Abule-Ado explosion: PDP calls for rejigging of emergency response, posthumous recognition in honour of Principal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is shocked and grief-stricken by the devastating explosion in Abule-Ado, Lagos state which again resulted in the agonising death of innocent citizens while…
Enugu Police declares fleeing suspect wanted over alleged defilement of 10-year-old
The Police Command in Enugu State has declared one Ifeanyi Ukwuani wanted over his alleged defilement of a 10-year-old girl in Egede Community, Udi Local Government Area of the state. The…
Poorest countries may see higher coronavirus deaths, UN official warns
Governments and health systems in wealthy nations are struggling to cope with the coronavirus pandemic, suggesting the poorest countries may be hit far harder if the virus gains a foothold…
Alleged N1.1bn fraud: Court berates ICPC over shoddy prosecution of ex-Customs boss
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, frowned at the manner the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) was prosecuting the former Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs…
Sanwo Olu describes scene as war zone, earmarks N2bn relief fund
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the scene of Abule-Ado explosion in Lagos as a war zone, saying we have never seen such before in Lagos….
COVID-19: NCDC confirms suspected patient in Enugu tests negative
The Enugu State Ministry of Health has disclosed that the suspected patient of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state tested negative to the investigation. A statement signed by the Permanent…
Abule-Ado: Picture emerges on cause of explosion
As Lagosians continue to blame the cause of Sunday’s explosion which rocked the Abule-Ado area of Lagos and its environs to activities of vandals who may have tampered with the…
Coronavirus: African countries close borders, cancel flights to contain spread
Several African governments on Sunday closed borders, canceled flights and imposed strict entry and quarantine requirements to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, which has a foothold in at…
Lagos explosion: LASG delivers safety equipment to residents, safety workers
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents around the Abule Ado pipeline explosion area to make safety their priority, by maintaining a safe distance from the scene. In…
Abule Ado Explosion: NNPC says fire triggered by gas explosion, halts ongoing pumping operations on the Atlas Cove, top management head to Lagos
GMD NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Sunday said that the reported explosion which rocked Abule Ado Area of Lagos State in the early hours…