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Lagos Prisons overflow, inmate numbers exceed capacity by 106%

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

“The system recorded a total of 73,962 cases/inmates between 2018 and May 2025, and over 10,000 suspects/cases were processed between…

NYSC steps into sexual, gender-based violence issue

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

The Director-General of NYSC, Brig:-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, on Wednesday pledged the Scheme's commitment to champion the campaign against Sexual and…

Lagos unleashes 1,000 Safety Officers, drones, patrol bikes in bold security revamp

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

“In the past year, we have significantly deepened our reach across local communities by recruiting over 1,000 new officers,” Oyerinde…

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

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

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

Why there is increase in teenage pregnancy – Expert

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“Teenage pregnancy can lead to complications during child birth, including eclampsia, puerperal endometritis and systemic...

Oyo man remanded for allegedly killing his father

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year ago

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

Lagos govt. offers reward for information on man dumping garbage on Alapere Bridge (video)

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The Lagos State Government has announced a reward for anyone who can help identify a man caught on video illegally…

ICPC uncovers foreign account for Nigerians seeking 6-week bachelor’s degree

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, has disclosed the…

Chicago priest accused of molesting kids makes bombshell claim against Pope Leo

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

This incident is not the only time Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has faced criticism for his handling of abuse…

Zamfara govt denies plan to prosecute lady for converting to Christianity

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The State Government said investigations from all relevant authorities, security agencies as well as the Grand Khadi of the Zamfara…

‘No part of Nigeria left behind in Tinubu’s massive infrastructure investments’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

“Today, Nigeria is a vast construction site, with over N2.5 trillion worth of road infrastructure projects approved this year alone,…

Omodolapo Idowu bags Best Student in Editorial Writing award at NIJ

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

In a proud moment of academic excellence and personal achievement, Omodolapo Idowu was announced as the recipient of the Best…

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