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Police in Lagos State have arrested a driver, Azeez Babatunde, for alleged unlawful possession of two locally-made pistols in the Maroko area of the state.
4 days ago
About seven people, including an activist, Fawaz Alabi, were drowned in Lagos within a week.
11 Apr
Azeez Damilare Balogun, known in the music scene as Zeed SNG, has been making waves with his unique blend of African rhythms and contemporary pop sounds. Born on April 16th, 1997, in Lagos, Nigeria, Zeed grew up in Ejigbo before venturing into the music industry professionally. Discovering his passion for music during adolescence, Zeed began…
10 Apr
The impact of an accident on Wednesday in Lagos threw two adults off an 18-seater bus into the Lagos lagoon. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), said this in a statement in Lagos. He said that personnel of the Marine Police were in search of the two adults, a male…
6 Apr
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the Nation's Capital, for Lagos on Sunday ahead of Eid-el-Fitr. Eid el-Fitr is the earlier of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam. Eid el-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan In deference to the solemn occasion, which…
2 Apr
The Lagos State judiciary has announced the payment of N30,000 fee per session for all remote or virtual court proceedings across the state from April 1. This is contained in a circular by the Acting Chief Registrar of the state, Mr Tajudeen Elias, dated March 28, obtained by the News Agency of the (NAN) on…
2 Apr
The Lagos State Government says it has arrested and prosecuted no fewer than 219 persons for crossing expressways in different parts of the state in March. The spokesperson for Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, Mr Lukman Ajayi, said this on Tuesday to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Ajayi said that the persons were arrested…
31 Mar
Between February 10, 2020, when the commercial operations of Lagos Ferry Services was launched by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Badore Terminal, Ajah Eti-Osa and March 19, 2024; it has been an eventful journey of 1000th day of commuting residents and visitors on Lagos inland waterways, the Managing Director, Lagos Ferry Services, AbdoulbaqLadiBalogun, has said. Despite…
28 Mar
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, and his immediate predecessor in office, Udom Emmanuel, were among dignitaries who attended the 25th wedding anniversary celebration of the General Overseer, Kingdom Power Ministries International, Apostle Gboyega Shitta and wife, Pastor Wunmi Shitta, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos. Governor Eno who was accompanied by his deputy, Akon Eyakenyi,…
28 Mar
Lagos State Government has selected MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank Limited (MMPSB), a top player in the payment service banking system in Nigeria, as a collection and payment partner for its "Ounje Eko" food markets, a food price reduction programme designed to assist residents in the state.
28 Mar
In support of the global move to achieve carbon-zero emission and to reduce the high cost of maintaining internal combustion engine vehicles, the management of MAX has donated low-emission MAX Motorcycles to the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA).
26 Mar
Pelumi Nubi, the adventurous traveler driving from London to Lagos, encountered a severe setback after being involved in a car accident in Liberia. The incident occurred just 24 hours after her arrival in the country, marking a sudden pause to her ambitious journey. Pelumi, who embarked on her road trip on January 31, 2024, has…

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Officers from the Ikotun Police Division, Lagos State have rescued three children who had been locked in a room for days by their grandmother. Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Friday, stated that an investigation is ongoing on the matter. Hundeyin disclosed that the children have been kept safe while the grandmother…
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A Volvo truck (unregistered) carrying loads of food items overturned in the Ojota area of Lagos on Friday, leaving its occupants with serious injuries.
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Russian strikes on Ukraine in the early hours of Friday killed at least eight people, including two children, as Kyiv said it shot down a Russian strategic bomber for the first time.
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by seven senior advocates of Nigeria against the National Judicial Council (NJC) and others over the alleged unlawful appointment of judges in Kogi.
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Police have arrested one Emmanuel Victor who is the principal suspect behind the Killing of a student of Abia State University (ABSU) Uturu, Emmanuel Uche, during a cult clash. In March, a viral video surfaced on social media, showing a 400-level History and International Relations student, being attacked by members of a rival group within…
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At least 23 people have been killed in an attack by bandits on the Anguwar Danko community in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, according to a community leader. The attack, which occurred Wednesday night, has yet to be confirmed by Kaduna State Police authorities. A leader in the community, Zubairu Abdulrahuf, told…
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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has placed former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on a watchlist. Immigration took this step after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday declared Bello wanted. NIS placed Bello on the watchlist in a circular dated April 18 and signed by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, DS Umar, for…