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Lagos Police nab deadly robber with gun in Agege

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Hundeyin said the suspected robber was caught with one locally-made pistol and one expended cartridge, saying investigation was ongoing.

New Lagos Task Force boss descends on environmental law violators

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Chairman urged residents and Lagosians in general to be vigilant and partner with the Agency to stamp out environmental…

FCE Akoka staff to Provost: ‘Your tenure has expired, leave office now’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Christopher Olamiju, Deputy Registrar, Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Lagos State, has urged the Federal Government…

Troops bust 47 rail track vandals in Kaduna

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The acting Commander, 1 Division Provost Group, Lt..- Col. IY Rena, was quoted as stating that the suspects were profiled…

Cross River rubbishes NBS report which rated State number one in child labour

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the data, Cross River, Yobe, Abia, Plateau and Taraba are are top five with 58.6, 58.9, 60.1, 62.6,…

NEMA receives 103 Nigerian deportees from Turkey

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Addressing the returnees, the Director General NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, admonished them to accept their experience in good faith and…

One dead in fatal accident on Third Mainland Bridge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The authority confirmed the death of one person, but did not give details of the identity of the deceased.

Appeal Court affirms 5-year jail term for Baba Ijesha

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In her judgement, the trial judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo (rtd) of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court, on…

Sallah: FRSC recorded 51% reduction in accidents nationwide

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, the Corps took full advantage of the opportunity to deliver reduction of fatalities in the country by…

Truck crushes 14 people coming from Jumat prayer to death in Kano

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Abdullahi said, “We received a distress call at about 01:50 p.m. on June 28, 2024. On receiving the information, we…

103 Nigerians deported from Turkey

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

“Ever since I had been in Turkey, I always had my resident permit renewed. It just got expired and Turkish…

ASUU urges FG to meet demands, threatens nationwide strike

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Uduk stated that the ongoing discussions with stakeholders aim to encourage Nigerians to appeal to the government to act, warning…

Tinubu condoles with victims of Karu market fire

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolence to victims whose shops and goods got burnt in the Karu, Abuja market…

65-year-old pastor in trouble over alleged defilement of 7-year-old girl

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Ogwu was kept under police custody as the case would be charged to court.

500 Ogun indigents benefit from Abiodun’s wife medical outreach

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In her remarks, one of the team members, Head Anaesthetist, Dr. Bimpe Adenusi, appreciated staff of Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching…

Yinka Egbeyemi removed as RRS Commander, banished to Police Command

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

It was gathered that Egbeyemi has been redeployed to the administrative department of the Lagos State Police Command after over…

Tax force officer docked over alleged N264,000 fraud

Paul Dada

2 years ago

A 45-year-old tax force officer, Ayodeji Aiyeku, on Thursday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo, over alleged…

Lagos decries low compliance in Land Use Charge payment

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oluyomi also emphasized that the state government is granting a 15% relief to encourage early payment.

10 plead guilty to internet fraud in Kwara, jailed

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

A statement by Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the EFCC indicated that on Monday, June 24, 2024, Justice Evelyn Anyadike…

Lagos’ proactive steps prevented catastrophic outcome in Cholera battle – Sanwo-Olu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

At the large gathering comprising stakeholders, regulators and funding partners, Sanwo-Olu said discussions must be focused on actions and strategies…

My over 12 years trial was a harrowing experience, I’ve been vindicated – Ikuforiji

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Narrating his experience after he was acquitted by the court to newsmen in Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday, the former Speaker…

Parents cry out to IGP Egbetokun over missing daughter

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Amadi said the family could be reached for information on 08034391233 and 07037128728.

“Minimum wage above N62,000 will lead to job losses” – NECA

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Oyerinde explained that the organized private sector cannot afford a minimum wage higher than N62,000, as agreed upon in the…

Nigerian Navy seizes 72 bags of cannabis in Lagos

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Oladejo stated that the successful operation was enabled by actionable intelligence and sustained presence in Lagos waterways, aligning with Operation…

Seven die in Ogun road crash

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that a road crash in Ogere area of Ogun State claimed the…

Umahi condoles Shettima over death of mother-in-law

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Minister who noted that the late Abubakar-Albishir was a woman of high moral worth who was devoted in fostering…

Seven killed, 11 injured in auto crash along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Mazda bus which was over speeding was said to have lost control and hit a truck from behind in…

Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of important roads in Ikoyi for four weeks

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Osiyemi said that the diversion would enable the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out the first phase of rehabilitation…

Security: FAAN deploys armed special force to 5 airports

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

While inaugurating 30 of the personnel at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Kuku said it was…

Lagos Cholera outbreak: Death toll hits 29, suspected cases soar to 579

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Abayomi said the number of deaths rose because majority of the patients afflicted with the ailment presented themselves late to…

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