Customs team repels smugglers’ attack
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says its patrol team from Federal Operations Unit Zone A, Lagos, was attacked by smugglers on Saturday afternoon, during an […]
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Late Lagos PDP chairman laid to rest
The late Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State Chairman, Dr Adegbola Dominic, has been laid to rest at his residence in Igando, Lagos State. Dominic’s […]
Bawa Charges Management Staff on Implementation of EFCC Strategic Plan
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa today, October 14, 2021 charged management staff of the Commission to ensure […]
Bureau de change operator docked for alleged fraud
A 51-year-old bureau de change operator, Thomas Nika, was on Thursday docked in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for alleged N240,000 fraud. The police charged Nika, […]
5 men docked for allegedly stealing iron, cables worth N19.8m
Five men were on Wednesday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing iron and cables worth N19.8 million. The police charged Moses Joseph, 25; […]
Alleged money laundering: Court imposes fine on Fani-Kayode for numerous excuses
Justice Daniel Osaigor of a Federal High Court in Lagos, on Wednesday, ordered a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, to pay N200,000 for not […]
Customs reiterates determination to suppress smuggling, prevent revenue losses
The Nigeria Customs Service, Zone A, on Monday reiterated its determination to continually suppress smuggling and prevent loss of revenue in the Southwest. The Acting […]
#EndSARS: Lagos CP warns against planned protest
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, CP Hakeem Odumosu, on Monday warned against any planned protest in the state. A statement signed by the State […]
Lagos Govt orders immediate suspension of construction in Palmgroove Estate
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of all construction works in the Palmgroove Estate, pending the resolution of complaints emanating from a […]
2023 Presidency: Group makes case for Southern regions
A political group, the South-West Agenda (SWAGA) for “Bola Tinubu 2023“ said the zoning arrangement for the nation’s presidential ticket should be moved to the […]
My 61st Birthday Reflections, By Tony Iyare
Happenings in these states of the federation have always been dear to my heart. Lagos, Edo, Ogun, Osun, Kaduna, Plateau, Adamawa and Taraba. In a […]
Nigeria at 61: TUC congratulates Nigerians
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) congratulates Nigerians on the special occasion of the country’s 61st anniversary. The President of TUCN, Mr Quadri Olaleye, […]
Appeal Court joins Lagos State as respondent in FIRS appeal on VAT collection tussle
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has joined Lagos State as the third respondent in the legal battle between the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and […]
Court Jails Ex-Navy Captain 13 Years for N45m Fraud
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, secured the conviction and sentencing of a retired Navy Captain, Jerry Ogbonna, before […]
FCCPC tasks oil marketers on anti-competitive conducts
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission ( FCCPC), has urged oil marketers to shun anti-competitive conducts in view of the importance of the downstream […]
Lagos State assures tourism investors of taxes harmonisation
Mr Solomon Bonu, Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has assured investors in the tourism, arts and […]
Davido mourns his late photographer
Popular Nigerian-American Singer and Record Producer David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, has paid tribute to his late photographer, Fortune Ateumunname. The superstar took to his Instagram […]
Aisha Buhari Cup: Banyana Banyana crowned champions after spanking Super Falcons 4-2
Banyana Banyana of South Africa on Tuesday emerged champions of the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament after defeating the Super Falcons […]
APC chieftains laud Oluremi Tinubu at 61
Rep. James Faleke (Ikeja Federal Constituency) has congratulated Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, (Lagos- Central) wife of former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as she […]
Dangote group to increase social responsibility – Official
The Dangote Group has pledged to scale-up its public social responsibility to better the life of Nigerians. The group made the promise in a statement […]
Italy-bound lady, pregnant woman, fake soldier arrested for drug trafficking
. ..NDLEA storms Edo forests, destroys hectares of drug farms; intercepts cocaine, heroin going to Canada, Australia Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, […]
Court remands 2 men accused of stealing N1.48m property
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded Akeem Azeez , 28, and Olarenwaju Adekoya, 29, in Kirikiri Correctional centre for alleged theft and possession of […]
Police foil bandit attack, kill 1 along Kaduna-Abuja road
The Police Command in Kaduna State says its operatives have foiled a bandit attack and killed a notorious bandit on Kaduna-Abuja highway on Thursday morning. […]
Southern Nigeria governors in closed-door meeting in Enugu
The governors of states in Southern Nigeria are currently in a closed-door meeting at the Government House, Enugu, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. […]
Council chairman pledges drainage system within 100 days in office
The Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mr Wasiu Adesina, has promised to put in place a drainage system at Sabo Gate […]