Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday charged a bus conductor known as Sikiru Dada for assault on a police officer and an official of the National Union Of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). Dada, a resident of Abule-Egba, Lagos, is facing charges of breach of peace, assault and resisting arrest. The Prosecutor, Insp, Adegoke Philip, told…
JUST IN: Jonathan visits Buhari in Aso Rock
Former President Goodluck Jonathan visited the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for a meeting with Nigerian President, General Muhammadu Buhari. Jonathan was sighted entering the President’s office this afternoon. He came shortly after a meeting of the National Security Council presided over by Buhari ended. All heads of security agencies attended the meeting.
Lagos Raises N100bn from Capital Market for Infrastructure
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approved the sum of N100.33 billion, a fund raised from the capital market to fund infrastructure and pressing capital projects, thus opening a new chapter in the state’s stride towards attaining self-sustenance in finance and governance. At a signing ceremony held at the State House in Alausa, Sanwo-Olu,…
Sanwo-Olu praises Munachi, 12yr-old author of 3 books
Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has showered praises on child prodigy and 12-year-old author, Munachi Mbonu, a student of Atlantic Hall, Lagos, on the publication of her third book titled ‘Father’s Will’. ‘Father’s Will’ is a fantasy interwoven with science fiction, in which the main character, a super cop, demonstrates innate powers to solve earth-shattering…
BBC To Terminate 450 Newsroom Jobs
The BBC will axe 450 newsroom jobs as part of plans to adapt “to changing audience needs” and meet its savings target, the broadcaster announced on Wednesday. “The BBC has to face up to the changing way audiences are using us,” Fran Unsworth, director of news and current affairs, said in a statement. “We have to adapt and ensure…
Breaking: FG Approves N33,000 Monthly Allowance for NYSC Members
The Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has cleared the air on the amount approved as Corps Members’ monthly allowance by the Federal Government in line with the new National Minimum Wage. The DG confirmed that corps members would receive the sum of N30,000 as their monthly pay. In a press statement posted on the official…
Again, fire guts Balogun market in Lagos
A section of the Balogun market on Lagos Island, is reportedly on fire again just after few weeks of the same incident. Eyewitnesses revealed that the fire started from the building opposite Oluwole Car Park on Martins Street. According to reports, residents of the area, have called on the Lagos State Emergency Agency (LASEMA), and…
Maduagwu writes Sanwo-Olu, says more regulation is needed not ban
Few days after the Lagos State Government announced its plans to ban motorcycles and tricycles in some parts of the state, Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has written an open letter to the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Maduagwu, in his letter which was made public via his official Instagram page, argued that what is…
Mother and son bag three years for cyber fraud
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday sentenced one Mrs Damilola Adeyeri and her son, Alaba, to three years’ imprisonment for defrauding an American of the sum of $82,570. Justice C. J. Aneke convicted the duo of the four counts bordering on “fraudulent trick business and email compromise” filed against them by the Economic…
RRS arrest 5 LG officers for extorting motorists
The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) operatives have arrested five suspects who identified themselves to be Local Government Traffic officials for collecting bribes from motorists along LASU-Igando Expressway. After a complain filed by Professor Abdulraham Olayiwola, the suspects, who claimed they were on contract with the Ikotun-Igando Local Council Development Area in Alimosho Local Government we’re…
No company has been licenced to operate Okada services – Lagos Govt
The Lagos State government on Tuesday said it has not given licence to any person or group to operate commercial services with motorcycles. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy in the state, Gbenga Omotosho, stated this during his appearance on Sunrise Daily. “You are talking about registration; as far as I am concern, the government…
Lagos State approves N500b ecosystem project
Lagos State government has approved 500 billion Naira in Ikorodu division of the state to support private sector participation in the development of tourism in the state. This was confirmed in a press conference at the Origin Gardens’ Wildlife Park and Leisure Arcade held at Ikorodu Town Hall. Mr. Austin Hunpe, who represented the Lagos…
Sanwo-Olu tasks cabinet members, commissioners to add value
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged the recently appointed members of his cabinet, as well as and Commissioners to kick off action immediately with adding value as their primary objective. He revealed this during the swearing-in of three new members of the state executive council, members of the civil service commission and five permanent…
Dispatch Riders are not affected by ban – LSG
The Lagos State Government have reacted with an update with regards to the outright ban on Okada on selected Lagos roads saying Dispatch Riders Motorcycles are not affected by the ban. According to a statement by Mr. Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Adviser to Gov. Sanwo-Olu on New Media, he said on his official twitter handle…
Just In: Fire razes Sabo market in Sagamu, Ogun
Fire has razed Sabo market in Sagamu, Ogun State early Tuesday morning. Details later
Lagos State Government to enforce Okada, Keke ban on February 1
The Lagos State government on Monday said it will enforce the ban on motorcycles and tricycles in six local government areas, as well as major highways and bridges from February 1. According to a press statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos State government is concerned about the rate of motorcycle (okada)…
Lagos State Government orders probe into Amu Plank Market fire
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has set up a team to investigate the fire that gutted Amu Plank Market in the Mushin area of the state on Saturday. The fire, which raged for several hours, was eventually extinguished on Sunday. The fire, which was said to have started around 12am as a result…
Two suspected thieves arrested for stealing car from Lagos church
The police have arrested two men, Bamidele Adebayo and Hakeem Taofik, for allegedly stealing a Toyota Corolla car at the Shagari Estate in the Ipaja area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the suspects removed the car around 1pm from an unnamed church’s car park, while the Sunday service was ongoing. A member of…
Kidjo beats Burna Boy to win 2020 Grammy Awards
Beninese singer-songwriter, Angelique Kidjo, was announced the winner of the Best World Music Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards. She beat Nigeria’s Burna Boy and three other nominees to win the Grammy on Sunday at the Staples Center, Los Angeles. Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo, known as Angélique Kidjo, is a Beninese…
Presidency orders NAF to bomb Zamfara, Niger, Kaduna bandits
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has ordered the Nigeria Air Force to deploy fighter jets against kidnappers, bandits and cattle rustlers said to be terrorising communities in Niger State. The communities are situated around the Dogon Gona forest, which serves as a hideout for the attackers, Vanguard reported. The forest stretches from Niger…