Security
The Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State has transformed a criminal hideout at Moshalashi Alhaja area of the council into a modern mini-market. The Chairman of the council, Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, who made this known during a news conference at the council secretariat,explained that the development was in fulfilment of his pledge to the […]
Hoodlums suspected to be armed robbers, have invaded a female hostel at the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, carting away mobile phones, cash and other valuables. Reports say, hostels ‘D” and ‘C” near the school back gate where many of the female students are accommodated were raided at the wee hours and some of the […]
Motorists have lamented the increasing cases of attacks by traffic robbers in some parts of Lagos State.The complaint came a few weeks after the state police command launched a special operation code named “Operation Flush” to curb traffic robbery and other related crimes in the state.The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Idowu Owohunwa, in a […]
The INEC official arrived at polling unit 078 in Oke Afa area of Isolo around 9 O’clock this morning while accreditation and voting commenced around 9:30 o’clock. There is no security official in the polling unit. In polling 079, the INEC officials arrived around 8 while accreditation and voting started by 10 o’clock. Although the […]
By Yemisi Dada There is a heavy presence of security operatives on Ikorodu road to Ketu via Tipper Garage as gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections hold today in Lagos. Our Correspondent reports that Police officers at the old toll gate along Lagos Ibadan expressway stop and check every vehicle without election duty stickers on […]
The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has asked Google to block the use of YouTube channels and livestreams by banned groups and terrorist organisations Alhaji Mohammed made the request when a team from Google visited him in Abuja. He stressed that Channels and emails containing names of proscribed groups and their affiliates should not […]
The Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagosians not to panic over reports of imminent attack, saying the state government and security operatives were on top of the situation. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave this assurance while addressing journalists at the State House, Marina, after a meeting with security operatives including the Police, the […]
Meanwhile, The Inspector General of Police, Mr Usman Alkali-Baba has cautioned the public, against spreading false alarms, misinformation, and disinformation as such news were counter-productive to national security. The IGP gave the caution during the Force Management Team’s meeting in Abuja, to review security updates across the nation. He assured residents of their safety and […]
The Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC has suspended the train services on the Lagos, Abuja, and Ajaokuta routes over safety concerns. The Managing Director of the NRC, Mr Fidet Okhiria who confirmed this to newsmen said the action followed a report of an attempted kidnapping of passengers that left the Ajaokuta Station by road on their […]
A new Police Station at Ise Town in Ibeju-Lekki, Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has been opened. Unveiling the newly constructed Ise Police Station, Governor Sanwo-Olu said his administration remains unflinching in its resolve to boldly and efficiently deploy cutting-edge thinking and technology to prevent crime and criminality. Represented by his […]
