Tag: Lagos
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Lagos Drowning in Its Own Waste as Residents Defy Sanitation Campaigns
By Opeyemi Adelakun For a city aspiring to rank among the world’s leading megacities, Lagos is confronting an increasingly visible environmental crisis as growing mountains of refuse continue to dominate roadsides, drainage channels and public spaces across the state. From densely populated suburbs to major commercial corridors, waste disposal practices have become a major source…
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Fashola Debunks Security Vote Narrative, Says Lagos Ran Security Through Public Accountability
By Paul Joseph Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works, , has challenged the widespread belief that state governors receive and spend security votes, insisting that no such arrangement existed during his administration in Lagos. Speaking on Friday during a panel session at The Platform, a public policy forum organized by , Fashola said…
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House of Rep Member, Onuakalusi Faces Criticism Over Beneficiary List in Lagos
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Hon. Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, the member representing Oshodi-Isolo II Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has come under criticism following the release of beneficiaries for his empowerment programme. The backlash emerged on May 6, 2026, after critics alleged that the list favored individuals from the lawmaker’s ethnic group, raising concerns about…
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NDLEA Intercepts ₦16.9bn Tramadol, Codeine in Lagos Raid
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a major drug distribution network in Lagos following coordinated raids on multiple warehouses concealed within a residential estate, seizing narcotics valued at approximately N16.9 billion. April 29, 2026 — The operation led to the recovery of about 2.36 million tablets of high-strength…
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Couple Arrested over Alleged Killing of Adopted Daughter in Lagos
By: Sunday Ameh Residents of the Igando area of Lagos State were thrown into mourning after a couple allegedly beat their 10-year-old adopted daughter to death following weeks of reported abuse. The deceased, identified simply as Faith, was allegedly assaulted to death on Sunday by her adoptive parents, identified as Paul Onyeama and Adline Ogbonna,…
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Lagos Govt Dismisses Resignation Rumours Around Sanwo-Olu
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Lagos State Government has firmly rejected claims that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been asked to resign, describing the reports as false and misleading. 28 April 2026 — In an official response, the governor’s media office stated that no individual or authority has demanded his resignation, emphasizing that Sanwo-Olu remains in…
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EFCC Arrests Cameroonian Suspect Over Alleged N1.5bn Bank Fraud in Lagos
By Paul Joseph Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a Cameroonian businessman, Bekono Marc Eric, over an alleged N1.5 billion bank fraud in Lagos. The suspect, 47, was apprehended on Thursday, April 23, 2026, by officers from the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the commission in the Ikorodu area, following…
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Lagos State Introduces 5% Tax on Gaming Winnings
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Lagos State Government has commenced the deduction of a five per cent withholding tax on gaming and betting winnings, marking a decisive shift in the fiscal regulation of Nigeria’s rapidly expanding gambling industry. The policy, implemented through the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service in collaboration with the Lagos State Lotteries…
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BREAKING: Sowore Triumphs Over Lagos CP and IGP in Landmark Court Ruling
In a significant ruling today, in Suit No: FHC/L/CS/2269/2025, OMOYELE SOWORE VS COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, LAGOS STATE & 2 ORS, Justice M. Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos delivered a powerful judgement against the Commissioner of Police of Lagos, CP Moshood Jimoh, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in a case brought…
