Those going to work Thursday morning in Lagos, particularly those who had to work or pass through Obalende area of Lagos had a hell of time. People including workers and traders alike had to run helter skelter as some hoodlums started indiscriminate shootings. It is said that law enforcement agents have been notified and efforts…
Helicopter Crashes in Lagos, Two Killed (Photo)
A chopper this afternoon crashed into a residential building at No 16, Salvation Road, Opebi, Lagos.The accident occurred around noon today.The Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, who was one of the early callers at the scene, said two occupants of the chopper died on the spot while the third occupant was rescued alive and…
Many Feared Dead in Accident at Otedola Bridge, Lagos
Tragedy occurred again at Otedola Bridge, Lagos, along Lagos- Ibadan Expressway, in the early hours of Thursday, as many were feared dead in a fatal accident. According to report, the accident involving a tanker which collided with a fully loaded commercial bus occurred during the early morning rush on Thursday at Otedola Bridge, out ward…
Total Lockdown in Kano, Graduated in Other States
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun states and Abuja for another one week. He said this in his nationwide broadcast on Monday evening. He said an assessment of the lockdown in the last four weeks has shown a great improvement in efforts to curtail the spread of Covid-19. He, however, announced…
Lagos Begins Demolition of 149 Buildings
No fewer than 149 defective buildings have been marked for demolition, the Lagos State government has said. This is aimed at ensuring that more defective buildings do not collapse on occupants after a school building went down in Lagos Island early last week, killing no fewer than 20 persons including school children. Lagos State Commissioner…
Few Voters on Parade in Lagos
The polling unit at the gate of INEC office, Yaba, Lagos, started the business of the as early as 8am, no any delay as voting materials arrived earlier, and people have started coming out gradually to exercise their franchise by voting the candidate of their choice. Security personnel are on stand by, and it has…
Many Injured as Bus summersaults on Third Mainland Bridge
Several persons yesterday sustained various degrees of injuries when a commercial bus somersaulted on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. According to eyewitness account, the accident occurred because the driver was said to be speeding beyond the limit. Meanwhile, no casualty was immediately recorded, but concerned authorities made effort to bring the situation under…
Lagos PDP Asks Ambode to Declare Assets Publicly
The Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has asked Akinwunmi Ambode,the state governor, to publicly declare his assets. The PDP said the governor should make the public declaration of his assets on or before June 29, 2015. Ambode was sworn in as the governor on May 29. In a statement issued by…
Lagos, Others Defend Huge Pension For Ex Governors, Deputies
The Lagos State Government has justified the enactment of laws prescribing pension for former governors and deputy governors of the state. The state government insisted that contrary to the contention of the plaintiffs who are challenging the law, through a suit before a Federal High Court in Abuja, the state House of Assembly had the…
