Reports say that the Lagos state governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Funke Akindele was chased out of the Ketu fruit market. According to reports, Funke Akindele was harassed and chased out of the Ketu fruit market by some hoodlums where she went to campaign ahead of the election. Reacting to the incident that happened yesterday, the PDP governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran popularly known as Jandor during a meeting with the chief IImam of Ketu Central Mosque, condemned the act and disclosed that his team members were stabbed during the attack. Jandor also confirmed that Akindele left the campaign train while the team continued to move around the streets in the council. Jandor further disclosed that a member of his security team was stabbed while others including journalists were injured during the attack. His words: “What is happening we do not want it again. It is not good for democracy, but despite the attacks, we are moving and still motivated to rescue our people. “I know it is only God that can give and take, if God gives you no one can take.”
Trending photos of alleged restaurant in Lagos owned by ghosts
Pandemonium struck at a restaurant in Ipaja, Lagos, after it was allegedly discovered that the food seller and her apprentices are ghosts. According to reports on Twitter, the food seller and her apprentices disappeared after a customer recognised them.
It was further claimed that the restaurant deals in the sales on Amala at Alaja-megida road, Ayobo Ipaja, Lagos. Alleged photos of the restaurant have also gone viral with the caption: “A food seller and all her apprentice are ghost. They quickly disappear after someone recognised them. They sell Amala at along Alaja-megida road, Ayobo Ipaja Lagos. That is the shop.” See posts below:
Customs seize N13 Billion drugs, military hardware at Lagos airport
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted some military hardware and uniforms at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
The items were seized by customs officers attached to the airport cargo command. Customs area controller, Sambo Dangaladima paraded the seized military hardware at the command in Ikeja on Tuesday. Dangaladima said the hardware was imported from South Africa by a suspect identified as Olaolu Marquis, who had been arrested. The seized hardware are 309 pieces of military helmets, 106 pieces of military armless jackets, 352 pieces of ballistic body armored pad, 119 pieces of police badges, five pieces of bulletproof jackets, 33 pieces of body side ballistic pad, and 105 pieces of ballistic chest plates.
Dangaladima further stated that the hard drugs originated from India and Pakistan and were routed through Addis-Ababa to Lagos. The customs area controller said the seized drugs with a duty-paid value of N13,827,775,560 have been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). “We are very much mindful of the fact that 2023 is an election year in Nigeria; the inflow traffic of these hard drugs that induce our youths to do extraordinary things (when taken) are bound to increase,” “But I can assure the unscrupulous importers that MMAC is the most dangerous route for their illicit trade because we are always here to catch them and ensure that they face the wrath of the law. “In total obedience to the directives of our able CGC – Rtd Col Hameed Ibrahim Ali, we are poised to continue intercepting and seizing the illicit products – especially hard drugs as they come, he said.
Slain lawyer, Bolanle Raheem laid to rest in Lagos
Bolanle Raheem, the slain lawyer who met her unfortunate death on Christmas day has been laid to rest in Lagos
Recall that Bolanle died after a trigger-happy police officer shot her dead at Ajah on December 25, 2022. The funeral service of Bolanle Raheem was held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Olive Tree Parish, in Ikoyi Lagos state, today January 17. Bolanle said to be an only child was pregnant with a set of twins when she was allegedly murdered by the police officer. Her burial was well-attended by family, friends, and well-wishers alike. May her soul rest in perfect peace.
Accountant becomes Glo Festival of Joy house winner in Lagos
Twenty-four-year-old Hussain Kehinde Garuba, on Friday emerged the
latest landlord in Lagos as he received keys to his three-bedroomed
house courtesy of Glo Festival of Joy promo.
The graduate of Lagos State Polytechnic revealed that his aunt had
prophesied that a good thing was on the way for him barely 24 hours
before receiving the news that he had won a house prize in the ongoing
customer reward promo from the telecommunications giant. Glo Festival of Joy promo offers 20 houses and thousands of other
amazing prizes including 24 brand new cars, power generators, sewing
machines and rechargeable fans to subscribers to reward their loyalty to
the network since its inception in 2003.
