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  1. Lagos Tragedy: 12-Year-Old Boy Killed by Stray Bullet Amidst Suspected Cult Clash

    Nigeria Lagos Tragedy: 12-Year-Old Boy Killed by Stray Bullet Amidst Suspected Cult Clash

    The Digest: A 12-year-old boy, Wasiu, tragically lost his life in Lagos' Mushin neighborhood after being hit by a stray bullet during a suspected cult clash. While out buying food, Wasiu unknowingly walked into a violent scene and was caught in the crossfire. Key Points: The incident...
  2. Lagos Building Collapses: Four Rescued, Others Feared Trapped in Latest Disaster

    Nigeria Lagos Building Collapses: Four Rescued, Others Feared Trapped in Latest Disaster

    The Digest: Urban vulnerability was uncovered in Lagos as a three-storey building tragically collapsed on Thursday on Lagos Island. Four individuals have been rescued, but an unspecified number are feared trapped, with intensive search-and-rescue operations ongoing amidst the disaster, as...
  3. Thief Hides in Bank Ceiling: Attempts to Hack Systems After Hours

    Nigeria Thief Hides in Bank Ceiling: Attempts to Hack Systems After Hours

    A dramatic security breach occurred at an FCMB branch in Lagos, where a suspected thief hid in the ceiling overnight, allegedly attempting to hack into the bank’s systems after hours. The incident raises significant concerns about internal security protocols. The suspect entered the FCMB...
  4. Skincare Industry: Lagos Targets Unregulated Producers to Safeguard Residents

    Nigeria Skincare Industry: Lagos Targets Unregulated Producers to Safeguard Residents

    The Lagos State Government is taking a decisive step to clean up the skincare industry by cracking down on unqualified and unprofessional producers. Speaking at a dermatology conference, the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, announced that the state’s regulatory arm is working...
  5. Heavy Loss: One Dead, Three Rescued as 40-Foot Truck Crushes Minibus in Lagos

    Nigeria Heavy Loss: One Dead, Three Rescued as 40-Foot Truck Crushes Minibus in Lagos

    A 40-foot container truck lost control and collapsed onto a commercial minibus along Old Ipaja Road, Lagos, killing the driver instantly. Three passengers, two women and one man, were rescued unhurt by LASTMA officials and handed over to emergency services. The truck suffered brake failure...
  6. Promises in the Dark: Lagos Band A Residents Cry Out After 3-Month Power Cut

    Nigeria Promises in the Dark: Lagos Band A Residents Cry Out After 3-Month Power Cut

    Six streets in Lagos’s Alimosho area, classified as Band A consumers who pay premium rates for 20-24 hours of daily electricity, have endured a total blackout since March 2025 due to a faulty transformer. Despite pleas to IKEDC, residents face economic ruin, security risks, and dwindling quality...
  7. Two Fires, Zero Casualties: How Lagos Escaped Tragedy Yesterday

    Nigeria Two Fires, Zero Casualties: How Lagos Escaped Tragedy Yesterday

    Two separate fires broke out in Lagos on Wednesday, one at a filling station in Ifako-Ijaiye, the other at a commercial building in Victoria Island. Both sparked panic, but no lives were lost Fire erupted at a fuel station in Obawole around 4 p.m. The explosion is believed to have started from...
  8. Shame Shared is Justice Delayed: Man Arraigned for Posting Girlfriend’s Nude Photo Online

    Nigeria Shame Shared is Justice Delayed: Man Arraigned for Posting Girlfriend’s Nude Photo Online

    When private becomes public, the damage often outlives intent. In Lagos, a man has been brought before the court for allegedly posting nude photographs of his girlfriend on Snapchat, rekindling concerns around sexual consent, digital respect, and justice for victims of image-based abuse. Daily...
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