How OPC Member Was Stabbed To Death In Egbeda

A member of the Oodua People’s Congress, identified as Sunday and popularly known as Gobe, has been killed during a dispute over allegedly stolen puppies in the Egbeda area of Lagos State.

The Oodua People’s Congress is a Yoruba nationalist, regionalist and vigilante organisation.

It was gathered that the group was holding a meeting at its office — a fenced, undeveloped plot of land on Shallom Street in the community — when an argument broke out between Sunday and his colleague, identified simply as Mopol.

According to an eyewitness who identified himself simply as Sesan, the dispute later escalated into a physical confrontation, during which both men reportedly attacked each other with broken bottles.

“They were having their meeting when a fight suddenly broke out between Sunday and Mopol. Sunday was said to have accused Mopol of being responsible for some of his missing puppies, which he was rearing.

“In the course of the fight, Sunday was stabbed by Mopol and sustained fatal injuries,” he said.

Sesan added that instead of seeking immediate medical attention, the victim was seen walking around the premises before he suddenly collapsed.

He was rushed to several hospitals but was turned away before he eventually died.

While receiving news of Sunday’s passing, our correspondent learnt that Mopol reportedly fled the community to avoid being apprehended.

Another resident, who did not want his name in print for security reasons, told newsmen that hours after news of Sunday’s death spread, his associates stormed the area and attacked the group’s makeshift office.

“His friends who heard what happened rushed here, went straight to the office and set it ablaze. All the items in the office, such as furniture and clothing, were burnt,” the resident said.

Speaking on the reaction of the deceased’s father, the resident added, “Sunday’s father is a herbalist and lives at Abule-Odu. When he was informed of his son’s death, he said he had earlier expressed fears about his safety and warned him not to leave the house on the day of the incident.”

It was further learnt that the police visited the scene and arrested some members of the group, who were later released after questioning.

 

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7 Hospitalized After Lagos Island Fire Incident

Seven persons have been confirmed injured and hospitalised following a fire outbreak at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island.

The blaze, which erupted at about 5p.m. on Christmas Eve, spread beyond the high-rise structure, affecting nearby buildings including the seven-storey Radio Nigeria complex, Oluwole Plaza, a mosque and several adjoining properties.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, confirmed the development in an update issued on Christmas Day by its spokesperson, Nosa Okunbor.

According to preliminary findings, the fire originated from the fourth floor of the building before rapidly spreading to other levels, prompting emergency authorities to issue an immediate evacuation advisory to residents and traders within the vicinity.

Providing a situation update on Thursday, Okunbor disclosed that although the fire had been brought under control, seven adult males sustained varying degrees of burn injuries and were subsequently hospitalised.

“Seven adult males suffered varying degrees of burn injuries as a result of the inferno and were attended to by the agency’s paramedics before being taken to nearby hospitals for further medical attention,” he said.

He added that five other individuals who suffered from smoke inhalation were treated on-site by emergency responders.

“The adjoining buildings in proximity to the high-rise have largely been salvaged, and coordinated efforts continue to ensure the inferno is completely extinguished,” Okunbor stated.

He further confirmed that emergency teams had successfully put out the fire at the Radio Nigeria building opposite the affected high-rise.

“The seven-storey Radio Nigeria building opposite the Great Nigeria Insurance House has been safely extinguished by emergency responders, and dampening-down operations are ongoing,” he said.

According to LASEMA, ongoing dampening efforts are aimed at preventing any possible re-ignition as safety assessments continue in the affected area.

 

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Christmas Day Tragedy: Tanker Explosion Along Lagos-Badagry Expressway Claims Two Lives

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed the death of two persons in a tanker explosion along Badagry Expressway.

Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, General Manager, LASTMA, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday.

He said the tanker explosion which involved a Mack Truck conveying diesel occurred in the early hours of Thursday at the Oto–Ijanikin axis, in the vicinity of the Lagos State University of Education, LASUED, inward Agbara, along the Lagos – Badagry Expressway.

Bakare-Oki said preliminary findings attributed the incident to over speeding, leading to the tanker driver losing control of the vehicle while attempting to overtake another road user.

“The vehicle subsequently crashed and erupted into a raging inferno, tragically trapping and claiming the lives of the driver and an adult female occupant,” he said.

Bakare-Oki said personnel of the agency, who were actively monitoring and managing vehicular movement within the corridor, swiftly secured and cordoned off the affected stretch of the expressway to forestall secondary incidents.

He said the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (Ojo Unit), Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, and the Ijanikin Police Division were promptly notified for urgent emergency response and security reinforcement.

