Tag: Lagos
Police interrogate 4 suspects for unsolicited job interview
The Lagos State Police Command says it has invited and interrogated four suspects for allegedly sending unsolicited job interview messages…
Man allegedly beats wife to death over N200
For allegedly beating his wife to death over N200, Henry Anaele, was on Wednesday remanded in prison for the next…
Man allegedly stabs mother to death
A Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday, remanded a 37-year-old Nurudeen Bakare at Ikoyi prisons, for allegedly stabbing…
Man loses 10-year marriage for sleeping with maid
An Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Wednesday dissolved the 10-year marriage between Mrs Florence Anyasi and her husband, Stanley…
Farmer remanded over alleged defilement of 12-year-old girl
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a farmer, Yunusa Musibau, in Kirikiri Prisons for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old…
3 human traffickers sentenced to 7 years in prison
A Federal High Court, Lagos, on Tuesday, sentenced three women to seven years in prison each, for human trafficking.
2 men arrested for allegedly defiling under-aged daughters
The Lagos Police Command said on Tuesday it arrested two men who allegedly defiled their under-aged daughters.
Tricycle operator remanded over alleged defilement of minor
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday remanded a 47-year-old tricycle operator, Olawale Adepoju, in Kirikiri Prisons, for allegedly…
Businessman arraigned over N8m visa fraud
A 30-year-old businessman, Evans Ukanna, was on Monday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly obtaining N8…
Police sergeant remanded for alleged murder
An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on Monday remanded a police sergeant, Ishaya Inusa, at Ikoyi Prisons…
2 suspected cultists remanded for alleged murder
Two suspected cultists — Samuel Stanley and Wisdom Peter — who allegedly stabbed a man to death with a knife,…
Otedola tanker explosion: Death toll hits 12; Lagos begins DNA to identify dead bodies
Death toll in last Thursday's oil tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge, inward Berger area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, has hit…
Macron’s visit: Lagos announces traffic diversion in Alausa, African Shrine axis
Ahead of the historic visit of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron to Lagos, the State Government on Sunday announced…
Lagos begins immunisation against polio, targets 4.8 million children
The second round of 2018 National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs), polio vaccination campaign for children aged zero to 59 months…
Oshodi Interchange: Lagos closes Flyover to fix Skywalk Bridge
The Lagos State Government on Friday said there would be partial restriction of movement on Oshodi flyover to enable it…
Man remanded over alleged possession of locally-made pistol
A 32-year-old man, Kabiru Jimoh, was on Thursday remanded in prison by an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for…
Lagos still far from being a Smart City – Akin Oyebode
Professor of International Law and Jurisprudence, Akin Oyebode on Wednesday said Lagos as currently situated is far from being described as…
Police rescue 2-year-old girl from kidnappers
The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday said it had rescued 2-year-old Roqibat Raji from the kidnappers’ den at Odokekere…
Man in court over alleged N7m Visa scam
The Police on Wednesday arraigned a 52-year-old man, Sarumi Abdulrasheed, at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court over alleged N7 million Visa…
Man remanded in Prison for allegedly raping teenager
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 36-year-old man, Martins Ukemezie, in Kirikiri Prisons for allegedly raping a…
How 2 men beat friend to death
A prosecution witness, Chioma Okon, on Tuesday told an Igbosere High Court in Lagos how two of her brother’s friends,…
Lagos, Netherlands mull collaboration in water transportation
The Lagos State Government and the Netherlands are considering collaboration in the area of boosting water transportation in Lagos.
Lagos, UNFPA, others seek inclusion of sexual education in school curriculum
The Lagos State Government, United Nations Population Fund, UNPFA and some key stakeholders in sex education have called for the…
Bus conductor remanded for defiling minor
A 35-year-old bus conductor, Chidi Opara, who allegedly defiled a five-year-old minor was on Monday in Lagos remanded at Kirikiri…
Lagos unveils initiative to improve reading culture
The Lagos State Government has unveiled an initiative aimed at improving the reading culture among residents of the State.
Lagos to complete bus terminals construction by December
Mr Ladi Lawanson, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, on Friday said the construction of 13 bus terminals across the…
Lagos residents urged to plant trees
The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has advised residents of the state to embrace the culture of planting…
Lagos, NARTO collaborate on Apapa clean-up
The Lagos State Government has said that it would collaborate with the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) for…
Man caught having sexual intercourse with daughter
A witness, Sgt. Olakunle Orebe, on Thursday told an Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court how Folorunso Oluwaseun, a…
Man allegedly defiles his one year old daughter
For allegedly defiling his one year old daughter, a father is to cool his heels in prison for the next…