By Nurudeen Adebayo A devastating fire swept through the Oko-Baba plank market in Ebute-Metta, Lagos, on Sunday, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The sprawling timber market, located on the Lagos lagoon near the Third Mainland Bridge, was engulfed in flames, razing large portions of the market and adjacent shanties. The Lagos State Emergency Management […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos State, as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, urged Muslims to emulate the […]
By Nurudeen Adebayo Oriwu Club of Ikorodu inducted 18 professionals into its prestigious fold. The club, established in 1973, has a long-standing reputation for fostering community development and excellence. Among the new members were notable figures such as HRM Oba Semiu Orimaden Kasali, Barr. Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju, and Hon. Babawale […]
By Nurudeen Adebayo The Eti-Osa Indigenous Students Association (EISA) successfully concluded its 2024 Extramural Summer Coaching Exercise with a grand finale . The event, which took place at Jamaatul Islamiya Primary School in Igbo-Efon, Eti-Osa, brought together over 300 students from three tutorial centers to celebrate their educational accomplishments. Comrade Ajibade Toheeb Babatunde, the 14th […]
By Nurudeen Adebayo Nigerian music superstar Davido has called on fans and well-wishers to pray for renowned music video director TG Omori, who is currently battling kidney disease and undergoing a transplant. The news of TG Omori’s hospitalization due to kidney failure has sent shockwaves across the internet, following his recent absence from the public […]
By Nurudeen Adebayo Nollywood actress Bukunmi Oluwasina has taken to social media to address and debunk recent rumors falsely claiming her death. The rumors, which had sparked concern among her fans, were firmly dismissed by the actress through a series of posts on her Instagram page. Bukunmi shared a collection of black-and-white photos, […]
By Nurudeen Adebayo Nigerian music legend Onyeka Onwenu, fondly known as the “Elegant Stallion,” has been laid to rest in Lagos. The celebrated artist’s funeral service took place at the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, Lagos, where family, friends, and admirers gathered to pay their final respects. Following the solemn service, Onyeka Onwenu was […]
By Nurudeen Adebayo Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has shed light on why he prefers to live a quiet life and keeps his achievements off social media. In a recent podcast interview, the Grammy-winning artist opened up about his personal reasons for maintaining a low profile, attributing it to his humble […]
Oyetola, Ambrose-Medebem others roll out initiatives to attract, retain investments Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to continuously create an enabling environment for both local and foreign businesses to thrive in the State. He said the Lagos State Government will continue to implement policies and initiatives that […]
By Nurudeen Adebayo The bustling city of Lagos was rattled on Wednesday by three separate emergencies involving two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses, a 40-foot container truck, and a two-storey building fire. The incidents, which occurred in various parts of the metropolis, caused multiple injuries and significant traffic disruptions. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency […]
