Mr. Abayomi Omotubora, counsel to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominikoron, charged with the rape and murder of a 22-year-old fashion designer, has requested more time to file his no-case submission. Ominnikoron is facing a five-count charge bordering…
Woman in court for alleged N2.1m fraud
The police in Lagos State on Tuesday arraigned a 38-year-old woman, Precious Nzewunwa, who allegedly defrauded her employer of N2.1 million. The defendant, a language translator, resides at 14, Badejoko St., Ikosi, Ketu, Lagos State. She is standing trial on…
Nigerians need AFCON victory, Sanwo-Olu tells Super Eagles
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, urged the men’s football team, Super Eagles, to win the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations tournament, stating that the triumph of the Eagles would bring succour to the citizens. The governor…
Lagos court remands man, 27, for alleged sexual assault of neighbour’s 8-year-old daughter
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court remanded a 27-year-old man, Owolabi Olabisi at a correctional centre on Monday for alleged sexual assault of his neighbour’s eight-year-old girl. Olabisi had earlier pleaded guilty to the charge of sexual assault…
Like Potiphar’s wife, she lured me but my mother was praying for me
I began to work for my Madam through a sister, more or less a cousin but we call ourselves brother and sister. At the beginning, I was Madam’s houseboy/sales boy. At that time, her husband was stationed in Abuja and…
Police arrest man for alleged illegal possession of firearms
The Police in Lagos State have arrested a 32-year-old man, Abubakar Ibrahim for alleged illegal possession of firearms. Spokesperson of the police in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest on Monday on his verified X handle @BenHundeyin. He…
Ka-ching! It’s Detty December — Gbubemi Atimomo
Thoughts on harnessing the benefits of the annual December experience I watched a video clip of a South African lady recounting her experience on a Lagos-bound flight from Johannesburg. Her flight couldn’t land because a lot of planes were landing…
Tinubu vows quality education, jobs for Nigerian youths
President Bola Tinubu has said democracy must be progressive and inclusive with a primary focus on pragmatically addressing poverty through the provision of job opportunities for youths and quality education for all Nigerian children. Receiving members of the National Working…
Police arrest suspected traffic robbers, recover phones, ATM cards
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Christmas Eve arrested four suspected traffic robbers at MKO Abiola’s Garden, Ojota, Lagos The suspects were arrested at about 7:30 p.m. after a victim alerted RRS bike riders on patrol of the…
“Kakadu the Musical” celebrates 10th anniversary with a spectacular return to MUSON stage
In a much-anticipated revival, the iconic musical theatre production, Kakadu, written and produced by the esteemed lawyer Uche Nwokedi (SAN), is set to grace the stage at MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, from December 28 to 30, 2023. A decade since…
