In a significant victory against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major cross-border drug trafficking syndicates, seizing large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids worth billions of naira. The operation, which took place at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and various locations across Lagos, led to the arrest of six Read More…
A tragic incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday, November 17, 2024, when a reckless truck driver crushed a revenue collector to death and fled the scene. The victim, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was reportedly collecting tolls at a toll gate when the fatal accident happened. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the Read More…
A significant traffic disruption is looming over Lagos as the state government has announced a three-month closure of the outbound lane of the Marine Bridge, starting from November 18, 2024. The closure is necessary to facilitate urgent asphalt repairs on the bridge, a crucial link for commuters and businesses in the Apapa axis. The Lagos Read More…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed $4.4 million (approximately N7.4 billion) to support efforts against cholera in Lagos. This significant funding aims to address the recurrent cholera outbreaks that have plagued the densely populated city, particularly in underserved communities. Cholera, a highly contagious disease caused by ingesting water or food contaminated Read More…
In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered drugs worth ₦4.4 billion concealed in the lavatories of an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. This operation, conducted on November 10, 2024, is part of the NDLEA’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Nigeria. The NDLEA Read More…
In a shocking incident on November 11, 2024, a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer was brutally attacked by a commercial bus driver and his conductor. The incident occurred during an arrest attempt in the Oshodi area of Lagos. The officer was doused with petrol and set ablaze, resulting in severe injuries. LASTMA officers Read More…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on Read More…
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, tensions escalated during a public engagement in Victoria Island when Minister of Works, David Umahi, ordered security personnel to remove a woman protesting the demolition of her property. The woman, who identified herself as a supporter of President Bola Tinubu, claimed her houses were demolished despite having the necessary certificates Read More…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has addressed concerns surrounding the multi-billion naira 18-storey Ibom Towers project in Lagos. Amidst criticisms from individuals and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) about potential capital flight from Akwa Ibom State, Governor Eno has reassured the public of the project’s benefits. During the project’s flag-off in Victoria Island, he Read More…
The disappearance of Jimi Folarin, a 43-year-old realtor, has sent shockwaves through the community of Imota, Ikorodu. Folarin was last seen on Wednesday at 4 pm when he left his house to inspect properties for a client. His sister, Iremide Omowunmi, reported that he hasn’t been reachable since. “At about 4 PM, my brother called Read More…