The Osun Amotekun Corps on Friday says it arrested a 25 year-old man, who works as a private security guard, for allegedly stealing nine air conditioners in Osogbo. In a statement by Brig-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, Osun Amotekun Commander, the suspect,…
Makinde assents to establishment of Rule of Law Enforcement Authority
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has signed into law the Executive Bill for establishment of the State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority. Makinde, while signing the bill into law on Friday in Ibadan, said that the establishment of such…
Woman killed as container falls on car in Lagos
A yet-to-be-identified woman in a Nissan car was, on Friday, killed when a fully loaded 40-foot Mack articulated truck fell on the car at the Alapere, Ogudu axis in Lagos. However, the driver of the car with the number ABJ…
Elon Musk to visit India for meeting with PM Modi
Elon Musk has announced on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that he will visit India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi without giving a date. The Tesla boss is expected to announce major investment plans in the country…
Sanwo-Olu visits Badagry, highlights tourism potential
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said Badagry has a lot of tourism potential to attract both international and local audiences, and make Lagos State a choice destination for tourists. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this during an inspection tour around…
Gunmen attack checkpoint, burn patrol vehicle
Gunmen on Thursday attacked a police check point along the Abakaliki-Enugu Highway, setting a patrol van belonging to the Police ablaze. The incident happened at Ishieke junction at the outskirts of Abakaliki town. Sources in the area claimed the gunmen…
Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal
An appellate court on Monday granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district after the two sides reached a settlement on separate litigation in state…
PFAS: US limits “forever chemicals” in tap water for first time
The US has imposed its first nationwide limits on several harmful chemicals found in tap water across the country. Research suggests millions of Americans likely drink water contaminated with PFAS chemicals, which are linked to a host of health issues…
Father sentenced for injecting mercury into his daughter’s foot
A court in Germany on Wednesday sentenced a 30-year-old man to 13 years in prison for attempted murder for injecting mercury into his 1-year-old daughter’s foot. The man’s girlfriend was sentenced to 12 years in prison for taking part in…
Police rescue thieves from mob, 303 criminals face trial, Couple arrested for producing fake drinks and more
What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Lagos police rescue suspected thieves from mob (Punch) Police operatives from the Bode Thomas Division, Lagos,…