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What Lagos residents say on proposed nationwide protest

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

He urged the government to address the challenges in the country, stressing that the growing food inflation had remained a…

“No tolerance for corruption” – FG issues stern warning to FRSC officers

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Akume, represented by Dr. Maurice Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary of the General Services Office, stressed that the administration is aiming for…

“Dialogue better than protests” – Sen. Sahabi Ya’u warns youths in Zamfara

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Speaking at a news conference in Gusau on Tuesday, Ya’u encouraged young people to avoid the protest so that security…

Rivers man cries out to police over ‘juju trial’ by vigilante operatives

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ejechi made the appeal after narrating how the Diobu vigilante operatives allegedly stormed his house on 21st of July,2024 while…

How we arrested woman fleeing after murder of husband in Abuja – Police

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Adeh said the suspect was arrested while attempting to flee with the belongings of the paralysed husband who had been…

Gunmen storm Delta church, kill 2, abduct ex-commissioner

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Onyemaechi was a former Delta Commissioner for Technical Education, in and a former member of the House of Representatives. She…

ACF rejects planned nationwide protests

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The ACF outlined several reasons for opposing the protests such as the lack of robust engagement with the representatives over…

LASG to address population growth in 2025 budget – Commissioner

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

At a stakeholders' consultative forum, Mr. Ope George, the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, discussed the state's 2025 Budget…

Tinubu is neither anti-North nor anti-Islam – Shettima

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

This statement was made on Tuesday during a visit from northern media representatives at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Lagos Ndigbo distances self from national protest, urges Igbo traders to stay home

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Speaking during a press conference held at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, the Coordinator of the Coalition, High Chief Anselm…

Niger man Mizanmil Abubakar kills 66-year-old father for ‘hating him’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

SP Waisu Abiodun, in a statement Minna on Tuesday said the murder was discovered after the 66-year-old man was reported…

Protest: Tinubu won’t listen to Nigerians – Primate Ayodele

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has said President Bola Tinubu’s administration won’t listen to the…

EFCC arrests 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Oyewale said that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. (NAN)

Arewa Forum kicks against nationwide protests

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has reminded Nigerians that protest, with its potential dangers as witnessed in the past, will…

Taskforce carries out night raids in Lagos

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The areas covered included the Amikanle Market and the NerdC Street by African Shrine in the Agidingbi area of Ikeja…

Indigenous youths vow to reject moves to destroy Lagos under protest guise

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"The Intelligence gathered so far reveals that the protest is politically motivated and not in the interest of Lagosians, who…

Deadly woman Ubaida Aliyu delivering ammunition to bandits cracked in Kaduna

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Also, Babafemi disclosed that two suspects, Abioye Adeniyi, 39, and Rafiu Lekan, 41, were arrested with 55 jumbo wraps of…

NDLEA operatives raid Osun forest, arrest 17 suspects, destroy 31,250kg of cannabis

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The NDLEA operatives destroyed 31,250kg of cannabis on 12.5 hectares of farmland, while 84kg of processed cannabis sativa was recovered…

Spain-based businessman Akajiobi busted with cocaine hidden in his sandals at Lagos Airport

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

NDLEA's spokesman, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, said the two parcels of cocaine were concealed in the soles…

LASG denies revoking existing building permits

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“Babatunde also disclosed that buildings under construction that had been abandoned for a long time needed to be re-certified before…

Wike plans to meet Tinubu over call for youth secretariat

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“By the time Mr President approves the Youth Secretariat, we will sit and work out how the youths’ empowerment should…

Three dead as two-storey building collapses in Jigawa

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, those who lost their lives in the incident were; Nafi’u Mohd, aged 28, resident of Rijiyar Zaki…

Stolen Lagos baby recovered during naming ceremony by ‘new parents ‘

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The baby who was stolen on June 11 in Lagos by a woman identified as Gloria Sunday was recovered during…

Why there is fuel scarcity in Lagos, Abuja – NNPCL

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Soneye said the company is working round the clock with all stakeholders to resolve the situation and restore normalcy in…

“We have a listening president” – Minister urges youths to shun protest

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Olawande made this statement in Lagos on Saturday during the event marking the third anniversary of Chairman Moyosore Ogunlewe’s tenure…

Why I’m not using the Government House – Abia Governor, Alex Otti

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

He made this statement on Saturday during the inauguration of the new office for the Chairman of Arochukwu Local Government…

LASG revokes building permits, enforces revalidation

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Dr. Olajide Babatunde, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on e-GIS and Urban Development, announced this during a visit…

Lagos shuts RCCG, four other churches, mosques, hotels over environmental nuisance

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The agency said the operation targeted establishments that had failed to comply with environmental regulations despite prior warnings.

Plan your movement: Lagos shuts popular road in Ikoyi for asphalt laying

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The road will be shut from 12.00am tonight, Saturday 27th July to 5.00am on Monday, 29th July, 2024 for asphalt…

Lagos unveils Eko Flavours project to engage youths

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The project is an epic showdown for upcoming chefs, culinary students and local food vendors to celebrate diverse food culture.…

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