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19 Passengers Critically Injured As BRT Bus, Danfo, Truck Collide In Lagos

No fewer than 19 passengers sustained injuries in multiple auto crashes involving a Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, a commercial yellow bus (Danfo), and a truck at Ketu, inward Ojota area of Lagos State on Friday.Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, LASEMA, team from the Command and Control Centre, arrived the scene — under the Ojota inter-change

President Tinubu Leaves Abuja Today To Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir In Lagos

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Friday, for Lagos State ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir festival.The President will observe Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos, where he will also spend the Sallah holidays.This was made known in a statement to journalists by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. “The Presi
Aliko Dangote Reveals How Oil Mafia Tried To Stop His $19bn Refinery Project In Lagos

The founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that both local and international criminal organisations, which he described as “mafia”, made repeated attempts to sabotage his $19bn refinery project located in Lagos.Speaking at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings, Dangote likened the oil cartels to a mafia stronger than the drug mafia he

How Cholera Kills Five, 60 Hospitalised In Lagos

The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, called for heightened vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures to prevent potential spread of cholera in the stateThis is following an increase in severe gastroenteritis cases reported in the last 48 hours.Speaking on the surveillance reports reaching his desk in the Ministry of Health, the Lagos
Singer Davido & Chioma Reportedly Set To Tie The Knot Traditionally In Lagos On June 25, 2024

Singer Davido and chef Chioma are reportedly set to tie the knot in a traditional wedding ceremony in Lagos on June 25, 2024. The highly anticipated event is expected to be a grand celebration, reflecting the couple's cultural heritage and love story. Fans and well-wishers eagerly await the union of these two prominent figures in Nigerian ent

American Citizen Saved While Attempting to Commit Su!cide on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos

An American citizen on Monday, June 10, attempted to commit suicid£ on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.Lagos State Police command said the American who is in his early 30s, had directed his baby mama to park her vehicle while he walked to a spot on the bridge, intending to jump into the lagoon.The statement read; “An American citizen, name
Guinness World Record: Nigerian Chef, Edwin Akinsowon Attempts 82-hour Grill-a-thon In Lagos

A Nigerian accountant turned chef, Edwin Akinsowon, is attempting to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) of 80 hours in grilling.He is attempting to set a new record of 82 hours or more.Akinsowon, an indigene of Ondo State, in a statement on Monday said that the activity would start from 1.00 a.m. on June 15 until he is able to break the record.He

PHOTOS; Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, Adeleke, Other South-West Governors Meet In Lagos

The governors of the six South-West states have arrived at the Lagos State government house in Alausa, Ikeja, for an important meeting with Governor Babajide Sanwo-OluAs at 12 noon, on Monday, all the governors had arrived and then went in for the meeting.Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, Ondo
Court Jails Woman, Adeyinka Bilikis For Currency Racketeering In Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, announced the sentencing of one Adeyinka Bilikis Gbadamosi to six months imprisonment for currency racketeering.Gbadamosi was arraigned before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, on a one-count charge bordering on currency Racketeering.The count reads:

FOOD CRISIS: Lagos Residents Lament As Price Of Beans Skyrockets

Lagos residents are raising concerns about the continued increase in the price of beans, their major source of protein.They said that the consistent rise in the price of beans since 2024 had become unbearable, urging governments to intervene.The residents spoke in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.NAN reports that
Lagos State Gov., Sanwo-Olu & Akpabio Join Dangote For Unveiling Of Sinotruk Factory In Ikeja (Video)

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote arrived in Ikeja on Sunday for the highly anticipated unveiling of the Dangote Sinotruk factory.Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Sanwo-Olu, announced the event on his X handle. Accompanying his po

Man, Lawal Moshood Receives 14-Year Jail Term For Molesting 78-Yr-Old Woman In Lagos

In a landmark ruling, Lawal Moshood has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars for the sexual assault of a 78-year-old woman, whose identity remains undisclosed due to legal reasons. The victim has since passed away.The verdict was delivered by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Friday, June 7, follow
Police Arrest Two Individuals Involved In The Production Of Counterfeit Alcohol Beverages In Lagos Island

In a significant crackdown on illicit activities, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended two individuals allegedly involved in the production of counterfeit alcoholic beverages at Oko-Arin Market, located on Lagos Island.The announcement was made by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the command, on Friday in Lagos. Hundeyin disclo

Woman, Faith Funmi Caught on Video Maltreating a Child in Her Custody in Lagos Has Been Remanded

