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  • 86 Makeshift Apartments Where Tenants Pay N250,000 Annually Uncovered Beneath Lagos Bridge (Video)

    .. 86 Makeshift Apartments Where Tenants Pay N250,000 Annually Uncovered Beneath Lagos Bridge (Video)

     In a startling revelation, authorities in Lagos State have uncovered a network of makeshift apartments beneath the Dolphin Estate Bridge, Ikoyi, on Lagos Island, where tenants were reportedly paying N250,000 per annum for accommodation.According to the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, a total of 86 partitioned rooms
  • Lagos Coastal Highway: FG Begins Payment Of N2.75billion Compensation To Affected Nigeria

    . Lagos Coastal Highway: FG Begins Payment Of N2.75billion Compensation To Affected Nigeria

     Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that the Nigerian government will commence payment of N2.75 billion compensation to property owners affected by the demolition required for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, spanning from channel 0 to channel 3, starting on Wednesday, May 1.Umahi said this during a stakeholders mee
  • Gas Explosion Rocks Lagos Community Leaving 9 People Injured, Including Pregnant Woman & Kids

    . Gas Explosion Rocks Lagos Community Leaving 9 People Injured, Including Pregnant Woman & Kids

     A gas explosion, yesterday, rocked the densely populated Alayabiagba community in Ajegunle area of Lagos, leaving nine people injured, including a pregnant woman and children.The explosion, which occurred about noon, also razed a bungalow building, six lock-up shops and four commercial tricycles.Preliminary investigations, according to the Lagos S
  • 45-year-old Cleric, Sunday Adewoye Arraigned For Alleged Rap3 Of 22-Year-Old Woman In Lagos

    . 45-year-old Cleric, Sunday Adewoye Arraigned For Alleged Rap3 Of 22-Year-Old Woman In Lagos

     A 45-year-old cleric, Mr. Sunday Adewoye, found himself in the dock before the Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, facing charges of unlawful sexual penetration and rape against a 22-year-old woman.The accused, whose address remains undisclosed, was brought before the court on Tuesday to answer for his alleged actions.According to t
  • Stop Lagos-Calabar Highway Project - Peter Obi Tells Tinubu As Demolition of Landmark Centre Begins

    . Stop Lagos-Calabar Highway Project - Peter Obi Tells Tinubu As Demolition of Landmark Centre Begins

     Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has raised concerns about the controversial Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, urging the administration of President Bola Tinubu to halt it. Obi argues that the project could result in significant job losses during a time of widespread unemployment. He emphasizes that national prio
  • Police Arrest Three Suspects Who Allegedly Robbed, Macheted DPO In Lagos

    . Police Arrest Three Suspects Who Allegedly Robbed, Macheted DPO In Lagos

     The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers, who robbed and attacked a Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Alausa Ikeja, CSP Tokunbo Abaniwonda with a machete.The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Tuesday.Hundeyin said that on April 9, at abou
  • 13 Suspected Oil Thieves Arrested By EFCC In Lagos

    . 13 Suspected Oil Thieves Arrested By EFCC In Lagos

     Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of 13 suspected oil thieves and a vessel, MT SWEET MIRI, handed over to the Commission by the Nigerian Navy NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos State.The suspects are: Abu Smith, Pascal Anyafulu, David Ali, Mba Okpanu, Chukuma Friday Ob
  • FRESH; FBI Burst 7 Nigerian Pickers In U.S For Laundering $8m Yahoo Boys Proceed In Lagos

    . FRESH; FBI Burst 7 Nigerian Pickers In U.S For Laundering $8m Yahoo Boys Proceed In Lagos

     The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations filed charges of wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy against seven Nigerian men who acted as middlemen to receive $8 million proceeds of romance scams from the victims of Nigerian Internet fraudsters infamously called Yahoo Boys.According to U.S. prosecutors, between March 2018 and June 2019, the se
  • Troops Arrest Human Trafficker In Lagos As 22Yr Old Victim Escapes After She Overheard Plan To Transport Her To Libya

    . Troops Arrest Human Trafficker In Lagos As 22Yr Old Victim Escapes After She Overheard Plan To Transport Her To Libya

     A suspected human trafficker, Mrs. Olushola Areke, has been arrested by troops of 65 Bn Nigerian Army (NA) operating under the 81 Division NA, in Lagos after her victim fled from captivity.  Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, April 29, 2024, said Areke was arr
  • Woman, Njoku Chioma Arraigned For Allegedly Assaulting Husband With Broken Plate In Lagos

    . Woman, Njoku Chioma Arraigned For Allegedly Assaulting Husband With Broken Plate In Lagos

     A 34-year-old woman, Njoku Chioma, on Monday, appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly assaulting her husband with a broken plate.Njoku, who resides at No 16, Ayo-Elegbede St., Aguda Surulere, Lagos, pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge of assault and damage to property.The prosecutor, Inspector Courage E
  • Passengers Groan As Fuel Scarcity, Long Queues Hit Lagos, Abuja, Kwara, Osun

