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Lagos set to increase jetties to 20 with addition of 13 new ones

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Alebiosu noted that the jetties were expected to boost water transportation which would serve as an alternative to road travel,…

FIJ reporter Daniel Ojukwu freed from police custody

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Ojukwu was reportedly picked up on May 1 and was held at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti in Lagos.

Lagos issues 5,961 Planning Permits in one year

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, in 2019, 2,030 out of 3,814 applicants were granted planning permits, saying that in 2020, 4,821 out…

How man killed friend over N3m job scam – Police

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The police said the suspect killed his friend because he failed to get him a promised job after collecting N3…

Edo govt denies taking Oba of Benin to court over suspension of Enigie

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The government made the denial in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media Projects to the Governor, Mr. Crusoe…

Legal battle against Oba of Benin over suspension of Enigie begins

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oba Ewuare II and the Edo State Government, are the 1st and 2nd Defendants respectively in the suit marked, B/250os/2023.

Lagos recovers N48.13 million, 18 properties from fraudulent estate agents

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Akinderu-Fatai warned residents not to fall victim to fake or dubious estate agents and to patronize registered real estate individuals/organizations.

Lagos vows to provide more homes through completion of ongoing housing schemes

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Akinderu-Fataii further revealed that old estates were being re-evaluated with a plan to restore their infrastructure and maximize the available…

Prophet arrested for defiling minors in Kwara

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

NSCDC State Commandant, Umar Mohammed, expressed concern over the infamous act and directed the Head of Gender Unit to conduct…

Septuagenarian father of slain Edo politician cries for justice

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The distraught father disclosed that when he read the news in the papers, the thought that his son, Osagie and…

How we kidnapped, killed 19-year-old DELSU student – Suspects

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Following a report at the Abudu police division by her father, Edward Omodon, she was declared missing by the police.

Lagos unveils 10-minute building permit system for approvals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Report has it that a significant milestone was achieved on Dec. 4, 2023, when the bill for the establishment of…

Planning Permit Approval: Lagos announces 40% rebate on payment of duties, permit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Olumide disclosed that the Amnesty initiative would allow owners and developers of existing buildings to obtain planning permits without the…

Lagos demolishes 301 distressed buildings

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In his words: "85 percent of the 354 of the identified distressed buildings in the state has been removed including…

FRSC warns motorists against traveling with petrol in jerrycans

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists against conveying petrol in jerrycans while in transit, to avert fire…

FG replies Binance: Your false claim of $150m bribery diversionary

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the statement, the phantom bribe claim was part of an orchestrated international campaign by this company that is…

Dangerous London rapist Michael Wynter jailed for raping woman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the police, Wynter was arrested in December 2021 and that as part of their extensive investigation, officers gathered…

Three dead as gas explosion rocks Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Loud bang was heard in the area with balls of fire enveloping the atmosphere, leading to pandemonium in the area.

Binance CEO Teng worried over continued detention of Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Teng said he is dismayed by the fact that a completely innocent employee remains detained for spurious reasons.

Three workers of oil company shot dead by gunmen in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Olise, who noted that the company enjoys a cordial relationship with the communities in the area, however could not confirm…

Three deadly robbers busted in Lagos with guns

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Hundeyin stated that three locally made semi-automatic pistols, one locally made revolver, four rounds of live cartriged and 129 rounds…

Benin man remanded over alleged attempt to rape 50-year-old woman

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The State Prosecuting Counsel, Mrs Ama Iyamu, told the court that the suspect, on March 27, 2023, at Ewayoburu Street,…

Lagos confirms deportation of some people to Osun

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

There have been furore over over deportation of Osun State indigenes by the state government at the weekend, with Osun…

Three in court for allegedly stealing chickens worth N14.4m

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Akinloye said the offences contravened Sections 383, 390 (9) and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State 2000.

Lagos Drain Ducks worker trapped in underground drainage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oke-Osanyintolu said in conducting the Search and Rescue Operation, LASEMA Response Team and all emergency responders were working together assiduously…

Apapa Customs Command generates N672.1bn in 4 months

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

He said that the command generated a record-breaking revenue of N182 billion in April alone, the highest monthly collection in…

State Police: Your Position unacceptable, Lagos Assembly blasts IGP Egbetokun

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Recall that the IGP, represented at a recently held one-day dialogue on state policing, themed, ‘Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing…

Two Ibadan men docked for stealing 2 loaves of bread from employer

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Olusesi a baker and Adeniyi, a security guard who worked with the Ring Road branch of the supermarket pleaded not…

Katsina govt partners group to promote ”dambe” traditional boxing

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Dr Bala Salisu-Zango, the state Commissioner for Information and Culture said this during the ‘Dambe’ competition organised by the DWL…

Prison escapee who raped daughter rearrested in Edo

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Alonge was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment by Edo High Court, after being convicted of raping his own daughter Gift…

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