For real ? Woman Gives Birth To Tortoise In Lagos

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A tradomedical practitioner in Lagos has claimed that a 20-year old woman delivered a tortoise and a baby girl in his clinic. The woman, Rasheedat Raimi, said she had carried the pregnancy for 10 months before she eventually delivered the baby girl and the tortoise at a trado-medical clinic on Mutairu Street, Off Ijegun Road, outskirts of Lagos. She was in pains as she talked to P.M.NEWS about the strange delivery. “I came to Yakafi for prayers because of the terrible pains I was having in my stomach. Immediately I got here, prayers were offered and immediately there was a burst of water and blood under me.

Lagos Counsels against Chieftancy Disputes

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Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) has warned against incessant boundary, chieftaincy disputes, illegal sand dredging, aiding and abetting of smugglers, illegal immigrants and land grabbing among others in the state.

He stated this at the occasion of the 5th coronation anniversary celebration of HRM Oba Adekanmi Oyekan Ilufemiloye Ajose Possi (the 3rd) Alapa of Egun Awori Apa Kingdom in Badagry West LCDA.

Gunmen in disguise abduct pastor, six children in Lagos

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A 27-man gang on Friday abducted a pastor, Mr. Godson Akubiro, and six of his children from their Adeosun Street residence, Koya Estate, Igbo Olomu, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Akubiro is said to be the founder of Mountain of Breakthrough Church in the area. The incident was said to have occurred about 1.30am.

Neighbours, who requested anonymity, toldPUNCH Metro that the gunmen arrived at  Akubiro residence in three jeeps and a Toyota Tundra vehicle. The  number plates of the vehicles were said to have been covered. The gunmen, who wore army camouflage, had allegedly gained entrance into the house with the aid of an iron cutter.

Christmas and Blood culture ? Lagos and C-river Celebrate in Agony

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To be honest with you. I am beginning to think this Christmas thing or festive period has a lot to do with idol or sacrifice. Omg!!! Did I just read on Punch that several died in Lagos and C.river on Christmas day ? This is sad news and I am in pain. I can't sleep. May their souls rest in peace. 

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I'm Not A thief , I Only Give Robbers Info – 28-Year-Old Man Opens up

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A 28-year-old person, Nonso Egbuzobi, who had been caught by agents of Unique Anti-Robbery Squad within a robbery operation in Lagos State, has pleaded with the authorities to release  him, stating he was only an informant and not really a member of any robbery gang. Police authorities had claimed Egbuzobi and three others were element of a group that killed three policemen during an ATM robbery at an Entry Bank branch in Ayobo, Ipaja part of their state on Nov 20, 2013.

Pic: Person Nearly Stabs Friend To Death With Broken Bottle In Lagos

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A man called Sadiq Afolabi (pictured above) was stabbed with a canned and almost killed by his friend called Lawal Alarape during a fight at a club in Alagbado Lagos on Monday evening December 2nd.

Lawal was arrested by the police on Monday evening but has since been released while Sadiq is still in a healthcare facility struggling for his life, a member of family informed us. They somewhat want the story out to allow them to get justice for their relative. The case will be handled by the police at Ijaiye Ojokoro authorities station, Alagbado. See a photo of seriously hurt Sadiq after the break.

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Heartless: Newborn Baby Found Dead Inside polythene case in Lagos (PHOTOS)

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A newborn boy covered in bright clothing put in the polythene case was left at the back-yard of a compound in Jemtok Block, along Ago-Palace Way, Okota, Lagos.The baby was believed to have been left by an unknown person, probably a mother. He was discovered at around 8p.m. on Nov 24, 2013, Sunday. It was unfortunate that the child was already dead before it was seen. The child apparently died of suffocation, while placed in the case, due to insufficient oxygen. Whoever committed such offense, he/she should be punished.
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Fashola BANS Skating On Highways in Lagos !!

