Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspects following a raid on cultists and ritualists’ hideout in Ikorodu. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Bala Elkana, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. He also said that the raid,…
Yes, 3 children died inside well, but I swear, it is not what you think
To hear some people tell a story and make ordinary tales sound extraordinary is a gift. But in the case of the three dead children found in the well, I still insist, there was no foul play, it was not…
MTN Market Doctor: Lagos markets get a healthy December
The hustle is real and every second counts. Which is why instead of spending hours waiting to see a doctor or nurse, people tend to flip that time into making some cool cash. Getting people to care about their health…
Ikorodu LG to rehabilitate public schools (Nation)
The Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government Council, Lagos State, Mr Wasiu Adeshina, on Thursday said the council would build and rehabilitate public schools in the local government area. Adeshina disclosed this when he received the Outstanding Award of Excellence from the…
Motorists, residents lament bad state of Ikorodu roads (Punch)
Motorists plying Igbe, Ijede and Gberigbe roads in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State have accused the state government of abandoning the areas, as most of the roads connecting the communities have become almost impassable. Our correspondent, who visited…
Lagos treats 100,000 emergency calls daily
General Manager of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu on Thursday said the agency receives at least 100,000 calls daily from residents in the state via the emergency response number 767 and 112. “Tiamiyu, who spoke…
A kidnapper, shoplifter and the usual suspects
What is a city without crime? Every Friday, thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Don’t get caught!!! Lagos Police rescue kidnapped toddler in Ogun, arrest suspect (ThisDay) Operatives…
Ambode’s wife donates shoes, socks to Lagos school pupils (Nation)
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, on Tuesday commenced the distribution of 50,000 shoes and branded socks to primary one pupils of public schools across the state. Ambode, in her remarks at the Cherubim and Seraphim Primary School,…
Mob sets police van ablaze in Lagos over killing of Okada rider (Guardian)
A mob yesterday set ablaze a police patrol van in Ikorodu area of Lagos State to protest against the alleged killing of a commercial motorcycle operator at Ipakodo. It was gathered that some policemen attached to Ipakodo Division allegedly chased…
* Ikorodu residents call for modification of traditional festivals (Tribune) * Olokun, Osaara: The making of Atlantic Ocean, Lagos Lagoon (SUN)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE, MAY 17, 2018 Ikorodu residents call for modification of traditional festivals (Tribune) Some traders and residents in Ikorodu area of Lagos State have appealed to the custodians of traditional festivals to modify how they are…
