Lagos drags National Assembly to Supreme Court over Central Gaming Bill, seeks contempt proceedings
The Lagos State Government has taken legal action against the National Assembly at the Supreme Court over the proposed Central Gaming Bill, which aims to put betting and gaming activities under federal control. Lagos argues that the bill violates the constitution by trying to take over powers already given to state governments. According to Lagos […]
Oworonshoki demolitions: Residents postpone planned protest after police warning
Residents of Oworonshoki, Lagos State, have suspended their planned protest against the ongoing demolition of houses in the community following a stern warning from the Lagos State Police Command. The demonstration, which was initially scheduled for Monday, aimed to draw public attention to the demolition of structures near the Third Mainland Bridge, an exercise that […]
Lagos govt probes LASAA staff for allegedly diverting public funds
The Lagos State Government has launched an official investigation into a staff member of the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) over allegations of diverting public funds into a personal bank account. The probe follows a viral post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where a user accused the agency worker of directing […]
16-Year Old American Commits Suicide After Sextortion Message Traced To Lagos
A heartbreaking story has emerged after a 16-year-old boy in the United States took his own life following an online sextortion scheme traced to Lagos, Nigeria. According to reports, the teenager was blackmailed by scammers who threatened to release private images if he didn’t send money. The young victim, overwhelmed by fear and shame, reportedly […]
Identities Of Four FIRS Officials Who Died In Afriland Towers Fire Revealed
A terrible fire broke out on Tuesday at Afriland Towers, a multi-storey building on Broad Street, Lagos. The building is home to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), United Capital Plc (UCAP), a branch of United Bank for Africa (UBA), and other financial offices, News360 Nigeria reports. The fire reportedly began in the building’s inverter […]
Idris Elba: Lagos Is The Most Amazing City In The World
British actor Idris Elba has called Lagos “the most amazing city in the world,” praising its energy and the amazing creative talent found in Nigeria’s largest city. He shared his thoughts with ETalk TV while walking the red carpet at the TIFF Tribute Awards on September 7. In a video that went viral on social […]
Lagos clears Illegal street traders at Mile 2
On September 8, the Lagos State Government carried out an operation to remove illegal street traders at the 2nd Rainbow Junction, heading into Mile 2. This move is part of the state’s effort to keep major roads organized and safe. The state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, shared a video of […]
Singer Fola reveals he spent his first night in Lagos inside a police station
Singer Fola recently opened up during an interview with Beat 99.9FM about his move to Lagos and the challenges he faced when he first arrived. He said he came to Lagos in 2018 simply because he wanted to see the city and experience life there. However, things were not easy at the start. Fola admitted […]
Police link five bodies found on Lagos riverbank to cult violence
The Lagos State Police have confirmed that five bodies discovered along the Oreta riverbank in the Igbogbo community of Ikorodu were killed in a cult-related attack. Residents of the area were alarmed when the bodies of young men were found by the riverside last weekend. This incident is part of a growing number of cult-related […]
FG Targets Over 400K Youths With Accessible Loans As CREDICORP Launches YouthCred In Lagos
The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has rolled out the YouthCred program at the NYSC camp in Ipaja, Lagos, after an earlier launch in Abuja. The initiative is part of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, aimed at improving access to consumer credit for Nigerians. YouthCred, carrying the slogan “Real Financial Knowledge, Real Credit”, will give […]