“I was stunned when I got that call. I just wasn’t expecting something
as big as that coming my way so early in the year”, he said at the
presentation ceremony. He added that though it had always been his heart’s cry to have his own
house in Lagos, he never knew the desire would manifest soon hence his
focus on the completion of his ICAN certification by next year. Said he, “I could barely sleep last night as I kept pondering what Glo
has done to me,” adding, “I would forever cherish the network”. Garuba’s
friends and family members dramatically turned the venue of the
presentation to a carnival ground singing and dancing to the good
fortune of their lucky relation.”
Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr Hakeem Fahm who came as Special Guest showered praises on Globacom for putting smiles on the faces of its customers across the country. He added that “what Globacom is doing is an incredible act of generosity, and it is worthy of emulation”. Globacom’s Regional Manager, Mr Jude Jacobs, encouraged Glo subscribers to opt into the promo by dialing *611# and continue recharging their lines in order to be eligible to win the various prizes.
Chioma’s brand new G-wagon sets sail for Lagos (Video)
G-wagon Afrobeats singer, Davido purchased for his fiancée, Chioma Rowland, is finally enroute to Lagos, Nigeria.
You may recall that the music star had purchased a brand new G-wagon for his heartthrob, Chioma, on October 11, 2022 from a US-based car dealer. Unfortunately, the whole thing was shelved as the singer lost his beloved son, Ifeanyi at the end of same month. Three months later, the car finally sets sail for Lagos to be delivered to the singer.
The car dealer took to their Instagram page to share videos of the stunning, stainless black G-wagon and announced that the car is enroute for the metropolitan area. Watch the video below;
DSS arrests Doyin Okupe in Lagos
Former director-general of Peter Obi’s Labour (LP), Doyin Okupe has been arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS).
One of the lawyers, of Doyin Okupe, Tolu Babaleye disclosed that he was arrested at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Thursday. According to his lawyer, Tolu Babaleye, Doyin Okupe was arrested by the Department of State Service while on his way to London for medical treatment. According to a statement released by Lawyer Tolu Babaleye, the politician was asked to provide evidence that shows that the Federal High Court Abuja freed him from all charges regarding the money laundering case for which he was recently convicted and given the option of a fine. He wrote: “The information reaching me now is that Dr. Doyin Okupe has been arrested at Lagos Airport by the DSS on his way to London. “The reason according to the source is that he was asked to produce evidence that the Federal High Court Abuja has freed him from the case in which he was convicted and paid a fine to the knowledge of the whole world and was allowed to go home. “When will this harassment stop? Who is after Dr. Doyin Okupe? As of today, the man has no case to answer anywhere, I hereby demand that the DSS should release my Client immediately as it is a violation of his freedom of movement, right to liberty, and dignity as a human person. “This is unfair as the man’s health is fast failing!”
Chaos as police and ‘OPC boys’ clash in Ojota, Lagos
Reports say that there is a riot in the Ojota area of Lagos State following a clash between the police and members of the Oodua Peoples Congress.
The incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday, January 9 has caused a commotion in the area and has triggered fear and panic among residents of the community.
It has been reported that there have been several gun shoots and at least one vehicle set ablaze during the clash between the police and the OPC boys.
Report says that the Yoruba Nation Group had planned to hold a huge rally at Ojota to press for determination. However, it seems the rally will be called out following the commotion.
More details soon…
Romantic moment lady proposes to her female lover in Lagos (Video)
A viral video captures the romantic moment a lady went down on one knee to propose to her girlfriend.
In the clip, the girlfriend had walked into a room which had been decorated with balloons of various sorts some of which spelled out ‘will you marry me?”
She had been pleasantly surprised and touched by the ambience of the room and was all the more so when her partner went down on her knee holding a ring.
The lady happily accepted the proposal and they both locked lips thereafter.
It was gathered that the beautiful scene had played out in Lagos state.
Watch the video below:
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Lagos police arrest officer who killed pregnant lawyer, Bolanle Raheem
An Assistance Superintendent of Police, identified as Ayuba, has been arrested for killing a pregnant lawyer, Mrs. Bolanle Raheem.
The Lagos State Police command made the arrest yesterday, 26th of December, after Ayuba shot at Mrs. Bolanle Raheem on Christmas day in Ajah.
We earlier reported that the Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu condemned the killing of the lawyer. He also pledged the full-co-operation of the state government, to ensure that justice is served.
The deceased, Bolanle Raheem was said to have been pregnant at the time of her death. It was further revealed that the lawyer had been waiting for about 8 years.