Three major illicit drug syndicates were taken down by operatives of a special unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in intelligence-led operations across parts of Lagos state, leading to the arrest of a baroness and four other kingpins with multi-billion naira worth of Cocaine, Opioids and Loud recovered from their hideouts. A female head of one of the syndicates, Faith Ebele Nwankwo was arrested on Wednesday, 9 August, 2023 at her residence, House 6, C close, 3rd Avenue, Festac area of Lagos shortly after she returned from a warehouse at Plot 3432 Sola Akinsola Street, Divine Estate, Amuwo…
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The Eti-Osa Heritage Organisation has frowned at the treatment meted to the indigenes of the area in the appointment of Lagos State Government Executive Council members by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Mr Adewale Sanni and Alhaji Oloye Mustapha Okunmoyinbo, President and Secretary of Eti-Osa Heritage Organisation respectively, in a press statement dated Friday, 11 August, 2023, said it has become a pattern for Governor Sanwo-Olu to always shut out the indigenes in the appointment into Lagos cabinet, despite its contribution in term of revenue and other socio-economic development of the state. The statement was titled, “Marginalization of Eti-Osa in the Appointment…
As we commemorate the 2023 International Youth Day, I celebrate you the youth of this great nation as priceless resource that drives innovation, progress, and dynamic talents. I applaud the crucial role you all play in driving socio- economic advancements in Nigeria. You are indeed “torchbearers of tomorrow”. Great opportunities abound for those who are physically and mentally strong hence I admonish you to take your health seriously especially as the HIV/ AIDS scourge is still prevalent. A healthy youth is a vibrant nation. Together we will build a greater and better Nigeria. Happy International Youth Day! Senator Oluremi Tinubu…
The lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola (YAYI) has described as mere imagination of rumour mongers, the alleged feud between him and the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. He posited that nothing could have warranted any friction between him and the Governor, not even the issue of political influence or interest at any level of government. He added that the Governor remains the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state and by extension his revered leader, …
The Oyo State Government has revealed its plans to embark on upgrade of community roads in a bid to make rural roads motorable. In a statement on Saturday, 12 August, 2023, the rehabilitation move was made known after the state Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola went on an inspection exercise in some communities. Hon. Olayiwola, who conveyed government’s readiness to upgrade community roads, also addressed grey areas that could hamper project execution and solicited residents’ support. He said the present administration will continue to give priority to the welfare of residents, especially at the grassroots…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A violent clash between rival cult groups during the Osun Osogbo festival in Osun State has led to the death of three people. At least 12 other persons were injured when fighting broke out during the grand finale of the acclaimed international traditional festival. As at the time of filing this report, what led to the clash and the identity of the dead victims have not yet been ascertained. It was gathered that hoodlums were seen publicly brandishing different types of dangerous weapons. The hoodlums who came in large numbers also disrupted the festivities, creating panic among…
A man identified as Taye Agbaje has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for murdering his younger brother’s two children inside a bush in Abeokuta, the State capital. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident, describing the incident as incomprehensible. According to Odutola, the suspect showed no remorse while being interrogated by the police, stating that he kept blaming satan for the act. “The suspect didn’t give any specific reason why he killed his brother’s children. There was no sign of remorse. He’s just saying blaming satan, satan; and that does not exist in…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has addressed rumours and claim that he consults demonic forces for powers. During his sermon Friday night, 11 August, 2023, at the ongoing RCCG 2023 National Convention tagged, “Beyond Expectations”, at the Redemption Camp, on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Adeboye urged his congregation to ask that God should kill him if he truly consults demonic forces for powers. The cleric said he initially decided against addressing the rumours but changed his mind during one of his prayer sessions. He said: “The sayings of some so-called prophets, particularly if…
The remains of the senior pastor of the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos, Pastor Daniel Taiwo Odukoya would be interred on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The day before the burial would be the mother of all service of songs at his church auditorium in ilupeju, Lagos. Pastor Odukoya had succumbed to death in the US on August 7, 2023. It has been an avalanche of grief since his unfortunate demise was announced. Long before his sad demise, he had lost his first wife, the amiable Pastor Bimbo Odukoya in the ill-fated Sosoliso plane crash of December 2005. Then he…
The Community Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), otherwise known as ECOWAS Parliament has appointed Nigeria’s lawmaker, Idris Wase to lead 10 other parliamentarians to Mediate with Niger junta. This is a last ditch attempt by the sub-regional body parliamentary body to prevent military confrontation with the Nigerien military who forcefully took power from President Mohamed Bazoum. The ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government led by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu had already ordered the activation of ECOWAS of the sub-regional standby force to return the country to democratic rule after initial attempts at dialogue…