Obaseki’s ally house burnt
United Kingdom-based supporter of former Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Albert Obazee, has lamented a fire outbreak that gutted his house in Amagba, Benin City, alleging it was arson…
LASG warns against false narration over GNI building fire
The Lagos State Government has warned against the spread of speculation that may heighten public anxiety over the fire incident that occurred at the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on…
Millions lost as fire blazed four Ikotun shops in Lagos
By NAN Four shops dealing in electronics in a building at Ikotun in Lagos State, early on New Year’s Day, were burnt to the extent that every item in the…
Fire guts popular Abuja food outlet, destroys property
A fire outbreak fire outbreak in the early hours of New Year’s Day razed Ozyet Suya, one of Abuja’s most popular suya and food spots, destroying several shops and property…
Lagos police launch 24-hour patrol along coastal road
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has assured residents and commuters of enhanced security and smooth traffic on the new coastal road, following the deployment of personnel.…
Boundary demarcation: FG cancel plans to cede 10,000 hectares of land to Cameroon
The Federal Government has halted plans to cede more than 10,000 hectares of Nigerian land to neighbouring Cameroon following concerns over improper boundary demarcation. The lawmaker representing Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency,…
Lagos Arena market: Trader count loss as fire destroys 20 shops
It was a shattered dream for traders at the popular Nigerian Army Shopping Complex, Bolade-Oshodi, also known as Arena, after a section of the market was engulfed in fire. The…
Land encroachment: Firm disputes FHA claims over estate
Alleges illegal demolition Tulwu Integrated Ltd has rejected claims made by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) regarding alleged land encroachment at Gwarinpa Estate, describing them as “baseless” and contrary to…
NGO backs beneficiary sisters in Abia property dispute, condemns female disinheritance
A non-Governmental organisation, Women and Orphans Rights to Family Assets Foundation (WORFAF), has intervened in a female disinheritance dispute involving two sisters, Kelechi and Chinwendu Okorie, of Eluama Uzuakoli in…
BCPG raises concern over safety of high-rise buildings across Lagos Island
The Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) Lagos Island Cell has expressed concern over recurring high-rise fires in Lagos Island, most recently the fire incident at the Afriland Building and the…