Tag Archives: Lagos

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce continued its raid against persons constituting public nuisance across the metropolis on Tuesday, November 17.   The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who disclosed this on X, said major routes raided include Awolowo Way up to Falomo roundabout, Ikoyi and Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, along Lekki road. This was an act to …

The Lagos State Government has sealed several establishments, including churches, hotels, and entertainment venues, over violations of noise pollution regulations and other environmental infractions. T   The enforcement action was carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).   According to the agency, the infractions pose significant risks to public health and safety. The affected locations include Shomolu, …

A man was caught on video assaulting a Toyota Corolla driver in Lagos after his G-Wagon was bashed while in traffic.    In the viral video, the enraged man was seen punching the driver and attempting to drag him out of his car.   The incident, which highlights Lagos’ notorious traffic altercations, sparked reactions online after being shared by an …

Traditional worshippers having a procession harassed a young woman in a market in Lagos.  The girl was in a crowded market as the traditional worshippers passed by, ringing bells.  She appeared intrigued as she stood in front of a fruits and vegetable store, staring at the worshippers.  One of the worshippers then pushed her and another also followed suit. The …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 792 foreign nationals for their alleged involvement in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams, marking the largest such operation in the commission’s history.   The commission in a statement released aid among those arrested are 148 Chinese nationals, 40 Filipinos, two Khazartans, one Pakistani, and one Indonesian. The agency said the …

Nigerian music star Burna Boy and American singer-actress Chloe Bailey have been spotted together in Lagos, drawing attention from fans and onlookers.   Chloe was first seen getting into one of Burna Boy’s Aventador Lamborghinis. Later, the two were spotted at a nightclub in Lagos, enjoying the city’s nightlife.    Watch the video below…      

Several properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in a fire that gutted a two-storey building at number 21, Oduntan Street, Mushin area of Lagos State on Saturday.   The affected building comprises two units of 3-bedroom flats. The second floor was gutted by fire, which reportedly started in the front flat and escalated to the back flat.   The …

Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL) returned for another year, shining a spotlight on Nigeria’s creative economy and the voices shaping the industry. Designed as a platform to celebrate and inspire creatives, EWL fosters engaging discussions, showcases bold ideas, and amplifies the stories of innovators in entertainment, media, and the arts. The third day of Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL) shined a spotlight …

If you think Lagos can’t get any more glamorous, wait until the red carpet is rolled out for a movie premiere!  Two nights ago, the city’s finest industry players gathered for the star-studded premiere of Christmas in Lagos, the latest offering from Jade Osiberu. And let me tell you, this wasn’t just an event; it was the event. From the …

The Lagos State government has signed the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation bills into law. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of the state, Lawal Pedro, who made this known during a briefing held at the Ministry of Justice in Alausa, Ikeja, the state capital, stated that the organ transplant law was aimed at combating illegal organ harvesting in the …