Tag: Lagos
2019: 299 candidates jostle for NASS seats in Lagos
The INEC in Lagos State says 299 candidates across various political parties in the state are jostling for the National…
Most low income earners can’t afford monthly rent above N11,000 – LASURA
Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA) has says that majority of low income earners in Lagos could not afford house…
Airtel unveils 4G LTE network in Lagos
Telecoms operator, Airtel, on Wednesday unveiled the 4th Generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Lagos, eight months after…
Driver beats electricity official over power disconnection
For allegedly beating up an electricity official and damaging his ladder, a 48-year-old driver, Isaac Alegbe, was on Wednesday brought…
Man remanded for setting fire to father’s N10.8m property
A 34-year-old unemployed man, Ikemefuna Anyaka, who allegedly set fire to his father’s property worth N10.8 million, on Wednesday appeared…
1.5mw power project ready for Lagos Sura Shopping Complex – Agency
The Rural Electrification Agency says the 1.5 megawatts Independent Power Project (IPP) built for regular power supply to Sura Shopping…
Lagos meets PSP operators, restores door-to-door evacuation
The Lagos State Government has met with the Private Sector Participation, PSP, operators in Waste Management, saying they should go…
Computer engineer allegedly rapes woman at gunpoint
For allegedly raping a 21-year-old woman at a gunpoint,a 23-year-old man Emmanuel Okafor, is to spend the next 36 days…
Buhari’s visit: Heavy security presence at Lagos airport
A high number of security operatives were on Tuesday deployed to strategic positions at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, ahead…
Health Scheme: Lagos adopts technology to aid easy access for residents
Ahead of the soon to be launched mandatory Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS), the State Government on Monday said it…
Lagos intensifies road rehabilitation across Metropolis
The Lagos State Government on Sunday said concerted efforts were on to rehabilitate failed portions of highways and roads across…
Climate Change: Lagos, traditional ruler charge residents on Tree Planting
The Lagos State Government and a traditional ruler in the state have charged residents to cultivate the habit of tree…
Don’t link me with Lagos cult clash – Ademorin Kuye
Former Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ademorin Kuye, has warned the Nigerian Police not to link…
Unemployed man sentenced for drug trafficking
For trafficking in 450g of Cannabis Sativa, a Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a 38-year-old man, Bana Lliyasu,…
EFCC arraigns man for Internet fraud
A 25-year-old man, Samson Olujobi, was on Wednesday arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a two-count…
APC programmes will outlive my tenure – Gov. Ambode
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has said that all the programmes of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the…
Lagos resumes work on Okokomaiko-Badagry Road
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday assured commuters on the Lagos-Badagry road that effort to rehabilitate the bad portions of…
Lotteries: Lagos to shut down unlicensed operators
The Lagos State Lotteries Board has vowed to continue the shut down of unlicensed gaming operators, stressing that the activities…
Woman accuses husband of attacking her with deadly weapon
A housewife, Sylvia Ekejelape, 38, on Tuesday pleaded with a Badagry Customary Court to dissolve her 13-year-old marriage alleging that…
Lagos targets 150, 000 participants for 2019 Marathon
No fewer than 150,000 athletes both locally and internationally are expected to participate in the 4th edition of Access Bank…
Unemployed man remanded in prison over robbery
A 22-year-old unemployed man, Jackson Bassey, charged with robbing residents of a community, was on Monday in Lagos remanded at…
Lagos will sustain ‘Ready Set Work’ – Official
Mr Obafela Bank-Olemoh, Special Adviser to Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode on Education, says he is optimistic that the ‘ReadySetWork’ (RSW) initiative…
Lagos to sanction 20 LAGESC officers for assaulting residents
The Lagos State Government has directed that officers from Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), who were reportedly involved in…
Overland aircraft catches fire at Lagos Airport
A turboprop aircraft belonging to Overland Airways was on Friday severely damaged by fire while parked at the airline’s hanger…
Car dealer allegedly absconds with customer’s N5m car
A 48-year-old car dealer, Akanbi Abdulrahman, on Friday, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing a…
Teenager stabs another to death with cobbler’s needle
A teenage cobbler, who allegedly stabbed another teenager to death with his needle, was on Friday in Lagos remanded in…
How Lagos can realise its Smart City dream – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that efficient public service and positive attitude to work is crucial to…
Woman remanded over alleged possession of firearms
A 21-year-old woman, Better Musa, charged with unlawful possession of firearms, was on Tuesday remanded in Kirikiri Prison on the…
2 suspected spare parts robbers arrested
The police in Lagos have arrested two suspected armed robbers for invading vehicle spare parts shops at Fashola Estate, Sango-Ota…
Lagos to combat menace of juvenile delinquency in schools
The Lagos State Government has kicked start a sensitization/awareness programme against the rising menace of juvenile delinquency among school children…