was recently showcased in a Read More…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services have raised alarms over a troubling increase in hoax calls, which are significantly disrupting their operations. This surge in false emergency calls has been linked to residents placing bets on whether emergency responders will show up. A source within LASEMA Read More…
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the state into a leading destination for medical tourism in West Africa. This ambitious goal was highlighted by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, during the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency’s (HEFAMAA) World Patient Safety Day event. Speaking at the event, Read More…
The Lagos State Government has issued an urgent evacuation order for the Mopol 20 Barracks in Onigbongbo, Ikeja, due to the imminent risk of building collapse. The decision follows a critical assessment by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which revealed severe structural deficiencies in Block 3 of the barracks. “The agency dispatched a Read More…
The recent decision by the Lagos State Government to increase public school boarding fees from ₦35,000 to ₦100,000 per term has sparked widespread protests among parents and guardians. The hike, which represents a nearly 200% increase, has been met with strong opposition from various quarters. “We simply cannot afford this new fee,” said Mrs. Funmi Read More…
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into an incident involving a police officer and an elderly woman, which was captured in a widely circulated video. The altercation reportedly occurred in the Alagbado area earlier this month. The video, which went viral on social media, shows the officer manhandling the elderly woman inside Read More…
The Aiyetoro community is in turmoil following the demolition of homes, which has left many residents homeless and distraught. The demolition, which took place without prior notice, has been met with fierce protests from the affected families. “We were not given any warning,” said Mr. Adewale, a long-time resident of Aiyetoro. “One day we had Read More…
The Lagos State Government has completed and reopened the Ojota and Maryland sections of the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge ahead of schedule, bringing much-needed relief to commuters and residents. The project aims to reduce travel time and improve interconnectivity and is expected to significantly alleviate traffic congestion in one of Lagos’ busiest corridors. Governor Babajide Read More…
A devastating fire has gutted the Oko Baba plank market in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) are currently attending to the fire outbreak. An X user, Adedeji Olalekan, shared updates on the incident, tweeting, “Okobaba Street is on Read More…
It seems the contrived, ill-advised controversy over the ‘ownership’ of Lagos will not go away anytime soon as more and more agent provocateurs are deployed on the worldwide web to drive a wedge between the historically liberal aborigines of Lagos and non-Yoruba residents of the mega city. That development is an unkind payback to the Read More…