Lagos State Government on Thursday auctioned not less than 134 automobiles impounded for various traffic offences. The exercise was carried out at the headquarters of Lagos State Taskforce and Special Offences Unit, Bolade Oshodi, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area Residents flocked the venue to bid for various types of vehicles including cars, buses, and Sports Utility Read More…
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Queen’s funeral to end with two-minute national silence
New information has been released for the Queen’s state funeral, with the doors of Westminster Abbey opening in preparation for the coming congregation from 08:00 BST on Monday 19 September. The State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy, drawn by 142 sailors, will carry her coffin from Westminster Hall to the Abbey for the service, Read More…
Man confined to 21 years imprisonment for defiling, impregnating daughter
Akin Isaac, a 52-year-old man has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment by an Ikeja Special Offences Court on Thursday for defiling and impregnating his 18-year-old daughter. The convict was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo following his plea bargain application, dated April 21. “In view of the guilty plea of the Read More…
Firefighters prevent gas explosion in Lagos
Officers of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service have prevented a gas explosion that would have rocked Peter Agha Street Junction by the Memorial Arcade, Oke Afa, Isolo Lagos, when a gas truck overturned. Firefighters quickly controlled the inferno on Monday night by applying chemical foam from causing more damage, thereby preventing casualties. Ogabi Read More…
Lagos Suspects Arraigned For Damaging, Stealing Car Parts
The arrest of four suspected members of a syndicate that partake in damaging and selling vehicle parts in the state has been confirmed by The Lagos State Police Command. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement on Monday, said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday during a patrol in the Surulere area of the state. He Read More…
My husband has refused to work, woman tells court
Mrs. Florence Ideye, a divorce-seeking trader, on Tuesday told Igando Customary Court in Lagos State that her husband, Victor, has refused to work in the past 10 years. Florence also alleged that Victor liked smoking and quarrels. The resident of No. 26, Giwa Onilu St., Ijegun, Lagos State, added that there was no love anymore between them, Read More…
Lagos: Man Stabs Brother To Death Over N1,500
A 21-year-old Monday Nnime for reportedly been arrested by the Lagos state police command for stabbing his 28-year-old brother in Ebute Meta area of the state. The suspect was apprehended by security Operatives attached to the Denton Police Division, Ebute Meta, on September 7, following the death of the deceased, John Okoh. Nnime supposedly stabbed Read More…
LASG launches “Q4 Lagos Initiative” to promote local tourism
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, will launch the “Q4- Lagos Initiative” meant to improve awareness of local tourism potential in the state on Sept. 21. Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, in a statement on Sunday, said that the initiative would be launched in partnership with stakeholders Read More…
Brokers engage Lagos in promotion of insurance education in schools
Insurance brokers, under the umbrella of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), have kicked off plans for a sustainable arrangement with the Lagos State government for the promotion of insurance among secondary school students in the state. The council took this step when its team visited the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folashade Read More…
Five escape death as fire truck falls on SUV in Lagos
At least five persons narrowly escaped death when a Federal Fire Service truck fell on an Acura Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The survivors were taken to the hospital for treatment. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary, PS, of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, confirmed the accident. According to Oke-Osanyitolu, Read More…