Governor Sanwo-Olu Warns Against Repeat of #EndSARS Ahead of Nationwide Protest
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has cautioned that the state will not allow a repeat of the 2020 #EndSARS protest. He addressed Lagos residents on July 31, ahead of the planned nationwide protest on August 1 over hunger and hardship. The governor reminded everyone that the #EndSARS protest, which started peacefully, ended in widespread […]
Police reportedly used tear gas on protesting students and staff of FCE Akoka, leading to the arrest of 32 individuals (videos included).
There was chaos on Monday, July 29, at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka, Lagos, as police allegedly used tear gas on protesting staff and students. The protesters were demonstrating against the provost, Dr. Wahab Azeez, accusing him of unlawfully extending his tenure. A witness named Tomisin shared photos and videos from the scene, […]
NNPC – Reasons Behind Fuel Scarcity in Lagos and Abuja
If you’ve been experiencing long queues at fuel stations in Lagos and Abuja, you’re not alone. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has shed light on the reasons behind the current fuel scarcity in these areas. Olufemi Soneye, the chief corporate communications officer at NNPC, explained that the tight fuel supply is due to […]
Fire Destroys Lagos Manufacturing Firm, No Casualties Reported
In the early hours of Friday, a devastating fire tore through the JOSIEN Complex, a well-known manufacturing firm located in Abule Osun, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. The inferno, which began before dawn, rapidly spread through the facility, leading to the destruction of numerous items and causing extensive damage to the premises. Eyewitnesses […]
Nigerians Question Timing of Oro Festival Amid Upcoming Protests
Nigerians are raising concerns over the timing of the Oro Festival in Lagos, which is scheduled to run from August 1 to August 15. This festival, a significant Yoruba cultural event, overlaps with a period when some groups plan to hold protests against the country’s economic hardships. The Lagos State government announced the festival in […]
Lagos Police Arrest Syndicate for Fake Sachet Water Production
In Lagos, a major fraud operation was shut down when the police arrested a group involved in producing counterfeit sachet water. The suspects were found using the brand name and NAFDAC number of a legitimate company to manufacture and sell fake sachet water. This operation was uncovered in Oluwole Market, Apapa, following a tipoff received […]
Fuel Scarcity: Petrol Prices Reach N720 Per Litre
Due to private depot owners raising the ex-depot price of petrol from N630 to N720 per litre, fuel scarcity is beginning to manifest in Lagos and other regions of Nigeria. Due to their refusal to purchase the pricey fuel from private depots, numerous gas stations in Lagos, Ogun, and other states have ran out of […]
Court Orders Buhari’s Ex-Minister To Account For N729bn Payment To Poor Nigerians
The Federal High Court in Lagos has directed Sadia Umar-Farouk, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management, and Social Development, to explain how N729 billion was spent on 24.3 million poor Nigerians over six months. According to Channels TV, Justice Deinde Isaac Dipeolu delivered the judgment last month following a Freedom of Information suit […]
Patoranking Builds Mini Stadium for Lagos Community (Video)
Famous Nigerian dancehall star, Patoranking, has constructed a small football stadium in Lagos, Nigeria. This gesture demonstrates his commitment to giving back to the community that raised him. Patoranking specifically chose to build the stadium in Ebute Metta, the neighborhood where he spent his childhood. This area holds a special place in his heart, and […]
Court of Appeal in Lagos has confirmed the 5-year prison sentence for Nigerian actor Baba Ijesha for Sexual Assault
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has confirmed the 5-year prison sentence for Nigerian actor Baba Ijesha. This decision follows a previous ruling by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo (retd.) of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court, which, on July 12, 2022, sentenced Baba Ijesha to five years in prison for the sexual assault of […]