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Okorocha’s in-law Uche Nwosu gifts amputee bottled water seller N1m

John Ogunsemore Apr 11, 2021 2

Chief Uche Nwosu, Chief of Staff to former Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has donated N1 million to Mary Daniel, the amputee "bottled water" seller.Mary's condition came to public attention on April 7 when a Good…

News

Okada Riders, Task Force Clash on Apapa-Oshodi Expressway

Oladapo Udom Nov 17, 2020 0

There was tension on Tuesday at the Second Rainbow Bus Stop, along Apapa Oshodi Expressway, Lagos, following a clash between commercial motorcyclists popularly known as “Okada” and officials of the Lagos State Taskforce. SEE ALSO: Police…

Metro

Army arrests soldier shown on video assaulting woman after jumping ATM queue

John Ogunsemore Oct 26, 2020 0

A corporal in the Nigerian Army, Omoh F., has been arrested after he was shown on video assaulting a woman with a belt.“I can confirm to you that he has been detained and investigations are ongoing,” The Punch quoted spokesman for the 9…

Metro

Sales Rep Arraigned In Court For Stealing Goods Worth N250,000

Vivian Ibobo Sep 16, 2020 0

A 36-year-old salesman, Imeh Edeme, on Wednesday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for over alleged thefts of table water and sachet water worth N250,000.The police charged Edeme, with conspiracy and theft, but pleaded not…

Metro

JUST IN: Train Collides With Commercial Bus In Lagos, Casualty Figure Unknown

John Ogunsemore Sep 14, 2020 0

A train has rammed a Volkswagen bus in Oshodi, Lagos, with casualty figure unclear as at press time.Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) disclosed in a tweet that the train rammed the Volkswagen T4 bus at ARENA and pushed it…

Metro

VIDEO: Mother Resists Arrest Of Lord’s Chosen Pastor Who Impregnated 2 Underage Daughters In…

John Ogunsemore Aug 5, 2020 0

A video has emerged of the moment the mother of two teenage girls impregnated by Nduka Anyanwu, a 28-year-old self-acclaimed pastor with the Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement tried to prevent his arrest.Anyanwu who claims to…

Crime

Neighbour hacks man to death for not allowing him watch movies in Lagos

John Ogunsemore Apr 25, 2020 0

A man identified simply as Habeeb has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for hacking his neighbour, Taiwo Eluyemi, to death over the right to watch movies.While the suspect is said to be in his late 20s, the victim was said…

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(Photos): Police arrest robber who forcefully removed lady’s wedding ring, put it in his mouth…

John Ogunsemore Jun 17, 2019 0

The Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested two teenage armed robbers who robbed a woman in the Oshodi area of the state on Sunday.The Commander of the Squad, DCP Tunji Disu, revealed this in a post on…

Government

Oshodi transport interchange to start operation May 2 – – Contractor

Chioma Ugboma Apr 23, 2019 0

Planet Project Ltd., the contractor handling the Oshodi Transport Interchange of the Lagos State Government, says terminal three of the facility will become functional from May 2.Mr Biodun Otunola, the company’s Chief Executive Officer,…

Security

Police dispels rumour of attack on Igbo traders at Oshodi, Lagos

Mateen Badru Feb 25, 2019 0

The Police Command in Lagos State on Monday dispelled the rumour that some thugs were attacking Igbo traders at Oshodi area of Lagos.According to a statement signed by the State Police Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Chike Oti, the police…

Metro

Man Spots ‘Dead’ Wife With Another Man In Lagos

Femi Famutimi Jul 1, 2018 0

A man who claimed his wife died a couple of years ago, got the shocker of his life when he spotted his 'wife' in Lagos with another man who was taking her somewhere on a bike.The man identified as Okechukwu James Uwa from Ezzagbo in…

Government

Show understanding over ongoing Oshodi-Lagos Airport Road reconstruction, FAAN urges passengers

Uju Sep 7, 2017 0

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has appealed to passengers and other airport users to show understanding over the ongoing reconstruction of Oshodi-Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Road, Lagos.Mrs Henrietta…

Government

Lagos Govt flags off reconstruction of Oshodi/International Airport Road

Uju Sep 4, 2017 0

The Lagos State Government on Monday flagged off the reconstruction of a 10-lane Oshodi-International Airport Road, with a pledge to complete the project within the next 15 months.The state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure…

Government

Work on Oshodi-International Airport Road begins September – Ambode

Uju Aug 2, 2017 0

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday said work on the proposed expansion and reconstruction of the Oshodi-International Airport road would commence in September.Ambode drop the hint at the 3rd Quarter Town Hall Meeting held…

Metro

Oshodi Crisis: LASG assures residents of safety of lives and properties

Uju Jun 5, 2017

The Lagos State Government on Sunday assured residents of the state that it would continue to protect their lives and properties.The Chairman, Lagos State Task Force, SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, gave the promise in a statement through its…

Metro

No bomb explosion in Lagos–PPRO

Uju Jun 3, 2017

The Lagos State Police Command, on Saturday advised members of the public to disregard false reports of a bomb blast in Oshodi area of Lagos.The spokesman of the command, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole said in a statement on Saturday that…

Metro

Police hunt for perpetrators of violence at Oshodi LG primaries

Uju May 31, 2017

The Police say they are on the hunt for perpetrators of the violence at Shogunle during the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) primaries for councillors in Oshodi, Lagos State.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the fracas…

Government

Fashola, Ambode at war over Oshodi road

Jide Mar 9, 2017

The governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode has accused the ministry of works, power and housing of frustrating efforts of his administration to reconstruct the road linking Oshodi to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.…

Metro

NURTW factions clash in Oshodi, Soldiers take over

Uju Nov 23, 2016

A major clash has occurred between rival groups of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, at Bolanle Oshodi area of Lagos, which has left many persons injured.The battle between the groups started on Tuesday, November 22nd, and…

Metro

Son of a traditional ruler in Lagos sentenced to death by hanging

Uju Nov 22, 2016

Ibrahim Omilade and two other young men have been sentenced to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of one Suleiman Afolabi, during a fight on Christmas day in 2012.The accomplices, who are brothers, Shola and Kayode Oni, were…

Government

FG to begin repairs of federal roads, appeals to motorists on Apapa/Oshodi expressway

Femi Famutimi Apr 24, 2016 0

The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mr Godwin Eke, said on Sunday that the Federal Government was set to begin rehabilitation of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway and other federal roads in Lagos.Eke told newsmen while inspecting the…

Metro

Chaos in Oshodi as Thugs Clash Over Leadership

LadiSpeaks Mar 2, 2016

News getting to us have it that Oshodi is basking in Chaos presently as thugs clash over issues ranging to the leadership of some motor parks and union in the city.The city is located in Lagos state, Nigeria. The fight is allegedly…

Opinion

A Note of Advice To The Nigerian Police on Kidnap Speech in Public – John Oshodi

John Oshodi Oct 1, 2015 0

The news of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olu Falae, coming home alive was good news to all of us, as it is not unusual to hear that kidnappers have killed their victims even when ransom is paid.The act of…

Metro

Shocking: Married Man, 2 Others Gang Rape 13 Year-Old Girl

Binta Omoayo Jan 29, 2013 0

The Nigeria police in Lagos State has arrested three friends, Achonam Emenuwa, 32, Godwin Udoh, 22, and Emenike Orji, 20, who allegedly impregnated a 13-year old girl (name withheld) after they allegedly raped her in turns.The teenager…