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Man arrested for dumping refuse on Lagos road

Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.

Woman fakes kidnap, extorts ₦2.5m from husband

Lagos police arrest a 26-year-old woman and accomplice for staging her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Full investigation details revealed. Report any suspicious activity to the police.

Lagos clears roadside markets on Ikotun-Igando Road

Lagos State Government clears roadside traders on Ikotun-Igando Road to reclaim walkways and enforce laws. Commissioner Wahab details the state's waste-to-wealth drive for a sustainable environment.

Lagos LAWMA Worker Killed by Reckless Driver

A female LAWMA street sweeper was killed by a commercial bus driver reversing illegally on a Lagos expressway. The driver fled but was caught by LASTMA. Read the full report.

Osun Trains 1,000 in Waste-to-Energy Conversion

Osun State empowers 1,000 youths and women with practical skills to convert waste into clean energy and income. The initiative targets green entrepreneurship and a circular economy.

Lagos Reintroduces Monthly Sanitation to Tackle Waste

Lagos State plans to bring back monthly environmental sanitation to address severe waste management challenges. The state generates up to 15,000 tonnes of waste daily but collects less than a third. Read the full plan.

Boy Fakes Kidnapping, Extorts N1.7m from Mother

Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.

EFCC Arrests Herbalists with Counterfeit Millions

EFCC operatives arrest five herbalists in Osun and Lagos with counterfeit $3.4m and €280k. The syndicate defrauded victims of millions under pretence of spiritual cleansing. Read the full details.

Woman fakes own kidnap, extorts N2.5m from husband

Lagos police confirm the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who staged her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Investigation reveals a complex plot involving an accomplice and a sold iPhone.

Agbero Flees With Woman's Bottle of Fanta in Lagos

A Lagos woman was left distressed after a tout, known as an 'agbero', snatched her bottle of Fanta and fled. The incident, captured on video, has ignited discussions on public safety. Read the full story.

TikTok Influencer Peller Arrested for Reckless Driving

Lagos police detain TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat (Peller) after a viral video showed him driving dangerously and causing a crash. The Commissioner warns against glorifying lawlessness online. Read the full story.

Nigerians Call for Peller's Arrest After Accident

Following online streamer Peller's near-fatal car crash in Lagos, three Nigerians are demanding his immediate arrest for reckless driving and endangerment. Read their compelling arguments.

Vietnam's Toxic Plastic Recycling Villages Exposed

In Vietnam's recycling villages, workers face severe health risks from toxic pollution while processing 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Discover the hidden cost of the global waste trade.

Nigerian Startup Transforms Waste into Valuable Furniture

Discover how Lagos-based Zannytecture is tackling Nigeria's waste crisis by upcycling tyres and plastic bottles into stylish furniture, creating green jobs and generating millions in revenue. Read their inspiring story.

Smirnoff Ice Fuels 5 Major Lagos Raves in Weekend Takeover

Lagos experienced a cultural takeover as Smirnoff Ice powered five distinct raves across the city from Monochroma to Bioskey's Playhouse, uniting scenes with music, flavour, and energy. Discover how the brand became the weekend's heartbeat.

LSSTF Boss Urges Innovation to Tackle Lagos Security

Lagos State Security Trust Fund's new CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, outlines a modern, collaborative strategy for tackling security challenges, including public donations and a major town hall meeting on December 11.

8 Events to Enjoy Before Detty December Peaks

Don't wait for the main rush! Discover 8 exciting Lagos events from beach parties to cultural festivals happening in early December 2025 to launch your year-end celebrations.

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