The Lagos State Police Command has initiated an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the tragic demise of a 22-year-old male tailoring apprentice, identified as Hakeem Mujib. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, confirmed this development on Monday. Hundeyin disclosed that the command received information regarding the incident on Sunday night, Read More…
Lifeline International, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has underscored the critical importance of timely and accessible crisis support services in preventing suicides and saving lives. This message was conveyed by Prof. Taiwo Sheikh, the Continental Representative of the organisation, in a statement issued to commemorate the 2023 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) in Lagos on Sunday. Read More…
A 46-year-old businessman, Ekenedilichukwu Johnpaul, found himself in legal turmoil on Friday as the Lagos State Police brought him before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, accusing him of procuring a Toyota Hiace worth eight million Naira through fraudulent means. Residing in Igala Estate, Ejigbo, Lagos State, the defendant stands charged with conspiracy, obtaining by false pretenses, Read More…
Ikorodu Local Government has persistently featured among the top five local governments with the highest rates of domestic violence, sexual violence, and child abuse over the past five years, according to Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA). Speaking in Lagos, Mrs. Vivour-Adeniyi highlighted the significance Read More…
The Russian private military company known as the Wagner Group is slated to be designated as a terrorist organisation by the British government, the Home Office announced on Wednesday. This move will render membership in or support for the group illegal. A forthcoming parliamentary order will categorise Wagner’s assets as terrorist property, permitting their confiscation, Read More…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has taken action in reaction to the disturbing situation of 12-year-old Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestine purportedly vanished during medical treatment. On Monday, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa formed an ad hoc committee to investigate the subject extensively. The incident came to public attention when the boy’s mother, Abiodun Deborah, expressed Read More…
Over 60 individuals apprehended last week in Nigeria in connection with an alleged same-sex wedding, an activity deemed illegal in the country, have been ordered to remain in custody, as confirmed by both the police and their legal representative on Monday. The decision to detain the suspects was granted following a court hearing held on Read More…
In a disconcerting revelation, the Lagos State Government, operating through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has reported a staggering total of 5,624 cases of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) within a span of just one year. This concerning statistic was unveiled by Ms Titilayo Shitta-Bey, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Lagos Read More…
In the wake of Nigeria’s digital revolution, as the nation strives to embrace technological progress and financial inclusion, a stark and disconcerting reality has emerged: the rampant surge of internet fraud. This investigative report ventures into the intricate web of internet fraud that has entangled the Nigerian landscape, unravelling the intricate threads of data, statistics, Read More…
In a recent development, Nigerian law enforcement undertook a decisive operation targeting an alleged same-sex wedding within the precincts of Warri, a bustling southern city nestled within the Delta state. The act in question stands in contravention of prevailing legal statutes within the nation, which steadfastly prohibit such unions. An official communiqué claims that authorities Read More…
