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Lagos: Drunk officer assaults man at checkpoint, insults girlfriend

A drunk police officer has been accused of assaulting a man and insulting his girlfriend during a checkpoint stop in Lagos’ Ikeja area. The incident happened near TFC Opebi on April 15, 2026, and has since gone viral after the victim, identified as Femi, shared his account and videos on X. Femi said he was […]

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Water tank collapses on Lexus 350 in a Lagos compound, damaging the vehicle and another car after a metal stand gave way overnight. The incident has sparked reactions online and renewed concerns over unsafe structures and landlord responsibility under Lagos tenancy laws.

Confusion as water tank collapses on Lexus 350 in Lagos

Confusion broke out in a Lagos residential compound after a metal stand holding large plastic water tanks collapsed overnight and landed on a parked Lexus 350 and another vehicle. The impact damaged both cars, breaking glass and spilling water across the compound. No injuries or deaths were recorded. A resident, Maduabuchi, shared a 60-second video

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BREAKING: Fire guts UBA headquarters in Lagos

A fire outbreak was reported late Monday night at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) headquarters in Marina, Lagos, with multiple videos circulating online showing flames and smoke around the building. In the clips, bystanders are heard expressing concern as the incident unfolded, with some suggesting the structure was on fire. The exact cause of

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From pulpit to Police net: Celestial church disowns pastor arrested over drugs in Lagos

The Celestial Church of Christ has distanced itself from a man arrested in Lagos over alleged drug possession, stating that he is not part of its recognised leadership. The suspect, identified as Afolabi Hodonu, was apprehended by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) alongside his wife. Reports indicate that the couple was

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Lagos pastor and wife nabbed for alleged drug trafficking after NDLEA operatives recovered 11kg of skunk hidden in their vehicle during a checkpoint operation in Badagry, Lagos State.

Lagos pastor, wife nabbed for alleged drug trafficking

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Lagos pastor and his wife over alleged drug trafficking. The couple were caught with 11 kilograms of skunk reportedly hidden in their vehicle during an operation at a checkpoint in Badagry, Lagos State. The suspects are Pastor Afolabi Hodonu, 45, and his wife,

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Lagos: Uber, Bolt, inDrive drivers begins 3 days strike

Drivers operating on ride-hailing platforms including Uber, Bolt, inDrive, and Lagride have begun a three-day strike in Lagos, citing poor working conditions and unsustainable fares. The action, which started on Sunday, was announced by the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter. The union said the protest is aimed at drawing attention

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Burna Boy’s Rolls-Royce reportedly damaged, towed away in Lagos

A viral video has shown what appears to be a luxury vehicle linked to Burna Boy being towed away after a reported minor collision involving his driver in Lagos. In the clip, a man believed to be an immigration officer claimed the singer’s 2024 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge was clipped while the driver was maneuvering.

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EKEDC introduces e-billing from March 1

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced the introduction of electronic billing (e-billing) for its customers, effective from March 1, 2026. According to the company, customers will begin to receive their electricity bills electronically instead of in paper form as part of efforts to improve service delivery and enhance communication. ALSO READ:EKEDC says Ikoyi

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Woman claims locked up in Lagos apartment for four days after travelling from Port Harcourt to visit a man who allegedly turned violent and confined her, as police yet to respond.

Lagos: Woman claims locked up in apartment for four days, cries for help

A woman has raised alarm online, alleging that she was locked inside an apartment in Lagos for four days after travelling from Port Harcourt to visit a man she met. In a 100-second video posted early February 21, the woman claimed the trip, which she said was meant to last four days, turned into a

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