“In a further demonstration of vigilance and unwavering commitment to public safety, LASTMA operatives prevented members of the public who had converged on the scene with assorted containers from scooping the spilled diesel.

“This is an extremely hazardous act capable of triggering further explosions and avoidable fatalities.

“This timely intervention effectively averted a potential escalation of the tragedy prior to the arrival of other emergencies and security agencies,” he said.

He said that following the successful containment of the blaze and clearance by relevant authorities, the burnt tanker was evacuated from the expressway by LASTMA personnel while remains of burnt bodies were removed by FRSC.

Bakare-Oki expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.

He described the incident as deeply painful and entirely avoidable, reaffirming the authority’s steadfast commitment to road safety and the sanctity of lives.

He noted that the incident has underscored the need for tanker and articulated vehicle drivers to exercise caution, observe prescribed speed limits and comply strictly with all traffic regulations.

“Reckless driving and speeding remain dominant factors in fatal road traffic crashes across the metropolis,” he said.

 

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Adekunle Gold And Simi Expecting Their Second Child

Nigerian music stars couple, Adekunle Gold and Simi, are expecting their second child.

The singers shared the joyful news on Wednesday through Adekunle Gold’s new music video titled “My Love Is The Same” posted on YouTube.

In the heartwarming clip, Simi proudly shows off her baby bump while sharing intimate family moments with Adekunle Gold and their daughter, Deja.

The video, which celebrates love, growth, and family, has been widely praised by colleagues, fans and many, describing it as an emotional moment, while also flooding the couple with congratulatory messages.

Adekunle Gold and Simi, who welcomed their first child in 2020, continue to earn admiration for seamlessly blending their personal lives with their art.

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How Fire Outbreak Engulfed 22-Storey Great Nigeria Insurance House On The Lagos Island

There was confusion among residents of Lagos Island as a fire outbreak ravaged a plaza known as the Great Nigeria Insurance House, located on Martins Street.

The building, which serves as a warehouse for clothing materials, was said to have been engulfed by fire at about 5 p.m. on Wednesday evening.

It was gathered from the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, that the fire started from one of the offices located on the fourth floor.

According to the LASEMA PS, the fire, whose cause could not yet be ascertained, emanated from the fourth floor of the plaza before escalating to other floors.

He noted that the number of casualties could not be ascertained at the moment, as rescue operations were still ongoing.

Oke-Osanyintolu stated, “Upon arrival of the Shark Response Team at the scene, a 22-storey building (Great Nigeria Insurance House) was found to have been engulfed by fire.

“Preliminary investigation conducted by the Shark Response Team revealed that the fire started from one of the apartments on the fourth floor and quickly gained momentum, spreading to other parts of the floor and escalating upwards to the sixth floor within the 22-storey building.

“Currently, the number of casualties cannot be ascertained, as firefighting operations are still ongoing.”

Similarly, the Controller-General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said in a statement on Wednesday that no casualties had been recorded.

“The fire is currently affecting up to the fifth floor of a 25-storey building. It originated on the fifth floor and has spread downwards from that level.

“The affected building is primarily used for warehouse storage and the sale of clothing materials, with corporate offices and a few shops also located within the premises. There has been no record of casualties as firefighting continues,” Adeseye stated.

 

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Fidelity Bank Donates Fire Fighting Equipment To Ikoyi Fire Service Station

Fidelity Bank Plc has donated essential firefighting and preventive equipment, including hoses and gasoline water pumps, to the Ikoyi Fire Service Station in Lagos.

In a statement on Monday, it was revealed that the donation was made under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme by the True Serve team, reaffirming the bank’s commitment to the environment and community safety.

Through the FHHP, members of staff identify areas of critical community needs, raise funds, and then receive matching monetary support from the bank to execute the projects.

Commenting on the reason behind the donation, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications Division, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Meksley Nwagboh, emphasised that the donation reflected the bank’s dedication to strengthening emergency response capabilities and promoting public safety within the communities it serves.

“Fidelity Bank remains committed to supporting initiatives that contribute to the protection of our environment, lives and property. We see community safety as a shared responsibility and continuously extend support to both corporate bodies and individuals.

“We believe that preventive measures are far more effective than reactionary responses. This donation is part of our efforts to drive sustainable practices by providing the necessary tools. Our goal is to ensure that people live meaningful, safe, and empowered lives,” he said.

In her comments, Lagos State Controller, Federal Fire Service and Controller of Fire, Funke Adebayo, commended Fidelity Bank for the timely support, while cautioning residents to exercise heightened vigilance during the festive period, especially with the dry weather conditions.

