Lagos State
Man escaping arrest jumps into Lagos lagoon, drowns
A man identified only as Azeez tragically lost his life after reportedly jumping into the lagoon in Lagos to escape arrest. The incident occurred following accusations of theft involving bags of cement. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos Police Command, confirmed the heartbreaking event to the press, detailing the circumstances surrounding Azeez’s demise. According […]
Lagos plans monthly reward for efficient LASTMA officers
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to recognize outstanding officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for their exceptional service.Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, revealed this in an interview with our correspondent on Monday. In a statement on its official handle, LASTMA earlier celebrated the exceptional […]
Technical Glitches Disrupt UTME at Lagos CBT Centre
Candidates scheduled to sit for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination at Al-Mizyan Schools Computer-Based Centre are currently unable to participate in the exercise owing to technical glitches. Parents and guardians, who spoke over the telephone, noted that the CBT centre gave excuses regarding glitches with the connection cable. A parent, who spoke to our […]
Newborn rescued after abandonment in Surulere, Lagos State
In Surulere, Lagos State, a newborn baby boy was rescued after being abandoned in a polythene bag on Alhaji Masha Road. A social worker from a nearby hospital discovered the infant’s cries while passing by and promptly took him to Randle General Hospital for urgent medical care. Fortunately, the baby is said to be responding […]
Naira Abuse: Federal High Court Grants Cubana Chief Priest N10 Million Bail
In Lagos State, the Federal High Court granted businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, bail in the sum of N10 million with two sureties in like sum on Wednesday. Cubana Chief Priest had previously pleaded not guilty to charges of tampering with and abusing the naira during his trial before […]
35-year-old mother of four seeks N3m for cancer surgery
Ann Agbaraj, a 35-year-old woman, is urgently seeking financial support amounting to N3 million to undergo cancer surgery, as disclosed in an appeal letter dated April 5, 2024, by Advocates in Defence of Human Rights and Culture. Signed by the National President, Joseph Onagunwa, the letter highlighted Ann’s critical need for assistance due to the […]
One-year-old baby burnt in Lagos community attack – Police
The Lagos State Police Command has verified the tragic death of a one-year-old infant during an assault in Egan Oriomi, located in the Otto Awori Local Council Development Area of Ojo, Lagos State. Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed on Sunday that several residents of the community were also injured to varying […]
Association lauds Sanwo-Olu’s approval for SMEs
The Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ASBON) has bestowed upon Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State the prestigious title of SME-friendly Governor of the Year. Femi Egbesola, the National President of ASBON, made this announcement during the 2024 Nigeria National SME Business Awards held in Lagos over the weekend. Egbesola highlighted Governor Sanwo-Olu’s […]
Lagos warns against breaking waterways safety rules
The Lagos State government has warned against overloading boats, adding that passengers must always wear life jackets while traveling on waterways in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, gave the warning on Sunday in an interview with The PUNCH against the backdrop of the disclosure by the police that seven drowning incidents […]
Govt shuts Dosunmu market, Sanwo-Olu hints at building demolition
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has pledged to demolish more buildings to facilitate the thorough cleanup of the Dosunmu market. Sanwo-Olu made this declaration on Thursday during his visit to the market, which was ravaged by fire on Tuesday. The inferno engulfed at least 14 buildings, resulting in the collapse of four structures, as […]