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Masquerade receives beating of his life after attacking soldier in mufti (Video)

Adebiyi Chioma Dec 5, 2019 0

A trending video captures moments a notorious masquerade got the beating of his life after he unknowingly attacked a soldier on mufti during his parade at Airforce base, Shasha Akowonjo, Lagos. Sources disclosed that the masquerade is fond of parading around the vicinity and attacking residents, but today, his luck ran out as he came across a…

BREAKING: Several injured in Lagos gas explosion

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Dec 4, 2019 0

At least three persons sustained injuries Wednesday afternoon after a gas cylinder exploded at the Four Point By Sheraton Hotel, Oniru in Victoria Island, Lagos. The explosion occurred at about 12:35 pm while some artisans were doing…

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Taxify driver shot dead and his car stolen in Lagos

Ngere Ify Davies Nov 24, 2019 0

A Taxify driver simply identified as Gabriel Wisdom, was reportedly killed by yet to be identified persons who ordered for his service on the hailing app. The suspects shot Wisdom and went away with his white Toyota Corolla on Friday…

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BREAKING: Petrol tanker burst into flame at Ipaja Road in Lagos State

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Nov 11, 2019 0

A petroleum tanker loaded with 33,000 litres Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, is currently burning at the entrance of Gowon Estate, Ipaja Road, Alimosho, Lagos. The incident occurred at about 6.30 am. Motorists are advised to make use of…

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Sex Toy Found Working In Refuse Van In Lagos (Video)

Ngere Ify Davies Nov 6, 2019 0

A giant vibrator was found in a refuse van in Lagos and the size is not the only thing that caught attention. The giant vibrator was seen in the middle of refuse in the van working, it was vibrating and doing its thing while a social…

Metro

Lagos Fire: Burning building collapses, kills policeman

Deji Oke Nov 6, 2019 0

A policeman has been confirmed killed after the front section of a six-storey building engulfed by fire located at 43 Martins street, Lagos Island, collapsed around 8:30pm on Tuesday. According to reports, the policeman died while he was…

Metro

Police arrest two fake SARS Operatives in Lagos

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Nov 3, 2019 0

The Lagos Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two fake operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). According to the police spokesman, DSP Bala Elkana, the two – Ikechukwu Victor, 45 and Emeka Ewuzien, 45 of 2 Igi Street,…

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BREAKING: Police rescue 12 persons chained in Lagos church

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 31, 2019 0

The Police in Lagos Thursday evening uncovered an illegal healing centre 'Blessings of Godness Healing Church' , Police confirmed that about 15 persons were chained at the centre. It was learnt that some of the victims had been chained…

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VIDEO: Beggar With Fake Injury Caught In Lagos

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 31, 2019 0

A viral video of a fake beggar pretending to be afflicted with injuries has stole the social media. According to report, the beggar was caught in Lagos state with fake injury with which he deceives unsuspecting people. In a video…

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BREAKING: Mobolaji Johnson, First Military Gov of Lagos, dies at 83

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 30, 2019 0

Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson, a retired Nigerian army brigadier-general and the first governor of Lagos state, is dead. Family sources disclosed that, Mobolaji Johnson died on Wednesday around 4 pm. Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson served as…

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Three escape death in auto crash along Epe Expressway, Lagos

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 30, 2019 0

Tragedy was averted on Tuesday, when three motorists narrowly escaped death, following a crash involving their vehicles at Lekki-Ibeju, along Epe Expressway, Lagos. The accident, according to an eyewitness, occurred at about 4pm. The…

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BREAKING: Policeman shoots wife, self to death in Lagos

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 28, 2019 0

A policeman during the weekend, shot his wife dead at the Ikoyi Prison barracks, Lagos, during a quarrel. The policeman with an unknown identity was said to have thereafter, shot himself in the head and died on the spot. Report said…

Gist / Viral

Lady Narrates Her Hilarious Experience With Bus Conductor In Lagos

Ola A Oct 28, 2019 0

A lady identified as Kaima has taken to Twitter to narrate her hilarious experience with a bus conductor in Lagos. According to her, the terrible traffic in Lagos forced her to take off her wig inside the bus. Surprised by her action,…

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Photos from Falz’s ‘Haunted House’ Themed Birthday Party In Lagos

Ola A Oct 27, 2019 0

Nigerian entertainer, Folarin Falana, aka Falz D Bahd Guy, who clocks 29 today, hosted friends to a ‘Haunted House’ themed birthday party in Lagos last night. Some of the celebs in attendance include Simi, Ebuka, and more. See photos…

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Woman Burns 13-Year-Old Housemaid’s Stomach, Lap With Iron Over N500

