Day: January 11, 2024

Trial of Lagos couple accused of N2.7bn fraud stalled

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, on Wednesday adjourned till February 2, 2024 the alleged N2.7bn fraud trial involving a couple, Ruth and Oriyomi Idowu. The couple was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday November 28, 2023, on 20-count charges bordering […]

Over 25,000 persons living with HIV unable access to ‘free’ life-saving treatment

• CMD justifies changes, appeals for patients’ understanding• Hospital says only 6,800 of registered 22,000 persons living with HIV are actively on programme currently Over 25,000 persons living with HIV (PLWHIV) receiving treatment at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, are facing financial hardship due to a recently introduced policy that imposes new fees. […]

Sanwo-Olu pledges to keep Lagos safe for residents, businesses

Otedola donates N1 billion to state’s security trust fund Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, said that the state government would be very committed to issues of security, just as it would not spare anything to keep Lagos State safe for residents, visitors and businesses. The governor, who gave the promise during the official presentation […]

Third Mainland Bridge: Lagos allays motorists fear over road diversion

The Lagos State Government has assured motorists in the state that the traffic diversion directive following the ongoing repair of a section of the Third Mainland Bridge will not cause traffic congestion and hardship to road users. The government’s assurance follows the announcement of the eight-week-long diversion of traffic plan, which is occasioned by the […]

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