By: Saidat Adewale The families of Salau and Aremu celebrated the union of their children, Halimah Oluwatosin Salau and Abdullahi Ayobami Aremu, in a traditional wedding ceremony held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Jama-at-ul Islammiya Mosque Hall, Magodo GRA 2, Shangisha, Lagos. The event began with an opening prayer led by Abdul Ganiyy, followed
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has announced that the days of live cattle trekking into Lagos and Ogun markets are soon to be history. In what he described as a progressive pivot, the state intends to process cattle locally, slaughtering them in Mokwa, before transporting chilled and frozen cuts to the Southwest. The new arrangement
Abuja, Nigeria — August 13, 2025 | The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced it will screen more than 500 candidates suspected of securing admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions despite being under the minimum age requirement. The screening exercise will take place simultaneously in Lagos, Abuja, and Owerri, focusing on verifying the authenticity
A Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out the N12.3 billion fraud charge against Honeywell Group Chairman Dr. Oba Otudeko and three others after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) withdrew the case, citing an amicable settlement between the parties. The EFCC had initially brought a 13-count charge against Otudeko, former First
In a bold step toward tackling unemployment and boosting youth empowerment, the Lagos State Government has partnered with Diageo Nigeria to train over 250 young people in hospitality, entrepreneurship, and retail under the Learning for Life (L4L) programme. The initiative was officially launched on Monday, July 14, 2025, at The Wings Tower, Victoria Island, Lagos,
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted the final forfeiture of ₦335 million, Galaxy Hospital, five petrol stations, and multiple landed properties linked to an alleged fraud case under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The judgment, delivered in July 2025, followed the commission’s application after an earlier interim forfeiture
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intensified its crackdown on drug traffickers across the country, uncovering several sophisticated smuggling methods and making multiple arrests, including that of a notorious kingpin who had been on the run for nearly a year. At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, NDLEA operatives intercepted a consignment containing
Lagos, Nigeria – The stage is set for what could become a defining moment in grassroots governance as over seven million registered voters across Lagos State prepare to participate in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12. While often overshadowed by presidential and gubernatorial contests, local government elections remain the most immediate
July 6, 2025 – Lagos, Nigeria Traditional rulers from across the South-West, including the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife, convened in Lagos on Saturday, July 5, 2025, to participate in the South-West Zonal Public Hearing on the amendment of the 1999 Constitution. The gathering, held at the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, focused
Lagos, July 2, 2025 – Five Chinese nationals previously convicted of cyber terrorism and internet fraud by a Lagos federal court have been formally repatriated following the completion of their sentences, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed on Tuesday. The defendants, whose names were among the 15 Chinese and other foreign nationals convicted
