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Lagos government to reward 20 best teachers with vehicles
Twenty outstanding teachers in public schools in Lagos State will be acknowledged and rewarded with brand new vehicle each as part of efforts to motivate teachers in the state.
Businessman docked for making noise at police station
A 37-year-old businessman, Lawrence Atikekeresola, on Friday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly making noise in a police station.
Butcher docked over alleged threat to kill woman who underpriced meat
The police in Lagos on Thursday arraigned an 18-year-old butcher, Sanda-ciddi Sinole, who allegedly threatened to stab a woman with a dagger for underpricing meat.
Police investigate three banks for fraud, money laundering
The Lagos State Police Command is investigating three new-generation banks for alleged fraud and money laundering of $450,267.82, the naira equivalent of N162,765,000.00.
Lagos government denounces list of restricted routes for Okada, Tricycles
It re-emphasised that government had not taken a definite action on the operations of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles, popularly known as Keke Marwa on some routes across the State.
Lagos council chief passes on
A senior officer of the council, who preferred anonymity, confirmed the death, saying, “he has been battling with an undisclosed illness since December last year before he finally succumbed to the cold hands of death.
Man in court for allegedly stealing $10 beans
A 29-year-old man, Idris Adegboro, who allegedly broke into a trader’s shop and stole beans worth N3,750 on Tuesday appeared in Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.
Lagos announces no-go areas for motorcycles, tricycles — full list
The Lagos State government, without a formal ban, has shut out motorcyclists and tricyclists from many of the state roads and bridges, with immediate effect.
Lagos government restricts Okada, tricycles on highways
Lagos State Government has emphasised its policy on restriction of Okada and tricycle operations on major highways and bridges, as it commences installation of 2,000 prohibition signs across the state.
Man in court for allegedly beating wife to stupor
A 33-year-old man, Banjo Babatunde, who allegedly beat up his wife to stupor, was, on Friday, arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Police arrest domestic worker for stealing boss vehicle, valuables
Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a fleeing domestic worker who stole his boss’s vehicle and other valuables in the Lekki area of the state.
Court remands man for ‘raping’ own daughter
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 37-year-old man, Sunday Stephen, in Kirikiri Correctional Service for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter.
Travel agent docked over ‘N1.2 million Canadian visa fraud’
A forty-two-year-old travel agent, Adeyemi Aladetoyinbo, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining N1.2 million in the guise of securing a Canadian visa for his client.
Two housewives in court for allegedly beating up neighbour
Two housewives, who allegedly beat up their 58-year-old neighbour, on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Governor Sanwo-Olu: We’ll support family of fallen heroes
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised that his government will sustain its support, kindness and provision of welfare materials to the relatives of fallen heroes to ensure that they maintain quality lives despite the death of their breadwinners.
House of Reps speaker calls for suspension of hike in electricity tariff
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for the suspension of the proposed hike in electricity tariff, saying the increment should not be allowed until estimated billing is criminalised.
Evans: I estimated my victims’ financial worth from their looks
The Lagos State Government on Friday closed its case in the trial of an alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, and five others charged with conspiracy and kidnapping.
Evans: From a short distance, I can guess financial value from my targets
Alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans in a video played during his trial in an Ikeja High Court on Friday said from a short distance, he can estimate the financial value of his victims.
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