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“They cannot skate on the highways. It is a violation of the traffic law 2010. I implore all parents to call their children and their wards to order because any child found skating on the highway will be arrested and will be brought to justice. It must stop today. Skating on the highways has to stop now. The danger is too much and it is the responsibility of the government to safe lives,”

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Turmoil on Ajah Path In Lagos As Truck Kills Five School Young ones

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There's critical pandemonium on Ajah Path in Lagos as you read this. Region boys and passers-by are clashing with policemen after a trailer smashed five students as they were crossing the road. The sad incident happened close to Ikota Primary school and the lifeless pupils are thought to be making their way to the institution when they were killed. The tanker driver forgotten his vehicle and escaped. The people protesting are insisting they won't keep the region till Governor Fashola shows up . They're blaming the nasty crash on the possible lack of a pedestrian bridge in the area. The 2 show lanes have now been plugged by the furious protesters which has triggered major traffic in the area. There's major police existence in the area.

Pastor Takes His Wife's Undies to a herbalist For Money Rituals In Lagos

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A sad housewife, Caroline Omoseebi, has asked the Alakuko Customary Court in Lagos State to dissolve her 44-year-old marriage to her husband, Pastor Ayemisan, over his attempt to use her for money rituals.

Caroline confessed to the court that her husband took her panties to a herbalist:

#LagosPlaneCrashVictimsBurial: Check out Pics from Late Tunji Okusanya Jnr burial.

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 Former MIC casket manager, Tunji Okusanya  Jnr. who died with his father and four of his team in the ill-fated Associated Airlines airplane, in Lagos weeks ago, is currently being buried.
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Lagos Stops Admitting Unintelligent Students Into Public Schools

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Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye who disclosed this over the weekend at an interactive meeting with Parents Forum of public secondary schools in Lagos State explained that the placement tests are necessary in order to ensure that lofty standards are not only maintained but set in public secondary schools in the state.

Oladunjoye who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Omolara Erogbogbo urged parents to desist from approaching teachers and other people for the placement of their wards into model colleges and upgraded schools.
She affirmed that students who failed to meet the promotion criteria set out in the state would not be promoted.

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$2m Fraud At Zenith Bank Ajose Adeogun,Victoria island, Lagos.

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Disagreement Rocks Yoruba Comitee Set Up for confab In Lagos.

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THE South-West geo-political zone, yesterday, was divided on how the outcome of the proposed National Conference should become law. While some agreed that the report should be sent to the National Assembly for consideration as declared by President Goodluck Jonathan, others said a referendum of the people is sufficient.

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3 men gang rap*e 15 year old girl in Lagos

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Three men have allegedly gang-raped a 15-year old girl at the Ikorodu area of Lagos, as the police are alleged to be threatening the victim’s parents to settle the matter out of court.

The state government had earlier blamed the police for frustrating rape cases by threatening victims and their families to withdraw their cases. Two of the men have been arraigned at one of the newly established Family Courts in Ikeja for allegedly raping the girl.

Photo: Woman Nabbed with a day old already dead baby in sack in Lagos

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A 40-year old widow named Mujidat was caught yesterday Wednesday October 30th with a dead day old baby she hid inside a sack around her residence at at the Iba area of Lagos, PM News reports.
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Gov. Fashola presents N489.7b budget estimates for 2014 to Lagos Assembly -

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The Lagos State Gov. Babatunde Fashola, on Wednesday presented budget estimates of N489.7 billion for the year 2014 to the State House of Assembly.

Lagos, the former capital of Nigeria is the country’s commercial nerve centre. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the budget was about N8 billion less than the 2013 estimates of N497.27 billion.

NAN further reports that the budget is comprised of a proposed capital expenditure of N225.02 billion and a recurrent figure of N234. 67 billion.

TERRIBLE: Trailer Accident at Maryland, Lagos State (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

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 There clearly was traffic Jam and fear on Saturday 26th October in Maryland Ikeja, Lagos state after a lorry carrying a trailer had an accident nearby the Maryland roundabout. According to the LASTMA officials the lorry heading towards Maryland bus stop from Ikeja lost its brakes and crashed over the median and into oncoming traffic colliding with a volvo car and a jeep.  Efforts to move the automobile seemed impossible throughout the day, thus causing serious traffic on Ikorodu Road and also Bank Anthony way.


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Madam Jailed For Killing Houseboy In Lagos

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An Ikeja High Court on Monday sentenced a 27-year-old woman, Chiamaka Nnajiofor, to 10 years imprisonment on her culpability in the death of her housekeeper, Oliver Arakwe.

Justice Lateefat Okunnu convicted Nnajiofor for the offence of manslaughter rather than the charge of murder preferred against her.

Video: Trailer Accident At Maryland Lagos

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