33 h. ago Court Jails Canada Returnee For Assaulting Lagos Govt Worker

A Magistrate Court sitting in Oshodi area of Lagos State has sentenced one 52-year-old man, identified as Morufudeen Idowu, to three months in prison for assaulting an official of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps at Ojota. It was gathered that Mr. Idowu was arrested on Friday, after he assaulted a KAI official who cautioned […] The post Court Jails Canada Returnee For Assaulting Lagos Govt Worker appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG, Lagos Govt, CEOs Forge United Front Against Food Insecurity

The federal government of Nigeria, the Lagos State Government, the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, and the Civil Society Network (CSN) have vowed to step up collaborative action against the deepening food insecurity ravaging the country. The insecurity currently affects an estimated 26.5 million Nigerians. Special assistant to the president on Public Health and Focal […]

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7 d. ago Lagos govt reiterates commitment to protecting state’s coastline, others

Tribune Online Lagos govt reiterates commitment to protecting state’s coastline, others Lagos State Government over the weekend reiterated its commitment to protecting the state’s coastline, building a safer, more resilient, environmentally friendly, and more sustainable Lagos that it can bequeath to the next generation. Lagos govt reiterates commitment to protecting state’s coastline, others Tribune Online

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8 d. ago NAPTIP Rejects Speed Darlington’s June 26 Appearance Date Request

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rejected the proposed June 26, 2025 date, suggested by controversial Nigerian entertainer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, for his appearance at its headquarters in Abuja. The agency also indicated plans to collaborate with sister organizations, such as the Nigerian Immigration Service, […] The post NAPTIP Rejects Speed Darlington’s June 26 Appearance Date Request appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos govt reads Riot Act to street traders, cart pushers, polluters

Tribune Online Lagos govt reads Riot Act to street traders, cart pushers, polluters The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to street traders, cart pushers, and environmental polluters, vowing to prosecute anyone caught violating the state's environmental laws. Lagos govt reads Riot Act to street traders, cart pushers, polluters Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lagos govt launches Africa’s largest clean cookstove project

Tribune Online Lagos govt launches Africa’s largest clean cookstove project “This initiative reflects the THEMES+ agenda in action. It’s about investing in people, powering communities, and preparing Lagos for the future. Lagos govt launches Africa’s largest clean cookstove project Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Speed Darlington Blames Publicity Stunt For Viral Video, Promises To Appear Before NAPTIP June 26

Nigerian singer and rapper, Speed Darlington, has reacted after failing to honour an earlier invitation extended to him by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The agency had invited the entertainer to appear at its headquarters in Abuja for questioning following public outrage over a viral video in which he […] The post Speed Darlington Blames Publicity Stunt For Viral Video, Promises To Appear Before NAPTIP June 26 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Speed Darlington To Honour NAPTIP’s Invite On Viral Video June 26

Controversial Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington has responded to an invitation from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) following public outrage over a viral video in which he allegedly claimed to have had intimacy with a 15-year-old girl. In a statement issued by his legal representatives and shared via his Instagram […]

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2 w. ago NAPTIP Sets June 2 Deadline For Speed Darlington To Appear Over Viral Confession

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has given singer Speed Darlington a two-day deadline to respond to its invitation after his controversial admission of engaging in sexual activity with a minor. The controversy erupted on Tuesday after a video emerged showing Darlington confessing to the act. The backlash triggered intervention […] The post NAPTIP Sets June 2 Deadline For Speed Darlington To Appear Over Viral Confession appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Speed Darlington Risks Legal Action After Skipping NAPTIP Summons

Controversial Nigerian entertainer, Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington, may face legal action from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) after he failed to honour an invitation to appear at its Abuja headquarters on Friday. Okoye was summoned by NAPTIP after he claimed to have sex with a 15-year-old […] The post Speed Darlington Risks Legal Action After Skipping NAPTIP Summons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Igbos Don’t Rape, They Lavish On Women” – Portable Drags Speed Darlington Over Confessed Rape Of Minor

