Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has presented a historic N3.01 trillion budget for 2025, aptly named the “Budget of Sustainability,” to the Lagos State House of Assembly. The budget, which was revealed on Thursday, is built around five key pillars: infrastructure sustainability, economic diversification, social inclusion and human capital development, environmental sustainability, and governance…
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu has been rejected by the Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths as a candidate for the 2027 governorship race. The Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths (CLYI) has vehemently opposed this move, citing their dedication to safeguarding the political and cultural interests of native Lagosians. According to the group, leadership…
Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has ignited a heated national debate with allegations of undue interference from Lagos-based interests in Northern governance. During a recent public address, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso accused Lagos of attempting to “colonize” the North, claiming this influence hampers the region’s ability to independently select its traditional and political leaders….
In a significant crackdown on international drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted multiple consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids bound for the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey, and Qatar through major Nigerian airports. This success follows a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and…
In a significant drug bust, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted an ex-convict, Christian Ifeanyi Ogbuji, for attempting to import a massive 19.40 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated N4.6 billion into Nigeria. The arrest, which took place at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) on September 18, highlights ongoing efforts by the…
Veekee James, a popular Nigerian fashion entrepreneur and influencer, found herself in the spotlight recently after a video of her and her husband spraying money at a wedding went viral. In the clip, Veekee is seen spraying dollars while her husband showers the celebrants with ₦200 notes. This sparked a wave of online debates, with…
Toke Makinwa, one of Nigeria’s most renowned media personalities, is reportedly off the market as she tied the knot with her partner, Farouk, in a private ceremony held in Lagos. The wedding, which took place in a luxurious setting, was attended by a select circle of friends, family, and key figures from the entertainment industry….
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended two Nigerian businessmen, Ihejirika Okechukwu Emmanuel and Iwuagwu Ikedi Victory, along with Canada-based nurse, Usman Grace Khadijat Olami, for drug trafficking at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The arrests, which took place in early October 2024, highlight a continued crackdown on illicit drug activities…
In a renewed effort to clamp down on transnational drug cartels, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Thailand returnee, Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simonpeter, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos. The arrest was made on October 7, 2024, after Simonpeter attempted to smuggle 13.30 kilograms of heroin, concealed in…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, for attempting to smuggle a significant quantity of synthetic cannabis into Nigeria. Munju, who arrived on a KLM airline flight from Canada, was arrested during the inward clearance process on Thursday, 3rd October…
