Ikorodu
5 Feb
Elite Pillar International Limited, a startup real estate development company, has taken a significant step towards delivering on its promise to clients, with the allocation of plots to clients who have completed all payments at its flagship project, Heritage Garden City, located in Agbowa, Ikorodu. The allocation ceremony, which took place on February 1st, marked…
28 Jan
The Nigerian government today awarded 10 licences for gas distribution across clusters in the South-Western and South-Southern regions of the country. The move is part of efforts to drive domestic gas utilisation, ensuring gas reaches the last mile in homes and industries. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Shell, and Nipco dominated the awards,…
22 Jan
The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi has ordered the final forfeiture of a property in Ikorodu, Lagos State, to the Federal Government. Justice A.O. Owoeye on Tuesday ordered the forfeiture of the u-shaped two-storey building situated on the premises of Goodwill Private Schools, Ikorodu. The judge gave the order, following a motion ex-parte dated…
19 Dec
The Ikorodu High Court, Lagos has adjourned till February 26, 2025, to hear two applications in a suit concerning the Regun Chieftaincy stool in Ikorodu, Lagos. The suit, marked IKD/87380CM/2022, was filed in 2022 by two claimants, Chief Kameeel Adisa Dada and Hon. Gbenga Oshin. The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotebi, and one…
17 Dec
The residents of Agric-Isawo-Owutu road in Ikorodu, Lagos State, are lamenting over failed promises to compensate them for their buildings that were demolished for road reconstruction. Speaking with The Guardian, a septuagenarian, Oladimeji Olawuyi, complained that nothing has been heard from the authorities six over six years ago. He also complained that even when the…
5 Oct
A 30-year-old man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, allegedly stabbed his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, to death at their residence in Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe, Ikorodu, Lagos State. According to the Lagos State Police Command, Olaniyi stabbed Olajumoke multiple times, locked her in their room, and set the room on fire. He also inflicted wounds on himself. The tragic…
2 Oct
To ensure that Nigerians have access to legal services regardless of their financial or social status, the European Union (EU), in partnership with the International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA), is supporting the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in providing free legal advice and services to residents of Ikorodu, Lagos State. As part of…
5 Sep
Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has condemned the killing of Idowu Christianah, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Christianah was kidnapped between Ikorodu and Yaba in Lagos and was later reported to have been killed by her abductor. READ ALSO: Abductors kill kidnapped FUNAAB student in Lagos Christiana, who was completing…
22 Aug
Confusion yesterday trailed the fate of suspected kidnappers apprehended by a mob in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.
24 May 2024
In the world of international sports and competition, a few stories resonate as deeply as those of individuals rising from local playgrounds
9 Apr 2024
Lagos State government through its Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has refuted allegations by parents and staff of St. Margaret Group of the Schools, Ikorodu, concerning the detention of the school’s staff members and demolition of structures within the school premises.
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The Senate Committee on Power has kickstarted discussions with a South Korean energy firm, BK Energy, to explore mini-grid solutions and alternative energy sources, including coconut-derived graphene for power generation. This comes against the backdrop of Nigeria’s persistent national grid collapse and unstable power supply. During a meeting on Monday, the Committee Chairman, Senator Enyinnaya…
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The Inspector-General of Police has ordered the deployment of more decoy operatives to Osun State to maintain law and order following violence over a court ruling on the reinstatement of sacked local council chairmen. Police spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed the new move by the police, noted that it was in response to the…
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The Federal Government has donated food and non-food relief items to Borno Government to support the resettlement of Nigerians who returned from Chad. Mrs Fatima Daura, the Director, Refugee Department at the National Commission for Migrants, Refugees, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) made the presentation on Monday in Maiduguri. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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Ahead of the Saturday, February 22, 2025, local government elections in Osun State, the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has officially unveiled voting materials. The unveiling took place on Monday during a press briefing held at the commission’s headquarters in Osogbo. The event was led by OSSIEC Chairman, Hassim Abioye, who assured the public…
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Cashew dealers in Kogi State have appealed to the Federal Government of Nigeria to come to their aid by preventing foreign competitors from disrupting the cashew market, citing exploitation. According to the affected farmers, they have asked the government to take prompt action before foreigners drive them out of business and into poverty, as they…
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EFCC FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Galadima FC on Monday to book their place in the final of the FCT President Federation Cup at the Area 3 football pitch in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities…
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The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has awarded a cost of N200, 000 against a lawyer, Mr A. O. Amagwula, for stalling the hearing of a petition against his client, Stella Oyiogu. The Chairman of the LPDC, retired Justice Is’haq Bello, gave the order after Amagwula told the committee that he was not ready to…
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The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has sworn in the newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government areas in the state. While urging the council bosses to be dedicated to serving the people at the grassroots, Aiyedatiwa reiterated his commitment to delivering on the manifesto of the All Progressives Congress…
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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has responded to critics questioning his stance on the ongoing political tension in Osun State. The singer, who has been vocal about the crisis, dismissed suggestions that his friendship with Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, could be a solution to the issue. The crisis, which…
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The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Abuja has donated 100 tons of date fruits to support less privileged people in Nigeria. The initiative, facilitated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), aims to support vulnerable families in Kano and parts of Abuja, while also strengthening ties between Nigeria and…