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Electrical surge blamed for fire outbreak at Ikorodu Sabo Market
A fire sparked by an electrical surge destroyed 17 shops at the Sabo Market in Ikorodu early Tuesday, though no casualties were reported.
July 21, 2026
NSCDC Dismantles Fake University in Lagos Apartment, Saves 106 Youths
The NSCDC raided a three-bedroom apartment in Lagos, shutting down an unregistered university and rescuing 106 youths involved in a recruitment scheme.
July 21, 2026
NSCDC Dismantles Sham University in Badagry and Rescues 106 Students
The NSCDC Badagry Command has rescued 106 youths from a fake university operating inside a private home, arresting the proprietor for running a fraudulent scheme that exploited students for recruitment commissions.
July 21, 2026
Blaze Consumes 17 Shops at Ikorodu Market
Seventeen shops were destroyed by an early Tuesday fire at Sabo Market in Ikorodu, which emergency officials believe was caused by an electrical surge.
July 21, 2026
Two Firefighters Collapse During Lagos Residential Building Blaze
A fire at a Ketu-Ikosi residential building led to the collapse of two firefighters, who are now stable, while no residents were harmed in the incident caused by an electrical surge.
July 20, 2026
Lagos Authorities Detain 147 Suspected Criminals in Operation Ko Si Aye
Lagos police have taken 147 suspected hoodlums into custody following the launch of the third phase of a statewide security initiative, Operation Ko Si Aye.
July 20, 2026
Musiliu Obanikoro Identifies Muslim-Muslim Ticket as Cause of Tinubu’s Lagos Defeat
Former Minister Musiliu Obanikoro argues that the Muslim-Muslim ticket, rather than Peter Obi, caused Bola Tinubu to lose Lagos in the 2023 elections.
July 19, 2026
Musiliu Obanikoro Clarifies Remarks on Labeling Fashola a Toy Governor
Former Minister Musiliu Obanikoro explains why he once labeled Babatunde Fashola a toy governor during their 2007 electoral contest.
July 19, 2026
Lagos Waste Authority launches major infrastructure overhaul to address refuse accumulation
LAWMA is upgrading its waste management infrastructure, including new recycling facilities and waste-to-energy plants, to resolve chronic refuse buildup and improve sanitation in Lagos.
July 19, 2026
Broken truck causes extensive traffic jam on Lagos Ago Road
A broken-down truck on Lagos's Ago Road caused a major traffic standstill on Sunday, sparking renewed calls for urgent road repairs.
July 19, 2026