Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced ₦8,561,013.67 as the official fare for intending pilgrims from Lagos State participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia. The Board’s Secretary, Mr. AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Public Affairs Officer, Taofeek Lawal, on Sunday. He explained that the fare aligns with the general Hajj fares earlier announced by the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Sale Usman, who confirmed ₦8.56m for Southern States, ₦8.24m for other Northern States, and ₦8.11m for pilgrims from Maiduguri/Yola zone. Ajomagberin urged intending pilgrims,…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerians to uphold the nation’s founding values of resilience, patriotism, and faith in God as the country marks its 65th Independence anniversary. Speaking at the 65th National Independence Day Celebration Service held in Lagos on Sunday, the Governor, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, said Independence Day is both a reminder of Nigeria’s hard-earned freedom and a call to renew commitment to unity, peace, and national development. Sanwo-Olu described Lagos as a shining example of diversity and inclusion, assuring that his administration would continue to create opportunities for…

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barr. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, has called for bold policy reforms to unlock Nigeria’s housing market and bridge the chronic supply-demand gap in the sector. Speaking at the BRG Developers Summit 2025 in Morocco, Odunuga-Bakare, in her keynote address titled “Government as Enabler or Obstacle? Policy Reforms Needed to Unlock Nigeria’s Housing Market Potential”, said the government must evolve from being perceived as a barrier to becoming an active enabler of private sector-driven housing delivery. She identified the Land Use Act of 1978, multiple taxation policies, and lack of incentives for affordable…

The Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal reclamation and dredging activities along the Lagos Lagoon, sealing off several sites and arresting suspects during a monitoring and enforcement exercise in the Lekki axis. The exercise, led by the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Dayo Bush Alebiosu, was carried out in collaboration with the Ministries of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Environment and Water Resources, and the Lands Bureau. During the operation, officials sealed a property at 13A Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, over illegal reclamation works and unauthorized fence extensions. Alebiosu described the actions of the perpetrators…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviving and strengthening the tourism sector through strategic infrastructure projects designed to position the State as Africa’s premier destination for leisure and cultural experiences. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, made this known on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Chief Executive Officer of AKWAABA Africa Travel Market, Ambassador Ikechi Uko, at her office in Alausa, Ikeja. Benson-Awoyinka disclosed that the State has commenced the construction of 68-bed chalets in Badagry, a major investment expected to boost hospitality services in the historic town and attract both…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two major drug kingpins, Victor Nwosa (64) and Felix Chika Obiegbu (49), following the discovery of consignments of cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine being prepared for export to Europe and beyond from their Lagos residences. According to NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the arrests followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance by operatives of the Agency’s Special Operations Unit (SOU). Nwosa, who posed as a textile merchant, was arrested on September 17th, 2025, at his residence in Okota, Lagos, where 4.33kg of heroin and 448g of cocaine were recovered.…

The Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued a 24-year-old Ghanaian victim of human trafficking and arrested five suspects in a coordinated operation led by operatives of INTERPOL Annex, FCID Alagbon, Lagos, in Ofada, Ogun State. The rescue followed a formal request for assistance from the National Central Bureau (NCB) Accra on September 15, 2025. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim and his father were trafficked into Nigeria in July 2025 by a 25-year-old Ghanaian woman, Hassana Abban, under the guise of facilitating their travel to Canada. Abban allegedly collected 40,000 Ghanaian Cedis (approximately N4.96 million) from the victims for the…

The Nigeria Police Force, through its National Central Bureau (NCB) of INTERPOL, has arrested and repatriated a notorious Beninese fugitive, Sunday Kotin, to authorities in Benin Republic. Kotin, wanted for his role in inter-border armed banditry, smuggling of firearms and ammunition, cattle rustling, and drug trafficking, had fled to Nigeria to evade justice after seven members of his criminal syndicate were arrested and are currently standing trial in Benin Republic. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the NPF–NCB conducted a discreet operation that led to his arrest in Idi Iroko Town, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. Following interrogation…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has disbursed cheques worth ₦2,171,124,041.87 to 1,574 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the development on Tuesday, said the ceremony took place at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, with the Force Management Team, insurance stakeholders, and beneficiaries in attendance. Hundeyin explained that the benefits covered policy years from 2015 to 2025, including recoveries of long-outstanding claims that had been pending for nearly a decade. He noted that the latest payment marks the 11th disbursement under…

There was jubilation at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission over the promotion of 471 of its junior members of staff. Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, announced the promotion in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Sources at the headquarters of the commission located in the Maitama District of Abuja, said that the affected workers were seen discussing the elevation in groups and were in high spirits. Olumekun said the 2025 promotion list of the 471 deserving junior staff (GL 03-06 was approved by the commission at its regular weekly meeting…