Tragic incident in Lagos as bike rider fatally struck by truck

In a devastating incident on December 4, 2023, a yet-to-be-identified motorcycle rider lost his life after a collision with a truck in Lagos State. The fatal accident occurred at the Alakija area, heading towards the Trade Fair Complex in the…

Why Igbophobia festers under Tinubu — HURIWA

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has attributed the rash of anti-Igbo sentiments in Lagos State and within a circle of well-connected officeholders in the federal government to President Bola Tinubu’s failure to caution his core loyalists who…

We can make mistakes, Sanwo-Olu reacts to Lagos spending

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, said no administration was immune to mistakes, adding that his government was committed to public goods. The governor said this while reacting to the procurement record released by the Lagos State Public…

Tension as gunmen abduct Lagos govt official in Ikorodu

An official of Lagos State government, whose name is yet to be ascertained, was reportedly kidnapped by some hooded gunmen at his residence in Igbe-Oloja, Ikorodu, Lagos on Monday. The incident which sent shock waves in and around the serene…

FHA to demolish 677 houses in Festac over contravention

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has disclosed a plan to demolish 677 houses, while 744 others will be partially demolished over infringement by a developer in Phase 2, Festac Town, Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State. FHA’s South-West Zonal Manager, Mr.…

Tragedy as alleged LASTMA chase ends in double fatality

In a shocking turn of events, the Gbagada-inward Third Mainland Bridge axis of Lagos State just after Charly Boy bus stop witnessed a deadly incident on Monday morning. Tensions escalated as an enraged mob blocked the road in protest after…

Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment to professionalism in partnership with CIPM

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to enhance professionalism among civil servants and public servants within the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), led by…

MohBad: Naira Marley, Sam Larry get N20m bail

A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos State, on Monday, granted  singer, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, known as Sam Larry bail in the sum of N20m with three responsible duties. Naira Marley,…

Lagos doctor, Olaleye, bags life imprisonment for rape

The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja on Tuesday sentenced the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Doctor Olufemi Olaleye, to life imprisonment for the defilement of his wife’s niece. Justice Rahman Oshodi sentenced…

CSR-in-Action to unveil PIA Implementation Progress Report at SITEI Conference

CSR-in-Action, a leading international sustainability advocacy and consulting firm, is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Petroleum Industry Act implementation progress report at the forthcoming 12th Sustainability in the Extractive Industries (SITEI) Conference, scheduled for Tuesday, 31 October…

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