Man arrested for allegedly setting wife ablaze in Lokoja
By Boluwaji Obahopo The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Jacob Irewa, for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze following a domestic disagreement at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Afusat, […]
Winners of Rising Star Writing contest emerge
Master Peter Adobamen, 9 of Corona School, Ikoyi – Lagos has emerged the first place in the Junior Category of Rising Star Writing Competition, just as Master Kolom Oden-Ikpi of Yaba College of Technology Secondary School, Lagos also emerged first place in the senior category.
Discharge your duties with wisdom, integrity, Ambode urges new acting CJ
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore-in Justice Opeyemi Oke as the Acting Chief Judge of the State, with a charge on her to discharge her duties with exemplary wisdom, candour and integrity.
Car hire company owner, 51, faces N6m car theft charge
A 51-year-old, Samuel Tom, who runs a car hire company, is standing trial over alleged theft of a car valued at N6 million at an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Ambode okays reconstruction of Onikan stadium
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday approved the rehabilitation and upgrade of the 5,000 capacity Onikan Stadium, near Tafawa Balewa Square Lagos Island, in order to make it meet the expectations of a 21st Century sporting facility.
FG begins emergency rehabilitation of roads, bridges in Lago State
The Federal Government has begun emergency and remedial repair of some major roads and bridges in Lagos State, the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mr Godwin Eke, said on Sunday.
