Tag Archives: Lagos

Nigerians have accused the Nigerian police of selective justice after the Lagos State Police Command PRO Benjamin Hundeyin explained why TikToker Seaking was arrested.   Seaking was arrested after he released videos insulting the president following warnings by the police force PRO Olumuyiwa Adejobi that cursing people online is a criminal offence.   Following his arrest, a lawyer on X, …

Singer Wizkid, real name Ayo Balogun, lost his phone at the Nativeland concert held in Lagos on Saturday, December 21. He is now offering N5 million to anyone who can return it to him. The ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner’s appearance at the concert was a major surprise to fans and fun-seekers and he didn’t disappoint as he thrilled them to a riveting …

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft has  intercepted 19 suspected stowaways aboard Europe-bound vessels in Lagos State.   It was gathered that the stowaways, who had boarded the vessels under cover of darkness, concealed themselves in the rudder compartments in an attempt to illegally migrate to Europe.   Lieutenant Hussaini Ibrahim, the Base Information Officer, confirmed the development in a …

President Bola Tinubu has cancelled all his official events in Lagos today, December 21 in honour of the stampede victims in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State.   The two tragedies claimed many lives and left many others injured. A statement released by presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, says President Tinubu was scheduled to watch the boat parade in Lagos and …

The Lagos State Police Command is asking for the public’s assistance to locate the family of a disoriented woman.     The spokesperson of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this in a statement said the lady walked into Ojodu Police division on Thursday, December 19, 2024, and collapsed minutes later.    “FOUND PERSON: This lady walked into Ojodu …

Entertainment Week Lagos is more than just a fun event; it’s a driving force behind Nigeria’s creative economy. Whether you’re into music, film, fashion, tech, or art, this was the ultimate hub for fun, learning, and collaboration. From December 10 to 15, EWL 2024 turned Lagos into a buzzing playground of creativity, welcoming over 5,000 attendees, including top industry leaders, …

A 42-year-old man, Kareem Hammed has d!ed after collapsing while on duty at his workplace in Lagos State.   Hammed, who worked for Fortune Security Company in Onipanu, Lagos State, was rushed to the General Hospital in Odeda in Ogun State for urgent medical care where he was later confirmed d3ad.   The spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, …

Nollywood actress and film producer Carolyna Hutchings will return for the Real Housewives of Lagos season 3. Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos) Season 3 is just around the corner, and it’s bringing some serious drama with it!  In an unexpected yet highly anticipated twist, Caroline Hutchings, one of the original queens of the Lagos social scene, is making her grand …

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a facility manufacturing unregistered cosmetic products in Ipaye Iba, Lagos State. According to a statement shared on NAFDAC’s X handle (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, December 18, the agency said its officials raided the premises, apprehended a staff member, and confiscated various products such as body washes, …

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce continued its raid against persons constituting public nuisance across the metropolis on Tuesday, November 17.   The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who disclosed this on X, said major routes raided include Awolowo Way up to Falomo roundabout, Ikoyi and Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, along Lekki road. This was an act to …