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Cholera Outbreak Confirmed as Cause of Fatalities in Badagry, Lagos Officials Clarify

Badagry, Nigeria — Health officials have confirmed that a recent outbreak of suspected cholera, rather than contaminated rice, is responsible for multiple fatalities in the region. This clarification comes amid growing public concern over food safety following reports of illness in the area. The Lagos State health authorities are actively investigating the outbreak, which has drawn attention due to the symptoms and the rapid onset of illness among affected individuals. Preliminary tests indicate that cholera …

Customs Dismisses Claims of Toxic Rice in Lagos Amid Rising Deaths

LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian Customs authorities have firmly rejected claims that contaminated rice is linked to a series of deaths in the Lagos region. The incident has raised significant concerns among residents regarding the safety of food supplies in the country. Residents had begun to express alarm after reports surfaced alleging that rice distributed in Lagos was tainted with harmful substances, contributing to multiple fatalities. In response to the outcry, Customs officials conducted investigations and …

Commercial Driver in Lagos Calls for Justice After Assault and Alleged Battery Theft

Lagos, Nigeria — In a distressing incident in Lagos, a female commercial driver was allegedly assaulted by a man after she caught him trying to steal her car battery. The suspect, believed to be an Agbero — a street tout common in parts of Nigeria — reportedly attacked the woman when she confronted him. The driver, who has not yet been identified, recounted the ordeal in a viral video that showed her in tears, with …

Deadly Explosion in Lagos: Police Recover Grenades After Scrap Metal Mishap Kills One, Injures Three

Lagos, Nigeria – An explosion that occurred last Thursday in the Idi-Araba district of Mushin, Lagos, was triggered by a scrap metal dealer who unwittingly attempted to dismantle a military-grade grenade, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to three others, authorities reported. The Lagos State Police Command, speaking through its Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that officers from the police’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Unit …

Truck Driver Assaulted in Lagos for Resisting Extortion, Ignites Government Action Against Illegal Toll Tyranny

Lagos, Nigeria — Tensions flared in the Mile-2 area of Lagos last Friday when hoodlums attacked a truck driver who resisted their extortion attempts. This incident of violence along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway near Maza Maza First Gate underscores ongoing conflicts despite official mandates against unregulated toll collections. Sanni Bala, secretary of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO), shared details of the assault, emphasizing the trucker’s resistance to illegal charges. AMATO’s announcement was accompanied by …

Mass Arrests Following Disturbance at Lagos Educational Institution

Lagos, Nigeria — Authorities reported a significant arrest of 32 individuals following a violent outbreak at a local college in Lagos. The arrests were made after security officials reviewed video footage capturing the chaos that ensued, leading to numerous injuries among students and staff. The violence reportedly started during what was meant to be a peaceful student assembly at the institution. According to police, the situation escalated rapidly when a group began assaulting attendees, causing …

Violent Attack on Managing Director Rocks VGC Community in Lagos

LAGOS, Nigeria – A violent attack on Dr. Chris Igwe, the Managing Director of Mainland Oil & Gas Ltd, took place in Victoria Garden City (VGC) on May 3, 2024. As Dr. Igwe was leaving his residence in VGC for a morning exercise routine, he was allegedly attacked near House 56A on Road 12. The attack raised concerns about the safety of residents in the area. The incident occurred at around 6:30 am, highlighting the …

Minor Explosion Rocks Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos State, No Casualties Reported

Lagos, Nigeria – An explosion rocked the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos State on Monday, prompting a response from the Nigerian Army. The explosion, which occurred on a farmland within the cantonment, raised concerns among residents and officials alike. Details surrounding the explosion were scarce at the time of reporting, with no immediate reports of casualties. The incident brought back memories of a devastating bomb explosion that occurred in the cantonment on January 27, 2002, …

Bloody Clash Erupts at Ibeshe Beach Over Land Dispute in Lagos State

Lagos State, Nigeria – A violent clash at Ibeshe Beach in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State resulted in multiple deaths and extensive destruction of property between Monday night and early Tuesday. The conflict, reportedly sparked by a dispute over land ownership, escalated into a bloody confrontation that left many dead and beach houses burned to the ground. The Nigerian Tribune learned that the contested land, the focal point of the altercation, is currently …

Gas tanker explosion destroys shops in late-night fire in Lagos State

Several shops in Lagos State were destroyed in a late-night fire on Tuesday when a gas tanker burst into flames along Agbado Road in Ifako Ijaiye Local Government Area. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service reported that the fire broke out at 10:04 pm due to the accidental ignition of the gas tanker, causing an explosion that damaged nearby shops. The fire service was able to contain the spread and prevent further damage to …