    . Passengers Groan As Fuel Scarcity, Long Queues Hit Lagos, Abuja, Kwara, Osun

     Some commuters in Lagos, Osun, Abuja, and Kwara have deplored the increase in fares within the city, owing to the current fuel scarcity.Similarly, fuel queues have resurfaced in some parts of the state, with most filling stations shut as motorists grapple with the skyrocketing fuel prices.As a result, black marketers have taken advantage of the si
  • Federal Government Commences Demolition Along Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Right Of Way (Video)

    . Federal Government Commences Demolition Along Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Right Of Way (Video)

     The Federal Government has commenced the demolition of structures situated on the government's right of way for the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway construction project. David Umahi, the Minister of Works, flagged off the demolition during an interaction with journalists on Saturday.Umahi clarified that the demolition primarily targeted shantie
  • Investigation Launched Into Mysterious Death Of Victoria Garden City Chairman, Gihan Mbelu In Lagos

    .. Investigation Launched Into Mysterious Death Of Victoria Garden City Chairman, Gihan Mbelu In Lagos

     The Lagos State Police Command has initiated a thorough investigation into the tragic demise of a prominent figure, identified as Gihan Mbelu, aged 42, who served as the chairman of the Victoria Garden City in the Lekki area of the state.According to reports circulating on social media, the financial adviser and venture capitalist was discovered u
  • Man Dies After Jumping Into Lagos Lagoon While Fleeing Mob For Allegedly Stealing Bags Of Cement

    . Man Dies After Jumping Into Lagos Lagoon While Fleeing Mob For Allegedly Stealing Bags Of Cement

     A tragic incident unfolded at the Lekki/Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos as a man identified as Azeez reportedly lost his life after jumping into the Lagos lagoon while being pursued by a mob for purportedly stealing bags of cement.According to reports from the Director of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), upon arrival at the scene,
  • Lagos State Government Seals 5 Churches, 19 Hotels, Others Over Environmental Pollution

    . Lagos State Government Seals 5 Churches, 19 Hotels, Others Over Environmental Pollution

     The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed at least five churches and 19 hotels over noise pollution between March 23 and April 26.Also, no fewer than four markets and shopping complexes have been temporarily closed.The churches include St Monica’s Hall of Our Lady of Lord’s Catholic Church, Christ Rock of Fire Ministr
  • Police Arrest Ritualist Gang, Including A Traditonal Ruler Behind Gruesome Murders In Lagos

    . Police Arrest Ritualist Gang, Including A Traditonal Ruler Behind Gruesome Murders In Lagos

     In a significant breakthrough, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended ten individuals suspected to be part of a criminal gang involved in grave exhumation and human sacrifices for ritualistic purposes.Among those arrested was an 85-year-old traditional ruler from Benin Republic, Yusuf Lawal Muse, along with other key members of the syndica
  • I Foresee ‘Earth-Shaking’, Climatic Problems In Lagos, Abuja, Others – Primate Ayodele Warns

    . I Foresee ‘Earth-Shaking’, Climatic Problems In Lagos, Abuja, Others – Primate Ayodele Warns

     The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Friday, warned state governments of an impending disaster that would result from climatic problems.He warned that Nigeria will experience earth-shaking, disastrous flooding in some states including Lagos, Abuja, Anambra, Abia, Enugu, Kogi, Edo, Adamawa, and Niger.In a stat
  • How Police Inspector Aliyu Taofeek Sent Patrick Chinemerem to His Early Grave in Lagos

    . How Police Inspector Aliyu Taofeek Sent Patrick Chinemerem to His Early Grave in Lagos

     In yet another tale of police brutality, a member of visiting 12 PMF squadron identified as Inspector Aliyu Taofeek has sent one Mr. Patrick Chinemerem to his early grave over an undisclosed dispute.According to reports, the k!ller policeman, Inspector Taofeek who was one of the policemen attached to Skymall Supermarket located in Sangotedo, Ajah
  • Passengers Stranded, Flights Disrupted as Fire Breaks Out at Lagos Airport

    . Passengers Stranded, Flights Disrupted as Fire Breaks Out at Lagos Airport

     All flight operations from the Murtala Muhammed Airport terminal 1 to the D wing of the airport, have been diverted by the Federal Airport Authority (FAAN) over a fire incident.FAAN, in a statement, explained that the engineers at the airport have disconnected power from the entire E wing of the airport, in a bid to quench the inferno which starte
  • Drama Looms As Accountant Accuses Ex-Employer, Police Of Harassment In Lagos

    . Drama Looms As Accountant Accuses Ex-Employer, Police Of Harassment In Lagos

     Ayodele Oduniyi, an accountant based in Lagos, has leveled accusations against his former employer, Sonny Idedevbo. He alleges that Idedevbo is utilizing the police to harass and prosecute him on purportedly fabricated charges.Oduniyi said he had worked at Idedevbo’s company as the operation manager and accountant from 2014 to 2017 before he was
  • Igbos Contributed To The Development Of Lagos, Abuja, Other States -Enugu Ex Gov, Nwodo

