Tag: Lagos
Lagos holds training for 40 lawyers on forensic, crime scene investigation
The Lagos State Office of Public Defender (OPD) in collaboration with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), U.S has…
Man stabs, robs Uber driver of Toyota Corolla car
A 24-year-old man, Lucky Friday, was on Monday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly robbing an Uber driver…
Police arrest 2 human traffickers, rescue 3 victims
The Police in Lagos have rescued three young women and arrested two suspected human traffickers who allegedly lured them from…
137 suspected cult members arrested
The Lagos State Police Command, on Monday, said it had arrested 137 persons suspected to be cult members during initiation…
Lagos seals buildings over open defecation, dirty environment
The Lagos State Government has sealed some buildings, located on Egbaiyelo Street, around the Tin Can-Coconut axis of Apapa-Oshodi Expressway,…
Managing crises: The Lagos Example
An oil truck explosion of apocalyptic magnitude occurs in Lagos, fatally charring a frightening number of lives and maiming several…
Lagos recovers right of way in Badagry hinterland
The Lagos State Government on Friday declared its intention to recover the Right of Way of Aradagun-Imeke-Iworo-Ajido-Epeme-roads in Badagry Local…
Man remanded for having incestuous relationship with daughter
An incestuous 60-year-old father, Amusat Ashiru, who allegedly defiled his 12-year-old daughter, was on Thursday in Lagos remanded in Kirikiri…
“Africans are the ones to decide for themselves”
The visiting President of France, Emmanuel Macron, in Lagos on Wednesday said that the time was ripe for Africa as…
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,…