Command spokesman SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest of the robbers in a statement in Lagos. Hundeyin said the suspects were arrested around 8 p.m. June 19, Mobolaji Johnson Road, Ikeja. “The robbers were arrested by the Alausa Division of the Command following a bad phone call from the police regarding a robbery in Ikeja. … Read more
The case of Andrew Ominnikoron, a Bus Rapid Transit driver accused of raping and killing 22-year-old fashion designer Oluwabamisa Ayanwole, was dropped on Wednesday due to absenteeism. Ominnikoron is facing charges in the Lagos High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square on five counts of conspiracy, rape and murder, selected by the Lagos Regional Government. … Read more
A woman was reportedly attacked by road robbers on the Apongbon bridge in Lagos, who stabbed her and confiscated all her belongings. A Twitter user, @BorlahB, said the incident happened while a woman was on her way to work and in broad daylight. I think it ‘s time for @lagosstategov to do something about the … Read more
Lights approaching the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, have reportedly collapsed. The lighting system installed at the end of the runway and comprising a series of light bars, strobe lights, or a combination of both stretches from the outside of the runway, reportedly crashed Monday evening, May 30, forcing pilots. relying solely on their vessels … Read more
A factory worker at Spring Feeds Limited, Adekunle Shokunbi, lamented his encounter with an industrial accident that cost him his right hand while working with the company in Itamaga, Ikorodu, Lagos Province. Auntyamebo blog reported that Adekunle, along with some of his colleagues, was working when he tried to remove animal food scraps from a … Read more
The family of the late Bamisa Ayanwole, a 22-year-old tailor, who was allegedly killed by a BRT driver in Lagos, took to the streets on Tuesday demanding justice from Bamisa. They met in the Magodo area of Lagos with banners labeled “Delayed Justice is Dangerous”, and “Imprisonment and Reconciliation with Nice Omininikoron Now.” One of … Read more
The Lagos Regional Government on Monday said it had paid 482 retirees N1.5bn as their pension benefits accumulated in May, 2022. The statement quoted the Structures, Training and Pensions Commissioner, Ajibola Ponnle, as saying this during the presentation of the 94th Retirement Bond Certificate at the Lagos State Public Service organized by the Lagos Provincial … Read more
The Lagos Regional Government has provided new homeowners with keys and housing documents at Babatunde Olushola Benson Estate, Ibeshe, and LagosHOMS Sangotedo Phase I Estate. According to a statement on Monday, the announcement was made by the state housing commissioner, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai. The commissioner was quoted as urging new homeowners to ensure that the … Read more