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20 vehicles burnt as tanker explodes in Lagos (PHOTOS)
At least 20 vehicles were burnt after a tanker laden with fuel fell and exploded in Festac on Wednesday. See photos below; Photo credit : Hycinth Iyereosa
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Tanker explodes, 20 vehicles burnt in Festac
A tanker laden with petrol has fallen on the Festac Link Bridge in Awuwo Odofin LGA of Lagos state, burning at least 20 vehicles and four commercial motorcycles. The fire started…
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So you think you know Lagos IX: Oshodi, Festac, Okota, and the undertones of ethnic tensions
It is nearly noon on a bright Saturday and Alhaja (Mrs.) Gilani looks like her day is in slow motion. She is resting on a table where crates of eggs,…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Ikoyi, Banana Island, Festac and Trade Fair belong to LASG – Okunnu
Former Federal Commissioner for Works and Housing, Alhaji Femi Okunnu on Tuesday expressed sadness over the current status of the Federal Secretariat in Lagos and other abandoned and surplus assets…
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‘Gunmen abduct army lieutenant in Lagos’
by Azeez Adeniyi A lieutenant of the Nigerian Army has been kidnapped by suspected militants at Abule Ado area of FESTAC, Tribune reports. The lieutenant who has been simply identified…
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Experience an amazing treat at the Festac Food Fair this November
Festac is set to experience an amazing treat as FestacOnline, a community-based platform announces the Festac Food Fair 2016. In less than 23 Days, Amuwo Odofin and its environs would…
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Man stabbed to death after winning lottery
A 35-year-old man met his untimely death when his was stabbed in the FESTAC town area of Lagos state, The Punch reports. The man, Ejike Onyejekwe, a resident of 21 Road, K Close,…
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Police arraigns man for raping 7-year-old girl
The police has arrested a trader at a market in Festac town, Ikechukwu Alu for the alleged abduction and rape of a seven-year-old girl, Victoria. The 25-year-old suspect allegedly abducted…
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Nigerian soldiers beat up lawyer for making a suggestion (VIDEO)
A video showing some soldiers of the Nigerian Army battering a Lagos-based lawyer at 7th Avenue, FESTAC Town, Lagos State, has emerged. With the wave of violence spreading across the…
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How I endured 10 years of battery from my ‘homosexual’ husband (WATCH)
After 10 painful years of enduring beatings from her husband, Gloria Izuakor, a mother of three children, says she's had enough. She had enough in January when her husband- Jude…
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Robbers in military fatigues raid 3 banks in Festac, engage Police in gun battle
Robbers clad in military uniforms engaged the police in a gun battle, during the raid of three banks on 4th avenue in Festac town on Tuesday morning. The shootout between…
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It was a slip of the tongue, forgive him – Some Yoruba monarchs are finally doing the right thing
by Kolapo Olapoju Following the threat of the Oba of Lagos against the Igbos in the state, series of reactions emanated, - from widespread condemnation to apparent consternation and immense…
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“He raped her for 6 months” – Journalist nabbed for defiling 11-year-old girl
by Jewel Stephen A man who claims to be a freelance journalist has been arraigned for raping an 11-year-old girl over the period of 6 months. The suspect, 39-year-old Dunstan Ukaga, appeared before…
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Is 2face building third ‘Rumors’ nightclub on the Island?
by Kolapo Olapoju Unconfirmed reports say that pop icon, 2face Idibia is working on the third franchise of his nightclub, 'Rumors'. The new project, which is being built on the Island…
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2face and Wizkid perform together for the first time at ‘Rumors’ nightclub (PHOTOS)
by Damilola Jagun Before now, two of Nigeria's most talented artistes had never performed together. Pop stars, 2face Idibia and Wizkid, performed their collaboration, "Dance Go", for the first time…
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Nigerian man arraigned for raping foreigner in Festac
by Kolapo Olapoju A Nigerian man, Fabian Anyanwu, has been arraigned for allegedly assaulting and raping a 22-year-old Cameroonian lady. He appeared before an Apapa Magistrates' Court in Lagos on Monday…
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How man strangled his mother-of-5 lover to death, stole her car and gave ‘thanksgiving’ in church (PICTURED)
by Kolapo Olapoju A 31-year-old man, who allegedly strangled Njideka Lizzy Nzewe, his 39-year-old business woman lover to death in her apartment at Green Estate, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, says that…
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Cynthia Osokogu murder: I was tortured to admit killing her – Suspect
The prime suspect in the murder of Cynthia Osokogu, Okwumo Nwbufo, on Wednesday told a Lagos High Court, Igbosere, that the police forced him to admit that he killed the…
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Revealed: Why ‘Young Shall Grow’ transport boss was attacked in FESTAC
by 'Jola Sotubo New details have come to light regarding the circumstances which led to the attempted assassination of "Young Shall Grow" boss, Chief Vincent Obianodo. The transport mogul was…
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4 people dead as ‘Young Shall Grow’ boss escapes assassination in FESTAC
by 'Jola Sotubo Wednesday the 28th of August 2013 will go into the history books for "Young Shall Grow" boss, Vincent Obianodo, as the day he escaped death. The transport…
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BIZARRE: Policeman kills one, injures pregnant woman, 3 others in Lagos
The Police in Festival town, Lagos, yesterday, arrested a mobile policeman for indiscriminate shooting and killing of a barber, while inflicting injuries on four others at Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos.…
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Cynthia Osokogu killing: Her mouth was stuffed with hair net and weave-on attachment – Pathologist
by Isi Esene More details have emerged on how Cynthia Osokogu, was killed by two men she met on Facebook. According to the Consultant pathologist at the Lagos State University Teaching…
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Temiloluwa Adebayo: Unplayed symphony (Y! Superblogger)
She will need to be patient with me because I will move on and she will turn out to be the best thing that has ever happened to me. Eventually.…
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It won’t cost gov’t a dime: FG approves development of new FESTAC Town in Lagos
FESTAC mask by Emma Okubenji The Federal Executive Council, on Wednesday, approved the development of phase II of FESTAC town in Lagos under a public-private partnership arrangement. Ama Pepple, the…
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2 men arraigned for gang-raping a woman and taking her nude photos
The Nigerian police in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, have arrested two friends, Emeka Paul, 26 and Chibuzor Esowole, 27 for allegedly gang-raping a 22-year old woman (name withheld). P.M.NEWS learnt…
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Opinion: Gays are here to stay
by hounge Given all these variables, I believe it’s only a matter of time before the law becomes favourably disposed to gay rights in Nigeria. I know this topic will…
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Opinion: A microwave may be what you need to attract more customers
by Nnadozie Egeonu To them, it is bring our food hot and we will pay anything. She is attracting more customers, creating emotions among them and making more CASH. I…
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“Had I married earlier, I wouldn’t be a kidnapper” – Female suspect explains
by Isi Esene Ngozi Onuonwu, 36, who was arrested as a member of a kidnapping syndicate in Lagos said she got involved in kidnapping because she was frustrated. She said…
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Cynthia Osokogu’s burial: Autopsy concluded, why body was withheld by police
by Isi Esene A police source privy to investigations into the alleged rape and murder of Cynthia Osokogu, the post-graduate student who was killed in a Festac hotel, have confirmed…
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“Cynthia’s untimely death is a clear case of betrayal of trust” – Gov. Uduaghan
by Isi Esene The governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan yesterday advised Nigerian youth to positively exploit the benefits of social media for the development of the society. He said…
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