The biggest news in Lagos is the Land Use Charge Law 2018. The simplest summary is that LASG is going to charge property owners between 200 and 500% more and it will mean a hike in rents for Lagos tenants.…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with the US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting started shortly after Tillerson’s arrival at the State…
Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has approved the release of N984 million as compensation to property owners affected by ongoing township road construction projects in eight major towns in the state. The governor disclosed this in a statement by…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Monday warned unauthorised persons against loitering around centres designated for the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations. Philip Ayuba, Niger State Corps Commandant, said in an interview with newsmen in…
French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy, who created famous looks for Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy, has died at the age of 91. His partner Philippe Venet, a former haute couture designer, confirmed the news to the AFP…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a trader, Mrs. Nkeiruka Ngwu, for allegedly torturing her 10-year-old maid, Chioma Samuel, with a hot iron. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident happened on Wednesday at Ngwu’s house on Ogundana Street, Allen Avenue,…
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday expressed optimism that the ongoing dialogue with various stakeholders on the new Land Use Charge Law would bring about a positive outcome in the overall interest of the people going forward. He said…
Trust Nigerians to always latch on to trends. Barely a week after Treasure Bayode succeeded in his world record attempt during which he read for over 120 hours non-stop, another Nigerian, Bright, with the twitter handle @DBrightmon is attempting to…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday recommended minimum sentence of 25 years for rapists, saying rape should not be met with light sentencing. Ambode made the recommendation during a symbolic walk against domestic and sexual violence at Alausa.…
As reconstruction and expansion work progresses on the ever-busy Lagos-Badagry expressway, motorists on the axis are complaining about the perennial gridlock on the road. A visit to the construction area showed that various construction activities like excavations and construction of…