“We appreciate Fidelity Bank for this timely donation. We are in a harsh weather period where fire incidents can escalate quickly. Parents must educate and caution children against the use of fireworks during celebrations. Fire should never be treated carelessly,” Adebayo said.

She noted that the Fire Service has embarked on sensitisation visits to various corporate organisations, warning against unsafe practices that could lead to preventable fire outbreaks.

On his part, Area Commander of the Onikan Fire Station and Chief Superintendent of Fire, Michael Oswere, expressed appreciation to Fidelity Bank for supporting their operations. He encouraged families, business owners, and community members to prioritise fire safety at all times.

“Everyone has a role to play in preventing fire incidents at home and in the workplace. This support from Fidelity Bank will go a long way in enhancing our capacity to protect the community,” CSF Oswere added.

Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged commercial deposit money bank serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

 

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No Life Was Lost In The Collision Between A Train And A Bus At Oshodi - LASEMA

Contrary to the fear that some lives may have been lost in the crash between a train and a Toyota Hiace bus  at Arena in Oshodi, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed no casualty or death was recorded.

LASEMA disclosed this in a preliminary report issued by the Permanent Secretary of the agency , Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, and dated December 23, 2025.

Following the alerts, the agency said it immediately activated the state’s emergency response plan from its Cappa Base in Oshodi and deployed its response team to the scene.

“Following distress alerts received on it’s 767/112 Toll Free Emergency Lines at 1953hours, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans from it’s Cappa Base, Oshodi,” the agency stated.

According to LASEMA, its response team arrived at the scene by 8:11pm, where it discovered that a train had collided with a white Toyota Hiace bus with registration number AGL-671-XR.

“Upon arrival of LRT at the incident scene by 2011hours, it was discovered that a train and a Toyota Hiace bus registration number AGL-671-XR were involved in an accident at the aforementioned location,” the report read.

Giving details of how the accident occurred, the agency said preliminary findings showed that reckless driving by the bus driver led to the incident.

“Preliminary investigation conducted by the Agency’s Response Team revealed the immediate cause of the incident was due to reckless driving on the part of the Toyota Hi-Ace bus driver while driving outside the Arena shopping complex Oshodi, but was hit by an on-coming train which left the bus stuck on the rail tracks,” LASEMA said.

The agency noted that despite the severity of the collision, no one was injured.

“Fortunately, no casualty nor mortality was recorded as a result of the incident,” it added.

However, the crash caused significant damage to the bus.

“The incident resulted in significant damage to the white Toyota Hi-Ace bus, due to magnitude of the crash,” the agency stated.

LASEMA said its response team carried out a risk assessment at the scene and implemented safety measures to prevent further incidents.

“LASEMA Response Team conducted appropriate Risk Assessment of the incident scene and activated necessary Safety and Control Measures, to curtail any secondary incident,” it said.

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Mobile Court Remands 6 Miscreants For Attacking LASTMA Officials

The Lagos State Mobile Courts has ordered the remand of six suspected miscreants over an alleged violent attack on officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other government agencies during a midnight enforcement operation along Airport Road in Lagos.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, by Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, the suspects were among seven individuals arraigned on Tuesday before the Chief Magistrate of the Lagos State Mobile Court on four-count charges bordering on violent conduct and obstruction of lawful duties. 

As the court adjourned the case to February 19, 2026, for further hearing, one of the defendants who pleaded not guilty was admitted to bail, while the remaining six were remanded in custody.

Taofiq stated that the enforcement exercise, which took place in the early hours of Tuesday, December 23, was personally led by the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki. 

He said the exercise was carried out in collaboration with security operatives, the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) Corps, the Lagos State Task Force, and LASTMA field officers.

He said the operation followed a series of formal complaints from the Nigerian Airport Authority (NPA) over the persistent illegal occupation of its facilities by criminal syndicates and defiant commercial bus operators along the airport corridor.

“The operation was precipitated by an avalanche of formal complaints submitted by the Nigerian Airport Authority, lamenting the persistent and unlawful encroachment on its facilities by criminal syndicates and recalcitrant commercial bus operators operating in flagrant defiance of extant regulations,” Taofiq stated.

He said the NPA complained that the activities of the miscreants had become a serious public nuisance, with repeated reports of harassment, intimidation, and the dispossession of unsuspecting members of the public of their personal belongings.

“According to the Management of the Nigerian Airport Authority, the activities of these notorious miscreants and illegal operators had degenerated into a grave public nuisance and an unsightly blight on the airport corridor, with recurring reports of harassment, intimidation, and the dispossession of unsuspecting members of the public of their personal effects,” Taofiq stated.

