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Fuel Station fire in Iju Ishaga contained after massive explosion

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June 11, 2025

A fuel station fire in Iju Ishaga, Lagos, was brought under control after an explosion triggered a blaze. Emergency responders swiftly contained the incident

Fuel station fire in Iju Ishaga broke out on Wednesday afternoon following a loud explosion that sent shockwaves through the Obawole area along Old Akute Road in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State.

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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the fire, which erupted at approximately 4 pm, triggering panic among residents and passers-by in the K Farms Estate vicinity.

Eyewitnesses described a sudden blast, believed to have originated from underground fuel tanks, which quickly engulfed the entire facility. The fire reportedly started from a building located behind the station before spreading.

Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, confirmed the emergency, stating: “Our people are on ground, seems the fire started from a building behind the filling station.”

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service immediately deployed personnel to the site, swiftly cordoning off the station to facilitate a secure containment operation and prevent public interference.

According to the agency’s spokesperson, Shakiru Amodu, firefighters successfully contained the blaze before it could reach nearby properties. By 6 pm, emergency responders had stabilised the situation, securing the affected area to avoid further risk.

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The quick and coordinated response of emergency teams has been credited with averting what could have been a much larger disaster in the densely populated area.

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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October 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.