Fire has gutted a warehouse on Broad Street, in the CMS area of Victoria Island, Lagos State. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday. He stated that the fire…
Supreme Court approves wearing of hijab in Lagos schools
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has granted the use of hijab by female Muslim students in Lagos State Government-owned schools. The apex court delivered the ruling upholding the use of hijab by Muslim students on Thursday in Abuja. The court…
Tension as engine of Lagos-bound plane catches fire mid-air
A major air accident was averted when an Overland Airways aircraft made an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos, from Ilorin International Airport in Kwara State. The incident happened on Wednesday night when one of the engines…
LAGESC removes illegal structures at CMS Under-bridge
As part of concerted efforts aimed at ensuring the general cleanliness of Lagos environs in line with global best practices, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly known as KAI has effected the demolition and removal of illegal structures at…
Aspirant, Commissioner, GNAT hail Tinubu’s emergence as APC flagbearer
An aspirant for Lagos House of Assembly, Ikeja Constituency II under the All Progressives Congress (APC) Funmilola Olotu and a Commissioner with the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission (LSLGSC) Hakeem Bamgbola, have congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his…
Two more ladies accuse Lagos bishop of rape, narrate ordeal
Following an allegation of rape against a Lagos-based pastor, identified only as Bishop Daniels, two former members of his church have claimed that they were also raped by the cleric. The two victims, who spoke to PUNCH Metro on condition…
Lagos Task Force, Okada riders clash in Lagos
Commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders and Lagos State Task Force were reportedly involved in a clash in the Idi Araba area of the State. The Lagos government banned motorcycle operations in Apapa, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Lagos Island, Surulere, and Lagos Mainland…
TB Joshua: SCOAN worshippers throng Ikotun to celebrate founder’s 1st memorial, legacies
One year after the demise of Prophet Temitope Babatunde Joshua, known as TB Joshua, followers of the late charismatic preacher on Sunday thronged the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Ikotun, Lagos, to celebrate his legacies. The event, also attended…
11 Filipinos arraigned over cocaine import
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos yesterday began the trial of 11 Filipinos accused of unlawfully importing cocaine. The court commenced proceedings by hearing testimonies against the defendants from two witnesses of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).…
Two killed as violence erupts in Lagos, Ogun communities
At least two persons have been killed in a crisis that erupted in the Mowe-Ofada area of Ogun State. It was also learnt that there was violence in the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos State on Friday. Details of the…