Nice (Andrew) Omininikoron, the driver of the Bus Rapid Transit vehicle arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a passenger, Oluwabamise Ayankole, has been accused of engaging in illicit acts with another female passenger in Lagos State. The female victim, who spoke exclusively to PUNCH Metro, accused Omininikoron of raping her on November 25, 2021.Continue reading “Arrested Lagos BRT driver raped me inside bus, says victim, presents evidence”
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Five feared dead in NDLEA Lagos raid, drug kingpin, six others arrested
No fewer than five persons have been reportedly killed and several others injured during an operation by anti-narcotic officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in the Partey area of Lagos Island. A source in the area, who did not want to be named, alleged that the officers stormed the area on Saturday morningContinue reading “Five feared dead in NDLEA Lagos raid, drug kingpin, six others arrested”
Ikoyi building: Death toll hits 44, responders near ground zero
Seven days after a 21-storey building collapsed on Gerrard Road, in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State, recovery operation is still ongoing by rescue agencies. We learnt that responders were already concluding their operation as the death toll hit 44 on Sunday. Our correspondents had reported that the 21-storey building crumbled last Monday around 2pm.Continue reading “Ikoyi building: Death toll hits 44, responders near ground zero”
Buried in rubble of 21-storey Ikoyi building, surrounded by corpses, we thought the end had come – Survivors
Rescue operations at the scene of the Ikoyi building collapse. • Corpses ready for identification, Lagos tells families He shook his head intermittently in disbelief, wiping off tears with his right palm. For about two minutes, Nurudeen Solagbade, could not utter a word from his bed at the Lagos Island General Hospital. He kept noddingContinue reading “Buried in rubble of 21-storey Ikoyi building, surrounded by corpses, we thought the end had come – Survivors”
Body of Osibona, owner of collapsed high-rise building recovered
The remains of a victim believed to be the owner of the collapsed 21-storey building, Femi Osibona has been recovered on Thursday, BusinessDay can credibly report. Osibona’s body was dug out of the rubbles together with one Sammy who also died in the accident. A team of emergency responders recovered the body which has beenContinue reading “Body of Osibona, owner of collapsed high-rise building recovered”
Ikoyi building: Developer, friend’s corpses recovered, death toll hits 40
Scene of the incident The corpses of the Managing Director, Fourscore Heights Limited, Mr Femi Osibona, and his friend, a United States of America-based Nigerian businessman, Wale Bob-Oseni, have been recovered from the 21-storey building that collapsed on Gerrard Road in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that their bodies were found onContinue reading “Ikoyi building: Developer, friend’s corpses recovered, death toll hits 40”
Photos of Oluwo of Iwo and developer, Femi Osibona during an assessment visit at Gerrard Terraces weeks before it collapsed
The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, some time last month, paid an assessment visit to the building that collapsed in Ikoyi on Monday, November 1. Photos from the visit were shared on a Facebook page, Telu Initiatives – Greater Iwo Empire on October 9, 2021. The post described the developer, Femi OsibonaContinue reading “Photos of Oluwo of Iwo and developer, Femi Osibona during an assessment visit at Gerrard Terraces weeks before it collapsed”
Ikoyi building: Death toll rises as Lagos probes collapse, owner, pastor missing
The death toll in the 21-storey building that collapsed on Monday on Gerrard Road, in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State, has increased to 21. The building crumbled around 2pm when workers were on the site. PUNCH Metro had reported that many people were trapped in the rubble, including the Managing Director, Fourscore Heights Limited, MrContinue reading “Ikoyi building: Death toll rises as Lagos probes collapse, owner, pastor missing”
Collapsed Ikoyi building was going for N2.85 billion per apartment
An online flyer pitched the building as “Luxury in the Sky.” It was 80 per cent completed prior to the collapse and was expected to start running in 2022. Luxury apartments in the 21-story building that collapsed on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, were being sold for $5 million (N2.85 billion at the prevailing exchange rateContinue reading “Collapsed Ikoyi building was going for N2.85 billion per apartment”
Adebanjo, other Afenifere chieftains visit Tinubu in Lagos
Leaders of Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, have paid a visit to a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, at his home in Lagos. They include Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Chief Supo Sonibare, Oba Olaitan Oladipo, and retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Tunji Alapini. This is coming days after Tinubu returnedContinue reading “Adebanjo, other Afenifere chieftains visit Tinubu in Lagos”
Masked gunmen kill Lagos director, steal phone, files
Aggrieved family members of a civil servant, Abiodun Adenuga, have called on the Lagos State Police Command to track down the gunmen who shot him at the Sindende Guest House in the Agege area of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered that the victim lodged at the guesthouse on October 6. Around 1.30am, no fewer than fourContinue reading “Masked gunmen kill Lagos director, steal phone, files”
