Turkey-based Nigerian man sentenced to one year imprisonment for drug trafficking
A Nigerian man, Anoke Kingsley Roomy, who was based in Turkey, has been sentenced to one year in prison for attempting to export 600 grams of tramadol, a controlled substance. The sentence was handed down by a Federal High Court in Lagos on December 19, 2024, after Roomy pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges. Roomy […]
Lagos Fresh Food Agro-Hub Generates ₦2.495 Billion In First Year
The Mushin Fresh Food Agro-Hub, located in Lagos, has achieved a remarkable ₦2.495 billion in its first year of operation. This success, reported by Ms. Abisola Olusanya, the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food System, reflects the hub’s role in transforming food distribution in the city. Opened in 2023, the Mushin Fresh Food Agro-Hub […]
Burna Boy and American singer Chloe Bailey seen dancing up close in Lagos (video)
Burna Boy and American singer Chloe Bailey have recently sparked dating rumors after a video of them dancing together in a Lagos club went viral. The two seemed very close, adding fuel to the speculation about their relationship. Chloe Bailey arrived in Nigeria on December 15, where she was warmly welcomed with a huge bouquet […]
One dead, five hospitalized in Third Mainland Bridge auto crash
A deadly crash occurred today on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, leaving one person dead and five others injured. The accident happened near Ilubirin, heading towards Sura, when a J5 Ford bus and a Mercedes truck collided. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, saying the J5 Ford bus, which was […]
Burna Boy spotted out with American singer and actress Chloe Bailey in Lagos
Nigerian music star Burna Boy and American singer-actress Chloe Bailey were recently seen together in Lagos, capturing the attention of fans and passersby. Chloe was first noticed getting into one of Burna Boy’s luxurious Aventador Lamborghinis. Later, the two were spotted having a good time at a nightclub in Lagos, enjoying the lively atmosphere of […]
All of us will play better – Sanwo-Olu counters claim that Lagos will benefit the most from tax reforms
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has dismissed claims that Lagos will gain the most from Nigeria’s new tax reforms. During the Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2024 in Morocco, the governor urged Nigerians to take time to understand the reforms before drawing conclusions. The controversy started when Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum claimed that the […]
Tax Reform Bills to Ease Burden of Multiple Levies on Nigerian Investors — Presidency
The Nigerian government has strongly defended its controversial tax reform bills, aiming to set the record straight in response to claims that the reforms would unfairly benefit Lagos and Rivers states. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, took to the public stage to address the confusion and misinformation surrounding […]
Governor Zulum Says Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills Will Only Benefit Lagos and Rivers
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has voiced strong opposition to the controversial tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu. Zulum believes that if the bills are passed by the National Assembly, they will benefit only a few states, particularly Lagos and Rivers, while other states will be left at a disadvantage. Speaking on […]
Lagos Taskforce Captures Four Suspected Traffic Robbers
In a recent operation, the Lagos State Taskforce successfully arrested four men suspected of robbing motorists stuck in traffic. These individuals targeted drivers during rush hour when traffic jams are common, especially in areas with poor road conditions. The suspects, who are identified as Ismail Akinlade (26), Rasak Abiodun (25), Adefabi Gbolahan (25), and Rilwan […]
Lagos Furniture Maker Cleared of Rape Charges Involving His Four-Year-Old Daughter
A furniture maker from Lagos, Taiwo Opasina, has been acquitted of charges related to the sexual assault of his four-year-old daughter. The ruling was made on Tuesday by Justice Rahman Oshodi at the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court. Opasina, 35, had been accused of sexually assaulting his daughter in December 2017, but the […]