Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Nigerians, particularly Christian faithful in the State, as they celebrate this year’s Easter, which marks the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in an Easter message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, urged Lagos residents, particularly Christians, to…
Tragedy struck early Saturday morning when a two-storey building collapsed on Oremeta Street in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State, leaving one person dead and 13 others rescued from the rubble. Confirming the situation, Ibrahim Farinloye, South-West Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), revealed that 13 people were rescued alive, while one adult…
The Lagos State Government, through the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, has commenced a free medical screening exercise for intending pilgrims ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. EpeInsights reports that the initiative, which focuses on assessing the health of intending pilgrims, is intended to detect potential medical conditions and provide necessary treatment before their journey to…
In a renewed push to protect children and adolescents from vaccine-preventable diseases, the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, (LSPHCB) has commenced a six-day “Big Catch-up Campaign” in five Local Government Areas (LGAs). The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), in collaboration with the Gates Foundation and Pathfinder International, has conducted a strategic field…
A gas explosion on Sunday injured at least 15 people in Ijora Badia, a suburb of Lagos. The explosion, which occurred around 5:00 p.m., was reportedly caused by a leaking 25-kilogram gas cylinder inside a mini shop. The shop was part of a bungalow complex that also contained 15 self-contained rooms and seven other shops….
Police authorities have asked the organizers of a nationwide protest billed for April 7, 2025, to shelve the plan. The Take-It-Back (TIB) movement had planned a nationwide protest for Monday, April 7, 2025, citing various national concerns. However, on Sunday, Muyiwa Adejobi, the spokesman for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), criticized the protest as poorly…
A military grenade has reportedly exploded in Idi-Araba, Mushin area of Lagos State killing on person – a yet-to-be-identified scavenger – on the spot. It was gathered that three other people were injured from the explosion that rocked the area on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Sources at the scene of the incident reported that several…
The Federal Ministry of Works has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos after millions of Lagosians were locked in hours-long gridlock on Wednesday. In a statement from the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, O.I. Kesha, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has “directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in…
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has confirmed that all nine individuals injured in the ferry fire incident at Ipakodo Ferry Terminal on April 3 are receiving medical treatment and showing signs of recovery. Epe Insights previously reported a fire incident involving the Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) vessel, Igbega Eko, which occurred on Wednesday…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued an apology to Lagosians who were stranded for hours in traffic due to ongoing repair work on the Independence Bridge. The closure of the Independence Bridge for repairs left thousands of commuters stuck in the area between Wednesday evening and early Thursday. Social media quickly shared photos and videos of…
