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The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a group of alleged ritualists involved in killing people and harvesting their body parts for sale in various states. Among the ten suspects arrested are a community chief, an Ifa priest, an Islamic cleric, an Osun priestess, and a traditional medicine practitioner. According to Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson…
Renowned comedian Ayo Makun, widely known as AY, has candidly shared his heartbreak over the dissolution of his friendship and 20-year marriage. In a reflective post shared on his Instagram account, AY addressed the challenges he’s facing, emphasizing that his silence on certain issues doesn’t reflect weakness but rather a choice to protect his family’s…
In a gesture of unity, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu attended the third-day Firdau prayer for the late Sheikh Abdul Hafeez Ashamu Abou, former Baba Adinni of the Lagos Central Mosque. The ceremony, held at Eko Club, Surulere, brought diverse communities together to honor the revered religious figure. Sheikh Abou’s impactful contributions to the spiritual landscape of…
In a significant development, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, publicly denounced the recent incident involving purported soldiers verbally attacking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Speaking at the inauguration of the Dragon Officers Mess in Abakpa Cantonment, Enugu State, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja disclosed that the military had apprehended the individual responsible for the assault….
In a bid to bolster security measures and support the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Femi Otedola, Executive Chairman of Geregu Power Plc., demonstrated his commitment by donating a substantial sum of N1 billion to the Fund. The LSSTF, a collaborative effort established 17 years ago between the public and private sectors, serves to…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through his official Twitter handle @jidesanwoolu, has addressed the passing of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Imole Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. In his statement, Governor Sanwo-Olu assured the public of his commitment to uncovering the truth behind Mohbad’s sad demise. The Governor revealed that efforts have been underway behind the scenes, with close collaboration…
The Lagos State Police Command has taken a significant step to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. To this end, they have formed a 13-man special investigation team dedicated to the case. Lagos State Commissioner, Idowu Owohunwa, emphasized the unique investigative capabilities of INTERPOL and assured…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced a reduction in tuition fees after meetings with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) executives, which followed several student protests. The vice-chancellor of the University, Folashade Ogunsola, expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the meetings and stated, “Like everything, once you start something, you come back to…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially confirmed the arrest of entrepreneur Chike Ibezim, following a petition filed by former Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola. The incident, which occurred on August 10, took place in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. The arrest stemmed from a petition submitted by Fashola, who raised concerns about a…
In a significant stride towards improving transportation infrastructure, Lagos State has inaugurated the long-anticipated Blue Line Rail, providing a vital link between Marina and Mile 2.