The Police Command in Lagos, says it has arrested an impersonator who has been parading himself before the public as a Police Commissioner. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Monday while briefing newsmen on the recent achievements recorded by the command. According to...
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By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Lagos State Examinations Board, on Friday, advised public and approved private schools in the state to visit its portal, following the release of 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. The Board’s spokesman, Mr Fatai Bakare, said in a statement...
Traditional rulers in Epe Division, Lagos state, have appealed to all the tiers of government not to hoard food palliatives but distribute them accordingly by targeting the downtrodden or needy. They made the plea in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Epe on Thursday....
A 6-month old baby boy has survived an accident while six passengers sustained critical injuries at Alaka inward CMS bridge in Lagos on Wednesday afternoon. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who witnessed the accident said the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) had rescued the victims to Primary...
Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Precious Mayor, for allegedly torturing his apprentices at Igbogbo in the Ikorodu area of the state. According to the PUNCH, the victims were said to have traveled from Imo State to receive instruction in cyber fraud...
As Nigeria’s population continues to grow, so does the demand for quality housing. One niche within the real estate market that presents a promising investment opportunity is student housing. With a thriving educational sector and a significant youth population, the advantages of investing in student housing in Nigeria are...
Police in Lagos State arraigned a 31-year-old, Eghiewe Aigotsua before a Badagry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for alleged obtaining N6.04 million from a complainant under false pretence. Police prosecutor, ASP Clement Okuoimose, told the court that Aigotsua fraudulently obtained N6.04 million from one Adewale Adebiyi claiming that he...
Property investment in Nigeria has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the country’s growing population, urbanization, and potential for high returns. Lagos, the commercial capital, is a particularly popular location for property investment. However, the Nigerian real estate market can be complex due to a...
The National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Lagos has nullified the return of the Labour Party (LP) ’s candidate, Seyi Sowunmi as the House of Representatives member for Ojo Federal Constituency in Lagos State. Instead, the three-man panel led by Justice Abdullahi Ozegya declared the candidate of...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Monday as a work-free day for public servants in the state to commemorate the 2023 Isese Day. The Isese Day in Lagos is set aside to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as...
On May 22, 2023, the Dangote Refinery was inaugurated in Lagos, Nigeria, with former President Buhari officiating the ceremony. The event marked a significant milestone for Nigeria, as it showcased the country’s commitment to achieving energy self-sufficiency and fostering economic development. The Dangote Refinery is a remarkable feat...
The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted items suspected to be dried shark fins and dried donkey genitals worth N1.22 billion at the Lagos airport. The command’s Area Controller, Comptroller Muhammed Yusuf, said this in a news conference in Lagos on Thursday....
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Three major illicit drug syndicates were taken down by operatives of a special unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in intelligence-led operations across parts of Lagos state, leading to the arrest of a baroness and four other kingpins with multi-billion...
The Alhaji Lamidi Apapa-led factional National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party on Saturday officially inaugurated the party’s 24-man caretaker State Working Committee (SWC) for Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the crisis rocking the Labour Party has worsened in Lagos State with...
Investing in a beachfront property in Lagos can be an exciting opportunity, offering the allure of breathtaking views, recreational activities, and potential financial gains. However, it is crucial to approach such a purchase with careful consideration. Lagos, Nigeria’s vibrant coastal city, presents a range of options, and...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Lagos State Police Command has rescued 9 teenagers during an alleged forceful cult initiation in the Mushin area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on his verified Twitter handle on Thursday. Hundeyin,...
The National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Council (NANS JCC), Lagos State says it suspended its planned protest against the hike in UNILAG school fees due to the intervention by the Commissioner of Police, Mr Idowu Owohunwa. A statement on Tuesday by the Chairman of the association,...
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 44-year-old woman, who allegedly used her 10-year-old niece as a drug courier. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure on Tuesday while parading the suspect before newsmen at the police command’s headquarters in Ikeja. Hundeyin said that...
A 43-year-old cleric is in police net in Lagos for charming his U.S.-based friend to collect N105 million from the latter by false pretence. Parading the suspect before newsmen on Monday, Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone-2, Mr Ali Mohammed, said the cleric also charmed his friend’s wife and...
The Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) in-charge of Zone ‘A’ Ikeja Lagos, Nigerian Immigration Service ( NIS), Mr Adewale Sadiq, has assured that the NIS will ensure that the borders in country are persistently monitored to avoid irregular migration. Sadiq spoke during the grand finale of the celebration of...