The Lagos police command says it has arrested a woman identified as Funmi Faith.On Tuesday, the video of a man calling out Faith for “brutalising” a young girl, made the rounds on social media.“This is bad, it is dehumanising. You can’t treat this girl like this. I’m giving Lagos state government this. It is bad,” the voice in the back
Hajj 2024: NDLEA Arrests Intending Pilgrims With Cocaine Consignments In Lagos

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have raided Emerald Hotel, Ladipo area of Oshodi, Lagos state where some intending pilgrims to the ongoing hajj in Saudi Arabia were lodged and caught in the act of ingesting wraps of cocaine ahead of their flight to the holy land on Wednesday 5th June 2024.A statement released by Femi

Lagos State Gov Sanwo-Olu Rewards LASU Best-Graduating Student, Olaniyi Olawale With ₦10m

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rewarded the overall best-graduating student of Lagos State University, Olaniyi Olawale, with N10m.Sanwo-Olu announced this on Thursday at the university’s 27th convocation grand finale in Lagos.According to a tweet by Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Olawale,

Journalist Precious Eze Arrested Over Report On Lagos-based Businessman

Precious Eze, a journalist and publisher of the online newspaper “News Platform, has been arrested by the Nigerian Police Force from the Zone 2 Command.The arrest, which took place at Eze’s Gbagada, Lagos home on Monday, May 27, was instigated by a complaint from prominent businessman and politician Prince Chris Odinaka Igwe.This case adds to

Internet Fraudster, Joshua Olawuyi Confesses To Stealing Car Worth ₦30m From Lagos Dealer

Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos have arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Olawuyi, for allegedly obtaining a vehicle under false pretences and stealing ₦30 million.Umma Ayuba, the Zonal Public Relations Officer, SP. Umma Ayuba confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.She said that the command, un
Lagos-Based Fashion Stylist, Teni Oluwo, Dies At 35

Friends and family members have taken to social media to express their grief following the demise of Lagos-based fashion stylist, Teni Oluwo. Late Teni passed away on Tuesday, June 4, at the age of 35.Her sister, Toke Oluwo, in a post shared on Instagram expressed her shock over the demise of Teni. She however didn't reveal the cause of death

‘I Moved My Business From South East To Lagos Because Of Insecurity’ – Cubana Chief Priest

Businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has revealed that the insecurity in the Southeast forced him to relocate his business to Lagos State.He disclosed this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.The socialite lamented that the fear of kidnapping and killing had driven away customers from the East, who pr
Serial Killer Passengers Arrested After They Stab Two Ride-Hailing App Drivers In Lagos

Two members of a syndicate who specialise in killing drivers of ride-hailing apps and selling their cars have been arrested by policemen in Lagos State. Roqib Moshood and an alleged accomplice, Olawale Kolawole, have been arrested, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing gang members, including one identified as Yusuf Adeyemi. Yusuf Adey

Customs Defends Accidental Killing Of Smuggler In Lagos

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, has confirmed the accidental killing of a smuggler in the Badagry area of Lagos State.The incident occurred when customs officers were evacuating smuggled rice and were attacked by an armed gang.According to Theophilus Duniya, the Public Relations Officer of FOU Zone A, a gro
We Won’t Be Part Of Western Region – Lagos Indigenes Speak On Regionalism

Lagos State indigenes on Sunday vowed to reject a Bill seeking the return of Nigeria to the regional government.Speaking under the aegis of De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, the indigenes, in a statement by its Media Office, revealed that a proposed Bill, seeking approval of the National Assembly to return Nigeria to a regional system, is set to

Lagos Big Boy Nabbed For Allegedly Using Fake Credit Alert To Purchase Mercedes Benz (Video)

In a shocking turn of events, a young man, widely known in social circles as a "big boy," has been apprehended for allegedly using a fraudulent credit alert to purchase a luxury Benz from a car dealer in Lagos. The suspect, whose identity is yet to be disclosed, was caught after the dealer realized the transaction was a scam.The suspect
40-yr-old Lagos Businessman, Chinedu Okafor Arraigned For Manufacturing Fake Alcoholic Products

A 40-year-old Lagos-based businessman, Chinedu Okafor, found himself in legal trouble after being arraigned in court for allegedly manufacturing counterfeit alcoholic beverages by the National Agency for Food Drug and Administrative Control (NAFDAC).Okafor, who is also the proprietor of Sky Blue Company, appeared before a Federal High Court in Lag

NDLEA Seizes Codeine Syrup & Cannabis Worth Over N2 Billion At Port Harcourt & Lagos Airports

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the interception of substantial consignments of codeine-based syrup and Loud, a potent synthetic cannabis strain, with an estimated street value exceeding N2.185 billion. The seizures took place at the Port Harcourt seaports in Onne and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)

