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…
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Emergency evacuation ordered at Onigbongbo police barracks
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…
Police investigate officer’s altercation with elderly woman
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…
Demolition sparks protests in Aiyetoro
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…
NNPC begins fuel loading at Dangote petroleum refinery
In a significant development for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has commenced the loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. This marks a major milestone in the country’s efforts to boost local fuel production and reduce dependency on imports. Read More…
Fire razes plank market in Lagos
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…
Fuel crisis grips Lagos: Residents struggle amidst shortages
The bustling streets of Lagos have come to a near standstill as a severe fuel shortage continues to grip the city. From Ejigbo to Surulere, residents are facing long queues and empty petrol stations, exacerbating the daily struggles of millions. “I drove for hours and couldn’t find a single station selling petrol,” said Chinedu Okeke, Read More…
Lagos Task Force apprehends four auspects in BRT attack
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Agency has apprehended four individuals suspected to be linked to the August 13 attack on a Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) bus. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Agency, Mr. Tayo Akerele, during a press briefing in Lagos. The bus, which was traveling from Orile-Iganmu to Alaba Read More…
Fuel queues spark traffic chaos in Lagos as LASTMA cracks down on disorder
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a stern warning to motorists contributing to traffic congestion at filling stations across the state. This follows a notable resurgence in fuel queues, which has led to significant disruptions on Lagos roads. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Read More…
Yucateco Boxing League Poised to Forge Olympic Champions for Nigeria – Imadu
In a bold declaration of intent, Omonlei Imadu, the driving force behind the Yucateco Boxing League, has assured that the league will produce medal-winning boxers for Nigeria at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. “Mark my words, this league will produce world and Olympic champions for Nigeria,” Imadu confidently stated in an interview with the News Read More…