Traders at various markets in Lagos State, particularly Balogun Market in the Lagos Island Local Government Area of the state are lamenting the multiple levies they pay to the government, alleging extortion. Speaking with PUNCH Metro on Tuesday, some traders…
Fire gut parts of Balogun market in Lagos
A fire outbreak occured at the popular Balogun Market on Lagos Island on Tuesday morning, destroying the topmost floor of a five storey building. Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Lagos State Governor on New Media, Jubril A. Gawat disclosed…
No casualty in Balogun Market, Lagos fire outbreak – LASEMA
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said on Thursday that no casualty was recorded at the Balogun Market fire on Broad Street on the Lagos Island. Its Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, stated that the fire began at about…
Incessant inferno: Balogun market fire victims write Sanwo-Olu, call for probe
Affected traders and marketers in Balogun Market, on Martin Street, Lagos, have sent a letter of appeal to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of and the state House of Assembly, on the need to investigate the constant fire incidents in…
Balogun market shifts resumption to Jan 11 for security reasons
The Caretaker Management Committee of Balogun market, Lagos Trade Fair Complex, has shifted its resumption, earlier scheduled for Jan. 4, to Jan. 11, for security reasons, the Secretary of the committee, Mr Leonard Ogbonnia has said. Ogbonnia said in a…
Balogun market burns again
About seven buildings have been reportedly destroyed at the Balogun market, located on Lagos Island due to a fire outbreak. Fire only recently razed a section of the same market. The fire is said to have started from Anambra Plaza…