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Lagos storms Nightclubs, others, hits 580 with sanctions over smoking violations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

“Public smoking is not allowed, and there’s a bill already in place to prohibit it. People are permitted to smoke…

Oyo man remanded for allegedly killing his father

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko A 27-year-old man identified as Musa Lamidi has been be remanded in a correctional facility for allegedly…

Fire havoc in Lagos: Properties worth N19.52 billion lost, 19 dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Oyerinde said, “Despite our best efforts, the state recorded an estimated N19.52 billion worth of properties lost to various fire…

Emergency crisis in Lagos: 144 dead, 4,847 rescued in 15 months

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Giving a breakdown of the lives touched by the unit’s interventions, the Commissioner revealed that the 4,847 treated victims included…

Shocking Stats: 36 Collapsed buildings, 595 truck accidents rock Lagos in one year

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

In addition to structural collapses, other emergencies across the state paint a sobering picture. According to the Commissioner, the Explosion…

Kano governor gives lifeline to law student battling rare muscle disorder

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Governor Yusuf extended a life-transforming intervention to Ummi, living with a rare muscle disorder, in abandonment, for 18 years.

Kano: Police recover 4 stolen vehicles, nab 6 suspected thieves

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The Kano Police spokesperson said the suspects are currently helping in investigation and will be charged appropriately in the end…

London teen killer jailed for life after cold-blooded stabbing in brent

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The brutal incident unfolded on October 19, 2023, when Kelenda was caught on CCTV stalking Tyrone on Kensal Rise before…

Crackdown in Lagos: 1,148 Destitute, mentally ill, beggars banished from Streets

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Ogunlende reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to make Lagos a safer and more compassionate city, declaring that no citizen—regardless of their…

11 men sent to prison over murder

Paul Dada

11 months ago

The eleven are: Alim Olumuyi, 51, Lateef Kareem, 60, Kazeem Adeyemo, 52, Oderinde Adedayo, 45, Idowu Oladipupo, 50, Tijani Akanmu,…

Single-use plastics ban: Lagos drops key information on pure water sachets, PET bottles

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Wahab reaffirmed the government’s readiness to begin full enforcement of the ban on July 1, following the expiration of an…

Police rescue 28 kidnap victims, arrest 10 suspects in Enugu

Paul Dada

11 months ago

“The operations were carried out in collaboration with Neighbourhood Watch, Forest Guards, and community members,” the statement said.

Banker poses as customer, steals N2.4m in brazen fraud scheme

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Following the plea, the prosecution counsel, Abdulhamid L. Tukur, called EFCC operative David Ngale Gajere to present the facts of…

Lagos unleashes 61 new roads, five bridges in one year

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Daramola stated that despite economic headwinds between May 2024 and 2025, infrastructure delivery has remained on track.

Lagos seeks strategic partnerships to tackle coastal erosion

Paul Dada

11 months ago

“This is not just a Lagos problem, it is a national environmental and economic challenge. If we are serious about…

Ogun POS operator jailed for gambling with employer’s N1m

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The defendant unlawfully withdrew N1 million from his employer’s account, Emeka and Jane Company, without consent, to play a game…

Police recover snatched bus in Anambra

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The operatives swung into action following a distress call to the control room of the Police Command in Anambra by…

Many trapped as another building collapses in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The cause of the collapse remains unclear, but experts on site suggest possible structural failure, poor engineering practices, or substandard…

Seven dead, 16 injured in fatal Niger road crash

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The DG noted that the injured were taken to health centres in Badeggi and Agaie for treatment, while some were…

Octogenarian drug lords busted as NDLEA seizes N3.2bn Opioids in explosive nationwide raids

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The agency intercepted opioid hauls worth over ₦3.2 billion and arrested a shocking cast of suspects — including an 80-year-old…

No going back: Lagos announces date to begin statewide crackdown on single-use Plastics

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The commissioner noted that when the state banned Styrofoam food packs in 2024, it also issued a 12-month notice to…

47-year-old arrested for impregnating minor in Ogun

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 47-year-old man, Muraino Lasisi, for…

Okoloke again: Bandits hold on to abducted monarch, kill 3 persons

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

They encountered the gunmen who immediately opened fire on them in the bush.

Suspected child kidnapper arrested in Kwara

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

The suspect who claimed to be from Osun State was apprehended by a joint patrol team of police operatives and…

Queen of deceit! 31-year-old woman busted for scamming luxury boutiques in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, condemned the growing trend of digital fraud and urged young people to embrace honest living.

Bloodbath in Taraba: Troops gun down 20 bandits, recover stolen cattle in daring ambush

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Swift to respond, troops from the military base in Jeb Jeb sprang into action, racing to Komodoro village where they…

NAPTIP DG’s shocking revelation: 19 girls impregnated by one man in Abuja

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

The Director General, NAPTIP, stressed the need for more awareness across all levels to highlight the dangers of trafficking,

Leaked Videos: Shocking details of alleged ‘Pastor’s daughter’ revealed!

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

Roselande is a Haitian media personality, singer, and former radio host best known for her work on Radio Télé Pacific,…

Tinubu sends strong warning: Evil disguised as insurgency will be crushed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The President made this explosive statement on Friday while receiving the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, led by Archbishop Chivir…

Kaduna shock: Ex-Govt contractor busted for alleged massive N30 billion scam

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

According to the EFCC in a statement issued by its spokesman, Dele Oyewale, Ibrahim reportedly claimed he held a 2020…

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