Lagos High Court has limited the upcoming August 1 nationwide protest in Lagos to two designated locations: Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota and Peace Park in Ketu. Justice Emmanuel Ogundare’s decision comes in response to a preemptive ex parte application filed by the state’s Attorney-General, aiming to balance the right to protest with public…
After years of eluding law enforcement, Alhaji Sulaiman Jimoh, also known as Temo, the feared leader of the Mushin, Lagos drug cartel, has been captured by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The 57-year-old, infamously nicknamed Olowoidiogede, had long been considered untouchable, maintaining his reign over one of Lagos’s most notorious drug…
Frantic attempts by drug syndicates to smuggle consignments of cocaine and Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, into and out of Nigeria have been thwarted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The illicit substances were hidden in various items, including incense candles, game packs, dry hibiscus leaves, and ladies’ native wears. These operations…
In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted various quantities of cocaine and opioids, including tramadol, pentazocine injection, morphine sulphate, and ketamine injection. These illicit substances were cleverly concealed in shoe soles, clothes, and other items destined for the United States, United Kingdom, and Cyprus. This high-profile seizure underscores the ongoing…
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its decision to enforce the ban on unregulated commercial bus operations, such as Danfos and Koropes, along the Lekki-Epe corridor, starting from October 1, 2024. This move aims to regulate the transportation sector and ensure a safer and more efficient commute for residents. The government’s commitment to enforcing the…
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a prominent cocaine syndicate operating from Lagos. The syndicate, allegedly led by Agbakoba John Mmadu and his wife Agbakoba Ijeoma Chinwe, along with their associate Okoye Ifeoma Maryjane, was targeted after months of meticulous intelligence gathering and…
A major breakthrough in Nigeria’s fight against drug trafficking was achieved with the dismantling of a cartel led by siblings Kelechi Monday Nwaobasi, 49, and Chinwe Rose Nwaobasi, 50. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully carried out a coordinated operation on June 13th and 14th, 2024, in Aba, Abia State. This operation, which…
Lagos socialite, Sam Larry, has reportedly survived a freak car accident in Ibeju Lekki. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred on the highway, and Sam Larry’s vehicle sustained severe damage to the driver’s side. Although the entertainment executive was not spotted in the trending footage, sources claimed he was receiving medical treatment. The cause of…
The Federal Government through the Minister of Works, David Umahi has announced a significant revision to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, reducing the number of lanes from eight to six. This decision aims to ensure the project’s completion and alleviate concerns about its feasibility. Despite the reduction in lanes, the government remains committed to delivering…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed his concern regarding Lagos being included in the lawsuit filed by the Federal Government over the autonomy of Local Governments. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu emphasized that it was legally incorrect for the Federal Government to bring Lagos to court years after the Local Governments in the State were given full autonomy….
