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  1. Deadly Gas Blast Hits Ibeju Lekki, Lagos: Two Lives Lost, Three Injured

    Nigeria Deadly Gas Blast Hits Ibeju Lekki, Lagos: Two Lives Lost, Three Injured

    Tragedy struck Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, as a gas explosion claims two lives and injures three. Police confirm the incident, urging safety measures. The community mourns as emergency responders work to contain the aftermath. Fatalities prompt calls for stricter regulations on gas handling and...
  2. Lagos Residents React to Shocking Commissioner's Report: 80% of Ibeju Lekki Structures Unauthorized

    Nigeria Lagos Residents React to Shocking Commissioner's Report: 80% of Ibeju Lekki Structures Unauthorized

    Lagos Commissioner reveals 80% of Ibeju Lekki buildings lack approval, sparking concerns. Dr. Oluyinka Olumide highlights zoning issues and regulatory challenges. Residents demand transparency amidst unregulated real estate developments. The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and...
  3. Demolition Drama: Lagos State Residents Express Anguish Over Short Notice Evictions

    Nigeria Demolition Drama: Lagos State Residents Express Anguish Over Short Notice Evictions

    In Lagos State, residents of Mende face shock and outrage as their homes are demolished with just a two-day notice. The abrupt evictions spark nationwide conversations on housing rights and government accountability, Lagos State residents in Mende found themselves in distress as their homes...
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    Metro Man slumps, dies while pushing car in flood - Vanguard News

    https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/man-slumps-dies-while-pushing-car-in-flood/
  5. Nigerians Question Governor Sanwo-Olu's Choice of KWAM1's Daughter for Tourism Role

    Nigeria Nigerians Question Governor Sanwo-Olu's Choice of KWAM1's Daughter for Tourism Role

    Nigerians React to Sanwo-Olu's Choice: KWAM1's Daughter, Damilola Marshall, Appointed as SSA on Tourism. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's decision sparks debate as citizens express diverse opinions on the appointment, questioning political nepotism and applauding recognition of hard work. Basirat...
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    Metro One Killed, 50 Arrested As Hoodlums Set Lagos Market Ablaze - Daily Trust

    https://dailytrust.com/one-killed-50-arrested-as-hoodlums-set-lagos-market-ablaze/
  7. Dolphin Estate: Social Media Divided as Lagos Authorities Uncover Under-Bridge Apartments, Renting for N250,000

    Nigeria Dolphin Estate: Social Media Divided as Lagos Authorities Uncover Under-Bridge Apartments, Renting for N250,000

    Lagos State's Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced a startling discovery on Wednesday, revealing the existence of an apartment complex beneath the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi. This hidden residential area, accommodating tenants who pay N250,000 in annual...
  8. VGC Community in Shock as Chairman Gihan Mbelu Found Dead, Police Investigate

    Nigeria VGC Community in Shock as Chairman Gihan Mbelu Found Dead, Police Investigate

    The Lagos State Police Command is investigating the death of Gihan Mbelu, the 42-year-old chairman of Victoria Garden City (VGC) in Lagos. Mbelu was found unconscious in his car around VGC and was rushed to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Concerned individuals...
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    Entertainment Naira abuse: Court grants Cubana Chief Priest N10m bail - Punch Newspaper

    https://punchng.com/breaking-naira-abuse-court-grants-cubana-chief-priest-n10m-bail/
  10. Vwaere Diaso Death: FIJ Report That Elevator Still Unfixed Angers Nigerians

    Nigeria Vwaere Diaso Death: FIJ Report That Elevator Still Unfixed Angers Nigerians

    Eight months and one week have passed since the tragic death of medical doctor Vwaere Diaso due to a failed elevator at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos State. Despite the incident, investigative journalism outlet FIJ reveals that the elevator remains unfixed or replaced. Workers residing in the...
  11. Lagos Bound: President Tinubu's Eid-El-Fitr Plans Raise Political Eyebrows

    Nigeria Lagos Bound: President Tinubu's Eid-El-Fitr Plans Raise Political Eyebrows

    President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to spend the Eid-El-Fitr holiday in Lagos State, departing from Abuja on Sunday. According to presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, this decision is a mark of respect for the sacred occasion, symbolizing the end of Ramadan, during which Tinubu will...
  12. Lagosians Join Sanwo Olu to Welcome the Reopening Of a Revamped Third Mainland Bridge

    Nigeria Lagosians Join Sanwo Olu to Welcome the Reopening Of a Revamped Third Mainland Bridge

    Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's announcement of the reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos was met with a mixed response from residents. While some expressed gratitude and optimism for the improved infrastructure and future projects like the Fourth Mainland Bridge, others voiced concerns...
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    Metro Make-up artist, three others nabbed for faking kidnap, demanding N5 million ransom - Peoples Gazette

    https://gazettengr.com/make-up-artist-three-others-nabbed-for-faking-kidnap-demanding-n5-million-ransom/
  14. Nigerians Divided Over Governor Sanwo-Olu's Plea for Prayer Amidst Worsening Economic Hardship

    Nigeria Nigerians Divided Over Governor Sanwo-Olu's Plea for Prayer Amidst Worsening Economic Hardship

    Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called upon Nigerians to maintain focus and resilience through prayer amidst the nation's escalating economic challenges. Speaking at the annual Ramadan public lecture in Lagos, represented by his deputy Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu stressed the...
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    Metro Man killed while protesting damage to his car in Lagos: Police - Peoples Gazette

    https://gazettengr.com/man-killed-while-protesting-damage-to-his-car-in-lagos-police/
  16. Heartbreak in Ibeju-Lekki: Teenager's Death Raises Questions of Workplace Pressures

    Nigeria Heartbreak in Ibeju-Lekki: Teenager's Death Raises Questions of Workplace Pressures

    A tragic incident has unfolded in Lagos State, leaving a teenage apprentice dead and prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise. The police spokesperson in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the heartbreaking news on Wednesday, shedding light on...
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    Metro Baker’s throat slit in Lagos apartment, heart allegedly missing - Punch Newspaper

    https://punchng.com/bakers-throat-slit-in-lagos-apartment-heart-allegedly-missing/
  18. Lagosians React Strongly to Proposed Monthly Rental Policy, Calling It Burdensome

    Nigeria Lagosians React Strongly to Proposed Monthly Rental Policy, Calling It Burdensome

    The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, announced during a press briefing that the state is gearing up to implement a monthly rental scheme before the end of 2024 or early next year. The initiative aims to modernize the rental system, aligning it with...
  19. Safety Concerns Rise as BRT Incident Claims Life of Child in Lagos

    Nigeria Safety Concerns Rise as BRT Incident Claims Life of Child in Lagos

    A tragic incident occurred in Lagos State as a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Sunday Bukola, reportedly crushed a five-year-old child named Malik to death at Palmgroove in the Onipanu area. The accident happened around 1:30 pm on Saturday when the driver hit Malik, his mother, Rofiat, and his...
  20. "Serves Them Right": Nigerians React Strongly to Tinubu's Rebuke of NLC

    Nigeria "Serves Them Right": Nigerians React Strongly to Tinubu's Rebuke of NLC

    President Bola Tinubu stirred the pot during the inauguration of Lagos's Red Line Rail, aiming at labor unions just days after their nationwide protest. Tinubu, addressing the NLC, NUC, and TUC, criticized their early strikes, saying, "Wait until 2027 if you want to participate in elections...
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