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Attention LASTMA LASG – Undisciplined Officer Funke (Badge Number 2221) Must be Punished – By Olalekan Waheed ADIGUN,

I was assaulted by a Nigerian policeman for filming Lebanese assaulting a Nigerian, a Nigerian man, Ajibola Akinsete, claims in Lagos

I killed my friend, took his heart for money-making ritual, man confesses

Woman plunges into Lagos lagoon

Photos: World class Ikeja Bus Terminal

Panic as Yoruba, Hausa clash in Lagos

I remain focused in spite of 2019 –Ambode

Lagos: Boy, 7, dies after mum allegedly pours hot water on him for losing N200

‘Billions Stolen In Fashiola’s Ministry’

Lagos opposes Synagogue, engineers’ ‘no-case’ submission on manslaughter charges

Attention LASTMA LASG – Undisciplined Officer Funke (Badge Number 2221) Must be Punished – By Olalekan Waheed ADIGUN,

I was assaulted by a Nigerian policeman for filming Lebanese assaulting a Nigerian, a Nigerian man, Ajibola Akinsete, claims in Lagos

I killed my friend, took his heart for money-making ritual, man confesses

Woman plunges into Lagos lagoon

Photos: World class Ikeja Bus Terminal

Panic as Yoruba, Hausa clash in Lagos

I remain focused in spite of 2019 –Ambode

Lagos: Boy, 7, dies after mum allegedly pours hot water on him for losing N200

‘Billions Stolen In Fashiola’s Ministry’

Lagos opposes Synagogue, engineers’ ‘no-case’ submission on manslaughter charges

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Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Lagos, NNP Columnists, Olalekan Waheed Adigun, State News Saturday, August 18th, 2018

By Olalekan Waheed ADIGUN | Lagos, Nigeria | August 18, 2018 – On Monday 13 August 2018, I had an urgent call to see my project supervisor at the University of Lagos, Akoka. Because I had other previously-scheduled appointments for the day, I had to defy the heavy rain to see my supervisor in other to […]

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Monday, July 23rd, 2018

A Nigerian man,Ajibola Akinsete on Sunday claimed that a policeman assaultedhim at a shopping mall on Lagos Island over a video he recorded at a restaurant in the mall. On his Twitter handle, Akinsete @madejibo revealed that the incident happened on Friday when he went to the mall to watch a movie and stumbled on […]

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Monday, June 11th, 2018

The Lagos State police command has arrested four persons for alleged murder of their friend for moneymaking rituals. The suspects are presently beinginterrogated at the homicide section of the State Criminal and Intelligence Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba. One of the suspects, simply identified as Daniel,confessed that: “We are from Chibok in Maiduguri, Borno State. We […]

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Monday, June 11th, 2018

By Evelyn Usman A woman with an unknown identity Sunday, plunged into the lagoon on 3rd Mainland, in Lagos. As at 8.45pm, efforts were still on to recover her body, without luck. There were however, conflicting accounts as to how the incident happened. A version of the account said that the woman was a passenger […]

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

e SEE MORE PHOTOS BELOW Metro By: adekunle Tuesday, March 27, 2018 All is set for the commissioning of the newly built world class Ikeja Bus Terminal by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode led administration. President Muhammadu Buhari will lead other top dignitaries on Thursday, March 29, 2018 to unveil the iconic infrastructure. This iconic terminal is designed to […]

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Sunday, March 18th, 2018

Afeez Hanafi Some persons were feared killed as Yoruba and Hausa youths clashed at Gida Panli, Kotomola, in the Ojota New Garage area of Lagos State. It was learnt that the clash broke out on Thursdayafter a Hausa youth reportedly beat up his Yoruba counterpart over a misunderstanding. Some area boys in the area were […]

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Friday, January 26th, 2018

I remain focused in spite of 2019 –Ambode — 26th January 2018 Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday said his administration would remain focused on its development plans and programmes in spite of the forthcoming elections. Ambode stated this when he declared open a three-day retreat for members of the state Executive Council and Body of […]

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Sunday, December 31st, 2017

A woman has been accused of killing her seven-year-old son by pouring hot water on him over a missing N200. An Ebute Metta Chief Magistrates’ court on Friday remanded Mary Eze in Ikoyi prison for the alleged offence. The accused, 40, a petty trader, appeared before Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Oluyemisi Adelaja, on a charge of […]

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, Lagos, Latest Politics, State News, Top Stories Friday, November 3rd, 2017

