Tag Archives: Lagos

Mixed reactions follow Burna Boy's exit from stage at Greater Lagos concert

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The Greater Lagos Countdown to 2025 concert saw Burna Boy unceremoniously exit the stage. What would have been a complete performance from the superstar hitmaker was abruptly cut short when an overzealous fan jumped on stage. The clip of the moment, currently making rounds on the internet, shows the fan rushing on to the stage as Burna Boy nearly boots …

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Defilement: Lagos state govt heads to Supreme court over Dr Olaleye?s acquittal

Defilement: Lagos state govt heads to Supreme court over Dr Olaleye?s acquittal

The Lagos State Government has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court seeking to overturn the judgment of the Court of Appeal that discharged and acquitted 58-year-old medical director Dr Olufemi Olaleye of the alleged offence of d#filing his wife’s niece.   Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court had on October 24, 2023, …

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You haven?t disappointed us, we see righteousness and fairness in you – Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque tells Tinubu

You haven?t disappointed us, we see righteousness and fairness in you - Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque tells Tinubu

The Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his performance in office, saying the president has not disappointed Nigerians.   The cleric made the remarks during the Juma’at prayer at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos on Friday, December 27, with President Tinubu in attendance.   “We are proud of you. I remember …

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Police foil Christmas Day robbery attempt in Lagos, arrest three suspects

Police foil Christmas Day robbery attempt in Lagos, arrest three suspects

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three members of a suspected armed robbery gang that invaded the Safejo area of Amukoko of the state during the Christmas celebration.    The arrested suspects and others still at large were attempting to rob residents of Amukoko on Christmas Day when the state Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, deployed policemen …

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DJ Jimmy Jatt to celebrate 40 years on stage with Rewind Concert in Lagos

DJ Jimmy Jatt to celebrate 40 years on stage with Rewind Concert in Lagos

This December, the iconic on-air personality Yaw will join forces with the legendary Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt to present an unforgettable night of nostalgia and music. The Rewind ‘A Flashback’ Concert is set to take place on Monday, December 30th, 2024, at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The star-studded concert will bring together some of Nigeria’s biggest music …

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Trenchfest Returns to Lagos: Wande Coal to headline December’s biggest concert!

Trenchfest Returns to Lagos: Wande Coal to headline December’s biggest concert!

DefEars Management, in partnership with Dapper Live, is thrilled to announce the return of Trenchfest. The highly anticipated music festival supported by Coke Studio promises to light up Lagos this December! Set to be the convergence of all Nigerian music lovers, from diaspora visitors to Afrobeats fans at home, Trenchfest Lagos is gearing up to be the city’s biggest concert …

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Two-year-old boy found abandoned at a dump site in Lagos

Two-year-old boy found abandoned at a dump site in Lagos

An abandoned two-year-old boy has been found at a dump site in the Iganmu area of Lagos State.   The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post shared on his X handle on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.    According to Hundeyin, the baby was found at the Sari Iganmu dumpsite on Monday …

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NAFDAC seizes unregistered Food products worth over N3.8 Billion in Lagos

NAFDAC seizes unregistered Food products worth over N3.8 Billion in Lagos

The National Agency for Food and drug Administration and Control’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate have raided a warehouse at Apongbon Oke Arin Market, following a tip-off about the sale of unregistered food products.   Various unregistered items valued at N3,818,802,720 were seized during the operation and the facility has been placed on hold pending further investigation. The warehouse management has …

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