Lagos State Archives - Page 2 of 3

Feb

2024

Lagos Police Provide Refreshments to Hunger Protesters, Ensure Peaceful Demonstrations

During the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) nationwide hunger protest in Lagos, Police Commissioner Adegoke Fayoade revealed that the Lagos command provided water and biscuits to protesters to prevent fatigue and dehydration during the long trek under hot weather conditions. Fayoade emphasized the importance of supporting protesters' well-being to ensure a successful and safe demonstration. He described the gesture as a means to prevent anyone from collapsing due to exhaustion along the way. Despite the refreshments being distributed from patrol vehicles, the protest remained peaceful, with no arrests made for any violations. Fayoade assured continued police protection for protesters, reaffirming the…

Feb

2024

By David Okoye

Tragic Boat Capsizing in Lagos: Death Toll Rises as Search Continues

NewsLagos State, Security

Following a boat crash in Ikorodu, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) retrieved an additional corpse from the scene. LASWA spokeswoman, Wuraola Alake, provided updates on the incident, stating that the submerged boat was also recovered. Alake shed light on the ongoing investigation into the cause of the capsizing, refuting claims of boat racing. She highlighted discrepancies in passenger manifest filing, with some passengers only completing forms after rescue. Of the 11 passengers rescued, nine filled out manifests at the Ibeshe ferry terminal, while two refused to provide details. The recovered casualties were handed over to the Lagos State Emergency…

Jan

2024

By David Okoye

Fatal Crash on Lagos-Badagry Expressway Claims Two Lives, Injures Four

MetroAccident, FRSC, Lagos State, Metro, RIP

Two people lost their lives in a deadly car crash on the Lagos-Badagry motorway, while four more people were injured. According to Williams Manga, the unit commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Badagry, the accident happened near the Ibereko portion of the motorway at around 5:46 a.m. Seven people were riding in the implicated car, a Toyota Camry with dealer registration number 01-6897DLA, consisting of four men and three women. The car was returning from a well-known hotel when the accident happened, causing it to flip over many times on the former Badagry motorway and end up…

Jan

2024

By David Okoye

Governor Sanwo-Olu Vows to Double Development Efforts in Second Term

Economy, PoliticsBabajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State, Politics

At a town hall gathering in Ikeja, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu vowed to accomplish twice as much in his second term. He made a vow to expedite development and promised to deliver twice as many projects and programmes as he had during his first term. Identifying this as a "season of doubling," Governor Sanwo-Olu explained that the administration's efforts to advance Lagos State would still be guided by the T.H.E.M.E.S+ development plan. He outlined the more than thirty road projects that are now under construction in the Lagos West senatorial constituency.Infrastructure development has been a priority, completing over 70km of new…

Jan

2024

By David Okoye

Siblings Face Theft Charges: Twins Accused of Stealing N365,000 from Employer

NewsCrime, Lagos State

The 22-year-old twins Taye and Kehinde Taiwo, together with their brother Israel Taiwo, 20, appeared in the Ikeja Chief Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. They were accused of stealing N365,000. Regarding an incident that occurred on November 11, 2023, at 18, Ogooluwa St., Iju-Ishaga in Lagos State, there are accusations of conspiracy and theft. The prosecutor, ASP Raji Akeem, claims that Taye, a hairstylist, took N365,000 out of his employer Jumoke Oreofero's account by stealing her ATM card. After the heist, Taye ran away, but when he was caught, he accused his brothers of being involved in the crime. The charges…