Drama as suspect attempts suicide in Lagos court

[ad_1] A suspect standing trail at an Ikeja High Court caused tension on Tuesday, Jan. 23, when he attempted suicide while leaving the courtroom.   Ayoko Oluwatobi, 25, is facing a six-count charge bordering on causing grievous bodily harm, damage to property and membership of an unlawful society.   After his counsel moved his bail … Read more

Amaju Pinnick petitions Lagos state police; accuses Davido and his aide Israel of stealing and defamation

[ad_1] Former NFF President, Amaju Pinnick and his company, Brownhill Investment Company Limited, have petitioned the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, accusing Davido and his Logistics Manager, Isreal Afeare, of stealing and defamation respectively.   In a petition filed by their counsel, Osaruyi Ayela-Uwangue, Pinnick and his company urged the police to investigate alleged criminal … Read more

Bricklayer sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling 13-year-old girl in Lagos

[ad_1] Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, has convicted and sentenced a bricklayer, Gabriel Awaye, to life imprisonment for defiling a 13-year-old girl in his room.   The judge held that the prosecution was able to prove the ingredients of the two counts of defilement and sexual assault against … Read more

Lagos State Govt seals bars over noise pollution

[ad_1] Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency have sealed two establishments, Wine Library and Buzz Bar, in the Victoria Island area of the state, over noise pollution and environmental violations.     The agency disclosed this in a statement on Monday evening, October 30, 2023.      According to LASEPA, the action was … Read more

Properties worth millions of Naira destroyed as fire guts three buildings in Lagos market

[ad_1] Properties worth millions of Naira were gutted by fire after three buildings were gutted by fire in a market on Dosunmu Street, Lagos Island area of Lagos State on Saturday night, October 28.     In a statement released, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said the fire … Read more

Lagos state govt seals off 19 bars and lounges over safety infractions

[ad_1] The Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed 19 bars and lounges that failed to comply with basic safety standards.    The state government disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday, October 28.   According to the statement, the Director-General of the Commission, Lanre Mojola, stated that despite numerous notices and ample opportunities for … Read more

Lagos seals eight buildings for blocking drainage

[ad_1]   The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Friday, October 27, sealed eight buildings along Borno Way in the Ebute Metta area of the state for blocking drainage and causing flooding in the area.   The spokesperson for the ministry, Kunle Adeshina, disclosed this in a post on his X handle.    … Read more

President Bola Tinubu’s one-sided appointment is dangerous, Nigeria is not Lagos

[ad_1] Former militant leader, Asari Dokubo has lamented over President Bola Tinubu’s recent appointments.    Asari said this while reacting to controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Gumi’s call for Nyesom Wike to be removed as FCT Minister.   Addressing this in a video which has gone viral, the former militant leader stated that Abuja was built … Read more

“You’re nothing but a shameless bully.” Real Housewife of Lagos cast member, model Faith Morey, drags fellow cast member, actress Iyabo Ojo

[ad_1] Real Housewife of Lagos cast member, model Faith Morey, has dragged her fellow cast member, actress Iyabo Ojo, following the release of episode 4 of the show.   The episode which aired on Friday, Oct. 20th saw a verbal attack on Morrey from Iyabo Ojo and another cast member, Mariam Timmer, over Faith’s relationship … Read more