Nigerian singer Portable has criticised his colleague Speed Darlington over a controversial statement in which he claimed to have had an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old girl. Darlington faced intense backlash on social media after a video surfaced on Tuesday showing him admitting to having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl. The backlash led to […] The post “Igbos Don’t Rape, They Lavish On Women” – Portable Drags Speed Darlington Over Confessed Rape Of Minor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos Govt Threatens To Demolish Buildings Without Toilet Over Fear Of Cholera Outbreak

Lagos State government has issued warning to residents of the state that houses without toilet will be demolished. The development was disclosed by Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health District V, Dr. Oladapo Asiyanbi on Thursday. Dr. Oladapo particularly vowed that any building without toilet or proper dumping ground in Zongo Community, Gbethrome, Badagry […] The post Lagos Govt Threatens To Demolish Buildings Without Toilet Over Fear Of Cholera Outbreak appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Traffic: Lagos govt to begin €410m Omi Eko water transport project in June

Tribune Online Traffic: Lagos govt to begin €410m Omi Eko water transport project in June Lagos State government is set to commence work in June on the €410 million ($464 million) Omi Eko water transport project, an ambitious initiative aimed at easing the city’s notorious traffic congestion by... Traffic: Lagos govt to begin €410m Omi Eko water transport project in June Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NAPTIP invites Speed Darlington for admitting sleeping with 15

Tribune Online NAPTIP invites Speed Darlington for admitting sleeping with 15-year-old “Additional archived videos, now in circulation, similarly contain admissions and degrading commentary concerning minors.“ NAPTIP invites Speed Darlington for admitting sleeping with 15-year-old Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Speed Darlington Summoned By NAPTIP Over Confessed Sexual Misconduct With Minor

Controversial singer Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, has been summoned by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) over claims of sexual misconduct involving an underage individual. The agency’s action follows a recent Instagram Live session where the singer allegedly disclosed having been involved in a sexual encounter with […] The post Speed Darlington Summoned By NAPTIP Over Confessed Sexual Misconduct With Minor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Victim Of Speed Darlington’s Rape Confession To File Police Complaint – Isaac Fayose

Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose, has revealed that the 15-year-old girl, whom controversial entertainer Speed Darlington admitted to having a sexual encounter with, is preparing to file a formal complaint with the police. It should be noted that during a recent Instagram live session, the singer admitted to sexually abusing […] The post Victim Of Speed Darlington’s Rape Confession To File Police Complaint – Isaac Fayose appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “I Needed Controversy To Eat” — Speed Darlington Explains Viral Video About Raping 15

Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has apologized to his fans after a viral video in which he appeared to admit to sleeping with a 15-year-old virgin girl sparked widespread backlash. The footage, which has faced extensive criticism online, featured the artist sharing unsettling details of an incident that occurred ten years ago with a teenage girl, […] The post “I Needed Controversy To Eat” — Speed Darlington Explains Viral Video About Raping 15-Year-Old Girl appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘We Need Controversy To Eat’, Speed Darlington Apologises Over Viral Video About Sleeping With Minor

Controversial Nigerian singer and internet personality, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington or Akpi, has defended himself amid backlash over a video in which he claimed to have slept with a 15-year-old girl. In a follow-up video posted on Wednesday via his social media handle, Akpi claimed the controversial remark was a publicity stunt […]

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2 w. ago Lagos Govt. Asks NAPTIP To Investigate Speed Darlington Over Viral Confession Of Sleeping With 15

Speed Darlington, a well-known singer, is facing intense backlash after a viral Instagram live video showed him seemingly confessing to the abuse of a 15-year-old girl. The incident, which he recounted in Igbo, has sparked immediate responses from the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency as well as the National Agency for the Prohibition […] The post Lagos Govt. Asks NAPTIP To Investigate Speed Darlington Over Viral Confession Of Sleeping With 15-Year-Old Girl appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos govt advances digital innovation in land mgt, urban dev

Tribune Online Lagos govt advances digital innovation in land mgt, urban dev ..targets 50% annual reduction of slums THE Lagos State Government has announced major progress in modernising land administration and Urban Development through its Enterprise Geographic Information Service (e-GIS), a project led by the Lagos Geographic Information Service (LAGIS). This was disclosed by the Special Adviser, e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, during the ministerial […] Lagos govt advances digital innovation in land mgt, urban dev Tribune Online

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