News as it breaks
The Lagos State Government has re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, on fresh murder charges involving the killings of two police officers in Festac Town. Evans, alongside his co-defendant Joseph Emeka, appeared before Justice Oyindamola Ogala at the Lagos State High Court on a five-count charge…
The Lagos State Government on Thursday launched a major demolition operation targeting illegal and structurally unsafe buildings at the Trade Fair Complex in Ojo, as part of a renewed effort to enforce physical planning regulations and restore urban order. The exercise was a coordinated operation involving several key agencies, including…
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has reassured the public of the safety of its staff and customers following a fire incident on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Tuesday, which affected a building housing one of its branches. Toscad news reported that the incident triggered panic in the commercial hub…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to raise N214.8 billion through bond issuance within five days, marking a bold step in bridging the state’s growing infrastructure funding gap. The announcement was made on Friday during the “Investment Forum and Engagement with Mr. Governor”, hosted by the Ministry of Finance…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish illegal structures and shanties built under high-tension power lines in the Makoko community of Yaba, citing serious safety concerns. The enforcement action, which will be carried out by the Office of Urban and Regional Planning, follows the recent clearance of dilapidated…
The Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency witnessed a moment of heartfelt reflection and unity on Monday as Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, marked his birthday by addressing his constituents with a powerful message of hope and resilience. Rather than focus solely on personal celebration, the prominent Lagos-based philanthropist…
In a sweeping crackdown on narcotics trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have made multiple high-profile seizures, including cocaine stashed in lipsticks and property documents, and busted major drug syndicates operating across Nigeria. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi revealed that the agency’s…
In a bid to strengthen grassroots mobilization and party cohesion, the Labour Party is convening a General Assembly in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State. The gathering is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th, 2025, and will be held at 13 Odofin Street, Olodi Apapa, starting at 11:00 am. The…
A fire has been reported at the Mobil filling station at Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos State. As of the time of filing this report, security operatives have already arrived at the venue to divert both humans and vehicles away from the axis. The fire service operatives have also arrived at…
An activist known as Fawaz Alabi has drowned in Lagos. He went to the beach on Salah day, April 10, to celebrate with friends but went missing during the outing. His body was recovered Friday, April 12, on the shores of Ibeshe beach in Lagos. Friends have gone…
