9 h. ago Lagos Set To Impose “No Truck” Policy After Otedola Bridge Explosion

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to enforce a strict “no truck” policy in the state, particularly around the Otedola Bridge area. This decision follows a devastating gas truck explosion that occurred under the bridge on Tuesday night. The government aims to prevent similar incidents and ensure public safety. The policy will restrict truck […] The post Lagos Set To Impose “No Truck” Policy After Otedola Bridge Explosion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Explosion: Technician, three others killed in Lagos mechanic village

At least, four persons, including an auto technician named Rotimi Adeleye, lost their lives, and over 16 vehicles were burnt in a tanker explosion on Tuesday night at the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. While some residents and shop owners claimed that emergency responders recovered more than 10 bodies on Wednesday, others confirmed that Read More

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30 h. ago Atiku calls for fire safety awareness after Oyo, Lagos tragedies

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed condolences over the fire incident at Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, and the tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge in Lagos, which resulted in the loss of lives and property. In a statement on his X handle on Wednesday, Atiku sympathised with the victims and called for Read More

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54 h. ago Explosion rocks Otedola Bridge, burns two buildings in Lagos

An explosion that occurred on Tuesday night following an accident involving a 30-tonne gas truck at the Otedola Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has left two buildings including a Redeemed Christian Church of God parish and four vehicles destroyed. PUNCH Metro gathered through multiple footage shared on X that the explosion occurred around 7 Read More

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57 h. ago UPDATED: Tanker explosion near Otedola bridge destroys two buildings, vehicles

An explosion that occurred on Tuesday night following an accident involving a 30-tonne gas truck near the Otedola Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway left two buildings including a Redeemed Christian Church of God building and four vehicles destroyed. PUNCH Metro gathered through multiple footage shared on X that the explosion occurred around 7 pm. Read More

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6 d. ago Court reserves judgement in BRT driver’s trial over alleged rape, murder of Bamise Ayanwola

Tribune Online Court reserves judgement in BRT driver’s trial over alleged rape, murder of Bamise Ayanwola A Lagos State High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square has set May 2, 2025, as the date for delivering judgment in the trial of Andrew Ominikoron, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver accused of raping and murdering his passenger, Bamise Ayanwola. Court reserves judgement in BRT driver’s trial over alleged rape, murder of Bamise Ayanwola Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Jaundice: Groups train healthcare workers, screen 9,000 newborns

Tribune Online Jaundice: Groups train healthcare workers, screen 9,000 newborns Healthcare workers in Lagos State, Nigeria, are set to be trained by medical experts to combat neonatal jaundice. Jaundice: Groups train healthcare workers, screen 9,000 newborns Tribune Online

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1 week ago BREAKING: Obasa Set For Formal Return As Lagos Speaker Meranda, Deputy Resign

All is now set for the formal reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday afternoon as the presiding officers of the House have suddenly tendered their resignations at plenary. The deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Fatai Bola, has announced his resignation at about 3.15pm. As the […]

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1 week ago LSETF, King’s Trust International partner to tackle youth unemployment in Lagos

Set to create 2,000 Jobs for Lagos youth The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and King’s Trust International read more LSETF, King’s Trust International partner to tackle youth unemployment in Lagos

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2 w. ago Police restore Obasa’s security details, withdraw Meranda’s, as ex

Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa who was impeached as speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly in January may return to his read more Police restore Obasa’s security details, withdraw Meranda’s, as ex-Lagos Speaker set for return

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2 w. ago Praise for “remarkable progress” of Rugby School Nigeria’s “world

Rugby School Global is delighted to report outstanding progress on the development of Rugby School Nigeria, following a site visit to its state-of-the-art campus at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. With the school set to welcome its first A Level students this September, and the full senior school opening in September 2026, excitement continues to build Read More

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3 w. ago EUR410m Omi Eko project to transform Lagos inland waterways — LASWA

Tribune Online EUR410m Omi Eko project to transform Lagos inland waterways — LASWA   THE Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has said that the EUR 410 million Omi Eko project is a visionary initiative aimed at transforming Lagos’ inland waterways into a world-class transportation network and a catalyst for urban and economic development. In a statement issued recently, LASWA stated that the project implementation is now set to […] EUR410m Omi Eko project to transform Lagos inland waterways — LASWA Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigeria Traders Fair 2025 to host industry leaders in trading, investing, and fintech innovation

By Bolaji Okunola The highly anticipated Nigeria Traders Fair 2025 is set to take place on April 5, 2025, at The Lagos Continental Hotel, bringing together traders, investors, and financial experts from across the region. This one-day event promises an immersive experience into the world of trading, investing, and fintech innovations, featuring expert-led seminars, networking […] The post Nigeria Traders Fair 2025 to host industry leaders in trading, investing, and fintech innovation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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