Senator Dino Melaye has accused the Babatunde Fashola-led Ministry of Power, Works and Housing of spending monies not appropriated in its budget. Melaye raised an alarm on the ‘monumental fraud’ in the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing. Speaking on the floor of the Senate, yesterday, Melaye accused the ministry of spending monies not appropriated […]

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Friday, November 3rd, 2017

Oladimeji Ramon The Lagos State Government on Friday said it opposed the ‘no-case’ submission filed by the defendants in the case of the collapsed Synagogue Church of All Nations’ building, which killed about 116 persons in September 2014. The defendants in the case are the Registered Trustees of the Synagogue Church of All Nations and […]

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Pastor Adeboye speaks on handing over to Bishop Oyedepo as RCCG General OverseerPastor Adeboye speaks on handing over to Bishop Oyedepo as RCCG General Overseer By Fikayo Olowolagba The General Overseer of the Redeemed [...]
Emmanuel Amunike hired as head of Tanzania senior sideBy Emmanuel Okogba Ex-Nigeria international Emmanuel Amunike has been appointed as the head coach of the senior Tanzanian football team. Amuike who [...]

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Failure to Accept Akpabio’s Wife as 2019 Running Mate Real Reason for His DefectionFailure to Accept Akpabio’s Wife as 2019 Running Mate Real Reason for His Defection Ahead of the planned defection of Senate [...]
Oshiomhole Already Collecting Signatures For Saraki’s Impeachment, Melaye AllegesDino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West at the National Assembly, alongside other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators, has vowed [...]
Senator Murray-Bruce accuses Senator Akpabio of breaking the lawBen Murray-Bruce, the senator representing Bayelsa East District at the National Assembly, has accused Godswill Akpabio, the senator representing Akwa [...]
BREAKING: Sacked DSS DG Daura Arrested And DetainedLawal Daura, the sacked Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), has been arrested. SahararReporters understands that Daura was arrested [...]
2019: Go and settle with your God, not me; Atiku tells ObasanjoBy Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor God’ll not forgive me if I support Atiku – Obj Former VP: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and [...]

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Alleged plot to remove Saraki as Senate President: APC, R-APC tango over plan to induce each senator with N50mAlleged plot to remove Saraki as Senate President: APC, R-APC tango over plan to induce each senator with N50m ABUJA- The [...]

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A Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State found dead in his roomA Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, Mr Randie Chima, has been found dead in his [...]
Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, alleges plan to demolish schoolThe management of the Adeleke University, Ede, has alerted the police in Osun State to the threat from the Oshun [...]
Obasanjo awarded oil blocks for sex, says Wole SoyinkaNobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, calling former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a degenerate, liar, predator and sadist, has challenged him to [...]

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The Fastest Way for President Trump to Achieve World Peace – By Arlene Schar Leffler and Dr. David Leffler President Donald Trump tweeted “I am asking for WORLD PEACE, nothing less!” after signing his executive order to officially reinstate [...]
Nigerian man dies at Canadian border while allegedly resisting deportationA 49-year-old Nigerian man has allegedly died in Calgary, after a confrontation withtwo Canada Border Services Agency officers, who were [...]

