Tag: Lagos
Obanikoro spits fire from US, says I won’t submit to EFCC
Former Minister of State for Defence and one time Nigeria’s ambassador to Ghana, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has condemned yesterday’s raid…
Tenant smashes caretaker’s head with hammer
A 26-year old man, Lucky Aigbogun, appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Monday for allegedly smashing his caretaker’s head…
Ecobank manager sent to prison over N14m fraud
Paul Iyoghojie The police at the Ikoyi Division Lagos, Western Nigeria have arrested the operational manager of Ecobank of Nigeria,…
Jobless man steals 3 cartons of spaghetti
A 32-year-old applicant, Folabi Adeyunju, appeared in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday for allegedly stealing three cartons of…
Lagos to set up citizens’ information centres
In recognition of the crucial role that information management plays in the success or failure of any administration, the Lagos…
Cameroonians mark National Day in Lagos
About 2,000 Cameroonians in Lagos, Abuja and Calabar, at the weekend came all-out to celebrate their country’s 44th National Day…
Buhari visits Lagos Monday
The Lagos State Government will formally welcome President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday on a two-day working visit to the State.…
FG to concession Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano airports
The Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says the Federal Government will concession the Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and…
Lagos PDP lawmakers beg chieftains to close ranks
Lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) in the Lagos State House of Assembly have appealed to party leaders to…
FIRS shuts more firms in Lagos, Abuja
The enforcement unit of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), on Friday continued its closure of big companies in Lagos…
Lagos: Over 500 buildings may collapse
Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Abiola Anifowoshe, has issued a stern warning to owners of distressed and abandoned…
Lagos gets 379 PMS trucks, Abuja 187, Bayelsa 6 – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said a total of 1,082 truck of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) were loaded and…
Group set to empower 5,700 Youths In Lagos
At least 5,700 youths, drawn from the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas, LCDA of Lagos…
Asa set for Lagos debut concert
Funsho Arogundade “Finally LAGOS! I am coming home!” That was the screaming Twitter message posted by Nigerian international soul singer…
By Thursday there would be no queues in Abuja, Lagos – Kachikwu
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has reiterated the commitment of NNPC to end the lingering fuel…
All set for MBGE Pageant 2016
All is now set for the 2016 edition of the Most Beautiful Girl In Eko Beauty Pageant. The event will…
Lagos Metro Pro League Season 2 kicks off Thursday
The much-awaited Metro Pro League Lagos 2015/2016 season kicks off on Thursday as Nath Boys Football Club battle debutant Pepsi…
Lagos warns of discrimination against physically challenged persons
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has warned against discrimination against People Living with Disabilities, PLD, in work places and…
Lagos vows to reduce unemployment rate
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has vowed to reduce unemployment rate in the state through promotion of entrepreneurship and…
Man commits suicide, jumps into canal
Kazeem Ugbodaga An unidentified man has committed suicide by jumping into a canal at Cele Bus Stop area of Lagos,…
Ambode, Lagos And Ethnic Friction
By Tayo Ogunbiyi While reacting to the recent clashes among some major interest groups at the Mile 12 market, Lagos…
Lagos consumes N135bn rice, 2.19m cattle annually —Ambode
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State consumes N135 billion worth of rice and 2.19 million herds of cattle annually, says Governor Akinwunmi…
Optometrists meet in Lagos for capacity building
As the nation strives to stem cases of visual disorder that ultimately leads to blindness, Nigerian Optometrists gathered in Lagos…
17 ships laden with petroleum products, food items to arrive Lagos
Seventeen ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports…
Lagos targets 24-hour transport system
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says it is targeting 24-hour transportation system across the state. This was disclosed by…
Kidnappings: Police train school guards in Lagos, Ogun
The police in Lagos and Ogun states have embarked on the training of security guards in schools in order to…
Lagos holds stakeholders’ meeting ahead National Disability Games
Taiwo Adelu As part of the road map towards organising a successful maiden National Disability Games, Lagos State Sports Commission…
Lagos monarchs laud Ambode over prompt rescue of schoolgirls
The Lagos State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs on Thursday commended the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and all…
Lagos FA Cup: Teams battle for 2nd round tickets
Taiwo Adelu The battle for who win this year’s Lagos State FA Cup continues on Thursday as Clique Sports Soccer…
Building Collapse: Lagos issues 24-hour ultimatum to estate directors
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has issued 24-hour ultimatum to all directors of the Lekki Worldwide Estate Limited, developer…