Lagos residents recount experiences on President’s visit (Guardian) It was a harrowing experience for some Lagosians following the restriction of movement imposed on certain areas of the metropolis as a result of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Lagos. Although, motorists…
*EFCC nabs father, son for alleged Internet fraud in Lagos (Punch)*Amaechi wants hotels at stations along Lagos-Ibadan rail line (Vanguard)
EFCC nabs father, son for alleged Internet fraud in Lagos (Punch) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said it had commenced investigation into alleged conspiracy, computer-related fraud, obtaining by false pretences and retention of proceeds of unlawful activities levelled against…
*2 businessmen in court for alleged N16.5m fraud (Guardian)*EFCC Arrests Lagos banker for alleged ₦34m fraud (Channels)
2 businessmen in court for alleged N16.5m fraud (Guardian) Two businessmen, John Olufemi and Abraham Omotosho, on Friday, appeared in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding a man of 10.000 pounds (N16.5million). The defendants, who both…
*Lagos LG Polls: Group threatens legal action against LASIEC (Leadership)*Nigeria records 1.6m grams of Gold production in 5 years – Minister (Guardian)
Lagos LG Polls: Group threatens legal action against LASIEC (Leadership) A pro-democracy group, United Foundation for Survival and Sustainability, has implored the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) not to conduct elections into the 37 additionally created local government councils…
Prince Harry and Meghan to chair Global Citizen’s VAX LIVE campaign
International advocacy organisation Global Citizen has announced exciting new additions to the line-up for VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World. The broadcast and streaming special, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 8th May 2021, will be used to call on…
*Assassins kill Lagos socialite month after chieftaincy case victory (Punch)*JUSUN threatens to seal Lagos courts as chapter resumes partially (Nation)
Assassins kill Lagos socialite month after chieftaincy case victory (Punch) A Lagos-based socialite and contender for the Badore chieftaincy stool, Chief Rasak Jikoji, has been assassinated. PUNCH Metro gathered that Rasaki had a month ago celebrated a court ruling in…
*Why l hacked my madam to death – Houseboy confesses (Vanguard)*Police arrest popular Nollywood actor for alleged defilement (Independent)
Why l hacked my madam to death – Houseboy confesses (Vanguard) A houseboy, Emmanuel Akpan has said that he murdered her madam, Mrs Febisola Adedayo, because his townmate, Goodness Ekpe informed him that she’s keeping a huge sum of money…
*Parents lock up daughter for 10 years in Kano (Guardian)*YABATECH releases cut-off marks for 2020/2021 admission (Punch)
Parents lock up daughter for 10 years in Kano (Guardian) The Nigerian police have rescued a 15-year-old girl imprisoned for 10 years by her parents, BBC reported on Tuesday. Aisha Jubril was rescued in Kano State on Monday. The girl…
Raul Castro steps down as leader of Cuba’s ruling Communist Party
Cuba will be led without a Castro for the first time since the 1959 Communist Revolution after Raul Castro confirmed he was handing over to a younger generation “full of passion”. The 89-year-old confirmed he was stepping down as leader…
*NBAWF condemns alleged killing of pregnant lawyer by husband (Punch)*Lagos to demolish distressed building in Oshodi (Guardian)
NBAWF condemns alleged killing of pregnant lawyer by husband (Punch) The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum has condemned the alleged killing of a lawyer, Adaeze Ikpeama, by her husband, Anthony. It was gathered that the six-month pregnant Adaeze was allegedly…