In a recent development at the Ikeja Special Offences Court, a significant legal verdict was reached. Mr. Opeyemi Oladele, who had been facing charges of robbing a woman at gunpoint, was acquitted and discharged of all accusations by Justice Mojisola Dada. Justice Dada, in delivering her judgment, cited a critical failure on the part of Read More…
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Nigeria’s First Lady Encourages Women to Break Barriers and Unleash Their Full Potential
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, delivered a powerful message to women, urging them to “break down barriers that limit our progress, challenge stereotypes, and foster an environment of equal opportunity for all.” She emphasised the importance of education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and gender equity, stating that these are “essential pillars that will enable us Read More…
Conjoined twins delivered at LASUTH tragically die
A pair of conjoined twins, who were delivered by a team of medical experts at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), have tragically passed away. Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, shared this sombre information in an interview with NAN on Monday in Lagos. The hospital’s management had initially celebrated the Read More…
Ikeja High Court reserves hearing on plea bargain for suspected robbers
On Monday, an Ikeja High Court scheduled November 8 as the date to hear the plea bargain of three alleged robbers: Abolaji Kehinde, Tunde Jamiu, and Uche John. They are facing charges of conspiracy and armed robbery. Mrs. Uche Onoha, the defence counsel, informed the court that the first defendant had passed away while in Read More…
Ladipo Market reopens following stringent environmental compliance
The Lagos State Government has officially reopened Ladipo Market in Mushin, successfully fulfilling the necessary criteria for the resumption of business activities. In a statement released on Monday, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, confirmed the market’s reopening after a temporary closure due to multiple environmental violations. Wahab underscored the Read More…
Lagos State vows prosecution for alleged night club assault on LASEPA officials
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has taken a resolute stance to prosecute all 11 employees of 10 POTS Night Club, situated at 2A Admiralty Way, Lekki. These individuals stand accused of assaulting state officials during their duty. Kunle Adeshina, Director of Public Affairs, released a statement on this Read More…
Lagos State Authorities begin demolition of illegal structures on Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway
The Monitoring, Enforcement, and Compliance Department of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MOE&WR) initiated the demolition of illegal structures along the Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway on Sunday. This action, carried out under the directives of the Commissioner for the MOE & WR, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, addresses the conversion of these structures into living spaces Read More…
Lagos State Government shuts private hospital for unsafe blood transfusions
In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the Lagos State Government has closed down a private hospital located in Ago-Okota, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area. The hospital had been found guilty of administering unscreened and unlabelled blood to unsuspecting patients. Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), made Read More…
Lagos State Government announces four-week traffic diversion plan for Thomas Ajufo to Sheraton Link Bridge reconstruction
In an official statement released on Sunday, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, revealed that the traffic diversion plan for the reconstruction of the Thomas Ajufo inwards Sheraton Link Bridge axis will be in effect for four weeks. The diversion, which is necessitated by the ongoing construction of the Opebi Link Bridge, Read More…
Lagos thunderstorm alert as NiMet forecasts varied weather patterns across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday
As expected thunderstorms loom over the Lagos area, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has unveiled a weather forecast that spans from Monday to Wednesday, covering various regions of the country. On Monday, dust haze is expected to envelop Kano, Jigawa, and Yobe, with visibility ranging from 2km to 5km. Furthermore, morning thunderstorms are anticipated in Read More…