A couple, Mr Abanishe Taofeek and Mrs Abanishe Temitope, have been arrested by the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) for allegedly abusing their 15-year-old son for over 18 months. It was learnt that concerned neighbours at Oreagba Street, Olowu CDA in the Grammar School area of Ikorodu, alerted authorities after observing repeated physical assault…
The arrest of a 35-year old woman, Mariam Vincent, along with two accomplices, Orie Ruth, 23, and Ujunwa Ifeanyi, 18, who allegedly operate a baby factory, has revealed how they recruit some men to impregnate their victims to produce babies for sale in Lagos State. The revelations were made following the arrest of the suspects…
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has expressed deep appreciation to UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu and Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote for their concern during the temporary closure of a section of the Independence Bridge in Lagos. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Orji Uchenna Orji, Umahi revealed that Elumelu…
A deadly explosion occurred on Tuesday night after a 30-tonne gas truck collided near the Otedola Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident resulted in one death, three injuries, and the destruction of two buildings, including a Redeemed Christian Church of God structure, along with four vehicles. Multiple videos shared on X showed thick…
Meranda Amidst row over speakership position, which led to an early morning invasion of the state House of Assembly by the Department of State Services (DSS), members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have passed a vote of confidence in Mojisola Meranda, following rumours of her possible resignation. Oladipo Ajomale, member representing Oshodi-Isolo constituency…
A 56-year old man, Williams Omigie, has been by the police in Lagos for allegedly forging late father’s house documents and selling the property for N90m without the consent of the family members. The property in question is located at No. 20 Alhaji Mustapha Street, Iju Ishaga, Lagos. He allegedly forged the documents, sold the…
A 29-year-old woman, Nkiru Osakweogo, has gone missing after attending a job interview in the Lekki area of Lagos State. Her family is desperately seeking information about her whereabouts. Osakweogo, a resident of 58 Kirikiri Road, Olodi Apapa, Lagos, left her home on January 25, 2025, for the interview. However, she has not returned or…
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Ishola Olanrewaju Olawale, has ordered an immediate physical headcount of all police personnel in the state command. In a wireless message dated February 5, 2025, the CP mandated that all officers must present themselves within seven days or risk being classified as ghost workers or fake personnel. The directive,…
Monday Adebanjo Police operatives from the Tactical Squad, Ikorodu Annex, have arrested a 48-year old suspected kidnapping gang leader, Monday Adebanjo, over the abduction of three Lebanese with two Nigerians and obtaining $40,000 Dollars equivalent of N68m as ransom in Lagos State. Adebayo, who is the leader of the gang, allegedly conspired and kidnapped the…
