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Sexagenarian docked for allegedly deceiving widow with promise of marriage
A sexagenarian, Charles Chikwe, on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates Court in Lagos charged with duping a woman of N150, 000 and valuables worth N627, 000 on the pretext of marrying her.
Two arraigned over ‘attempted murder’
Two drivers, Stephen Augustine, 32, and Michael Olabisi, 22, were brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to kill a man.
Court to hear suit challenging levies in Ikeja computer village
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, adjourned until Nov. 19, to hear a suit challenging the imposition of levies in the Ikeja Computer Village.
Man admits stealing motorcycle, remanded in Kirikiri correctional facility
Twenty-seven-year-old Amosu Ali, who pleaded guilty to stealing a motorcycle, was on Tuesday remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional facility by an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.
Unilorin student union donates for student’s eye surgery
The University of Ilorin Students’ Union has donated N495, 000 to Abdulbasit Oladele, a 400 level student of the Department of Telecommunication Sciences, to enable him to go surgery on his eye (eye retinal detachment).
Man docked for defiling friend’s underage daughter, stealing
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, ordered the remand in Kirikiri of a 29-year-old man, Afeez Saka, charged with defiling a 10-year-old girl.
28-year old man docked for defrauding job seekers
A 28-year-old human resources personnel, Nelly Kalu, who allegedly defrauded five job seekers of N1.32 million on the pretext of securing jobs for them, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates Court.
Lagos governor declares emergency on roads, kicks off massive rehabilitation
Lagos State Government has declared a state of emergency on various dilapidated highways and carriages within the State.
Miss Nigerian Republic holds its 2nd edition in Lagos
Miss Nigeria Republic is an initiative of OCTREEDS EMPIRE partnered by LABBYMEDIA and was established with the sole aim to correct the wrong impression about the Nigerian pageant industry and also to impact into the society through means of the Queen’s project.
Veteran journalist Dele Agekame passes on
Mr Dele Agekameh, one time editor with Tell, columnist with The Nation and Premium Times died on Friday night in Lagos after battling renal disorder for seven years.
Lagos governor donates 50 Kia cars to state judiciary
Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State governor, has donated 50 brand new cars to magistrates in the state for effective delivery of judicial services and other sundry activities.
Security guard in court over ‘attempted stealing of trailer battery’
A security guard, Anthony Ikhibhojero, 26, on Thursday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly attempting to steal a trailer battery.
Kogi guber: Abubakar Audu’s family rejects Rep Faleke’s endorsement of Governor Bello
The enlarged political family of late Prince Abubakar Audu has dissociated itself from the latest moves by James Abiodun Faleke, the deputy governorship candidate to late political sage in the 2015 election, to work for the re-election of Governor Yahaya Bello in the November 16 gubernatorial poll.
NERC gives DISCOs ultimatum to settle debts, address breaches
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Wednesday served notices to eight electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) of its intention to revoke their operational licences if they fail within 60 days to remedy alleged ‘breaches of the terms and conditions of their power purchase agreements’.
Flood: Lagos steps up efforts to free clogged drains, appeals for understanding
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday appealed for understanding of residents of the state as it ramps efforts to free up clogged drains and mop up floods that have taken over many streets and roads across the state, urging them not to panic or resort to panicky measures.
Civil servant in court for beating up creditor
A civil servant, Aremu Balogun, who allegedly beat up his creditor, on Wednesday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Police arraign man for assaulting wife
The police on Tuesday arraigned a 43-year-old shop owner, Taiwo Adekeye, in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting his wife.
21-year old in court over ‘possession’ of double-barrel gun
A 21-year-old man, Ahmed Lukman, was on Tuesday brought before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly being in his possession of a double-barrel locally-made gun with the expended cartridge.
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Unilorin wins third JAMB tertiary institutions football competition
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