A fire incident has been reported at the popular section of Lagos Island, Idumota Market, on Tuesday. The fire was due to a generator explosion. However, firefighters were not in sight at the time of filing the report. Authorities have…
Lagos clears squatters on Red Line rail, impounds 425 bikes
Officials of the Lagos State Task Force have removed squatters along the newly commissioned Red Line rail in the Fagba area of the state. They also impounded approximately 425 commercial motorcycles whose owners were reportedly using restricted routes in the…
Explosion rocks Ikeja cantonment Army farmland
The Nigerian Army has reported a “minor explosion” within its Ikeja cantonment, Lagos State on Monday. A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General, Onyema Nwachukwu, said the incident which occurred on a farmland near the Mammy Market,…
Sanwo-Olu congratulates Tinubu on his 72nd birthday
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 72nd birthday, describing him as a courageous, audacious, and passionate leader who is committed to the progress, growth, and development of Nigeria. He said President Tinubu is worth…
Lagos pledges support for women engineers
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged to support the innovations of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) targeted at driving the nation’s development and advancement. Sanwo-Olu made the promise in Ikeja over the weekend at the…
80-year-old man kills self in Lagos
An 80-year-old man, Isiyaka Ayinde, has reportedly committed suicide at the Watch Tower in the Araromi Imota area of Lagos State. PUNCH Online gathered that the incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. A police source told our correspondent…
Lagos residents decry non-implementation of free antenatal, delivery services
Some residents of Lagos have decried the non-implementation of the state government’s free antenatal and child delivery services at some General Hospitals and Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the state. The residents spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency…
Another tragedy hits Nollywood as Mr Ibu dies of cardiac arrest
Less than 24 hours after the death of actor, Sisi Quadri, Nollywood has been thrown into mourning again following the death of actor John Okafor, fondly known as Mr Ibu. He passed away at the age of 62 after a…
Gridlock builds up as Tinubu visits Lagos
As President Bola Tinubu visits Lagos State today, gridlock is already building up in major parts of the state. The gridlock is also on the road en route to Lagos Island and some other areas as a result of the…
13-year-old boy drowns swimming in Lagos beach
A 13-year-old boy, Kelvin Onyengba, has drowned during a hangout at the Alatise beach in the Ajah area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred at about 12:00pm on Tuesday. It was also gathered that the deceased…