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Former Pro Footballer and Fugitive Drug Trafficker Receive 24-Year Prison Sentences for Cocaine Smuggling
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a former international footballer and a long-term fugitive to a combined 24 years in prison for importing over 7 kilograms of cocaine.
Hamzat Dismisses Claims of Single-Term Agreement for Lagos Governorship
Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat clarifies his position on the 2027 election, denies term-limit rumors, and outlines his vision for infrastructure, security, and urban planning in Lagos.
NDLEA Seizes Illicit Drugs Valued at N10 Billion in Lagos Operations
The NDLEA has seized a variety of illicit substances, including cocaine and synthetic cannabis, totaling N10 billion in value across several operations in Lagos.
Lagos Businessman Detained After Cocaine Discovery in UK-Bound Cargo
A Lagos businessman has been arrested by the NDLEA for attempting to export cocaine to the UK, marking one of several major drug and ammunition busts carried out by the agency across Nigeria.
Lagos businessman detained by NDLEA regarding UK cocaine trafficking scheme
A Lagos clothing trader has been apprehended for allegedly running a cocaine smuggling ring to the UK, while the NDLEA reports record-breaking seizures of narcotics and illegal ammunition nationwide.
Lagos Authorities Close Over 20 Buildings in Ikeja Due to Planning Law Breaches
Lagos State has sealed over 20 properties in Ikeja for planning violations to promote urban safety and legal compliance.
APM Selects Grace Coker as 2027 Lagos Deputy Governor Nominee
Grace Oluwatobi Coker has been named the running mate to Prince Laja Adeoye for the APM in the 2027 Lagos governorship election.
Lagos clarifies: No travel bans during monthly sanitation drive
Lagos State officials have clarified that residents face no movement restrictions during monthly sanitation exercises, labeling any related arrests as unlawful.
Lagos waste management set for enhancement in eight months
Lagos Waste Management Authority boss Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin guarantees better waste disposal services within eight months, citing infrastructure upgrades and improved logistics as key solutions.
Lagos Waste Management Authority Promises Better Refuse Collection Services
LAWMA aims to stabilize waste collection in Lagos within eight months through equipment upgrades and new infrastructure, while local leaders call for sustained community involvement in environmental sanitation.