Lagos
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A fire has been reported at the new NNPC Terminal, formerly OVH, Kayode Street, Marine Beach, in the Apapa area of Lagos State. According to reports, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is attending to the fire, which resulted from a spillage of petroleum products within the perimeter of the tank farm. As of…
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At least two persons were killed while a yet-to-be-identified woman was kidnapped by gunmen who attacked the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. MEZIESBLOG learnt that the unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday in the Alagemo community of Igbelaara, off Ijede road in Ikorodu when the attackers invaded the area. According to the police, no fewer than…
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The Lagos State government has restated that the Third Mainland Bridge will be closed by 11am on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, for continuation of its rehabilitation by the Federal Ministry of Works. Consequently, the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele bound will be closed to motorists for the effective repairs of the entire section of the bridge. However,…
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Emergency responders have recovered the bodies of two middle aged persons, a man and a woman, from the rubbles of a two-storey building that collapsed on Friday morning in Ebute Meta, Lagos. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Farinloye said…
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The founder of a Celestial Church of Christ branch in Lagos State, Aderemi Dabiri, has explained why he invited famous fuji singer Pasuma, and Afrobeats rising star, Portable, for praise night. MEZIESBLOG recalls that the church recently stirred up controversy on social media after unveiling Pasuma and Portable as guest artistes for its upcoming programme.…
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The Lagos Police Command is expected to arrest Farida Abdukabir, the popular socialite and businesswoman, who tried to end her life over the collapse of her marriage after 8 weeks. Farida Abdukabir aka House of Phareedah almost committed suicide on Third Mainland bridge after her husband, Ademola Okunlaja abandoned her and went back to her…
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When Uber and its alternatives are not available in a destination, we must use taxis. Lagos, Nigeria is no different. Whenever you hop into a taxi in Lagos, make sure to ask them to turn on the meter. It´s also recommended to map out your journey prior to entering the taxi, so you have an…
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An Ikeja High Court on Tuesday remanded the driver of a Lagos State Staff bus, Oluwaseun Osibanjo, for allegedly running into a moving train, causing grievous harm and involuntary manslaughter to the passengers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Oyindamola Ogala ordered that Osibanjo be remanded at the appropriate custodial centre, pending…
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The Lagos State Government has announced compensation for victims of the collision between a train and a bus conveying staff of the state. In a statement on Tuesday, the state promised to provide employment to one employable child of each of the dead victims of the accident and a concessionary scholarship to one of their…
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Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy of the defunct Psquare music group, has called out the Nigeria Police Force over its response to a threat by the Lagos State Parks Management Committee Chairman, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo. Oluomo had, in a trending video, threatened Igbos residing in Lagos State to either come out…
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Nollywood Actress, Chioma Akpotha on Saturday said she was attacked by thugs in Lagos State. The actress who was at the polling unit when the incident occurred made this known in a video on her Instagram page. She said the thugs destroyed her side mirror and she ran for her life. “They destroyed my side…
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Ahead of the March 18 gubernatorial and House of Assembly Elections, Lagos is undoubtedly a hotbed. One of the battles is between the incumbent House of Representative member for Surulere Constituency I, Desmond Elliot and the youthful Nigerians in the State who have repeatedly vowed to retire the actor. The foremost actor, Desmond Elliot, has…
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There are reports that a fatal accident has occurred in Lagos, involving a train and a BRT Bus. MEZIESBLOG learnt that the incident occurred around Ikeja, Thursday morning. Several passengers are feared dead following the impact of the collision. NRC gives details of BRT bus-train accident The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, Mr Fidet…
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SANWO-OLU WARNS AGAINST REJECTION OF OLD NOTES The Lagos State Government wishes to put on record the patience and calmness of Lagosians following the controversy generated by the Naira shortage crisis. The State Government has joined the dispute at the Supreme Court, which today adjourned the hearing of the matter till February 22. When the…
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The Lagos State Government has ordered the temporary closure of Chrisland School, Ikeja, Lagos. The development is in response to the controversies surrounding the death of a 12-year-old student of the school, Whitney Adeniran. This was announced in a statement posted on the official Facebook page of the state government Sunday, noting that the closure was ordered…
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The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday said a traditional ruler, one Baale in Eti-Osa community will be invited for questioning following a disturbing viral audio threatening residents who may not vote for the All Progressives Congress, APC in the forthcoming election. An 11-minute audio of a meeting held earlier in the week, by some…
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