With the registration, no marathon in Africa has had international athletes compete. Athletes from Europe, East Africa, North Africa, Asia to storm Lagos The general manager of the race, Yussuf Alli, said athletes from Europe, East Africa, North Africa, West Africa, Asia, and South America have registered for the race. …
Read More »Brazil returnee arrested as NDLEA intercepts cocaine, skunk consignments at Enugu airport and Lagos seaport
Desperate efforts to bring into Nigeria 126.95 kilograms of cocaine and skunk concealed in herbal tea packs and imported vehicles by drug cartels from Brazil and Canada have again been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, AIIA, Enugu and …
Read More »Angry mob chops off suspected robber’s wrist as police arrest five accomplices in Lagos
A suspected armed robber had his wrist chopped off by an angry mob at Ijora Badia area of Lagos State. According to The Nation, the suspect had attempted to evade arrest after his gang numbering over 25 attacked traders under the Iganmu Bridge, Apapa-Iganmu LCDA area of the state. …
Read More »7 most Instagram-worthy Lagos restaurants in 2023
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we have compiled a list of the best restaurants to take pictures and even propose. Also, note we are not talking about where to eat the best food. 1. Mist Restaurant – Art Hotel From the first step you take in the Art Hotel, …
Read More »Fight breaks out as soldiers try to disarm police taskforce in Lagos (video)
Soldiers and policemen got into a fight in public and this was caught on video. The physical confrontation occured this morning, Jan. 18, at ijaya, Apongbo, in Lagos State. The soldiers attempted to disarm a police taskforce and they put up a fight. A video shared online …
Read More »INEC denies colluding with APC to manipulate PVC collection in Lagos
Lagos office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked claim of colluding with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to manipulate the collection of permanent voter cards (PVCs) in the state. The claim was made by the Peoples Democratic Congress (PDP) on Monday, January 16, during a press conference. …
Read More »Police officers have the right to use their firearms to protect themselves in the face of danger – Lagos police PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, explains
The spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, says under the law, police officers have the right to use their firearms to protect themselves in the face of danger. Hundeyin gave the clarification while reacting to the backlash police officers in the state received for using …
Read More »Customs intercepts Military hardware and uniforms at Lagos airport (photos)
The Murtala Muhammed Area Command (MMAC) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has intercepted military and police hardware at the cargo section of the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. Disclosing this to newsmen, the Customs Area Controller of the MMAC, Compt. Sambo Dangaladima, said the …
Read More »Lagos vulcaniser sentenced to death by hanging for stealing N57,000 from nurse
A 32-year-old vulcaniser has been sentenced to death by hanging for robbing a nurse of N57,000 at Akesan bus stop, near Igando, Lagos. An Ikeja Special Offences Court presided over by Justice Mojisola Dada sentenced Chidozie Onyinchiz on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Justice Dada held that the prosecution had proved …
Read More »Court stops Lagos government from taking over market
Office of Lagos Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, and Kosofe Local Government was on Tuesday, January 17, stopped by an Ikeja High Court from forcefully taking over the Alaba Section of Mile 12 Market. Justice Latifat Oluyemi gave the interim injunction pending determination of an application initiated by Incorporated Trustees of Orirere …
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