Lagos State
Convicted Kidnapping Kingpin Evans Pursues Plea Bargain in Lagos High Court
Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, famously known as Evans, the convicted billionaire kidnapper facing charges of attempted murder, has sought a settlement at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja. Accompanied by his co-defendant Joseph Emeka, who faces charges of murder and attempted kidnapping, Evans has opted for a plea bargain. During the court session on Thursday, state […]
FAAN shuts Lagos airport runway as aircraft skids runway
Barely 16 days after Dana Air was shut down by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authorities, another aircraft belonging to XEJET Airlines also skidded off the runway and landed in the grass at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos on Saturday. Following this development, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has shut the 18/Left runway of the […]
Runway Incident at Murtala Muhammed Airport: XEJET Airlines Aircraft Veers Off Course
Just 16 days after Dana Air was grounded by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authorities, another Nigerian aircraft, operated by XEJET Airlines, experienced a runway incident, veering off course and landing on the grass. Following this occurrence, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has closed the 18/Left runway at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. The […]
LASTMA warns truck drivers against roadside parking
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, on Thursday, warned truck drivers against parking on roadsides in the state. LASTMA General Manager, Bakare Oki, gave the warning during a courtesy visit of the management of Viju Industries Nigeria Limited to the agency’s office in Oshodi, Lagos. LASTMA’s spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, revealed this in a statement on […]
Lagos State Government Launches Discount and Amnesty Program for Building Permits
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a discount and amnesty program designed to incentivize property owners to obtain necessary permits and adhere to building regulations. Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, made the announcement during a press briefing marking the first anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. […]
Lagos homeowners decry demolition, seek compensation
Residents of Mende Estate Villa in the Maryland area of Lagos State have decried the recent demolition of their multimillion naira houses in the area by the Lagos State Government while seeking compensation for a new shelter. Our correspondent, who visited the area on Sunday, observed how the estate’s homes were destroyed and how the […]
Lagos-Calabar highway: Telcos fear shutdown as construction threatens cables
Undersea fibre cables linking Europe to Nigeria pass through construction corridor – ALTON, ATCON Barely 48 hours after Multichoice alerted subscribers to a three-day technical downtime, telecommunication companies have expressed concern over possible connectivity disruptions as construction advances on the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. While the DStv and GOtv owner acknowledged the anticipated impact of […]
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Pledges Investment in Workers’ Education, Skills Development during May Day Celebration
During the Workers’ Day celebration at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu affirmed his commitment to investing in the education and skill development of workers to enhance their efficiency. He stressed the importance of creating a more inclusive and equitable society that prioritizes the interests of workers. Sanwo-Olu pledged to continue allocating […]
Lagos authorities uncover 86 rooms beneath Dolphin estate bridge, dismantle illegal settlement
Lagos State’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed on Wednesday that the government had uncovered 86 partitioned rooms beneath the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi, Lagos Island. These rooms, measuring 10×10 and 12×10 in size, were being rented out to tenants for N250,000 per annum. Wahab shared this discovery via a post […]
Court remands cleric over alleged rape
A Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, on Tuesday remanded a 45-year-old cleric, Mr Sunday Adewoye, who allegedly raped a 22-year-old lady. Adewoye, whose address was not provided, is charged with unlawful sexual penetration and rape. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Patrick Adekomaiya, did not take the plea of Adewoye. He said that he needed advice […]