Tag: Lagos
Illogicality of Timi Frank’s attack on Babatunde Fowler
By Fred Femi Akinfala The call on the senate not to confirm Mr. Babatunde Fowler as chairman, Federal Inland Revenue…
RE-AMBODE, LAGOS IS ‘SPOILING’ AGAIN
Tayo Ogunbiyi In a democracy, the government is accountable to the people, to whom it owes its existence. It is…
Nigeria a highly privatized country, says Odinkalu
Funsho Arogundade Nigeria has been described as a highly privatized nation where citizens pay for everything that naturally should have…
Court declares pilot wanted for jumping bail
Paul Iyoghojie An Igbosere magistrates’ court in Lagos, western Nigeria, has declared a Mexican and a pilot with Kings Airlines,…
Police reject bribe from suspected kidnapper
YUSUF MUHAMMED The Police at Iju Ishaga, Divisional headquarters, Lagos state, southwest Nigeria, have rejected a N1.5m bribe offered to…
Lagos Sports boss promises improved facilities
SUNDAY AKINTOYE The newly appointed Director General of Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Ayodele Agbesanwa, has promised to improve sports…
Tennis: 15th Governor’s Cup holds 5-19 December
The International Tennis Federation, ITF, has confirmed that the 15th edition of Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship will hold from…
Explosion rocks Lagos
Kazeem Ugbodaga A huge explosion has ripped apart a bungalow at Oworonshoki area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, destroying houses and…
Military in massive hunt for vandals, criminals
Kazeem Ugbodaga There is heavy presence of Nigerian military personnel in Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos, western Nigeria, as they…
6 die in Lagos auto crash
Report just coming in indicates that there a fatal accident has occurred at Onipanu bus stop, Lagos, western Nigeria. According…
2 traders land in prison for removing another trader’s teeth
Paul Iyoghojie Two housewives who are traders at Daddy Alaja market, Oke Arin, Lagos Island, western Nigeria, have been arraigned…
Lagos warns residents: Prepare for heavy rainfall
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has warned residents of the state to prepare for heavy rainfall and advised those…
Men caught with 448 Travellers Cheques, 108 ATM cards to face trial
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Jonathan Odu Isikwei for unlawful possession of 448 travellers…
Lord Mayor of London leads investors to Lagos
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Alan Yarrow has assured the government of Lagos State…
Serial adultery lands Nigerian based in S/Africa in prison
Cyriacus Izuekwe A Nigerian based in South Africa who brought back his family to Nigeria from South Africa has landed…
I came to Lagos to steal- convicted SUV snatcher confesses
Cyriacus Izuekwe A convicted car snatcher, Somadina Enyiobi has confessed that he left his village in Oraifite in Anambra State…
Man jailed for stealing SUV
Cyriacus Izuekwe A 26-year-old man, Somadina Enyiobi, has been jailed for two years without an option of fine after he…
Lagos businessman docked over alleged N4m fraud
For allegedly defrauding a woman of N4 million, a businessman, Cletus Iyohan, was arraigned on Monday in Lagos. Iyohan, 33,…
32 ships laden with foods, petroleum products expected in Lagos
Thirty two ships are expected to arrive at Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports in Lagos with foods, general cargo, petroleum…
Ambode’s Lagos Global Initiative, Taxation And The Lagos Economy
Tayo Ogunbiyi Lagos is unique in many ways. It is, however, in the aspect of its economy that its uniqueness…
Lagos, Traffic Robbery And State Police
Tayo Ogunbiyi It was like a scene from a typical Nollywood movie. The setting was the ever busy Ojodu-Berger axis…
Ladipo Market finally demolished
Cyriacus Izuekwe Traders at Ladipo Main Market in Mushin, Lagos State, western Nigeria, were in shock and tears as bulldozer…
Lagos to measure budget performance by outcome
Kazeem Ugbodaga Following the approval of the reordering of the Lagos State Budget by the House of Assembly, the Permanent…
Husband, wife sent to prison for human trafficking
Cyriacus Izuekwe The police at Ikotun division have rescued a 20-year-old youth, Godspower Otache, allegedly kept in captivity for several…
Lagos sends off 30 retired Perm Secs
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has sent off 30 retired Permanent Secretaries who served the state meritoriously for over…
Over 3,000 mechanics register for Autofest training
Daniels Ekugo Thousands of auto technicians in Lagos have registered for Autofest which started Monday at the Blueroof of the…
Kumuyi cautions on war against corruption
Kazeem Ugbodaga The General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi says the war against corruption should be carried…
Boat Mishap: Lagos warns against over-speeding
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government in western Nigeria, has warned boat operators in the state’s waterways against overs-speeding in…
Ambode underscores judiciary’s critical role in economic development
AKIN KUPONIYI & HENRY OJELU Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday restated the determination of his administration to partner…
New Legal Year takes off in Lagos Monday
AKIN KUPONIYI The new legal year in Lagos State Judiciary will take off Monday. As as usual, the new legal…