The Nigeria Police Force has refunded N1 million cash extorted from a group of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Lagos. The refund follows public outcry and swift intervention from the Lagos State Police Command, which launched an investigation into the misconduct by the officers involved. The extortion occurred at a checkpoint in the…
The Lagos State Government has taken a major step forward in its transport infrastructure expansion with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated. This agreement aims to actualize the much-anticipated Green Line Rail mass transit project, which is part of the…
Lagos State’s transport masterplan has taken a giant leap forward with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CCECC to build the Lekki-Epe Link Bridge. This strategic project aims to improve road connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in the Lekki-Epe axis, supporting economic growth and enhancing the lives of Lagosians. The MoU marks…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a significant breakthrough in its ongoing war against drug trafficking, intercepting over 31 million pills and bottles of opioids valued at N17.9 billion at the Lagos Tincan Seaport and Port Harcourt Port Complex. The intercepted drugs, consisting primarily of tramadol and codeine-based syrups, were being smuggled…
In a significant breakthrough, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended Ibeanusi Solomon Nosike, a businessman based in Onitsha, Anambra State, for attempting to smuggle cocaine out of Nigeria. Nosike was arrested in the early hours of Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the old domestic terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport…
A series of unsettling videos surfaced yesterday on the X (formerly Twitter) handle of RHWALEY, depicting a horrifying incident in the Alakuko area of Lagos State. The footage reportedly shows a 14-year-old girl who had allegedly been raped by the son of her parents’ landlord. The visual evidence is deeply distressing, with the young victim…
The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step to make transportation more affordable by slashing fares on the Blue Rail Line by 25% during off-peak periods. This announcement, made by Abimbola Akinajo, the Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), is part of a broader initiative to enhance the efficiency and…
Renowned Nollywood actress Funke Akindele is set to feature the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service in her upcoming movie. This collaboration aims to raise awareness about fire prevention and safety measures. Akindele recently paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service at their office in Alausa, where she expressed her…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has strongly condemned a social media campaign urging Igbo people to leave Lagos and the Southwest region of Nigeria. The governor’s swift response came in the wake of a controversial post by the ‘LagosPedia’ account on X (formerly Twitter), which threatened to organize an ‘#IgboMustGo’ protest from August 20th to…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised the peaceful conduct of Lagos residents during the first day of the nationwide EndBadGovernance protest. Despite the demonstration’s focus on addressing economic hardship and criticizing the Tinubu Administration, Lagosians maintained order and composure throughout the day. This commendable behavior showcases the city’s residents’ maturity and civic responsibility. Governor…
