Tag: Lagos
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Diesel Tanker Explodes Under Otedola Bridge in Lagos, Two Injured
By George Omagbemi A diesel tanker has fallen from Otedola Bridge and burst into flames beneath the bridge along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, inward Berger, causing traffic disruption and leaving two people with severe burn injuries. The incident occurred on Monday, October 19, prompting an emergency response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and…
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Power Outages Hit Lagos, Abuja as Nigeria’s Electricity Generation Falls to 476MW
By George Omagbemi Electricity supply disruptions affected parts of Lagos, Abuja and Ogun State on Monday after Nigeria’s power generation plunged from 3,840 megawatts (MW) at 7 a.m. to 476.70MW by 1 p.m. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) dashboard showed that generation dropped by 3,363.30MW, representing a decline of approximately 87.6 per…
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BREAKING: Restrained Passenger Dies After Attempting to Open Emergency Door on Flight to Lagos
A routine flight from Nairobi to Lagos turned into a scene of mid-air chaos after a male passenger reportedly became aggressive and attempted to force open the aircraft’s rear emergency door. Starnews NG reports that the incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, aboard Kenya Airways flight KQ532 traveling from Nairobi to Lagos In-flight footage…
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Lagos Commissioner Says His Cheapest Watch Costs $80,000
By George Omagbemi Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has drawn public attention after revealing that the cheapest of the luxury watches he wears costs at least $80,000, equivalent to about ₦106 million at recent exchange rates. Wahab made the disclosure during a heated exchange on social media with Babatunde…
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Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Laid to Rest in Lagos
By Paul Joseph Veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has been laid to rest in Lagos at the age of 84. Jacobs’ funeral service was held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at This Present House Church in Lekki, Lagos, where family members, friends and several personalities from…
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JUST IN: Tinubu Arrives Lagos After Extended France Working VacationBy Opeyemi Adelakun
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos after ending his extended working vacation in France. Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Tuesday, where Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other dignitaries received him. The President’s arrival was also confirmed by his Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun…
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Fire Guts Customs Office In Lagos, Destroys Property Worth Millions
By Opeyemi Adelakun A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of the Nigeria Customs Service Western Marine Command office in Apapa, Lagos, with property worth millions of naira reportedly affected. The incident occurred on Monday morning, with the fire said to have started at about 10:23am following an electrical surge in the conference room before spreading…
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PHOTOS: Peter Obi attends Ikorodu City’s 2-0 victory over Rangers in Lagos
By Charles Maduka Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), , was at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday for the Nigeria Premier Football League clash between Ikorodu City FC and Enugu Rangers International FC. The former Anambra State governor watched the encounter from the stands alongside Ikorodu City President,…
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Lagos Traffic Not a Problem — it’s a Lifestyle, Says Hamzat
By Charles Maduka Lagos deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has said that the perennial traffic challenge in the city is not a problem but a lifestyle. Speaking on Saturday at Podfest Naija, a gathering of storytellers and creatives, Hamzat reflected on how the city’s traffic, crowds and chaos have shaped its identity and inspired creative works.…
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Lagos Seals 12 Churches, Hotels, Other Facilities Over Noise Pollution
By Sunday Ameh The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 12 establishments across the state over persistent noise pollution and other environmental regulatory violations. The affected facilities were sealed on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following what the agency described as repeated non-compliance despite warnings, abatement notices and opportunities to address the identified violations.…
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Akwa Ibom Denies Eno Reported Ex-Gov To EFCC Over Lagos Property
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Akwa Ibom State Government has denied allegations that Governor Umo Eno reported former governor Udom Emmanuel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the seizure of a Lagos property allegedly linked to the former governor. The denial followed a social media video by the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate, John…
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Lagos Public Hospitals Record Surge As Patient Numbers Double —Commissioner
By Opeyemi Adelakun Lagos State’s public hospitals have experienced a significant rise in patient attendance, with outpatient patronage doubling in the past six months amid growing pressure on healthcare workers and a shortage of professionals linked partly to brain drain. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, disclosed this during an interview with ARISE…