A disagreement over shared space led to a violent incident. Severe burn injuries were inflicted on one person. The police took action, arresting a suspect who allegedly caused the harm.
The incident occurred after a pot of boiling water was moved to a certain area, prompting the suspect to react. A court became involved, and the suspect was remanded.
Further details about the incident, including the current condition of the injured person, are available from the authorities who investigated and reported on the matter.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared what he described as a “small state of emergency” on waste management across the state. Sanwo-Olu made the declaration during an inspection of the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota, Lagos, where he was accompanied by Deputy Governor...
Junior Ubiribo, son of British-Nigerian businessman and influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, has challenged reports linking his father’s death in Thailand to complications from a penis enlargement procedure. In an emotional video shared online, Junior claimed his father’s death has be...
PDP’s Ladi Adebutu has flagged off his Ogun 2027 governorship campaign, promising to restore local government autonomy and improve workers’ welfare. Read More: https://punchng.com/adebutu-flags-off-2027-ogun-gov-campaign-pledges-lg-autonomy/...
By Chioma Obinna The Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi on Wednesday raised its disease surveillance and preparedness against diphtheria, warning residents not to panic but to remain vigilant as the outbreak continues to spread in parts of Nigeria. Abayomi, ho...
Lagos residents now face arrest and prosecution for patronising illegal street trading. LAWMA says the new enforcement starts next week to curb waste. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-to-arrest-lagos-residents-patronising-illegal-roadside-traders/...
The police said they avoided using force to disperse the group to prevent possible loss of lives and property. The post Police arrest 46 suspects over obstruction of Obi’s convoy in Benue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the strategic redeployment of 16 Major Generals and several Brigadier Generals to key command, operational and staff positions across the Nigerian Army. Under the new postings, Major General IA Ajose ha...
The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release the jailed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The bishops made the appeal to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, du...
Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Stanley Nwabali and Calvin Bassey were among the major winners at the 12th Nigeria Pitch Awards. Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United FC, won the Goalkeeper of the Year award, while Fulham FC defender Calvin Bassey was named Defender of the Year. Iwobi...
As part of the emergency response, the governor said the state government had ordered 160 new compactor trucks to strengthen waste collection across Lagos. The post Sanwo-Olu declares ‘small state of emergency’ on Lagos waste crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
An analysis of Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni. Is his tough questioning style biased or a necessary part of holding power accountable in Nigerian journalism? Read More: https://punchng.com/rufai-oseni-and-the-burden-of-objectivity/...
The NCC has begun device registration for all SIM-enabled equipment in Nigeria to block illegal imports and non-compliant phones from mobile networks. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncc-begins-registration-of-sim-enabled-devices-targets-illegal-imports/...
