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A fire outbreak on Friday razed a building on Biola Street in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos, causing panic among residents. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage were yet to be determined at the time of reporting. Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service responded swiftly and worked to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby buildings. No casualties had been confirmed, while authorities are expected to provide further updates after the firefighting operation.

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has unveiled a strategic roadmap to modernise its operations, expand financial inclusion, and support the Federal Government’s food security drive. As part of the plan, Managing Director Ayodeji Sotinrin announced partnerships with state platforms, input suppliers, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), alongside a new MoU to attract climate finance and support the Presidential One Million Hectare Tree Crop Initiative aimed at creating jobs and boosting exports. The bank will prioritise young farmers in rural communities while introducing stricter verification measures, including BVN checks, KYC compliance, and GPS farm mapping, to eliminate fraudulent beneficiaries…

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The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) was established under the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority Law, 2022 with the sole responsibility to ensure that all real estate activities and transactions are conducted adequately and in accordance with the Law and other regulations made by it. The Authority wascreated to promote transparency, accountability, professionalism and ethical conduct in real estate transactions, while also protecting residents and investors from fraudulent practices. As the Regulatory body for Real Estate activities in Lagos State, LASRERA is responsible for overseeing the operations of real estate agents developers and other stakeholders within the…

The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme, a fully funded postgraduate scholarship for eligible professionals from Nigeria and Ghana. Applications open on June 29, 2026, and close on July 26, 2026. The programme is open to early and mid-career professionals seeking to pursue a one-year Master’s degree at leading universities in Ireland. To qualify, applicants must:• Be a citizen and resident of Nigeria or Ghana.• Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower.• Have a minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience.…

APC chieftain Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has described the Senate’s approval of the state police bill as a landmark step towards building a more effective, responsive and community-based security system in Nigeria. He said the development fulfils a long-standing campaign for decentralised policing and commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting the reform. According to him, state police, alongside initiatives such as Highway Marshals and Forest Guards, will strengthen intelligence gathering, improve response to security threats, boost community policing and create jobs. Oyintiloye also advocated the use of modern security technology, including CCTV cameras, drones, digital communication systems and crime databases, to support…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in 2026, with the fatality rate rising to 25 per cent, up from 18.9 per cent recorded during the same period last year. According to the agency’s Week 23 situation report, new confirmed cases remained unchanged from the previous week, with infections reported in Edo, Ondo, Bauchi and Ebonyi states. No new infections among healthcare workers were recorded. The NCDC said the outbreak has spread to 23 states and 109 local government areas, with Ondo accounting for the highest number of confirmed cases, followed…

Bloating, gas, sluggishness after meals? Your gut might be asking for backup. Why it matters: Your gut handles digestion, nutrient absorption, and a big chunk of immune function. Feed it well, it pays you back with energy + clearer skin. Foods that help: Habits that hurt: 3-day reset you can try:Breakfast: Oats + banana + spoon of yogurtLunch: Rice/beans + leafy greens + fish/chickenDinner: Light soup + vegetables + small swallowSnack: Pawpaw, orange, or cucumber. Walk 10 mins after meals. Change happens slow. Give your gut 2-3 weeks of consistent fiber + water before judging results.This is general info, not…

Total Health Trust (THT), a Tangerine company, in partnership with Tangerine Insurance and the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre, has announced the 2026 edition of the Tangerine Blood Donor Drive to promote voluntary blood donation and support life-saving healthcare in Nigeria. The fifth annual campaign, scheduled for June 26 at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Sports Centre, aims to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood and encourage more Nigerians to participate. Managing Director of THT, Tonye Ukpong, said the initiative is designed to build healthier communities by promoting a culture of voluntary blood donation and shared responsibility…

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has concluded search, rescue and recovery operations following the collapse of a two-storey building at Alakija Bus Stop, Satellite Town, in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area. The building collapsed around 12:47 p.m. on Thursday. LASEMA said 27 people were rescued alive through a joint operation involving emergency responders, security agencies and community members, while nine bodies, including that of a two-year-old girl, were recovered. Victims received emergency medical attention before being taken to nearby hospitals, while the deceased were handed over to the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit for identification and release to their…