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NPA moves to solve Apapa gridlocks
As part of its efforts to find solution to the Apapa gridlock problems, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with APM Capital to extend the use of barges to evacuate containers from the ports beyond Ikorodu to Epe.
26 year old in court for allegedly stealing noodles, spaghetti
A painter, Michael Anifowoshe, 26, on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing five cartons of noodles and five cartons of spaghetti.
Governor Ambode: Our integrated transport system firmly on track
Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State governor, on Tuesday commissioned the Bariga Waterfront Jetty, five transport ferries and the Ilaje Road, saying the development shows that the state’s integrated transport management system is firmly on track.
Governor Ambode: How killings in Ilaje forced me to build World Class Jetty
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has narrated how insecurity and killings at Ilaje community in Bariga, Lagos, forced him to build a world class Jetty and road in the area.
Lagos Assembly to intervene in LASPOTECH crisis
Lagos State House of Assembly has resolved to wade into the crisis rocking the state polytechnic over disagreement between the management and staff of the institution on salary structure.
Traffic logjam on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned motorists to avoid the Lagos-Ibadan expressway because of traffic gridlock at Ibafo-Magboro, up to the Long Bridge.
Senate confirms Abike Dabiri-Erewa as diaspora commission chief
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Abike Dabiri-Erewa as the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NDC).
Court remands security man for allegedly defiling 11-year old schoolgirl
An Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday ordered that a 26-year-old security man, Paul Oko, be remanded in prison for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old pupil of the school under his watch.
Man arraigned over alleged theft of goods worth N211, 000
A 27-year-old man, Saheed Eniola, who allegedly entered a premises to steal goods worth N211,000 was docked at an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on Tuesday.
Police: Missing boy was found dead inside woman’s deep freezer
The police in Lagos State on Friday arrested a woman in whose deep freezer, the dead body of a six-year-old boy was allegedly found at Alapere in Ketu, area of the State.
Four teenagers plead guilty to stealing phones
Four teenagers on Thursday pleaded guilty before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court to a charge of stealing phones, valued at N250, 000.
Man in court for allegedly stealing items worth N51, 000
A 25-year-old man, Umaru Kabiru, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly stealing items worth N51,000.
Suspects: We took N5 million ransom to free Lagos Fire director
Two suspects allegedly involved in the recent kidnap of Lagos State Fire Service Director, Mr. Rasaki Musibau, and six others, had confessed collecting N5m ransom before releasing them.
Man remanded for allegedly stabbing father to death
An Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday ordered the remand in prison of a 23-year-old man, Rasheed Shitta, for allegedly stabbing his father to death, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
IGP Adamu threatens sanction for police principal officers over extra-judicial killings
Nigeria’s inspector general of police, Mohammed Adamu, has said principal officers of the Nigeria Police Force will be sanctioned if personnel under their supervision is found guilty of the misuse of firearms.
Court remands man for allegedly defiling a minor
An Ikorodu Magistrate Court in Lagos State, on Tuesday ordered that an unemployed man, Abayomi Adebayo, who allegedly defiled a six-year-old girl be remanded in prison.
Traffic gridlock: Lagos government begins clampdown on illegal traders
The operatives of both the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences (Taskforce) Unit and the c) at the weekend jointly dislodged all illegal trading activities on road setbacks and walkways around Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Police arrest two suspects who allegedly kidnapped Lagos fire service chief, six others
The Police in Lagos said they have arrested two suspects in connection with the kidnap of the Director of Fire Service, Lagos, Rasaki Musibau and six others.
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Governor Umahi, Patience Jonathan, others pay last respect to Mama Okorie
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Kaduna Central: Nine PDP witnesses testify as tribunal adjourns siting
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Lagos deputy governor-elect loses father
The Lagos State Deputy Governor-elect, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has lost his father, Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat.
Victor Osimhen targets 18th goal of the season
Victor Osimhen will be aiming to score his 18th goal of the season for Sporting Charleroi later tonight (Wednesday) and his second against Westerlo when they clash at Het Kuipje stadium.
Ernesto Valverde wants to learn from ‘world’s best’ manager Pep Guardiola
After Manchester City became the first team to defend the Premier League title for a decade, Ernesto Valverde had warm words for Pep Guardiola.
Medical guild raises concern over health of doctors
Medical doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild have raised concerns over increase in the number of doctors falling ill due to the workload in the country’s health system.
I didn’t collect money from APC to abandon my case at the tribunal –...
The Peoples Democratic Party Candidate for Ogun East Senatorial seat in the last National Assembly election, Engr. Deola Sosanwo, on Thursday, denied allegations that he has collected money from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its Candidate, Senator Lekan Mustapha, to discontinue his Petition at the Tribunal where he is challenging the outcome of that election.