Author: Adeniyi Daniel
The Lagos State Government has said it will begin publishing the names of individuals and organizations that have defaulted in the payment of the Land Use Charge (LUC). According to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mr. Tajudeen Mahmud, the action is in line with the provisions of the Land Use Charge Law of 2020 and follows the government’s concerted efforts to serve property owners with the annual LUC bills. He noted that many property owners have fulfilled their obligations promptly, while a significant number have continued to neglect payment despite repeated notices. Mahmud said that the publication of defaulters’…
In a major crackdown on illicit drug activities, the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has successfully dislodged a notorious criminal enclave in the Gidan Drama area of Malu Road, Apapa, leading to the arrest of 27 suspected drug peddlers. According to a statement released by the Base Information Officer, Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim, the raid was conducted on Saturday, April 5, 2025, following credible intelligence received on the prevalence of drug-related activities in the area. The operation was carried out by personnel of NNS BEECROFT under Operation MESA.Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, Commander of NNS BEECROFT, represented by the Executive Officer, Capt.…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a warning to motorists, emphasizing that smoking, eating, or drinking while driving constitutes a traffic offence under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018. According to a poster shared on LASTMA’s official X handle @followlastma on Wednesday, April 9, offenders risk having their vehicles impounded, three months imprisonment or six months of community service. #TrafficLaws“ Smoking, drinking, and eating while driving are offences under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018,” the agency stated.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 28 for hearing in a motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking an order for final forfeiture of N228.4 million linked to former Governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji. Justice Emeka Nwite chose the date yesterday after EFCC’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, informed his court that her client has complied with an earlier order for publication. Yusuf said: “I wish to state that we have complied by publishing the report on the Commission’s website and in a newspaper, as directed by the court. She then applied for a date…
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained seven murder suspects in two weeks. The command’s Spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this while briefing newsmen at the command,’s headquarters on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the Ikotun Division of the command received a report on March 30 about a 46-year-old man, who was allegedly stabbed in the chest with a broken bottle by a woman, 36, during an altercation at Abaranje. “The victim was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.“The suspect has been arrested while the corpse has been deposited at a morgue, for…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on charges of fraud and money laundering. Jaja was arraigned alongside bureau de change operator, Aliyu Abubakar and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Also implicated, though currently at large, are former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government Ibrahim Kashim, the current Secretary to the State Government Aminu Hammayo, as well as Saleh U. Mohammed and Balarabe Abdullahi. The defendants face a nine-count charge involving the alleged diversion and laundering of…
Four popular gospel ministers, including Evangelist Ayodeji David, popularly known as Kekere Jesu and his fiancée died in an accident along the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road in Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident in a statement by the Ogun State Commander and Public Information Officer, Florence Okupe on Monday. The deceased were identified as Evangelist Ayodeji Kekerejesu, Evangelist Iyanu Joseph, Monjolajesu Oluwapamilerin, and Opeyemi Adesina. They were reportedly enroute a ministry assignment at the time of the incident. Following the announcement of his death, tributes have poured in on social media from followers, church members and colleagues. According…
Lagos State Police Command on Monday, said it uncovered a baby factory in the Ijegun, Alimosho area of the state. The operation took place on Saturday, at about 2: 00 p.m following credible information from the Afurugbin area where the factory was located. Six adults and three children were rescued from the factory, which followed the arrests of the baby factory operator and her accomplices. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, disclosed this as part of his achievements in the past few weeks. “On April 5, 2025 at about 1400 hours, a credible intel was received that there…
The Police Command in Lagos State said it has rescued a 28-year-old robbery suspect from an angry mob. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to journalists on Monday in Lagos. He said officers on patrol responded to a distress call and intervened at Matana in the Suru-Alaba area. The suspect was reportedly rescued from mob action following the alert. Hundeyin stated that the suspect and his gang had robbed a man and then snatched a phone from a woman.Both victims later identified the suspect as one of the assailants. An unregistered motorcycle allegedly used in the robbery was…
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained seven murder suspects in two weeks. The command’s Spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this while briefing newsmen at the command,’s headquarters on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the Ikotun Division of the command received a report on March 30 about a 46-year-old man, who was allegedly stabbed in the chest with a broken bottle by a woman, 36, during an altercation at Abaranje. “The victim was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead. “The suspect has been arrested while the corpse has been deposited at a morgue,…