Nollywood actress accused of brutalising Lagos nanny over son’s treatment
A nanny, Motunrayo Azeez, has accused a Nollywood actress, Wunmi Toriola, of brutalising her over allegations of drugging her son at their residence on Medina Estate in the Gbagada area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that Toriola, who went to work on Friday, left her son in the care of Azeez. Our correspondent gathered thatContinue reading “Nollywood actress accused of brutalising Lagos nanny over son’s treatment”
BREAKING: Lagos PDP congress cancelled
The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, elective congress, has been cancelled. The congress was holding today, when the tension of the past few weeks peaked. State Congress Electoral Committee, Chairman, Engr. Benson Abounu, announced the suspension. A source told Vanguard that it had to be cancelled as thugs invaded the Tafawa Balewa Square venueContinue reading “BREAKING: Lagos PDP congress cancelled”
Arapagi: Lagos community where women daily battle against stillbirths, miscarriages
Motherhood is supposed to bring joy but for women in Arapagi community, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, it is a sad tale of struggle and anguish. Surviving childbirth in the off-grid community is by luck, as the options for pregnant women are to either give birth at home, or travel miles away to access basic maternalContinue reading “Arapagi: Lagos community where women daily battle against stillbirths, miscarriages”
Lady Shares Experience With Bus Driver Who Got Into A Fight And Asked Her To Match The Brake Pad For Him
A Nigerian lady has taken to Twitter to share her weird experience with an angry bus driver in Lagos. The lady identified as Ekababy on Twitter took to the platform to share her heartbreaking experience with the driver. According to her, the bus driver got into an argument with another person while he was driving her toContinue reading “Lady Shares Experience With Bus Driver Who Got Into A Fight And Asked Her To Match The Brake Pad For Him”
Man bites off policeman’s finger in Lagos
A 29-year-old man, Samuel Jacob, was on Tuesday docked in a Badagry Magistrates’ Court for allegedly biting off the index finger of Sgt Musa Hassan. The police charged Jacob, whose address was not provided, with assault and inflicting a wound. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP. Clement Okuiomose told the court that the defendant committed the offenceContinue reading “Man bites off policeman’s finger in Lagos”
EndSARS: Lagos, Osun Police kick as Sowore plans memorial protests
HUMAN rights activist and publisher of SaharaReporters, Mr. Omoyele Sowore said yesterday that there will be #EndSARS memorial protests on October 20. This is despite a warning by the Lagos and Osun State Police Commands against protests that might disrupt the peace currently being enjoyed in the states. The #EndSARS protests which were held inContinue reading “EndSARS: Lagos, Osun Police kick as Sowore plans memorial protests”
Sanwo-Olu establishes security team to enforce BRT, protect transport infrastructure
Sanwo-Olu, Sanwo-Olu, Fayemi, Obi discuss insecurity at Foursquare lectureGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has approved a dedicated security team for the monitoring and enforcement of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and protection of other transport infrastructure in the state. The Spokesman for Lagos Metropolis Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mr Kolawole Ojelabi, made this known in aContinue reading “Sanwo-Olu establishes security team to enforce BRT, protect transport infrastructure”
Drug Abuse: Lagos Assembly assures NDLEA of support
Youth drug abuse: Lagos Assembly tasks parents on vigilance The Lagos House of Assembly has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of the state legislature’s support in the fight against drug abuse through appropriate legislation. The Speaker of the House, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, made the pledge when top officials of the NDLEA, ledContinue reading “Drug Abuse: Lagos Assembly assures NDLEA of support”
Despite ban, okada remains ‘kings’ on Lagos roads
Comedian Cute Abiola Buys Mansion In Lekki
Popular Nigerian Instagram comedian Cute Abiola acquires a new mansion as His colleagues have taken to their pages to congratulate him, with the comedian sharing a few of the congratulatory posts on his Insta-story. Cute Abiola has bought a mansion in the Lekki axis of Lagos state. His colleagues have taken to their pages to congratulate him, withContinue reading “Comedian Cute Abiola Buys Mansion In Lekki”
Mob lynches suspected thief in Lagos
A suspected thief has been lynched by a mob in the Coker area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the suspect attempted to dispossess some commuters heading for their workplaces of their valuables in the early hours on Monday when he was discovered. The suspect reportedly took to his heels but was caught by theContinue reading “Mob lynches suspected thief in Lagos”
Armed gang invade Lagos streets, injure many, loot shops
By Evelyn Usman Mushin area of Lagos State was yesterday, thrown into commotion as some armed gang invaded some streets, inflicting injuries on residents and destroying property worth millions of naira. It was gathered one person died in the mayhem that forced churches within the affected communities to close for fear of being attacked. InformationContinue reading “Armed gang invade Lagos streets, injure many, loot shops”
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