Inferno Averted: Gas Explosion Contained at Orisunmibare Market, Lagos
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, a gas explosion erupted at Orisunmibare Market in the Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos State, sending shockwaves through the bustling commercial hub. The blast, traced to a gas retail outlet storing multiple cylinders, occurred around 2:13 p.m. and razed several shops, destroying goods worth millions of naira. Fortunately, swift intervention by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, with teams from the Sari-Iganmu and Ilupeju stations, prevented the fire from spreading further. No fatalities were recorded, though one individual sustained a minor hand injury. The Director of the Fire Service, Margaret Adeseye, praised the rapid response and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to emergency preparedness. The incident underscores the persistent risks associated with improper gas storage in densely populated markets.
NDLEA Cracks Down on Lagos Nightlife: Pretty Mike, Tuoyo, and Over 100
Arrested
In a
dramatic midnight raid, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
stormed Proxy Nightclub in Victoria Island, Lagos, arresting over 100
individuals, including popular socialite Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, known as Pretty
Mike, and former Big Brother Naija housemate Tuoyo Ideh. Acting on credible
intelligence about a drug-fueled party, NDLEA operatives infiltrated the venue
around 11 p.m. on Saturday and executed the operation at 3 a.m. Sunday. The
agency recovered several cartons of illicit substances, including Loud, a
potent strain of cannabis, and nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas.
NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi confirmed that all suspects were taken into
custody for screening, with further investigations underway. The raid marks a
significant escalation in the agency’s efforts to curb drug abuse and
trafficking in Nigeria’s nightlife scene.
Soludo’s Cash-for-Votes Pledge
Sparks Electoral Ethics Debate
Governor
Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has ignited a firestorm of controversy
following his announcement of cash rewards for wards that secure victories for
his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in the upcoming November
8 governorship election. Speaking at a campaign rally in Umunze, Orumba South,
Soludo promised ₦1 million to each winning ward, with additional bonuses of ₦5
million, ₦3 million, and ₦2 million for the top three performing wards.
Opposition parties and civil society groups have condemned the pledge as
blatant voter inducement and a violation of the Electoral Act. The African
Democratic Congress (ADC) accused Soludo of desperation and impunity, urging
the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate. The
governor, however, defended the incentives as a continuation of previous
campaign strategies, further polarizing public opinion on the ethics of
political reward systems.
Dangote Refinery Expansion Set to Redefine Global Oil Landscape
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Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has announced an ambitious expansion of the
Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, aiming to increase its capacity from
650,000 barrels per day to a staggering 1.4 million barrels per day. This move
will position the refinery as the largest in the world, surpassing India’s
Jamnagar Refinery. The expansion, expected to span three years, is part of a
broader strategy to stabilize fuel supply and prices in Nigeria while boosting
export potential. Dangote also revealed plans to list the refinery on the
Nigerian Stock Exchange, offering citizens a chance to invest in the
multibillion-dollar facility. The project is anticipated to generate over
65,000 jobs, with a majority reserved for Nigerians, and will transition to
producing Euro 6 standard refined oil. The announcement has been hailed as a
transformative milestone for Nigeria’s energy sector.
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