The police command in Lagos State has arraigned a 44-year-old suspected cult kingpin, Wasiu Akinwande, before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court over alleged serial killings and unlawful possession of firearms. Akinwande, popularly known as “Olori Eso,” was arraigned on Tuesday on an 11-count charge bordering on murder, cultism, and illegal possession of firearms. Magistrate M.O. Tanimola…
Amid growing public debate over street renaming across Lagos, the Eti-Osa Local Government Area has renamed six streets within its jurisdiction as part of a wider street naming and revalidation exercise. This development follows recent backlash in the Bariga Local Council Development Area, where the former chairman, Kolade Alabi, renamed several streets after selected individuals….
The family of a Lagos-based hairstylist identified simply as Fatima has raised the alarm after her yet-to-be-identified lover brutalised her, resulting in the loss of her six teeth. According to PUNCH, the incident occurred on Saturday, July 12. It was gathered that the lovers who reside on Ibadan Street in the Ebutte Meta area of…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos State, citing a lack of adherence to constitutional procedures and public consultation. He described the action as illegal, authoritarian, and a violation of the constitutional powers vested in local governments. Falana made…
A 48-year-old teacher at Kings College, Lagos, Mr. Ezekiel Akano, was on Saturday evening found dead under mysterious circumstances inside one of the school rooms. The Vice Principal of the school, Mr. Oguniyi Ayodele, made the report to the Lagos State Police Command at about 7:40 p.m. According to the police sources, Ayodele said he…
Medical doctors employed by the Lagos State Government have announced a three-day warning strike beginning 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025, in protest against what they described as an “illegal and disrespectful” salary deduction by the state government. The doctors, under the aegis of the Medical Guild, declared the strike after unsuccessful attempts at…
The Mayor of London, Rt. Hon. Dr. Sadiq Khan, on Sunday evening arrived in Lagos for a visit aimed at strengthening ties and exploring investment opportunities. The arrival of the mayor was confirmed at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at about 6:30 p.m., accompanied by his aides. After completing airport…
A footballer identified simply as Kamo has been hacked to death by unidentified assailants in the Ebute Meta area of Lagos State. According to PUNCH, the incident occurred on Thursday morning while the deceased was observing his routine training session at a popular local football ground known as “Centre Field”. It was gathered that the…
A three-year-old boy, Chibuike Uba, has died after falling into an uncovered soakaway in the Babarinsa area of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. The heartbreaking event happened on Wednesday when Chibuike’s mother, Utoro, visited her aunt in the community from her residence in the Epe area of the state. It was gathered that the young mother was…
The Lagos State Government has released the operational dates for seven newly signed laws, following their passage by the State House of Assembly and assent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The laws, aimed at strengthening institutional reforms and improving governance, are set to address key areas such as emergency response, consumer protection, justice, and local government…