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BREAKING: Mobil Fuel station in Ikeja Lagos on Fire

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8 months ago

August 8, 2024

Charles Flames

There is an ongoing massive fire outbreak at the Mobil Fuel station at Allen, Ikeja Lagos.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are currently on ground to curtail the fire.

Many people have been burnt while rescuers are trying to salvage the situation.

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There is a fire incident at one of the retail outlets of ExxonMobil at Awolowo Road Opposite Airport hotel in Lagos.

Emergency responders say that a gas cylinder was reported to have exploded at about 11am, affecting 6 cars (both commercial and private vehicles) and the second floor of a two-storey building close to the gas station.

There are no casualties, but two adult males were severely burnt.

They have been rescued and rushed to the nearest hospital.

The Agency’s Response Team alongside Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, NEMA, LASBCA, and the Nigerian police, are currently at the scene.

The fire is under control, as it was quickly contained by the Agency’s LRT and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service to prevent it from escalating to the surroundings. The operation is still ongoing.

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Sanwo-Olu Opens Lagos State Commercial Court

“The establishment of the commercial court is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote a conducive business environment and ensure efficient justice delivery”, Governor Sanwo-Olu said.

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2 hours ago

April 16, 2025

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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared open the newly constructed commercial court of the high court of Lagos at Tapa, in Lagos Island.

The Governor described the new court as a game changer with cutting edged technology where economic barriers and business disputes would be addressed for economic growth believing the court would bring a new era in speedy dispensation of justice within months.

“This development is expected to enhance the state’s judicial system, particularly in commercial dispute resolution.

The establishment of the commercial court is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote a conducive business environment and ensure efficient justice delivery”, Governor Sanwo-Olu said.

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Lawal Pedro SAN, said the State Government would continue to use the judiciary as a tool of economic growth in Lagos through the rule of law.

Pedro said the Lagos state revenue court would entertain matters on recovery of tax, levies, land use charges and prosecution of tax related issues.

Chief judge of Lagos, Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, said the edifice would be used for the administration of justice.

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BREAKING: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Easter celebration

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13 hours ago

April 15, 2025

Charles Flames

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday.

He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who had to die for the redemption of man, while greeting Christians on the joyous occasion.

In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the minister called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation.

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