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Saraki/Oshiomhole drama: Who blinks first? — 19th August 2018 If the face-off lingers on for too long, then Nigerians may be in for another round of [...]
Why the Bounce from Declaring June 12 ‘Democracy Day’ May Not Last Long – By Dr. Jideofor AdibeBy Dr. Jideofor Adibe | Nasarawa, Nigeria | August 18, 2018 – Let’s give it to Buhari and his advisers. Whoever [...]
Attention LASTMA LASG – Undisciplined Officer Funke (Badge Number 2221) Must be Punished – By Olalekan Waheed ADIGUN,By Olalekan Waheed ADIGUN | Lagos, Nigeria | August 18, 2018 – On Monday 13 August 2018, I had an urgent [...]
Press Release: Nigerian Government and Shell Should be Ashamed of Ogoni Pollution Rather Than Publicize It – MOSOPThe Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) says the Nigerian government and the Shell Petroleum Development Company [...]
Igbo destiny is in APC: Azuka Okwuosa, APC chieftain, Ojukwu associate 19th August 2018 Okwuosa, who is angling to represent Anambra South in the forthcoming 2019 election, gave reasons he wants to [...]
There’s deliberate policy of govt. to undermine public varsity – ASUU— 18th August 2018 Geoffrey Anyanwu, Awka The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised the alarm over what it called [...]
UN remembers victims of Baghdad, Abuja UN building bombingsNAN Victims of the UN building bombings in Baghdad, Abuja and others cities around the world have been remembered by the [...]
Buhari calls Akufo-Addo, says ‘Kofi Annan’s contribution remains indelible in world’s history’President Muhammadu Buhari has called his counterpart in Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo, from London, to condole him and the people [...]
Buhari back from London— 18th August 2018 Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari is back in the country after his 10-day vacation in London. He landed [...]
Why Zik escaped death in 1966 By Emeka Obasi Major Abraham Eghagha got me thinking about President Nnamdi Azikiwe’s role in the January 15, 1966 military intervention. [...]
Saraki is no Oba: 55 Senators can force the doors open By Dr. Ugoji Egbujo Movies | Music | Shopping Entertainment, Movies, Music. News, Shopping The APC has come alive. It barks endlessly these [...]
Army to commence Operation Python Dance 3 in S-EastBy Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI-THE Nigerian Army yesterday said it will soon commence its annual training programme, the ‘Operation Python Dance III’, [...]
Insecurity: NEC begins moves to decentralise police operationsThe National Economic Council presided over by the acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), on Thursday commenced the process that [...]
Police say married woman died after ‘marathon sex’ in Ogun StateA forty-year-old married woman Monsurat Idowu has been confirmed dead after marathon sex with a twenty-eight-year-old lover in Ogun state. Husband [...]
Okorocha ties bond with Mbaise for son-in-lawBy Emmanuel Aziken Governor Rochas Okorocha has further paved the way for his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu’s governorship aspiration by cementing the [...]
Picture: 36-year-old lady auctions her virginity for $283,466Mandy, who works as a flight attendant, enlisted the help ofCinderella Escortsto sell her virginity online after coming across the [...]
Learn from Nigerians, German pastor tells countrymenThe Pastor of Christ’s Church, Beach Land Estate, Apapa, Lagos, Raily Edwards-Raudonant, has appealed to German nationals to emulate Nigerians [...]
Moses can go, says Lawal as Musa, Iwobi pay tribute Former Super Eagles midfielder, Garba Lawal said Nigerian football fans shouldn’t bother much about Victor Moses’ decision to quit the [...]
Tales of Delta teenage schoolgirls lured into prostitution in LagosThey trudged to our correspondent as if they were burdened with heavy loads. From their weary look, one could obviously [...]
Former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan dies Annan, a Ghanaian national, died in hospital in Bern, Switzerland, in the early hours of Saturday, two of his close [...]

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Troops kill 21 armed herdsmen in Benue— 20th August 2018 Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Troops of the military operation code-named Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) said it has killed 21 [...]
Rise above divisions, Buhari urges Nigerians at Sallah Rise above divisions, Buhari urges Nigerians at Sallah — 20th August 2018 Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to rise [...]
FG earmarks N700m for reconstruction of institutions destroyed by herdsmen— 20th August 2018 Rose Ejembi, Makurdi The Federal Government says it has earmarked N700 million for the reconstruction of public institutions [...]
Councillors impeach council boss in Kebbi over alleged diversion of N26m, hajj slots— 20th August 2018 Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin-Kebbi Councillors of Koko Besse Local Government of Kebbi State have impeached the Council chairman, Umar [...]
‘Concerned Nigerians’ list 13 reasons Saraki cannot be presidentcoalition of groups, under the umbrella of Concerned Nigerians against Saraki (CNAS), has listed a number of reasons it is [...]
Tinubu: Tambuwal Covets The Presidency But Doesn’t Have The Stomach to Challenge Buhari in A Primary Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described the defection of Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto [...]
The Perils of an Unsavory Cocktail – By Tochukwu EzukanmaBy Tochukwu Ezukanma | Lagos, Nigeria | August 20, 2018 – In one of those instances of fuel scarcity in Lagos [...]
Arsenal forward, Iwobi makes Nollywood debut Arsenal forward, Iwobi makes Nollywood debut — 20th August 2018 NAN Nigeria international and Arsenal forward, Alex Iwobi has made a Nollywood debut [...]
Nigerian govt. escapes FIFA ban, recognises Pinnick-led NFF boardNigerian govt. escapes FIFA ban, recognises Pinnick-led NFF board NAN The federal Government has finally recognised the Amaju Pinnick-led football federation, just [...]