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 26, 2019 0

A 13-year-old housemaid, Monsurat, was allegedly inflicted with a hot electric iron on the stomach and lap by her boss,one Mrs Mariam Hafia. Monsurat lived with Hafia and her husband on Ola Akinpelu Street, Alimosho area of Lagos and was…

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Another 2-storey building collapses in Lagos

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 25, 2019 0

Barely 12 days after the collapse of a three-storey building at Magodo Phase 1, another two-storey building collapses at Ojuelegba area of Lagos on Thursday evening. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collapse which occurred…

Metro

‘Too many frustrated youths’ out there — Man laments after experiencing Traffic robbery…

Chocomilo Oct 23, 2019 0

Hours after he was violently attacked by traffic robbers, a Nigerian man has shared photos of his injured body and damaged car. The robbery incident took place along Kara bridge, Lagos state where the robbers carted away his phone and…

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Student Goes Blind After Being Flogged By Teacher In Lagos

Ola A Oct 22, 2019 0

Daniel Agboola, a Senior Secondary School (SS) Two pupil of Camp David Group of Schools in Ogba, Lagos State, who claimed his teacher Mr. Oludare Olaleye damaged his right eye while flogging him on March 29, may lose his sight if help is…

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Lady Narrates How Man Stole From Bus Passengers In Lagos

Ola A Oct 22, 2019 0

A man has succeeded in deceiving unsuspecting passengers thereby having them pay him their transport fare in a public bus in Lagos. A twitter user was filled with shock upon discovering that a fellow passenger who feigned kindness only…

Entertainment News

Man Spends Night In Cell For Beating Bobrisky In Lagos (Video)

Ola A Oct 22, 2019 0

Yesterday, a video emerged on social media which shows cross dresser, Bobrisky being assaulted by a man who had allegedly bashed his brand new Range Rover SUV. In a new video posted online, the said man has come out to apologise to the…

Metro

Again, flood wreaks havoc in Lagos

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 21, 2019 0

Residents of Lagos State were again trapped in their homes and some others spent hours in traffic as a result of heavy downpour. The clouds had darkened since Friday, showing signs of an impending rain, but it was yesterday when the…

National

Lagos raises alarm over Monkey Pox outbreak

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 18, 2019 0

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has cautioned residents against panic over the recent reported outbreak of infectious Monkey pox disease in the state. Abayomi spoke on Friday in Lagos at the biosecurity…

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Fire guts Lagos Water Corporation in Onikan

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 17, 2019 0

Lagos Water Corporation in the Onikan area of Lagos State was gutted by fire on Thursday as a result of a suspected underground gas or petrol facility believed to be a pipeline. Officials of the Federal Fire Service, Lagos State…

Metro

VIDEO: Eiye Cultists Arrested For Killing 22 In Lagos

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 17, 2019 0

The Lagos State Police, Thursday, nabbed some of the suspected cultists who have allegedly killed over 22 persons, damaging motorists windscreens and breaking into shops at Ado- Badore, Ajah, Lagos. The suspects were found in possession…

Metro

LASTMA officials chasing traffic offender escape death in auto crash (VIDEO)

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 16, 2019 0

Tragedy was averted, as Officials of Lagos State Transport Management Agency (LASTMA) narrowly escaped death on Wednesday, they were said to have involved in an auto crash, with their vehicle somersaulting on the highway while chasing a…

National

Lagos ready to pay above N30,000 minimum wage – Gov Sanwo-Olu

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 15, 2019 0

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed on Tuesday that the state was ready to pay more than the N30,000 benchmark for the National Minimum Wage. Sanwo-Olu said the implementation of the new minimum wage payment would take…

Metro

Lagos impounds 134 motorcycles over traffic rules violation

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 15, 2019 0

A total number of 134 motorcycles have been impounded by the Operatives of Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Agency (Taskforce) for violating traffic rules. The exercise was carried out on Monday, on restricted…

Metro

29 passengers escape death as bus plunges into Lagos canal

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 14, 2019 0

29 passengers on Monday escaped death by whiskers after a commercial bus conveying them plunged into a canal in front of the National Theatre complex, Iganmu, Lagos,. They were all rescued unhurt, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

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Breaking: Disaster averted as oil tanker falls on Otedola Bridge

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 12, 2019 0

A major disaster was averted on Saturday when a truck fully loaded with petrol fell on Otedola Bridge inward Berger area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, it was a lone accident involving a truck loaded with 45,000 litres of petrol. WITHIN…

Metro

Flood sweeps 11-year-old boy, rescuer, to death in Lagos

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 12, 2019 0

Tragedy struck residents of Aboru and Iyana-Ipaja in Alimosho area of Lagos on Saturday as flood swept away an 11-year-old boy and his rescuer, one Wasiu into a canal linking Aburo and Iyana-Ipaja on Ige Road. The News Agency of Nigeria…

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