Lagos has been ranked 28th among the world’s 50 most dangerous cities in 2026, raising fresh concerns about insecurity and public safety in Nigeria’s commercial capital. The ranking, published by Serbia-based data platform, Numbeo, in its 2026 Crime Index by City, placed Lagos as the only Nigerian city on the list, with a crime index…
One person has been confirmed dead and three others injured following a building collapse in the Fadeyi area of Lagos State. The incident occurred on Friday morning, October 23, on Akinola Street, off Ikorodu Road, prompting an emergency response and search-and-rescue operation at the scene. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the cause…
A fire outbreak has gutted the office of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, in Apapa, Lagos. The incident occurred at about 10:23 a.m. on Monday, reportedly following an electrical surge in the conference room.The fire subsequently spread to other sections of the building, destroying property estimated to be worth millions of naira….
A passenger has died after jumping from a moving commercial bus that subsequently crashed into a median pole at Ogunlana Junction, inward Ojuelegba, in the Surulere area of Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) disclosed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq….
The Lagos State Police Command has sealed a suspected illegal factory allegedly used to produce adulterated alcoholic drinks in the Yafin area of Badagry, Lagos State, and arrested a 48-year-old man, Anaebo Emeka Hilary, in connection with the operation. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement, saying the…
The Lagos State Government has confirmed the arrest of a man seen in a viral video allegedly abusing a toddler in the Ikorodu area of the state. The suspect was arrested following public concern over the video, which showed the man subjecting the child to physical abuse. The state government confirmed that the suspect is…
The Lagos State Government has directed residents living in low-lying and flood-prone communities to temporarily relocate to safer, higher ground following a fresh seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA). The government said the precautionary measure was aimed at preventing loss of lives and property as rainfall and water levels rise…
One person has died while two others were rescued alive after a two-storey building undergoing manual demolition partially collapsed in Aboru, Alimosho area of Lagos State. The incident occurred around midnight at No. 42, Governors Road, Aboru, while workers were carrying out manual demolition of the structure. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed…
The Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Dr. Babajide Martins, has warned that husbands who force their wives to engage in sexual intercourse after consent has been withdrawn could face life imprisonment. The warning was contained in a report shared by TVC News, highlighting the legal consequences of forcing a spouse to have sex…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced consideration of a proposal to raise the retirement age for magistrates in the state from 60 to 65 years. The proposal is contained in the Magistrate Courts Amendment Bill 2026, which was debated during Monday’s plenary session of the Assembly. The bill seeks to strengthen the magistracy,…
