The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Saturday confirmed that there was no casualty in the three-Storey building that collapsed at Ikpoh Street, Surulere, Lagos. Territorial Coordinator of NEMA, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the incidence to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The building...
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The Lagos State Council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has revealed that the suspect arrested for injecting the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, is not a registered nurse. This was disclosed in a press statement made available...
Many residents on Thursday night fled the candlelight procession for the late afrobeat singer, Mohbad after police threw tear gas to disperse the crowd in Lekki Area of Lagos State. The procession started earlier in the evening at Lekki Phase 1 and the memorial concert...
Adebola Akin-Bright, the 12-year-old boy with missing intestine in Lagos state, is dead. The mother, Abiodun Deborah disclosed this in a phone conversation with Vanguard on Tuesday. It was gathered that Adebola died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). Recall that the Lagos State...
The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, on Tuesday said the first phase construction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project had been completed and delivered to ensure free traffic flow. Kesha told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that phase one was completed and delivered before...
While demographics and capital can fuel a Nigerian economic boom, small and medium sized enterprises will sustain its growth, says Wally Adeyemo, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Treasury. Adeyemo, the highest-ranking member of African diaspora in the Biden led administration, who is on a trip to Nigeria, said this...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Idowu Owohunwa, has constituted a special team to unravel the cause of death of Nigerian Musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said in a statement on Saturday that the...
The Police Command in Lagos, says it has arrested an impersonator who has been parading himself before the public as a Police Commissioner. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Monday while briefing newsmen on the recent achievements recorded by the command. According to...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Lagos State Examinations Board, on Friday, advised public and approved private schools in the state to visit its portal, following the release of 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. The Board’s spokesman, Mr Fatai Bakare, said in a statement...
Traditional rulers in Epe Division, Lagos state, have appealed to all the tiers of government not to hoard food palliatives but distribute them accordingly by targeting the downtrodden or needy. They made the plea in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Epe on Thursday....
A 6-month old baby boy has survived an accident while six passengers sustained critical injuries at Alaka inward CMS bridge in Lagos on Wednesday afternoon. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who witnessed the accident said the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) had rescued the victims to Primary...
Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Precious Mayor, for allegedly torturing his apprentices at Igbogbo in the Ikorodu area of the state. According to the PUNCH, the victims were said to have traveled from Imo State to receive instruction in cyber fraud...
As Nigeria’s population continues to grow, so does the demand for quality housing. One niche within the real estate market that presents a promising investment opportunity is student housing. With a thriving educational sector and a significant youth population, the advantages of investing in student housing in Nigeria are...
Police in Lagos State arraigned a 31-year-old, Eghiewe Aigotsua before a Badagry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for alleged obtaining N6.04 million from a complainant under false pretence. Police prosecutor, ASP Clement Okuoimose, told the court that Aigotsua fraudulently obtained N6.04 million from one Adewale Adebiyi claiming that he...
Property investment in Nigeria has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the country’s growing population, urbanization, and potential for high returns. Lagos, the commercial capital, is a particularly popular location for property investment. However, the Nigerian real estate market can be complex due to a...
The National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Lagos has nullified the return of the Labour Party (LP) ’s candidate, Seyi Sowunmi as the House of Representatives member for Ojo Federal Constituency in Lagos State. Instead, the three-man panel led by Justice Abdullahi Ozegya declared the candidate of...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Monday as a work-free day for public servants in the state to commemorate the 2023 Isese Day. The Isese Day in Lagos is set aside to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as...
On May 22, 2023, the Dangote Refinery was inaugurated in Lagos, Nigeria, with former President Buhari officiating the ceremony. The event marked a significant milestone for Nigeria, as it showcased the country’s commitment to achieving energy self-sufficiency and fostering economic development. The Dangote Refinery is a remarkable feat...
The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted items suspected to be dried shark fins and dried donkey genitals worth N1.22 billion at the Lagos airport. The command’s Area Controller, Comptroller Muhammed Yusuf, said this in a news conference in Lagos on Thursday....