Police, CSOs Agree on Peaceful Protest, Single Venue in Lagos
A heavy police presence, including officers from the Nigeria Police Force’s Area F Division, was observed as groups of protesters began assembling at the Ikeja underbridge in Lagos to mark June 12 Democracy Day. The demonstrators, including civil society groups and pro-democracy activists, were gathering to voice concerns over worsening economic conditions and rising insecurity […]
Mohbad’s brother, Friend Arrested Outside Lagos Court
The younger brother of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police on the premises of the Magistrates’ Court in the Ogba area of Lagos State. Adura was said to have been whisked away yesterday alongside his friend, Ibrahim Koleosho, aka King White, shortly after attending a […]
NYSC Member Apologizes for Viral ‘Smelling State’ Comment About Lagos
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Lagos, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, has issued an apology after facing backlash over a viral video in which she described Lagos as a “smelling state.” In a statement made available on her social media accounts on Monday, Raye acknowledged that her comment may have […]
Jandor Joins APC After Quitting PDP
Former Lagos State PDP Governorship candidate in 2023 general election, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly called Jandor, has officially returned to the All Progressives Congress. At a press conference yesterday in Lagos, Jandor said he needed a party that has the capacity to win an election and deliver the heart desires of the people, whether his name is […]
House of Reps summon KFC for discriminating against physically-challenged ex-gov’s son
The House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has invited the management of a popular food outlet, Kentucky Fried Chicken, over the alleged ill-treatment of Mr Adebola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel and a person living with a disability. The committee’s Chairman, Bashiru Ayinla, disclosed this yesterday while briefing House of Representatives […]
Lagos State Governor announces N750m for Trader Money Initiative
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has kicked off trader money initiative for market men and women in the state to support their businesses. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who made this announcement during the inauguration of the food Agro-hub located in Mushin Idi-Oro area of Lagos, said 15,000 traders will be given 50,000 naira each to support […]