    . Igbos Contributed To The Development Of Lagos, Abuja, Other States -Enugu Ex Gov, Nwodo

     Former Governor of Enugu state, Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo, has stated that the Igbo tribe have contributed immensely to the development of Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kaduna and other states in the country.During an interview on Arise TV, Nwodo said if there are 10 markets in Lagos, 7 were built from swamps by Igbo traders. ‘’What nobody can deny
  • PHOTOS: 8 Years Old Girl Severely Assaulted and Left Almost Blinded by Her Aunt in Lagos

    .. PHOTOS: 8 Years Old Girl Severely Assaulted and Left Almost Blinded by Her Aunt in Lagos

     An eight-year-old girl has been left with swollen eyes and hands after she was assaulted by her aunt. Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, shared a horrific video of the battered minor and stated that she is currently receiving treatment in a hospital in Lagos. He wrote ‘’8-year-old child has suffered severe assault by a supposed aunt who picked her
  • Abeg Free Our Mommy of Lagos, We Need New TikTok Sounds - BBNaija's Vee Iye Speaks For Bobrisky

    . Abeg Free Our Mommy of Lagos, We Need New TikTok Sounds - BBNaija's Vee Iye Speaks For Bobrisky

     Reality TV star Vee Iye has taken to Instagram to lament on how much she misses Bobrisky.Sharing a hilarious video on her Instagram page, she used one of Bobrisky’s popular trending TikTok sounds.She further expressed and captioned the video, “Abeg free our mommy of Lagos, we need new TikTok sounds.” Now recall that in the same vein, a few
  • Comedian, I Go Save Slams Lagos Govt Over Arrest Of Pedestrians For Not Using Pedestrian Bridge

    . Comedian, I Go Save Slams Lagos Govt Over Arrest Of Pedestrians For Not Using Pedestrian Bridge

     Nigerian comedian, I Go Save has sent a message to the government over incessant arrest of Nigerians for not using pedestrian bridge. He said the government is not doing the right thing in its enforcement of the law. He compared it with what is obtainable abroad.  According to him, in developed nations, there are provisions for zebra crossing
  • Nigerian Software Engineer, Chukwudi Rape 13Yr Old Girl On Children’s Day In Lagos

    . Nigerian Software Engineer, Chukwudi Rape 13Yr Old Girl On Children’s Day In Lagos

     Chukwudi Anyanwu, a 32-year-old software engineer, a Nigerian man who had unlawful s*xual intercourse with his neighbour’s 13-year-old daughter on Children’s Day, 2021, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.He was convicted and sentenced  jail by Justice Rahman Oshodi of an Ikeja S*xual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday.Th
  • UPDATE: FAAN Reopens Lagos Airport Runway After Dana Air Incident

    . UPDATE: FAAN Reopens Lagos Airport Runway After Dana Air Incident

     The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has declared the reopening of Runway 18L/36R at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. This follows a temporary closure prompted by a Dana Air plane skidding off the runway on Tuesday.This was disclosed in a press release signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Obiageli Orah, on
  • One Dies, Three Hospitalised As Building Partially Collapse In Lagos

    . One Dies, Three Hospitalised As Building Partially Collapse In Lagos

     At least one person died and three others were injured when a three-story building’s balcony collapsed at Number 5 Fanny Street, Ita-Faaji, Lagos Island.According to an eyewitness, “The incident occurred at about 3.30 pm when there was a partial collapse of a three-storey balcony in which the second-floor balcony caved in.“In the process, u
  • Dana Air Plane Veered Off The Runaway While Landing In Lagos

    . Dana Air Plane Veered Off The Runaway While Landing In Lagos

     A Dana Air aircraft with registration number, 5N BKI, flying from Abuja to Lagos on Tuesday morning, veered off the runway while landing at the Murtala Mohammed airport in Lagos.A statement signed by Mr Kingsley Ezenwa, Head of Corporate Communications of the airline, said all the 83 passengers and crew members onboard were unharmed.According to E
  • NAFDAC Uncover Illegal Activities Of Fake Cosmetics Producer In Lagos

    . NAFDAC Uncover Illegal Activities Of Fake Cosmetics Producer In Lagos

     The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered the illegal activities of a fake cosmetics producer at Balogun Trade Fair Gate, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State.A statement released by NAFDAC on Monday, April 22 says Mr. Pius Effiong Eyoh, the owner of Pasco Global Limited, was apprehended for manufacturing,
  • Nigerians React As Mummy Of Lagos, Bobrisky Donates Chair To Prison

    . Nigerians React As Mummy Of Lagos, Bobrisky Donates Chair To Prison

     Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has reportedly donated a number of few chairs to the Nigerian Correctional Center.Recall that Bobrisky was arrested and jailed by the EFCC over crimes bordering on Naira mutilation.A report making rounds online claimed the famous Mummy of Lagos has donated some numbers o

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