Tag: Lagos
Lagos begins move to eliminate plastic waste from waterfront
The Lagos State Government has commenced the move to eliminate plastic waste from waterfronts across the State by launching the…
2 drivers allegedly kill, rob Bureau De Change operator of $80,000
An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Lagos on Thursday remanded two commercial drivers, who allegedly killed a Bureau De Change (BDC)…
1.38m PVCs yet to be collected in Lagos – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Thursday said some 1.38 million Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) were…
Lagos serves 145 notices over illegal conversion
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABSCA), has embarked on public sensitisation campaign to inform the residents that all buildings…
With time, Lagos will be free of refuse – Special Adviser
Mr Babatunde Hunpe, Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Environment, has assured Lagosians that the state government is making…
Atiku regrets not winning Lagos for PDP in 2003
Former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Monday said he regretted not doing much to help the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)…
Lagos completes up-skilling training for 1,500 artisans
Lagos State Government has completed eight-week intensive training and re-skilling programme for over 1,500 tradesmen and artisans in23 different trades…
Ondo to partner Lagos on rice production
The Ondo State Government says it will partner with the Lagos State Government on rice production.
Lagos moves another notch with modern Bus Stops
Gradually, all the major components of the Bus Reform Initiative of the Lagos State Government conceived and being implemented by…
Lagos sets to celebrate World Coconut Day
The Lagos State Government in collaboration with the African Coconut Heritage Initiatives is set to host the 7th edition of…
Teenage girl allegedly shoots man in the head
A teenage girl was on Friday brought before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over alleged murder.
Lagos committed to Public Procurement Law – Ambode
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has reiterated government’s commitment to the application of the State’s Public Procurement Law.
Man, 21, in trouble for kicking friend’s private part
For allegedly kicking his friend in the private part during an argument, a 21-year-old man, Johnson Ekuma, was on Friday…
Lagos moves to decongest prisons through plea bargain
The Lagos State Government has activated moves to considerably bring down the number of inmates on awaiting trial in prisons…
Theresa May: Lagos can access N353.4 billion export credit finance
British Prime Minister, Theresa May on Wednesday said Lagos State can access the availability of £750 million export credit finance to propel…
Security beefed up in Lagos as British PM Theresa May arrives
Security has been beefed up at the Murtala Muhammed Airports, Ikeja, ahead of the British Prime Minister, Mrs Theresa May’s…
Police arrest two with decomposing human body
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested two suspects whom were allegedly involved in rituals at Ijanikin…
57 suspected homosexuals arrested in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it had arrested 57 persons suspected to be involved in homosexual activities…
Lagos allays fears of traffic over 3rd Mainland Bridge closure
Lagos State Government on Friday allayed fears over closure of Third Mainland Bridge for integrity test, assuring commuters of a…
Man allegedly fakes child adoption deal
A 47-year-oldman, Felix Nwachukwu, who allegedly obtained N900,000 on the pretext of adopting a child from a motherless home, on…
Staphylococcus not sexually transmitted infection, vital for women – Doctor
Contrary to beliefs, Staphylococcus aureus is not a sexually transmitted infection but vital for every woman’s private part, a medical…
Court grants murder suspects bail
An Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court sitting in Lagos, on Monday, admitted two men, Idris Ibrahim, 44, and Segun Bernard, 50,…
Man arrested over alleged attempt to kill mother for money rituals
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday confirmed the arrest of a 29-year-old man, Taiwo Akinola, who allegedly attempted to…
Falana rubbishes report that Lagos is 3rd most dangerous city in the world
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has said that he does not believe in the report that Lagos State was…
Driver remanded for allegedly defiling 7-year-old girl
A driver, Adewale Showumi, who allegedly defiled a 7-year-old girl, was on Friday remanded at Ikoyi Prison by an Ogudu…
Applicant remanded for allegedly raping neighbour’s daughter
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered the remand of 48-year-old man, Thomson Olorunfemi, docked for allegedly raping his…
Alleged pipeline vandal disappears without trace after arraignment
An alleged pipeline vandal, Kingsley Ibeto, ran away without a trace after arraignment before a Federal High Court in Lagos…
Teacher allegedly pours hot water on neighbour
The Police on Thursday arraigned a 41-year-old teacher, Funmilayo Salami, in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly pouring hot…
Rewane faults report ranking Lagos third worst City to live in
Renowned financial expert, Mr. Bismarck Rewane has faulted a report rating Lagos as third worst city to live in the…
Man remanded in prison for allegedly raping teenager
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 25-year-old man, Taiwo Shittu, in Kirikiri Prisons for allegedly raping a…