Crime & City Diary
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Rachael, her lesbian partner caught in the act
The war and hatred against LGBTQ is gathering higher momentum as there seems not to be any hiding place for the perpetrators of what is regarded as “perverted sexual relationship” The African settings has zero tolerance for same sex marriage hence it is outlawed in Africa, especially Nigeria community across board. The religious settings including the traditional worshippers totally see…
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BREAKING: LASG closes down Mushin main market, demolishes shanties in Apongbon
In concerted efforts geared towards activating the removal of environmental infractions to make Lagos habitable for business, the State government has closed down Mushin main market and demolished shanties erected around Apongbon areas of Lagos Island axis of the state. This was executed by the Monitoring, Enforcement and Compliance and Environmental Assessment Departments of the State Ministry of the Environment…
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LAWMA, LASRRA collaborate to equip 2000 sweepers with LAG ID Cards
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) have collaborated to distribute LAG ID cards to over 2,000 sweepers. The distribution took place at LAWMA headquarters, Ijora Olopa, after a successful data capturing exercise. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, expressed his enthusiasm for the exercise, highlighting its potential to significantly impact the lives…
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LASG to convert Ijora under-bridge into recreational space
The Lagos state government has announced its plan to convert the recently cleared Ijora under bridge to a creational space. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a post on his X handle, revealed that the cleared space would be used for the public benefit of Lagos residents. He wrote, “Following the expiration of the Commissioner’s five-day…
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Central motor registry design to protect Police, says Gwarzo
Kunle Sanni The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Nasir Gwarzo has pointed out that the Central Motor Registry was designed to ensure the protection of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from criminals and challenges of stolen vehicles. He stated this during a two-day stakeholders Conference on Improving Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the Ministry with a theme “Strategies at…
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Durosinmi resumes duty as AIG Zone 2
Following the recent posting and deployment of Assistant Inspector Generals (AIGs) by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, AIG Olatoye A. Durosinmi, has resumed as the AIG in-charge of Zone 2 Command, comprising Lagos and Ogun States. Durosinmi succeeds AIG Ari Mohammed Ali, who has been deployed as the AIG in-charge Community Policing, Force Headquarters Abuja. He was…
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FG to sanction hospitals over rejection of gunshot victims
In recent times, the society has witnessed a rise in the loss of lives as a result of the refusal of some health facilities to attend to gunshot and victims of one-chance who do not present police reports. Gunshot victims come under medical emergencies that require urgent attention in order to save the life of the patient or victim. It…
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EFCC arraigns car dealer, one other for selling forfeited properties without due authorisation
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a 56-year-old car dealer, Rasaq Abolaji Mumini and one other for selling a forfeited property without due authorization and obtaining money under false pretence. Mumini and one Mrs Lawal Olawande Mariam were arraigned on two counts before Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin of the Oyo…
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EFCC nabs 41 illegal miners, seizes 12 trucks in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Command has arrested 41 illegal miners and impounded 12 trucks allegedly containing different types of solid minerals without license. A statement issued by the Zonal Command on Tuesday, said the offence is punishable with life imprisonment under Section 1(8) (b) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act Cap M17, 1983.…
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Lagos Taskforce arrests 51 suspects for extorting, attacking truck drivers on roads
Operatives of the Lagos State Task Force have arrested no fewer than 51 suspected members of a gang that specialise in harassing truck drivers along the Apapa-Oshodi and Lagos-Badagry Expressways. The operation was led by the agency’s Chairman, Shola Jejeloye, on Tuesday. This was contained in a statement by Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the…
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