JUST IN: Kidnapped PDP National Youth Leader Regains Freedom
The governor’s aide did not however, indicate if ransom was paid to secure the release of Udeh Okoye or not. More Details later….
Metro
Breaking: Lagos Protester Shot Dead As Mob Burns Van Over Xenophobic Attacks
– A protester at the Circle Mall, Jakande in the Lekki area of Lagos state has been shot dead by the police over the xenophobic attacks in South Africa – A police van was set ablaze by an angry mob that had stormed the mall during the development – A video posted on Twitter, however, confirmed … Read more
Teacher Charged for Sending Porn Videos, Photos to Student
A 40-year-old teacher, Emmanuel David, was on Tuesday, September 3, brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State charged with sending pornographic pictures and videos to his 14-year-old student. David, whose residential address is unknown, however, pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge of sexual harassment. According to the Prosecutor, ASP Ezekiel Ayorinde, the … Read more
Breaking: Mob Storms Shoprite Lekki
Emerging reports have claimed that mob of angry looters has invaded Shoprite in Lekki, Lagos to retaliate the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Nigerians in South Africa have been attacked with their buildings and businesses burnt by a mob of South Africans, alleging they were taking over their jobs and country. Though they … Read more
South Africa Arrests 90 For Xenophobic Attacks, Looting
– South Africa government has arrests 90 for xenophobic attacks, looting – The government earlier denounced the widespread violence and crime as a way of addressing grievances Government has summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. No fewer than 90 persons have been arrested … Read more
Buhari Sends Special Envoy To South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks
– Federal government has taken a step further in finding a lasting solution to xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa – President Buhari has instructed the minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to pay a visit to the country over crisis – The Special Envoy is expected to arrive in Pretoria on Thursday, September … Read more
Breaking: FG Summons South Africa High Commissioner Over Xenophobic Attacks
– Federal government has taken a step further in finding a lasting solution to xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa – The government in its action summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, for questioning – Geoffrey Onyeama, minister of foreign affairs, vowed that the government would take definitive … Read more
How EFCC Recovered $690,400, N550m From Suspects In Kano
– About $690,400 and N550,692,362 have recovered by EFCC from suspected Yahoo Yahoo in Kano state – The agency said it is developing a lot of intelligence to ensure that it combat the menace – According to the EFCC, the world has become a global village and these days law enforcement is not limited by … Read more
Father, Son, Motorcyclist Crushed to death In Ife Accident
A luxury bus heading to Abuja from Akure on Monday crushed a father, his son and a commercial motorcyclist to death on the Ife-Ibadan expressway. The accident happened at the RCC junction on the busy highway. The father had accompanied his son to write the post-UTME test of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, at a … Read more
Gov.Sanwoolu Hosts NDA 3rd Course Alumni
The lagos state Governor, Mr.Babajide Sanwoolu today, hosted the 3rd Regular Course Alumni of the Nigerian Defence Academy led by the former Senate President, HE David Mark and the former military Governor of Lagos state, HE Raji Rasaki at his office in Alausa. Sanwoolu said that it was great to interact with the retired service … Read more
BRT MD- Okada Riders Cause Buses Collision
– Mr. Fola Tinubu,MD of Primero Transport service said okada riders were the cause of BRT Buses Collision. -No lives were lost in the accident. The Managing Director of Primero Transport Services Ltd, Mr. Fola Tinubu has said that commercial motorcyclists on the dedicated BRT lane were responsible for the collision of its two buses … Read more
Gov.Sanwoolu To Unveil 110 Bed Maternal and Child Centre In Eti Osa
-Governor Sanwoolu to launch 110 Bed maternal and child centre to improve health care in eti osa. Lagos State Government led by Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will today, launch a specially designed state-of-art 110-bed maternal and child centre (MCC) built by the State government at Eti-Osa Local Government Area. The State commissioner for health,Prof. Akin Abayomi, … Read more
NUJ Chairman Lauds Former Permanent Secretary
– Qasim Akinreti has celebrated Uncle Fola Adeyemi, who retired as Lagos state permanent secretary ministry of information and strategy – Adeyemi retired after spending 35 years in service – Akinreti said the former secretary served NUJ in various capacities at the chapel and state level The chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalism (NUJ), Lagos … Read more
Lagos Govt, NGO Partner On Free Surgery To Mark Sanwo-Olu’s 100 Days In Office
– Lagos state government and NGO have partnered on free surgery to mark Sanwo-Olu’s 100 days in office – Sanwo-Olu was on Monday, May 29, sworn in as the new governor of the state – The state commissioner for health, said the surgical intervention would be for people with lipomas, breast lumps, hernia and … Read more
DSS Arrests Prime Suspect of Nasarawa Deputy Governor’s Attack
The Department of State Services in Kano State has arrested a kidnap kingpin believed to have masterminded the recent attack on the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Emmanuel Akagbe. The attack whiched to the death of three police officers and one civilian. The suspect, Mohammed Akazakwai, was arrested in his mother’s residence in Kano, … Read more
NAF Loses Three Soldiers In Gun Battle With Boko Haram Fighters
Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to Operation Lafiya Dole have lost three soldiers in a gun battle with Boko Haram Fighters in the Monguno area of Borno State. The troops, based in Super Camp Monguno, engaged the terrorists on Friday while on a patrol along Monguno-Mairari-Gajiram areas. The army said on Sunday the … Read more
Kebbi Governor, Abubakar Approves Renovation Of NYSC Orientation Camp
Kebbi Governor, Abubakar Bagudu has approved the renovation of the state NYSC permanent orientation camp in Dakingari. Bagudu disclosed this during an unscheduled visit to the camp on Sunday. ” According to Bagudu, “We have already given a contract for the renovation of this permanent orientation camp and all the camp issues that had been … Read more
Five Suspects Arrested For Allegedly Hijacking Taxify Car
– Five people in connection with the alleged hijacking of a Taxify Toyota Corolla Sports in Lekki, Lagos State have arrested by RRS – They allegedly participated in the selling of the car to a dealer in Republic of Benin for N250,000 – The suspects have been transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for … Read more
Many Injured As Two BRT Buses Collide In Ikorodu
It has has been reported that another accident occurred this morning in Ikorodu. According to the report, two BRT buses had an head-on collision this morning along the Ikorodu axis of Lagos State. Many are reported to have been injured in the collision. READ ALSO:Bandits In Trouble As IGP, S/West Govs, Leaders Meet This is … Read more
Bandits In Trouble As IGP, S/West Govs, Leaders Meet
– Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed A. Adamu, will be visiting Ibadan, Oyo state today, Monday, September 2 – Adamu will be received by the state governor Seyi Makinde – Their meeting would be based on finding a lasting solution to the security challenges facing the southwest states Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state will on … Read more