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Shocker: Lagos woman stabs hubby to death over daughter’s birthday
A woman has allegedly stabbed her husband to death over her daughter’s birthday in Surulere area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Fallen truck container crushes two to death in Lagos
A fallen container from a truck has crushed two people to death and injured several others at Ikorodu area of Lagos.
Lagos government vows to go tough on land grabbers
The Lagos State Government has vowed to go tough on land grabbers, popularly known as ‘Omonile’ who specialised in seizing people’s properties.g
Femi Falana: It’s time to mobilise Nigerians for revolution
Human rights activist Femi Falana on Monday said it is time to mobilise Nigerians for a revolution because of wanton insecurity and the poor state the nation’s economy have become.
Bus driver commits suicide in Lagos
A 43-year old bus driver has committed suicide at a mechanic workshop in Shomolu area of Lagos.
Lagos begins demolition of shanties, structures under high tension Monday
The Lagos State Government will begin the demolition of structures and shanties under high tension cables in Lekki area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, on Monday.
Soldiers storm Lagos streets to eradicate filth
Residents of Ipodo community in Ikeja area of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria woke up to receive unusual visitors in the neighborhood on Saturday.
Afenifere demands free education, security, jobs, others
Yoruba leaders on Tuesday renewed their call for true federalism as the recipe for peace and progress in Nigeria.
Lagos begins crackdown on companies, individuals for failing to beautify setbacks
The Lagos State Government said it has begun crackdown on companies and private individuals who continuously violate the provision of the Greening laws on setbacks and perimeter fences beautification in the state.
Notorious land grabber arrested with four guns, 38 cartridges in Lagos
A suspected notorious land grabber has been arrested with four guns and 38 rounds of live cartridges at Alagbado area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Man, mistress found dead in Lagos apartment
The Police in Lagos have recovered the corpses of a 56-year old man and his mistress at an apartment in Ejigbo area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
LASTMA: If my brother breaks traffic law, arrest him – Governor Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday told officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, not to spare anyone who violated traffic laws, even if it was his brother.
June 12: Why President Buhari must restructure Nigeria – General Akinrinade
Former Chief of Army Staff, Rtd General Alani Akinrinade on Wednesday said it is imperative for President Muhammadu Buhari to visit the vexed issue of restructuring for the good of the country.
Governor Ambode: I have served humanity, posterity will judge me
As he prepares to bow out of office, Lagos State Governor Akinwumi Ambode on Friday said he has served humanity throughout his reign and that posterity will judge him.
Four feared killed as farmers, herders clash in Ogun
About four persons have been reportedly killed as suspected herdsmen and farmers clashed in Iwoye area of Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Four dead as tricycle collides with train in Lagos
Four people have been killed as a tricycle collided with a moving train at Iju area of Lagos.
NBA president’s money laundering trial adjourned till May 10
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has adjourned till May 10 hearing of all pending applications filed by counsel representing the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA President, Paul Usoro.
Court strikes out suit challenging election of Anglican Bishop
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has struck out a suit filed by 10 prominent members of the Church Nigeria Anglican Communion, Lagos Diocese, challenging the election held by the church to select the new Bishop of the Diocese.
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Stakeholders lament deplorable state of federal roads, urge government intervention
Some stakeholders have lamented the deplorable state of federal roads in their respective areas, saying the situation is adversely affecting the socio-economic lives of the people.
US eager to use Saudi Aramco attack for billion-dollar deals – Iranian leader
The U.S. seeks to use the recent drone attack on Saudi Aramco oil facilities to its utmost advantage by striking billion-dollar deals and attaining a permanent presence in the Middle East, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday.
Ukrainian leader begins US visit amid Donald Trump’s call controversy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Monday commenced a three-day visit to the U.S. amid a controversy over a recent phone call between the Ukrainian leader and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Xavi Hernandez open to managerial role in England as Barca alternative
Barcelona legend Xavi has revealed that he would welcome the chance to manage in the Premier League, should a return to Camp Nou fail to materialise.
Monaco’s Leonardo Jardim in spotlight amid awful start to season
Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim insists he is unfazed by the speculation over his future as the 2017 French champions go into a midweek derby against Patrick Vieira’s Nice still without a win this season.
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NCAC chief commends Air Peace for rescuing Nigerians in South Africa
Allen Onyema, Chairman, Air Peace, has been commended for rescuing Nigerians in South Africa over the ongoing xenophobic crisis in that country.
Emeka Ogbonna: Sand Eagles not fazed by Brazil, Portugal challenge
Sand Eagles player Emeka Ogbonna has told brila.net that there’s little to worry about Nigeria’s chances at the World Cup with the Eagles drawn against Brazil as well as Portugal and Oman.
At least 10 killed in car bomb attack in Afghanistan
The Taliban killed at least 10 people and wounded 90 Thursday after a car bomb targeting an intelligence services building exploded and destroyed a nearby hospital in the southern Afghan city of Qalat, the governor of Zabul province told AFP.
General Abdulsalami: We cannot bequeath chaos, disunity to future generation
A former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar has called on Nigerians to raise the bar of peace in all their endeavors.
UK parliament suspension not matter for judges – lawyer
Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament is a political issue and not a matter for judges, a lawyer for the prime minister said as he sought to persuade the British Supreme Court that the five-week shutdown was lawful.