Anambra vigilante commander sentenced to death for murder
The Anambra State High Court, Aguata Judicial Division, has convicted the Vigilante Commander of Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government, Ifeanyi Enemuo, for the brutal murder of Chukwujekwu Okonkwo. Hon. Justice Fidel Aniukwu sentenced Enemuo to death by hanging in a…
Lagos Government to Phase Out ‘Korope’ Minibuses from Major Highways
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to phase out small commercial buses, widely known as korope, from major highways as it accelerates efforts to modernise public transportation under the Lagos Strategic Transport Master Plan. The move is part of…
Kebbi Attack: Tinubu orders rescue of 25 abducted schoolgirls
President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to immediately rescue the 25 female students abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko-Wasagu area of Kebbi State. Gunmen attacked the school in the early hours of Monday, killing…
One injured as truck falls off Lagos bridge
One person was severely injured when a fully-loaded truck fell off the Oshodi Bridge in Lagos State. The truck was said to have suffered a brake failure shortly before the incident. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in…
Ooni’s Spokesperson Reacts To Alaafin’s Threat
Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, will not respond to the threat and 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, over conferment of Okanlomo of Yorubaland chieftaincy title on Ibadan-based businessman, Dotun Sanusi.This was disclosed in…
Family loses 10 members in boat accident
No fewer than 25 persons, including a family of 10, have lost their lives in a boat mishap in Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The incident reportedly happened around 2pm on Saturday when the victims were going…
Lagos traditional rulers demand increased allowances, revenue share
Lagos Traditional rulers in Lagos State have called on the state government to increase their monthly allocations and sitting allowances, while also demanding a statutory share of local government revenue. The appeal was made by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu,…
Tinubu Congratulates Governor Sanwo-Olu on His 60th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on attaining 60 today, June 25, 2025. Governor Sanwo-Olu, the sixth democratically elected Governor of Lagos State, began his political career under President Tinubu’s mentorship. Sanwo-Olu’s extensive public service…
Why we shut Agege abattoir market – LASG
The Lagos State Government has attributed the closure of the popular abattoir market located in the Agege area of the state to unsafe and unhygienic practices by traders in the market. The market was shut on Thursday following a visit…
INEC Fixes Dates For Ekiti, Osun Gov Polls
The commission also released the date for the publication of the final list of candidates The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, June 20 and Saturday, August 8, 2026,…