The Lagos State chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria has expressed grief over the tragic killing of a 42-year-old e-hailing driver, Yusfat Ayinde, who was fatally stabbed by unidentified attackers on Friday. Confirming the incident, the union’s chairman, Jaiyesinmi Azeez, told PUNCH Metro on Monday that Ayinde was on duty when … Read more
A former Chairman of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area in Lagos State, Apostle Oloruntoba Oke, has passed away at the age of 65. Oke reportedly died on Sunday, February 9, 2025, due to complications from diabetes. Oke served two terms as the Chairman of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government, first elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2017 under … Read more
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has stated that it will continue to adopt proactive strategies to tackle criminal activities effectively. According to Force Spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, these efforts aim to create a safer environment for all citizens while reinforcing public trust in law enforcement. He stated that recent police operations across the country highlight the Force’s … Read more
The Federal Government has appealed to drivers, particularly those of articulated trucks, using the Iddo Bridge in Lagos State, to watch for diversion signs as height restriction barriers will soon be installed. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha disclosed this on Saturday that these restrictions were necessary to facilitate … Read more
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Thursday says the party never conducted any national convention or inaugurate a new National Working Committee (NWC) members of the party in Lagos State. The party National Chairman, Dr Ajuji Ahmed, stated this during the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) meeting with the NNPP National Assembly members led … Read more
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs Mojisola Meranda, on Friday thanked her colleagues for their consistent support since she took charge of the House ,promising not to disappoint them. Meranda gave the assurance when a delegation from WOMANIFESTO,a rights group, paid her a courtesy visit at the Assembly complex on Friday. … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Command, has described fake number plate as a security threat that must be addressed. The Lagos State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, said this during the launch of an operation to combat the menace of fake number plates, on Thursday, in Lagos. “Today’s operation … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday resumed plenary, nearly a month after the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa over allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of office. Henzodaily reports that the plenary session, presided over by Speaker Mojisola Meranda, saw the attendance of 36 lawmakers, while Obasa was conspicuously absent. During the … Read more
The Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos State on Wednesday paraded a hotelier, simply identified as Macdonald, following his detention over allegations of having unlawful carnal knowledge of a male minor. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), CSP Umma Ayuba, paraded the suspect before newsmen at the Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos. Ayuba said … Read more
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos State Council, has opposed the recent 50 per cent price slash imposed by Bolt, a ride-hailing company, on its drivers. Mr Steven Iwindoye, the Lagos State Public Relations Officer of AUATON expressed members’ displeasures in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. “This drastic … Read more