Lagos state Govt Shuts Down Mountain Of Fire, Lords Chosen And Businesses Across Lekki, Victoria Island Over Environmental Infractions
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 […]
Tinubu Economic Policies Have Impoverished Nigerians, Says Delta Governor
Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has faulted the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as those that have unleashed unprecedented hunger, poverty and mass unemployment on Nigerians and turned Nigeria into the world’s poverty capital. Oborevwori specifically argued that the probable gains of Tinubu’s policies on petroleum subsidy removal and floating of […]
Police Detain Two International Fraudsters, Reject N66m Bribe In Lagos
The Zone-2 Police Command in Lagos has apprehended two suspected international fraudsters allegedly involved in forging foreign certificates in Lagos and Ghana. In a bold move underscoring their integrity, the police operatives turned down a bribe offer of N66 million from the suspects. AIG Adegoke Fayoade, who heads the Zone-2 Command, confirmed the arrest on […]
Nigeria Exported N181.62bn Of Electricity In 9 Months
Nigeria exported electricity valued at N181.62bn from January to September 2024, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The exports were made to neighboring countries including Togo, Benin, and Niger Republic. A quarterly breakdown revealed that N58.65bn worth of electricity was exported in the first quarter, followed by N63.28bn in the second […]
Trainee Herbalist Killed His 41- Day- Old Son Under A Spell
A trainee herbalist, Ifagbenga Taiwo, who was arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly slaughtering his 41-day-old son in the Keesi area of Adatan, Abeokuta, the state capital, has disclosed that he carried out the act under a spell. VOA news reported on Wednesday that the incident occurred last Monday after the baby’s […]
Be Patient With Tinubu, Lagos APC Chairman Urges Nigerians
The All Progressives Congress has stated that Nigeria will get much better in 2025 with the unwavering commitment of President Bola Tinubu to reposition the country and set it on the path of development. The Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, gave the assurance at the party’s Christmas Carol and Nine Lessons on Sunday […]
One Dead, Five Injured In Third Mainland Bridge Auto Crash
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a tragic collision involving a J5 Ford bus (FKJ 724 YC) and a Mercedes truck (FKJ 746 YC) at Ilubirin, inward Sura, along the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge. The accident, which occurred earlier today, claimed one life and left a total of five individuals affected. LASTMA […]
Bank Workers Blame CBN Over Persistent Cash Scarcity
The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions has attributed the worsening cash shortage across the country to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s inability to meet the cash demands of commercial banks. Speaking with The PUNCH ASSBIFI President, Olusoji Oluwole, highlighted the dire impact of the scarcity, particularly as the festive season […]
20 Passangers Escape Death In Lagos, Ogun Road Crashes
No fewer than 15 people escaped death while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries in three accidents that occurred in Lagos and Ogun states on Wednesday. VOA news gathered from multiple traffic updates by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency that the accidents occurred in […]
Tourist Falls Out Of Train While Posing For A Selfie
This is the terrifying moment a tourist fell from a train after she hit a tree while dangling out of the carriage for a video. The young woman was holding onto the railings and leaning back when her head got caught in some branches and she was quickly dragged from the carriage. In horrifying footage of the […]