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Lagos Judge Imprisons Businessman and Fines Firm for N822m Oil Scam
A Lagos court has sentenced Minnis Uchenna Howard to prison and fined his firm, Howard Minnis Asset Management Limited, for the theft of over N822 million meant for an oil supply contract.
Redefining Lekki Real Estate: How Horizon Estates Challenged High-Cost Housing Norms
Horizon Estates is proving that quality housing in prime Lagos neighborhoods can remain affordable, challenging the assumption that high costs are an inevitable byproduct of the city's real estate market.
NDLEA Prosecutes Alleged Drug Kingpin, Three Mexican Nationals, and Six Others
Ten individuals, including a suspected drug baron and three Mexican nationals, have been remanded in custody by a Federal High Court following their arrest for operating a large-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun State.
Two Detained After In-Flight Smoking Incident Sparks Panic on Air Peace Jet
Two passengers were arrested after smoking on an Air Peace flight from South Africa to Lagos, causing an emergency alarm and panic among passengers.
Bus Driver Detained After Stabbing Couple Over Bar Tab in Lagos
A 40-year-old driver has been remanded in Lagos after allegedly stabbing a couple and causing significant property damage during a dispute over an unpaid N75,000 bar bill.
Chaos on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway as Coordination Fails
A total standstill on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway caused massive disruption for thousands of commuters due to a breakdown in coordination between security agencies and tank farm operators.
Severe Gridlock Cripples Mile 2–Apapa Route as Authorities Remain Passive
Hundreds of trucks paralyzed the Mile 2–Apapa route on Thursday, with locals blaming unregulated container terminals and inactive government oversight for the persistent gridlock.
Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Considers N50,000 Penalty and Jail Time for Waste Bin Violations
A proposed bye-law in Lagos's Agboyi-Ketu LCDA mandates the use of household waste bins, with offenders facing up to six months in jail or a N50,000 fine.
Ibeju-Lekki Administration Shuts Down Bogije Dredging Site Following Major Flooding
Ibeju-Lekki Chairman Abdullahi Sesan Olowa has ordered the immediate shutdown of a dredging site in Bogije after heavy rains triggered severe flooding in local neighborhoods.
Lagos State Authorities Assist Pregnant Woman, Transfer Mother and Child to Plateau Government
Lagos State officials successfully rescued an unconscious pregnant woman, provided medical stabilization, and facilitated her safe delivery before reuniting her and her newborn with the Plateau State government.