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An official of Lagos State government, whose name is yet to be ascertained, was reportedly kidnapped by some hooded gunmen at his residence in Igbe-Oloja, Ikorodu, Lagos on Monday. The incident which sent shock waves in and around the serene but swampy area reportedly took place around 9p.m., when the man was approaching his residence at […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday unveiled the ultra-modern edifice of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) in Ikeja. Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu said that the iconic LASBCA building would ensure the safety and regulation of building constructions across the state. The Governor emphasized the agency’s commitment to enforcing building codes and […]
A 54-year-old man, Jegede Folorunsho, has been remanded to the Ikoyi Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old girl in the Mushin area of Lagos State. The defendant was on Monday charged with defilement of the minor before Magistrate O.M. Ajayi sitting before a Magistrate Court in the Ebute Metta area of the state. The […]
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has warned motorists against parking on lay-bys along the Dopemu and Oshodi areas of Lagos State. This was disclosed in a document signed by the Zonal Commander, Akeem Adeoshun, and made available to PUNCH Metro by the Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq, on Tuesday. […]
A Nigerian man has narrated his traumatising story of how he found himself under the Oshodi Bridge, in Lagos and slept there for two years, after living 21 years in the United States. According to the man who was tearful as he shared his story, he studied Banking and Finance in London, but his downfall […]
perennial traffic gridlock witnessed in almost all parts of the City of Excellence called Lagos, it has been observed that government officials involved in the maintenance of roads constitute the major cause of traffic hold-ups in areas where they operate. Investigations carried out by Vanguard Metro showed that these officials always block major parts of […]
A man, Ade Olowopopo, has taken his two sons, Kunle and Mayowa Olowopopo, to court for allegedly assaulting their sister, Bisi Olowopopo, and for stealing his properties at Lakwe Lekki, Lagos State. The Olowopopos were arraigned on Monday before Magistrate O. M. Ajayi sitting before an Ebute Metta Magistrate’s Court on five counts bordering on […]
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos has sentenced one Igwe Ambrose, a 65-year-old landlord, to life imprisonment. Ambrose was found guilty of inserting fingers into the private parts of his tenant’s children. He was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on sexual assault by penetration and indecent treatment of a child. […]
Some users of the Bus Rapid Transit have lamented the shortage of buses and the long queues they experience daily while pleading with the government to provide more buses. Some commuters who spoke with PUNCH Metro on Monday claimed that the majority of Lagos State commuters use the Bus Rapid Transit as a result of the increase […]
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has faulted the claim by the Public Procurement Agency that his office got N2 billion to purchase rechargeable fans,… Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has faulted the claim by the Public Procurement Agency that his office got N2 billion to purchase rechargeable fans, rechargeable lights and fridges. Hamzat […]
