Lagos begins demolition of burnt Balogun Market

The Lagos State Government on Friday began the demolition of the three buildings gutted by fire on Jan. 12 at the popular Balogun Market in Central Lagos.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the demolition was being carried out by a firm, Blackrock Construction Company.

Traders lose N30bn worth of goods to Balogun fire

Traders at the Balogun market in Lagos Island have been counting their losses following the early morning fire outbreak on Monday, claiming they lost goods worth N30 billion.

In separate interviews, the traders revealed that about 11 containers containing bags, shoes and clothing materials had just been off loaded into some of the shops that were razed.

Mrs Kadiri Kareem, an attendant in one of the shops, said that her employer had goods worth N27 billion in his containers.

Alao-Akala appoints Balogun, ex-commissioner as Campaign DG

Alao-Akala

Former Gov. Adebayo Alao-Akala and the Labour Party governorship candidate in Oyo State has appointed Dr Kola Balogun as director-general of his campaign organisation.

This is contained in a statement signed by Abraham Ojo, Alao-Akala’s media aide and made available to Mega StarNews in Ogbomoso on Friday.