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A potential fire disaster was averted on Thursday after a gas tanker caught fire at the Owode Elede area along Ikorodu Road in Lagos, following a swift response by emergency officials. The incident involved a six tyre mini gas tanker, which reportedly developed a mechanical fault while travelling inward Ikorodu. According to the Lagos State ...
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Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing syndicate in Kebbi State, recovering five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and arresting two suspected arms manufacturers. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, followed credible intelligence on the activities of a criminal network allegedly involved ...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared two suspects wanted in connection with alleged fraud and conspiracy. In separate wanted notices issued by the Commission, the suspects were identified as Afonughe Morrison Ejakpomewhe and Olusegun Ola Osinkolu, both accused of involvement in offences bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, conspiracy, and forgery. ...
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The Federal High Court has introduced new practice directions for handling pre-election cases, bringing major reforms aimed at speeding up the resolution of election-related disputes ahead of future elections. The new rules, known as the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, officially took effect on June 29, 2026, and have repealed the ...
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The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has warned healthcare providers under the ILERA EKO scheme to strictly comply with service delivery standards or face sanctions, as part of renewed efforts to improve customer-centered healthcare in Lagos State. The warning was given during a three-day ILERA EKO Service Charter Review Workshop organized in partnership with ...
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…says Lagos is transitioning to sustainable circular waste economy The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has cautioned residents against indiscriminate refuse disposal noting that it undermines government efforts to maintain environmental sanitation across the state. Wahab made this known during an appearance on the Hard Facts program, where he addressed ...
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Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old suspected armed robber, identified as Samson Onilewaji, for allegedly being in possession of a suspected human body part, firearms, and other stolen items along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The arrest was made during a routine stop-and-search operation conducted by police officers on the expressway, where ...
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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in collaboration with AXA Mansard, on Tuesday launched the Smart Teens Advocacy Initiative (STAI) booklet to equip teenagers and young adults with practical knowledge on personal safety and protection against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). The booklet was unveiled at the AXA Mansard Head Office in ...
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Troops of Sector 5, Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with other security agencies, have neutralised three suspected operatives of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), during a joint operation in Anambra State. The operation, carried out on June 23, 2026, followed credible ...
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Gunmen have reportedly abducted the National President of Scripture Union Nigeria, Engr. Uwem Cosmas Udoh, along with seven other national executives, sparking widespread concern over Nigeria's worsening highway security. The incident occurred around 7:00 am on Sunday, June 14, 2026, along the notorious Orlu-Mgbidi Road in Imo State. The executives were traveling to Ibadan, Oyo ...
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The Lagos State Police Command has recorded major operational successes in June 2026, with the arrest of multiple suspects linked to armed robbery, cultism, vandalism, illegal immigration, impersonation, and unlawful possession of firearms across the state. Speaking during a press briefing on the command’s achievements for the month, Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, said ...
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A 32 year old woman, identified as Lydia Folake Ayobami, was rescued by local vigilantes from suspected attackers at Falolu Street, Kosere Road, Ile-Ife, Osun State, on June 23rd, 2026 around 3pm. According to eyewitnesses, the woman was allegedly attacked by unidentified men leaving her badly bruised and injured, on the verge of death when ...
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Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Climate Group, formally marking Lagos State’s entry into the Under2 Coalition, the world’s largest network of states and regions committed to achieving net-zero emissions and building climate-resilient economies. The signing ceremony took place in London on Monday during the 2026 ...
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Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded major operational successes against terrorists in Sokoto and Katsina states. During the operations, troops neutralised two suspected terrorists, rescued several abductees, and recovered weapons, motorcycles, and rustled livestock. The military disclosed these developments on Monday in a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu ...
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A retired broadcaster with Ogun State Television (OGTV), Ms. Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard have been found dead at her residence in Iyana Agodo Village, Ogun State, in circumstances suspected to be linked to foul play. The incident was reported to the Owode Egba Division of the Ogun State Police Command after a resident ...
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Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested several suspected cultists and recovered a pump-action gun, five live cartridges, and illicit drugs during separate operations across the state. The command stated that the arrests were made during intelligence-led raids aimed at dismantling cult-related criminal networks and curbing violent crime in affected communities. According to ...
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Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and launched a devastating counter-offensive in the Buratai axis of Borno State. The military disclosed that the terrorists launched multiple attacks in the early hours of Friday on troop locations ...
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The Lagos State Domestic and sexual violence agency (DSVA) has intervened in an alleged child abuse case involving an eight year old boy in the Alakuko following reports of severe physical abuse.In a press statement issued on Friday, the agency disclosed that it was alerted to the distressing incident on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, and ...
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The Edo State Police Command has debunked reports alleging that bandits and kidnappers abducted school children in parts of the state, describing the claim as false and misleading. In a statement by the Edo Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Eno Ikoedem, the command noted that it has identified and arrested Ernest Ugbomoiko, 42, from ...
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The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to ensure food safety in public schools as the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District I, Dr. (Mrs.) Idowu Olufunke Oyetola, attended the ongoing medical screening and seminar for food vendors at Government Senior College, Agege. The exercise, a collaborative initiative between Lagos State Education District I and Lagos State ...
