Deadly Explosions in Mushin Local Government Area A devastating twin explosion struck a scavenging site on Taiwo Street in the Idi-Araba area of Mushin Local Government, Lagos State, on Thursday, leaving one person dead and at least eight others injured. Authorities suspect the blasts were caused by grenades found among scrap materials. First Explosion: Scavenger […]
A tragic incident unfolded on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos as an unidentified woman reportedly leaped into the lagoon. Despite swift rescue efforts by the marine police, she was later found lifeless. Details of the Incident According to an eyewitness report, the unfortunate event took place around 4:00 p.m. near the University of Lagos […]
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) recently impounded 173 vehicles for violating traffic regulations, specifically for illegal parking and causing road obstructions. The vehicles seized included 125 commercial buses and 48 private cars, and the operation took place in some of Lagos’ busiest and most congested areas, such as Idumota, Ijaye Street, Martins, Ereko, […]
The Lagos State Taskforce has recently confiscated 58 motorcycles in an enforcement operation targeting the ban on commercial motorcycles, commonly known as okadas. This action was taken to ensure compliance with the ban, which prohibits okadas from operating on specific routes within the city. According to the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the operation was […]
Discover how the Lagos State Environmental Task Force apprehended 27 individuals, including 15 minors, for street begging during a city-wide operation. The Lagos State Environmental Task Force recently apprehended 27 individuals, including 15 minors, during a city-wide operation targeting unlawful street begging. This initiative, carried out to curb public nuisance, was confirmed by the State […]
Tragic Third Mainland Bridge accident claims one life and injures four others. Learn how rescue efforts and safety measures can prevent similar incidents. A tragic accident involving a J5 Ford bus and a Mercedes truck occurred at Ilubirin, heading toward Sura, on the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge early Monday morning. The Lagos State Traffic Management […]
Police Arrest Suspected International Fraudsters Over Forged Certificates in Lagos The Nigerian police in Zone 2, Onikan, Lagos, have apprehended two individuals suspected of forging certificates from various international and African universities. These suspects, identified as Elvis Osakpolo Edokpain (23) and Kelly Osas Endgieen (24), were also involved in extensive online fraud schemes that have […]
Lagos traders and consumers are expressing their happiness following a recent decrease in the price of beans. This comes after several months of rising costs, which had left many in the community concerned. According to interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday, the price drop has brought a sense of relief. Previously, beans […]
Ezekiel Udoh, a 41-year-old Lagos vehicle washer, was found guilty of defiling and impregnating his neighbor’s 12-year-old granddaughter and was given a life sentence. When delivering the sentence, Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court stated, “A child was forced to bear a child, forever altering the course of her […]