The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos yesterday began the trial of 11 Filipinos accused of unlawfully importing cocaine. The court commenced proceedings by hearing testimonies against the defendants from two witnesses of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).…
Two killed as violence erupts in Lagos, Ogun communities
At least two persons have been killed in a crisis that erupted in the Mowe-Ofada area of Ogun State. It was also learnt that there was violence in the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos State on Friday. Details of the…
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede escapes robbery attempt
Nigerian actress, Yvonne Jegede, has narrated how she escaped a robbery attempt on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Thursday night. The actress narrating her ordeal in a tweet on Friday morning noted that was almost robbed at about…
Record number of UK school representatives heading to Abuja, Lagos this Weekend
A record number of 22 principals from leading British schools are to visit Abuja and Lagos to attend exhibitions as part of a UK Government education partnership delegation this weekend. A delegation of more than 20 Principals and Senior leaders…
Teenager remanded for armed robbery, killer of ‘okada’ riders’ association chair arrested and more
What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Teenager remanded for alleged armed robbery in Lagos An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded an 18-year-old…
Teenager remanded for alleged armed robbery in Lagos
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded an 18-year-old male, Mohammed Lawal, at Ikoyi Custodial Centre, Lagos, for allegedly robbing a man of his car with a pistol. Lawal is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit robbery and…
Lebanese arrested in Lagos for reckless driving
The Police Command in Lagos State said it arrested a middle-aged Lebanese, John Greg, who allegedly drove against traffic recklessly, knocked down a pedestrian and escaped. The command spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on his verified Twitter handle…
London to Lagos on a motorbike – Ehi Braimah
The internet is literally on fire over the decision of Kunle Adeyanju, a Nigerian and Rotarian, to embark on a charity ride from London to Lagos – a distance of about 12,000 kilometres. A life of adventure is what some…
Eid-El-Fitr: LAGESC Corps Marshal preaches peaceful celebration, environmental consciousness
The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly known as KAI has admonished Lagosians to celebrate peacefully during the Eid-l-Fitr and Worker’s Day holidays and embrace environmental consciousness in line with the State Environmental Management Protection Law of 2017. CP Gbemisola…
Ease of living in Lagos amidst its culture and environment -Gbenga Onabanjo
The perception about the ease of living in any city is premised on how a foreigner can easily adapt to the lifestyle in a city without hardship. Recently, the United States Embassy in Nigeria put out a travel advisory to…
