Lagos
Sanwo-Olu Signs N2.2tn 2024 Budget
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the N2.2 trillion 2024 Appropriation Bill passed by the state’s House of Assembly into law and assured Lagosians of effective implementation. The budget estimate for the 2024 fiscal year tagged ‘Budget of Renewal’ was presented to the Lagos State House of Assembly for consideration on December 13, 2023. […]
Lagos Bus Drivers embark on strike over non payment of Salary
Passengers using the Lagos State Bus Rapid Transit were stranded on Sunday as drivers of one of the companies operating the service, Primero Transport Services Limited, embarked on a strike over alleged non-payment of their December salary, according to The Punch. It was observed that at the Ikorodu BRT terminal, there was a long queues […]
Lagos Police Investigating Tiwa Savage’s Petition Against Davido – PPRO
The police are looking into the petition by Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage, over alleged bullying and threat to her life by Grammy nominee, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known on Wednesday in Lagos. ”I can confirm that we received the petition. We have begun […]
Lagos DPO Removed Over Unlawful Detention Of Lawyer
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has ordered the immediate removal of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Gowon Estate Police Station, CSP Sulaimon Kabir, over an unlawful detention of a lawyer. The DPO had on December 30, 2023, ordered the detention of Barrister Olumide Sonupe, while he was at the […]
JUST IN: Army Arrests Soldier Who Lambasted Sanwo-Olu In Viral Video
The Nigerian Army has arrested a soldier who lambasted the Lagos State Governor, Babjide Sanwo-Olu, for ordering the arrest of an army personnel and an okada rider driving against traffic in the state. The Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, confirmed the arrest of the soldier. He, however, did not reveal the identity of the […]
Hold Davido responsible if anything happens to me – Tiwa Savage petitions Lagos CP over threats to life
Tiwa Savage, the Afrobeats singer, has reportedly petitioned the Nigeria police, alleging bullying and threats to her life by Grammy-nominated singer Davido.It was reported that Tiwa Savage’s ex-lover and talent manager, Tee Billz has called out Davido over disrespect and constant bullying towards the mother of his child. Detailing the incident in her petition, Tiwa […]
JUST IN: Supreme Court may deliver judgment in Kano, Lagos cases Friday
The Supreme Court had scheduled hearing in 21 appeals in relation to disputes over the last governorship election for this week. The cases relating to Ebonyi, Plateau, Delta, Adamawa Abia, Ogun, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states are to be heard between Monday and Thursday. It was learnt that the court may render judgments in the already […]
Truck crushes motor boy to death in Lagos
A yet-to-be-identified motor boy has been crushed to death by a truck driver inward Sunrise along the Oshodi – Apapa Expressway. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 2:30 pm on Sunday. Additionally, it was gathered that the truck driver crushed the motorboy who was sleeping under his truck while attempting to follow […]
PHOTOS: Fire Guts National Theatre In Lagos, Destroys Property
Fire outbreak has a section of the National Arts Theater, Iganmu, Lagos. A statement on Sunday by Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said the fire was caused by gas explosion. He said many 50kg gas cylinders and a bungalow comprising three offices were destroyed in the incident. The […]
Lagos shuts Quilox nightclub over environmental, safety infractions
The Lagos State Government, on Sunday, announced it has shut down Quilox Restaurant Bar Night Club, owned by Shina Peller. The government disclosed it shut down Quilox over environmental and safety infractions. “A joint enforcement operation between the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency and the Lagos State Safety Commission sealed Quilox nightclub over environmental and […]