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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.
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.
In Pictures: Governor-elect Sanwo-Olu visits family of slain Kolade Johnson
Lagos State Governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday visited the family of Kolade Johnson who was shot dead by a police officer while watching football at Onipetesi area of Agege, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Witness: How billions of Naira loans were written off for Senator Saraki’s company, others
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has been told how billions of Naira loans taken by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and others from the defunct Intercontinental Bank Plc, were written off by Dr. Erastus Akingbola’s successor, Lai Alabi.
Lagos APYF backs Femi Gbajabiamila for Reps Speaker
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressive Youth Forum (APYF), has declared its full support to the decision of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the National Leader,...
Speakership: South West APC Reps vow to abide by party’s consensus
All Progressives Congress House of Representatives members-elect from six states in Southwest Nigeria rose from a closed-door meeting at the Ibadan Business School, Bodija, on Friday and pledged to stand by the party’s decision on the House leadership structure.
Stakeholders want involvement of professionals to stem collapsed buildings in Lagos
Stakeholders on Tuesday called for thee involvement of professionals in the built industry in order to stem rising cases of collapsed buildings in Lagos State.
Two die as three-storey building collapses in Lagos
Two people have been confirmed dead as a three-storey building collapsed in Ijora Badia area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, on Saturday.
Court begins trial of man attempting to print N20 billion counterfeit Naira notes
The Department of State Services, DSS, on Tuesday began the trial of one Mr John Elem, alleged to have attempted to print counterfeit Naira notes worth N20 billion.
Police uncover illegal drug factory, arrest four suspected fake drug manufacturers
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Intelligence Response Team, has uncovered an illegal drug factory and arrested four suspected fake drug manufacturers at Ikotun area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Lagos sends forth 21 retired permanent secretaries
The Lagos State Government on Thursday sent forth 21 Permanent Secretaries (PS) who retired from the civil service between January and November, 2018.
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Family sent back to DR Congo after two die of Ebola in Uganda
Authorities repatriated the relatives of two people who died of Ebola in Uganda back to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, the Ugandan health minister said on Friday.
Huawei delays its first 5G phone Mate X until September
Huawei’s first 5G phone, the $2,600 foldable tablet-phone hybrid Mate X, will miss its originally expected June release date in favor of a revised September release.
NUSA: Another Nigeria allegedly tortured to death by South African Police
Another Nigerian Citizen, Maxwell Ikechuku Okoye, from Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, has been allegedly killed by members of the South African Police Service in Ladysmith, Kwa-zulu-Natal Province.
Two storey building collapses in Warri
An uncompleted two storey building, still under construction, in the Marine Quarters axis of Warri, collapsed to the ground on Friday, leaving a huge heap of rubbles.
Huawei replaces Android OS with ‘Hongmeng’
China’s Huawei is in the process of potentially launching its “Hongmeng” operating system (OS) to replace the US Android OS, an executive confirmed after it was reported that the company has applied to trademark the OS in various countries.
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Governor Oyetola meets President Buratai over security in Osun
Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has urged the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.- Gen. Tukur Buratai, to speed up action on the joint security team to combat rising security challenge in the state.
Senate President: Senator Lawan’s emergence excites Yobe people
The people of Yobe, the home state of the new President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, have expressed excitement over his emergence as the head of the Red Chamber, saying “it is a reflection of national interest.”
Novak Djokovic stays top, ahead of Rafael Nadal in ATP rankings
New French Open winner, Rafael Nadal, remains second in the men’s tennis rankings released on Monday by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), behind Novak Djokovic.
Anti-Bello protests ground APC headquarters
Scores of protesters grounded activities at the headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Abuja, yesterday.
Peter Obi: Suspension of AIT, RayPower licences an affront on freedom of the press
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the suspension of the licences of African Independent Television (AIT) and RayPower FM by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).