The project will be executed in phases, and the first phase involves the construction of four spacious classrooms, each accommodating 114 students. These classrooms are equipped with modern amenities to promote engaging learning experiences and accommodate larger student populations. The … Continue reading Alumni association enhances University of Lagos engineering facilities
In the early hours of Monday, a group of angry young individuals stormed a police post situated on Olayiwola Close in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State. They set the post on fire and caused an injury to a … Continue reading Youths set ablaze police post in Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued a stern warning to trailer and container owners, cautioning them against parking on roads within Lagos state. During the inauguration of Jimoh Odutola Road in Surulere and Reeve Road/Onilegbale Road in Ikoyi, the governor emphasized … Continue reading Sanwo-Olu warns against road parking in Lagos, threatens prosecution
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State expressed his satisfaction with his first four years in office, attributing his success to the support of his cabinet members. During the valedictory cabinet meeting held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, the governor acknowledged … Continue reading Sanwo-Olu commends cabinet members for successful first term in Lagos state
The Nigerian Federal Government has initiated the process of dismantling the remaining floodlights at the National Stadium in Lagos. This decision follows the collapse of one of the floodlight pillars during a windstorm last month, leading to concerns about the … Continue reading FG commences removal of dilapidated floodlights at national stadium, Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) conducted raids on drug joints in Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State, resulting in the arrest of 17 suspects. During the operations, a total of 6.2kg of drugs were confiscated, and a … Continue reading 17 arrested in drug joint raids in Abeokuta with 6.2kg of drugs seized
According to reports, an unidentified woman in Lagos State allegedly stabbed her domestic worker, Chinasa Anemem, after discovering that the worker had disobeyed her instructions to wash a bag. The incident took place at their residence on Simeon Oniyimofe Street … Continue reading Unidentified woman allegedly stabs domestic worker for not washing bag
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully intercepted a substantial shipment of methamphetamine concealed within powdered custard containers. The illicit drug, weighing 30.10 kilograms and valued at N567 million, was discovered as part of a consolidated cargo destined … Continue reading Large amount of methamphetamine seized in Lagos airport
A 28-year-old businessman, Abubakar Usman, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Magistrates Court in Jos for defrauding a tomato seller. Usman pleaded guilty to charges of breach of trust and cheating, leading to the conviction. Magistrate … Continue reading Businessman sentenced to six months imprisonment for defrauding tomato seller
The Lagos State Government has unveiled an extensive 11-day program to celebrate the inauguration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, for their second term in office. The programs will be held across different parts of the … Continue reading Lagos state government announces 11 day program for governor Sanwo-Olu’s second term inauguration
In a recent statement issued in Abuja today, the President of Nigeria, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has given his approval for the appointment of Toyin Madein as the new Accountant-General of the Federation. The Director of Communications at the Office … Continue reading Buhari appoints Toyin Madein as accountant general of the federation
In a court hearing held at the Yaba Magistrates’ court in Lagos State, Chukwuemeka Ewa, a 37-year-old man, has been sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment for defrauding Toyeeb Olanrewaju of N5 million. The defendant faced charges of fraud, false … Continue reading Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding victim of N5 million in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated its intention to take Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti to court for assaulting a police officer on duty in Lagos. The incident, captured in a viral video, led to Kuti turning himself in to … Continue reading Seun Kuti to face court arraignment for assaulting policeman, spends night in custody
Three men, Mukaila Nofiu, Wasiu Rasheed, and Hassan Kazeem, have been sent to the Kirikiri Custodial Centre in Lagos after being accused of murder and attempted murder. They were brought before the Yaba Magistrates’ Court, where Magistrate O.Y. Adefope presided … Continue reading Three men remanded in kirikiri custodial centre for murder and attempted murder in Lagos
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported that recent rainfall in Lagos from May 1 to May 15 has had a significant impact on the area. According to NEMA’s assessment, 228 buildings and 336 families have been affected to … Continue reading Rainfall in Lagos causes damage to buildings and displacement of families, NEMA reports
The Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment has refuted a viral social media post regarding an ongoing graduate internship program. Babatunde Adele, the Director of Public Affairs, stated in a press release that the post circulating on social … Continue reading Lagos state denies viral social media post on graduate internship program
The developers of Lekki Port and Lekki Freeport Terminal (LFT) have revealed their ongoing discussions to transfer containers discharged at Lekki Port to Eastern Ports such as Calabar, Warri, and Onitsha River Port. This move aims to enhance the economic … Continue reading Lekki port promoters plan transshipment to eastern ports in other to boost local economies
An incident unfolded in the Isheri, Olowora Road, Ojodu Berger area of Lagos, leaving residents and passers-by bewildered. On Thursday morning, they were confronted with a startling scene in their neighborhood—an unidentified man’s lifeless body discovered inside a car. According … Continue reading Naked man discovered lifeless inside a car in Lagos
The Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate in Lagos, Frederick Nwajago, has been brought before the state high court in Tafawa Balewa Square on charges of alleged terrorism. The Lagos State Government arraigned him on nine counts, including attempted acts of … Continue reading Lagos state government arraigns Eze Ndigbo on terrorism charges
On May 5th, an unidentified middle-aged man was crushed by a truck along the Isheri-Igando Road in Lagos State, leading to his death. According to an eyewitness, the accident occurred at around 7 p.m. when the man had just returned … Continue reading US returnee crushed to death by truck in Lagos
Kehinde Davies, has been arraigned in court for allegedly assaulting his female tenant, Nafisat Sanusi. The incident occurred on April 16, 2023, at No. 17, William Elliot Estate, the Abule Egba area of Lagos. Davies, an auto dealer, was arraigned … Continue reading Landlord faces court arraignment for allegedly beating female tenant
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised travellers using the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to seek alternative routes due to a road traffic crash along the way. The crash, which involved a tanker, occurred in the early hours of Sunday under … Continue reading FRSC issues traffic alert for travellers on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
A tragic incident occurred on Monday as a result of the death of a 25-year-old staff of FC Energy, a sand dredging company in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The victim, Alex Eboh, was drowned in the Ibeshe River while on duty. … Continue reading Dredging company staff member, aged 25, dies by drowning in Lagos river
A 53-year-old man, Olalekan Okeowo, was killed in the early hours of Sunday in an uncompleted building in the Salvation Estate, Owode community, Ajah area of Lagos State. The victim, who was a father of seven, including a set of … Continue reading Father of seven stabbed to death in Lagos
The Lagos State Government has filed a notice of motion to appeal the ruling of the National Industrial Court, which nullified the appointment of a caretaker committee to manage the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the state. … Continue reading Lagos state government appeals against nullification of RTEAN caretaker committee judgment
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