Lagos Police Commissioner Sounds Alarm On Rising Drug Abuse & Cultism Among Youths

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Adegoke Fayoade, has issued a grave warning about the escalating rates of drug abuse and cultism among youths, calling for urgent and comprehensive action to address the issue. Speaking at an event on Saturday in Ikeja, organized by the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) and the
Kano Emirate: Gov Yusuf Lauded By Lagos NNPP Over Sanusi’s Re-Enthronement

The Lagos State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, on Friday applauded Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State for his efforts to preserve the ancient state’s cultural heritage.The State’s Publicity Secretary of the Party, Mr Richard Benson, who gave the commendation in a statement in Lagos, said that the re-enthronement of the forme
[ First Bank Lagos Employee On The Run After Allegedly Diverting N40 Billion

First Bank, a Nigerian bank with a market capitalisation of ₦829 billion has begun legal action to recover “huge sums of money” allegedly diverted by an employee at a head office team in Iganmu, Lagos. The employee, now on the run, allegedly diverted those funds to 98 bank accounts classified as first beneficiaries, including his wife’s.Th
Angry Residents Of Lagos Estate Protest Against Constant Blackout, Bulk Meter, Arbitrary Charges

Residents residing in the Royal Gardens Estate of Lagos State have peacefully demonstrated against what they perceive as inadequate services provided by the estate management, coupled with the unjust imposition of exorbitant service charges. The Royal Garden Estate is owned by Trojan Estates Limited whose Managing Director is Rilwan Olakunle Tinub

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19 Passengers Critically Injured As BRT Bus, Danfo, Truck Collide In Lagos

President Tinubu Leaves Abuja Today To Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir In Lagos

Aliko Dangote Reveals How Oil Mafia Tried To Stop His $19bn Refinery Project In Lagos

How Cholera Kills Five, 60 Hospitalised In Lagos

Singer Davido & Chioma Reportedly Set To Tie The Knot Traditionally In Lagos On June 25, 2024

American Citizen Saved While Attempting to Commit Su!cide on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos

Guinness World Record: Nigerian Chef, Edwin Akinsowon Attempts 82-hour Grill-a-thon In Lagos

PHOTOS; Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, Adeleke, Other South-West Governors Meet In Lagos

Court Jails Woman, Adeyinka Bilikis For Currency Racketeering In Lagos

FOOD CRISIS: Lagos Residents Lament As Price Of Beans Skyrockets

Lagos State Gov., Sanwo-Olu & Akpabio Join Dangote For Unveiling Of Sinotruk Factory In Ikeja (Video)

Man, Lawal Moshood Receives 14-Year Jail Term For Molesting 78-Yr-Old Woman In Lagos

Police Arrest Two Individuals Involved In The Production Of Counterfeit Alcohol Beverages In Lagos Island

Woman, Faith Funmi Caught on Video Maltreating a Child in Her Custody in Lagos Has Been Remanded

Hajj 2024: NDLEA Arrests Intending Pilgrims With Cocaine Consignments In Lagos

Lagos State Gov Sanwo-Olu Rewards LASU Best-Graduating Student, Olaniyi Olawale With ₦10m

Journalist Precious Eze Arrested Over Report On Lagos-based Businessman

Internet Fraudster, Joshua Olawuyi Confesses To Stealing Car Worth ₦30m From Lagos Dealer

Lagos-Based Fashion Stylist, Teni Oluwo, Dies At 35

‘I Moved My Business From South East To Lagos Because Of Insecurity’ – Cubana Chief Priest

Serial Killer Passengers Arrested After They Stab Two Ride-Hailing App Drivers In Lagos

Customs Defends Accidental Killing Of Smuggler In Lagos

We Won’t Be Part Of Western Region – Lagos Indigenes Speak On Regionalism

Lagos Big Boy Nabbed For Allegedly Using Fake Credit Alert To Purchase Mercedes Benz (Video)

40-yr-old Lagos Businessman, Chinedu Okafor Arraigned For Manufacturing Fake Alcoholic Products

NDLEA Seizes Codeine Syrup & Cannabis Worth Over N2 Billion At Port Harcourt & Lagos Airports

Lagos Police Commissioner Sounds Alarm On Rising Drug Abuse & Cultism Among Youths

Kano Emirate: Gov Yusuf Lauded By Lagos NNPP Over Sanusi’s Re-Enthronement

[ First Bank Lagos Employee On The Run After Allegedly Diverting N40 Billion

Angry Residents Of Lagos Estate Protest Against Constant Blackout, Bulk Meter, Arbitrary Charges

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