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Crime Metro Rape

Lagos State Public Defender Rescues Four Minors from Defilement, Suspect Arrested

The Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD) has successfully rescued four young victims from the clutches of Sunday Fatoba (41) in the Ikorodu area of the state. According to Mrs. Olubunmi Adesomoju, the Director of OPD, “the suspect is alleged to have engaged in regular sexual activity with victims aged between 11 and Read More…

Crime Fraud Metro

Man Charged with 9 Million Naira Scam in Ikeja Court

A 45-year-old man, Adefowora Adelaja, was brought before the Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, accused of deceiving and obtaining nine million Naira through dishonest means. Adelaja, whose residence details were not disclosed, faces two charges: one for obtaining money under false pretences and another for theft. However, he entered a plea of not guilty. The Read More…

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Ikorodu Metro

Ikorodu LG Chairman Empowers Retirees to Embrace Active Post-Service Lives

Mr. Wasiu Adesina, the Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government (LG), delivered an insightful speech on Wednesday, urging retirees to steer clear of idleness and immerse themselves in activities that would invigorate their post-service years. Adesina’s thoughtful guidance emerged during a commemorative event held at the local government secretariat in Ikorodu, aimed at honouring the esteemed Read More…

City Transport Metro Top Story

Lagos State Advances Water Transport with Innovative E-Fleet System

The Lagos State Government is ushering in a new era of technology-driven water transportation through the introduction of the Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) Electronic Fleet (E-Fleet) Surveillance System. In a statement issued by Mr. Akeem Odusina, Director of the Public Affairs Unit of LAGFERRY, the move aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S.+ Agenda, a strategic Read More…

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Education Metro

Lagos Deputy Governor Advocates Alumni Involvement in University Progress

Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has urged higher education institutions to leverage the potential of their alumni for infrastructural development. Hamzat made this call during a visit to the University of Ibadan, where he met with Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kayode Adebowale and the university’s management in Ibadan, Oyo State. Highlighting the significance Read More…

Agriculture Business Metro

Farmers in Lagos Benefit from COVID-19 Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme

As part of the Lagos COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (Lagos-CARES), a total of 1,531 processing and producing farmers have received diverse farm assets. The distribution took place at the Lagos Farm Service Centre in Agege on Tuesday. Mr Jonathan Obayemi, the State Project Coordinator for FADAMA, announced that the assets would be Read More…

Metro Policy

Sanwo-Olu urges public support for effective policy implementation

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to citizens to rally behind the government’s policy initiatives, emphasising the pivotal role of public relations in building mutual trust and understanding. Speaking at the 17th International Public Relations Congress organized by the Business Education Examinations Council (BEEC), Governor Sanwo-Olu underscored the importance of re-establishing trust and Read More…

Crime Domestic Violence Metro

Lagos State initiative guides male perpetrators of domestic violence toward healing and accountability

Over 50 male perpetrators of domestic violence have recently taken part in a series of support and healing group therapy sessions organised by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA). According to a statement by DSVA’s Executive Secretary, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, these sessions were designed to address the escalating issue of domestic violence within Read More…

Legislature Metro

Lagos State House of Assembly Reports Progress in Nominee Screening

The Lagos State House of Assembly has announced that it has successfully assessed and evaluated 20 of the 39 commissioner-nominees submitted for consideration by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Governor Sanwo-Olu had put forth a comprehensive list of 39 nominees, comprising commissioners and Special Advisers, to the Assembly on July 28, seeking their screening and subsequent confirmation. Read More…

Education Metro

250 GCE Forms Gifted to Underprivileged Students by Council Boss in Ikosi Isheri

The Chairwoman of the Ikosi Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mrs. Samiat Bada, has generously provided 250 General Certificate of Education (GCE) application forms to underprivileged students in our community. The occasion took place on Monday at the council’s main office in Lagos. Of the 250 forms distributed, 50 were given to students who Read More…