Tag Archives: Lagos

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has officially signed the Lagos Electricity Bill into law.  The Lagos state Deputy Governor Kadri Hamzat, members of the State assembly, as well as the state executive council members were at the Lagos House Alausa Ikeja for the signing.  This was disclosed by Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the …

Lagos Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has responded after NAFDAC countered his claim that its enforcement agents were the ones caught on camera destroying bags of sachet water   On Sunday, Wahab released a statement in reaction to claims made by some X user that the state govt officials were out destroying sachet water while enforcing its …

The governor of Borno state, Professor Babagana Zulum, has again kicked against the controversial tax reform bills introduced by the Tinubu-led administration arguing that only states like Lagos and Rivers will benefit from the bill.   The governor stated this when he appeared on Channels Television last night December 1. “On this tax issue, there are a lot of misconceptions. …

The Lagos State Government has sounded a warning over the grave threat to its aquatic ecosystem caused by excessive and indiscriminate dredging of the lagoon in coastal areas by illegal operators.   Commissioner for the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, raised the alarm during an emergency meeting with dredgers and tipper operators in Alausa, Ikeja, on Friday, November …

The Lagos state task force has dismissed two of its personnel identified as Fatai Yusuf (42) and Hammed Garuba (38) for allegedly stealing two phones during a raid.   The task force spokesperson, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, who disclosed this to newsmen, said the officials stole phones during an operation conducted at a hotel in Gowon Estate.     He said the …

With a track record of hosting iconic editions across Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Ghana, and South Africa, Even In The Day continues to set the pace for premium daytime entertainment. Nigeria’s biggest day party brand, Even In The Day, is proud to unveil an exciting calendar of events this December, showcasing its commitment to creating unforgettable experiences and shaping the Nigerian …

The Appeal Court sitting in Lagos has nullified the conviction of Femi Olaleye, managing director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, accused of r@pe.    In a ruling delivered today November 29,  the appellate court held that the lower court erred in its judgment as it had no direct evidence to     The appeal court thereafter discharged and acquitted Olaleye. …

The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal will on Friday, November 29, 2024, rule on the appeal filed by the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, who is challenging his rape conviction and life imprisonment sentence.   Olaleye was sentenced to life imprisonment on October 24, 2024, for r3ping his wife’s 16-ear-old niece.    Olaleye …

Four suspected traffic robbers who specialise in robbing motorists of their belongings during traffic gridlocks at rush hour have been apprehended by Lagos State Taskforce at different spots across the state.     The suspects identified as Ismail Akinlade (26), Rasak Abiodun (25), Adefabi Gbolahan (25), and Rilwan Olaloye (20) were arrested in the Mushin area of Lagos after a …

NAFDAC seizes N300 million worth of fake medicines in Lagos raid.   The Investigation & Enforcement team of the National Drug has uncovered a trove of counterfeit medicines during a raid at Tyre Village, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State. The operation led to the seizure of fake pharmaceuticals, including Amoxicillin 500mg, Ampiclox capsules 500mg, and packaging materials for Augmentin capsules …