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Lagos Government Defends Makoko Demolition, Cites Safety, Environmental Concerns
The Lagos State Government has defended the recent demolition exercise in Makoko, explaining that the action was part of a broader statewide safety and environmental policy designed to prevent disasters associated with unsafe settlements, fire outbreaks and high-risk infrastructure locations.
NDLEA arrests businessman with Cocaine hidden in private parts at Lagos airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman, Uche Franklin Onyekwere, at…
Sanwo-Olu Seeks Funds For Critical Security Needs In Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, appealed to individuals and organisations to support the government’s dream of sustaining the security of lives and properties in the state through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund.
Onigbongbo LCDA Begins Measles–Rubella Vaccination Exercise
The Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has announced the commencement of the Measles–Rubella (MR) Vaccination Programme, organized by the Lagos State Government in collaboration with the council.
Insecurity: Intelligence, equipment support for Nigeria has increased – US military
United States Army Lieutenant General John Brennan has stated that his country’s military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria in the fight against Islamic State-linked militants.
Apply Now: Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps Begins Online Recruitment Across All LGAs
The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) has commenced an online recruitment exercise for Neighbourhood Safety Officers across all local government areas of the state.
NDLEA Arrests Brazilian In ‘Single Largest Heroin Seizure’ At Abuja Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30-year-old Brazilian woman, Ingrid Benevides, with 30.09 kilograms of heroin.
Lagos schools close over bomb threat
Two Lagos-based schools, Avi-Cenna International School and Grange School, suspended physical classes on Thursday following a threat of a bomb explosion.
Drug Bust: Police intercept Indian hemp-laden truck in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State says it intercepted a truck conveying substances suspected to be Indian hemp during an early morning patrol in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state.
EFCC seeks suspension, prosecution of banks aiding N162bn crypto, N18.7bn scams
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for suspension and prosecution of deposit banks, Fintechs and micro finance banks aiding and abetting fraudsters in defrauding Nigerians through fraudulent schemes.