A 25-year-old woman, Ayisat Haruna, who allegedly refused to pay her bill of N441, 700 in a nightclub on Tuesday appeared before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Surulere, Lagos. The police charged Haruna with two counts of conspiracy and theft. She however, pleaded not guilty. Prosecution counsel, Rukayat Ogundeji, told the court that the defendant […]
Lagos – One Sodiq Yusuf, 26, of No. 26, Horgan Bassey Street, Surulere, has drowned inside the National Stadium swimming pool, Surulere. The police in Lagos on Sunday said that a 26-year-old man, Sodiq Yusuf, had drowned inside the National Stadium swimming pool, Surulere. Lagos Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bala Elkana, said in […]
The Super Plaza on Akerele Street in Surulere area of Lagos was gutted by fire on Wednesday, destroying valuable merchandise Many of the shop owners were seen packing out their goods, including, furniture, to reduce their losses. P&ID: We’re adopting strategies to quash contract -FG The plaza comprised of many shops and churches including Fountain […]
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), during overnight operation on Thursday, rescued five victims in another collapse building in Ojuelegba area of Surulere. The Chief Executive Officer, LASEMA, Dr Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this to newsmen on Friday in Lagos said the victims were rescued after the building was pulled down to the ground […]
Micheal Ajayi FBN General Insurance Limited, a subsidiary of FBNInsurance Limited has reported a paid sum of N902 million as claims for year ended 2018. The insurance company recorded a pay rise of N41 million as against N861 million paid in the previous year 2017. Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in […]
The Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, is now on a major refurbishment ahead of the 5th Lagos International Badminton Classics. An on the spot assessment by newsmen reveals a major overhauling of the hall in readiness for the epic tournament. There are ongoing repairs on the terraces and the […]
Godwin Anyebe Lush Hair, a new hair extension brand has partnered with Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation by absorbing graduates of hairdressing & cosmetology from its Skills Acquisition Program. This was made public during the formal presentation of the ladies to the brand at the office in Surulere by the Ministry’s […]
A House of Representatives aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Surulere Constituency 01 of Lagos State, Aderemi Banjo has assured residents of the constituency that if elected to the position he will restore hope and opportunity to the people and put a new song in their mouths. Banjo said he mission […]
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EKEDC) says it will build a new distribution injection substation of 2 x 2.5 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA) bulk transformer capacity in Surulere, Lagos. The General Manager, Corporate Communications of EKEDC, Mr Godwin Idemudia, told newsmen on Monday in Lagos that the facility would boost power supply in the […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of National Stadium, Surulere, to Lagos State government for upgrading to host international sporting tournaments, the state government said on Tuesday. Speaking at the ongoing annual Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the third anniversary of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration held at Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Chairman […]
A community leader in Surulere, Lagos State, Chief Abdulfatai Adefemi, on Wednesday urged government at all levels to step up employment of the youth in the country, to make them meaningfully engaged. Adefemi, the Baale of Taanmeda Aguda, told newsmen in Lagos that government must intensify youth employment and empowerment programmes to keep them off […]
A series of robberies are currently ongoing at the Bode-Thomas junction by Zenith-bank, Surulere. Armed gangs on motorcycles are currently robbing drivers in traffic. More to follow
The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Ayo Ni O, Surulere District, has commissioned a memorial Cathedral, in hopnour of the late Pophet (Dr.) Gabriel Olubunmi Fakeye, who was buried on the April 17, 2015 at his home town Imesi-Ile, Osun State. The thanksgiving service and commissioning of the memorial cathedral of Fakeye, was held […]
Dazzling mirage star actress, KemiLalaAkindoju has been spotted alongside The Meeting top notch, Rita Dominic on the set of yet another mind blowing flick, Surulere From the stables of award winning Audrey Silva Company jointly owned by Mildred Okwo and Rita Dominic, Surulerewill most likely gulp several millions of naira before its completion as work […]