Makoko Demolition: Victims recount deaths, loss, and “sleeping in canoes”
Makoko demolition victims recount deaths, displacement, and loss of livelihoods as families struggle to survive after the Lagos clearance.
Lagos State Government
Police Raid “Fake Shrine,” Arrest Lagos Kidnap Suspects
Lagos police uncovered a fake shrine in Idimu, arrest suspects linked to kidnapping and other dubious activities.
Lagos Gets N179bn as FAAC Shares N6tr
Lagos receives N179bn as FAAC shares N6tr in Q3 2025, with oil states taking N424bn amid rising revenues and fiscal risks.
Viral Video Sparks Outrage as Eyo Masquerades Assault Man at Lagos Festival
Social media users react angrily after a viral video shows Eyo masquerades assaulting a man during the 2025 Eyo Festival in Lagos.
Two Bodies Recovered from Rubble of Lagos Fire Scene
Emergency responders recover two bodies from the rubble of the Great Nigeria Insurance House Plaza after a devastating fire in Lagos Island market.
After 12 Hours, Fire at 25-Storey GNI Lagos Building Contained
After 12 Hours, fire outbreak that gutted parts of the 25-storey GNI building on Lagos Island contained, injuries and danages recounted.
Midnight Bulldozers: Oworonshoki Residents Cry ‘Betrayal’ in Lagos
It is demolition season in Lagos, as the state government insists on clearing “illegal structures” disrupting the city’s landscape. But in Oworonshoki, Kosofe LGA, residents accuse the Lagos State Government, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), and their monarch, Oba Babatunde Saliu, of colluding in a “midnight demolition spree” that has left thousands displaced. … Read more
Afriland reacts after Towers Fire Incident in Lagos
Afriland Properties Plc has confirmed that Afriland Towers, recently hit by a devastating fire, is fully insured. The company stated it is reviewing insurance details and awaiting official reports to determine compensation and guide rebuilding efforts. The September 16, 2025 blaze at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, claimed 10 lives and caused major disruption. … Read more
Tragedy in Lagos: 4 FIRS, 6 UCAP Staff Die in Afriland Fire
Ten employees of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and United Capital Plc have died in a devastating fire outbreak at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, on Tuesday. Afriland Towers is a high-rise office complex that accommodates FIRS, United Capital Plc (UCAP), a United Bank of Africa (UBA) branch, and other financial institutions. The … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Unblocks Lawyer After Lawsuit Over X Ban
Human rights lawyer Festus Ogun has met with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, days after filing a lawsuit against him for blocking him on X (formerly Twitter), an action he argued breached human rights. Ogun announced on Saturday that he was unblocked on X after a brief meeting with the governor at Lagos House, Marina. … Read more