Tag: Lagos
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Protest erupts at APC stakeholders meeting in Lagos
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting in Ojokoro LCDA, Lagos State, ended in chaos on Monday over alleged imposition of a chairmanship candidate.
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Lagos fixes date to hold Local Govt. polls
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has scheduled the state council election for July 12. Mr Tope Ojo, LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, made this announcement on Friday in Lagos.
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LASG seals 13 markets over health hazards
In a bid to promote environmental cleanliness and safeguard public health, the Lagos State Government has sealed 13 markets across the state for persistent violations related to illegal waste disposal. This was disclosed by the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement on his X handle on Friday. Wahab said…
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How Lagos baby factory was busted by police
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a baby factory in the Ijegun area and rescued 10 people. According to the spokesperson for the command, Benjamin Hundeyin, also shared that three suspects were nabbed on Monday. Hundeyin disclosed the illegal activity was exposed after the police received a tip-off last Saturday. He added that the…
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Police detain 7 murder suspects in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained seven murder suspects in two weeks. The command’s Spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this while briefing newsmen at the command headquarters on Monday in Lagos.
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15 injured in Lagos gas explosion
A gas explosion on Sunday injured at least 15 people at Ijora Badia, a suburb of Lagos. The blast, which occurred around 5:00 p.m., was reportedly caused by a leaking 25-kilogramme gas cylinder inside a mini shop.
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After huge traffic jams, FG re-opens Independence Bridge in Lagos
The Federal Government has announced immediate re-opening of the Independence Bridge (Ahmadu Bello Way-Marina bound) to vehicular traffic. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, announced this in a statement by the Federal Controller of Works in
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Police raid ‘Yahoo School’ in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has uncovered and dismantled internet fraud training facility, commonly referred to as “Yahoo School”, operating in the Iju area of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement, in Lagos on Tuesday.
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Lagos residents Sanwo-Olu advises not to travel for 2025 Hajj
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has advised residents of the state intending to travel for the 2025 Hajj to ensure they are healthy before embarking on the pilgrimage. The governor also urged the residents to continue to give thanks to the Almighty
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Lagos reaffirms legality of speed limit rules
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reaffirmed the legality of speed limit regulations and urged motorists to comply for the safety of all road users. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Sunday by Mrs