He said that during the enforcement exercise, five officers of the joint task force were attacked with dangerous weapons. 

In addition, one of the authority’s tow trucks was deliberately set on fire by the assailants in what officials described as a desperate attempt to disrupt the operation and challenge state authority.

He added, “During the lawful execution of the enforcement operation, five officers of the joint task force were viciously attacked with dangerous weapons, while one of the Authority’s tow trucks was deliberately set ablaze by the rampaging miscreants in a desperate attempt to sabotage the exercise and brazenly challenge the authority of the State.”

Despite the alleged attack, Taofiq stated that the enforcement team displayed professionalism and restraint while carrying out their duties under threat.

He said a total of 56 vehicles were impounded during the operation for various traffic and environmental infractions. 

According to Taofiq, the vehicles included 44 commercial buses, five private cars, and seven trucks.

Speaking after the incident, Bakare-Oki reiterated the Lagos State Government’s commitment to protecting public infrastructure, ensuring road safety, and maintaining law and order across the metropolis.

He warned that the state would not succumb to intimidation or violence from criminal elements, stressing that all acts of lawlessness would be met with the full weight of the law. 

 

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Wole Soyinka Centre To Host Public Symposium In Honour Of Biodun Jeyifo At 80

    As debates on decolonisation continue to shape global intellectual and political discourse, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) will, on Monday, 5 January 2026, convene a public symposium in honour of renowned scholar Biodun Jeyifo, Professor Emeritus at Cornell (English) and Harvard (Comparative Literature and African and African American Studies), as he marks his 80th birthday. 

This is contained in a statement from the organizers, made available to Lagos Today Extra!. According to the statement, the symposium will take place at the AGIP Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, at 9:00am (WAT).

“The symposium, themed ‘Who Is Afraid Of Decolonisation?’, will examine Jeyifo’s enduring contributions to curriculum reform, cultural resistance, and critical thought, while interrogating the contemporary relevance of decolonial ideas in education, politics, and public discourse,” the statement read.

It added that the programme will feature a keynote lecture by Priya Gopal, Professor of Post-Colonial Studies at the University of Cambridge, titled ‘Who’s Afraid Of Decolonisation? Reflections on particular pasts and planetary futures.’

“The event which will be chaired by Yemi Ogunbiyi (PhD), Chairman, Tanus Books, Lagos, will have two panel sessions follow the keynote lecture. The first panel will offer critical responses to Gopal’s lecture and will feature Jibrin Ibrahim, Professor of Political Science and Chairman of the Editorial Board, Premium Times; Chidi Amuta (PhD), Chairman, Wilson & Weizman Associates, Lagos; and Akin Adesokan, Professor of Comparative Literature, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. The session will be moderated by Ropo Sekoni, immediate past Chair, WSCIJ and  Professor of Literature in English.

“The second panel, themed ‘Pedagogy For Liberation: Then And Now’, will bring together former students and mentees of Jeyifo to reflect on his influence as a teacher, thinker, and institution-builder. Panellists include Bisi Anyadike (PhD), Proprietress, Sunshine Nursery and Primary School, Ile-Ife; Kunle Ajibade, Co-founder, TheNEWS and PM NEWS; and Ogaga Ifowodo (PhD), lawyer and poet. The session will be moderated by Chima Anyadike, Professor of English, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife,” the statement also read.

A major highlight of the symposium will be remarks by the celebrant, Jeyifo, reflecting on curriculum, society, and revolution across generations.

The symposium will convene students, scholars, writers, journalists, and cultural critics, and will conclude with audience interactions, networking, and reflections on Jeyifo’s enduring contribution to African scholarship and critical pedagogy. 

Members of the public are invited to attend.

 

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‘Oversabi Aunty’ Movie Rakes In N99.8 Million At Opening Weekend

‘Oversabi Aunty’ has recorded a strong debut at the Nigerian box office, grossing N99.8 million in its opening weekend to emerge as the second highest-grossing film of the weekend.

The movie, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, also ranks as Nollywood’s second highest opening film of 2025, underscoring a solid start in cinemas nationwide.

In a post shared on its official Instagram page, FilmOne thanked audiences across West Africa for the impressive turnout, describing the opening weekend performance as a major milestone for the production.

“Thank you West Africa,” the distributor said, noting that Oversabi Aunty delivered an opening weekend box office figure of N99.8 million, placing it among the top-performing Nollywood releases of the year.

The film’s opening performance highlights the growing appetite for locally produced titles and signals sustained cinema traffic as the year progresses.

With its strong start, Oversabi Aunty is expected to maintain momentum and remain a notable attraction in cinemas in the coming weeks. 

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