The mother of Nigerinan singer, Wizkid, Juliana Balogun, has been buried amidst tears after a funeral service was held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Dideolu Estate, off, Ligali Ayorinde St, Victoria Island, Lagos. Naija News recalls the singer’s mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, died on August 18, 2023. The singer and …
Read More »Taiye Selasi to produce Lagos comedy-drama series ‘Victoria Island’
Victoria Island is just the first of six series Selasi has got in store. The American-based Nigerian writer, Taiye Selasi, has announced the development of her latest title Victoria Island.
Read More »11 vehicles burnt as fuel tanker bursts into flames in Lagos
The raging fire was curtailed by the combined efforts of emergency authorities in the state. No fewer than 11 vehicles were burnt during a tanker fire incident in the Iganmu area of Lagos on the night of Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Read More »Petrol tanker bursts into flames in Lagos (video)
A petrol tanker has exploded just before the Iganmu bridge just before Sifax in Lagos state. Videos shared online shows the fire raging as people scampered to safety. It is unclear if there are any casualties in the inferno. Watch the video below…
Read More »Lagos Police apprehend fraud syndicate at Iyana Church bus stop (photo)
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected fraudsters at Iyana Church Bus stop, Lagos after receiving credible information from concerned citizens. The suspects, Orji Chinedu ‘m’ aged 38, Uche Godwin ‘m’ aged 37 and Ifeoma Nathaniel ‘f’ aged 51 years, who were arrested on October …
Read More »Lagos demolishes structures blocking Lekki drainage channel (video)
On Wednesday, October 11, the Lagos State Government demolished structures obstructing a drainage channel in the Lekki area of the state. The state Ministry of Environment spokesperson, Kunle Adeshina, made this known in a post on his X handle. Sharing a video of the demolition, Adeshina wrote; “After the …
Read More »Between popular influencer Pamilerin and a Twitter user he called out for sharing a nud£ photo taken in a Lagos restaurant restroom
Popular influencer, Pamilerin got into a heated exchange with a Twitter user he called out for sharing a nud£ photo taken in a Lagos restaurant restroom. Pamilerin had said the lady was “stupid” for stripping at a restroom in a restaurant to take a nude photo. Firing back …
Read More »See the filth removed from a drainage on Lagos road (photos)
Many Lagos residents are guilty of this crime, especially the traders. Yesterday, I saw a a trader telling her daughter to sweep garbage into the drainage at Iyana Iba bus stop. If the place gets flooded tomorrow, they will blame the government. Like this! 1 Dislike this! 0 Reply
Read More »Lagos State Govt suspends planned mass burial for #EndSARS victims
The Lagos State Government has suspended its planned mass burial of the 103 corpses recovered in the wake of the October 2020 #EndSARS protest. The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, who confirmed the development, exclusively told the PUNCH on Monday, October 9, 2023, that …
Read More »Video of k!ller cop, Drambi Vandi being escorted out of court after he was sentenced to d£ath by hanging for k!lling Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem
A video of killer cop, Drambi Vandi being escorted out of court after he was sentenced to death by hanging for k!lling Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, has been shared online. Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square annex, Igbosere, Lagos island …
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