Lagos Assembly Proposes Two-Year Jail Term For Assault On Firemen

Lagos, Lagos Assembly Proposes Two-Year Jail Term For Assault On Firemen

The lawmaker said the bill would empower the state fire service to investigate and respond to complaints from members of the public on matters that could lead to the outbreak of fire or other related emergencies. Lagos House of Assembly has recommended two years’ imprisonment for a person or persons obstructing fire fighting or assaulting … Read more

Fire Razes Popular Market In Edo State

Fire razes popular Oba Market in Benin City, the Edo State capital.

Fire razes popular Oba Market in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The fire started at about 12:05 am on Monday, June 22, and raged till 6am. By the time it was put out by firefighters, a large section of the market had been destroyed. The cause of the fire has not been revealed. According … Read more