Lagos replies Economist magazine, says attack on Gov. Ambode “reckless … The Lagos State Government has described as “reckless” and “slanderous” an article published in the latest edition of the Economist magazine which blamed Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, for the worsening traffic and increase in criminal … Read more on Premium Times
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Navy Foils Pirate Attack on Oil Vessel in Lagos
Navy Foils Pirate Attack on Oil Vessel in Lagos Personnel of the Western Naval Command (WNC) of the Nigerian Navy at the weekend foiled an attempt by 10 suspected pirates to hijack a refined petroleum-laden vessel sailing into Nigeria. The pirates, who were said to have been in two boats, had … Read more on THISDAY…
Lagos 2015: APC senatorial candidate alleges gun attack by PDP opponent
Lagos 2015: APC senatorial candidate alleges gun attack by PDP opponent The All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial candidate for Lagos West, Solomon Adeola, on Saturday alleged that his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, counterpart invaded his office with a pump action rifle in an attempt to assassinate him. Mr. Adeola … Read more on Premium Times
Police Deny Reports Of Planned Attack By Boko Haram On Lagos Seaports
Police Deny Reports Of Planned Attack By Boko Haram On Lagos Seaports The Lagos State Police Command has denied reported planned attack by Boko Haram on the Lagos seaports, saying that there was no report on such in the domain of the state police command. There were media reports on Friday that security agents in ……
Syringe Used to Attack Air Marshal in Lagos, Nigeria Tests Negative for Ebola
Syringe Used to Attack Air Marshal in Lagos, Nigeria Tests Negative for Ebola The assault happened at the Lagos airport Sunday night. The unnamed air marshal was stabbed in the back of the arm with the syringe while passing through the airport. Another air marshal traveling with him was able to secure the syringe and…
Police Shoot Live Ammunition at Protesting Students in Lagos, Attack Reporter – Lagos Video
Footage shows how Nigeria Police Force ambushed peacefully protesting students in Lagos and violently attacked them. A citizen reporter, Segun O’Law was also…
US warns of possible hotel attack in Nigeria's Lagos
US warns of possible hotel attack in Nigeria's Lagos The US has warned its citizens of a plan to attack one of two Sheraton hotels near Lagos, Nigeria's main commercial hub which attracts many foreign business people and which so far has been spared by the country's violent Islamist militants. In a … Read more…
1 killed, 4 houses burnt as gunmen attack Lagos community
1 killed, 4 houses burnt as gunmen attack Lagos community At least one person was killed and four buildings burnt on Monday night at Dawodu Lane in Ilogbo Community at Apapa Road in Ebute-Meta, Lagos, when gunmen attacked the community. Residents of the area told a correspondent of the News Agency of … Read more on…
Nigerian Police, NEMA debunk rumour of terrorist attack on Lagos -Ibadan road
Nigerian Police, NEMA debunk rumour of terrorist attack on Lagos -Ibadan road The Nigerian Police and the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, have debunked rumours that suspected Boko Haram insurgents took over a section the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, shooting and maiming their victims. In a statement in Lagos, … Read more on Premium Times
Youths Attack Lagos Police Station
Youths Attack Lagos Police Station Lagos — Youths yesterday attempted to sack the Makinde Police Station in Oshodi, Lagos State over the alleged killing of one Rafiu Adeniji by policemen. A witness alleged that the deceased was shot on Sunday night by a team of policemen along Capitol … Read more on AllAfrica.com
Civil Society Groups Condemn Attack On Lagos Commissioner
Civil Society Groups Condemn Attack On Lagos Commissioner COALITION of Civil Society Organisations has condemned the recent attack on the Lagos State Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Kayode Opeifa, at the fourth anniversary celebration of the death of late Chief Gani Fawehinmi in Lagos. Addressing a press … Read more on The Guardian Nigeria
Teacher charged for Lagos acid attack
Teacher charged for Lagos acid attack Auxerre – A French teacher went on trial on Monday on charges of ordering an acid attack on the former principal of the French Lycee in Lagos, Nigeria. Slimane Salhi, 41, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of paying an unidentified man to … Read more…
FG, Lagos Assembly condemn attack on Ondo prisons
FG, Lagos Assembly condemn attack on Ondo prisons The Federal Government and Lagos State House of Assembly have condemned attacks on the Olokuta Prisons in Akure. THE Federal Governmen condemned in the attack by 'hoodlums' on formation, where about 175 inmates were set free. Minister of … Read more on Nigerian Tribune
Shocking… Armed Robbers Serve Residents Notice of Attack at Ijeshatedo …
Shocking… Armed Robbers Serve Residents Notice of Attack at Ijeshatedo … When contacted, the Lagos State police spokesperson, DSP Ngozi Braide, called on the residents not to panic saying the police would ensure that the bad boys were flushed out from Ijeshatedo and its environs. She advised residents to make use of the … Read…
Four Policemen Injured as Robbers Attack Lagos Airport
Four Policemen Injured as Robbers Attack Lagos Airport One man was killed and four policemen injured yesterday when armed robbers attacked a Bureau de Change located at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. Eye witness account said the robbers targeted the foreign currency unit … Read more on THISDAY Live