Tag: epe
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27-year-old man commits suicide in Epe
The Police Command in Lagos has confirmed that a 27-year-old man, Omotola Onayemi, also known as `Ola-brain’, on Monday, committed suicide over alleged frustration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident happened in Epe Local Government area of Lagos state, at about 5:30am on Monday. Sgt. Ademola Ogunjobi, Divisional Police Officer (DPO),…
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Landlord charged for slapping tenant over insanitary condition of building
Leke Adebola, who allegedly slapped his tenant, was on Wednesday brought before an Epe Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State. 40-year-old Adebola, who resides at Imokun Noforaji in Epe, is facing a charge of assault. Police Prosecutor Moses Oyekanmi told the court that the accused committed the offence on April 7 at 10.00 a.m. at his…
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Presidency lauds Lagos Govt over release of kidnapped Igbonla students
The Presidency on Friday praised Lagos State Government over its relentless efforts in ensuring the release of the six kidnapped Igbonla-Epe Model College students. In a tweet, media aide to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande wrote, “congratulations to Lagos State Governor on the release of the kidnapped boys. He worked very hard with Federal…
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Lagos welcomes release of kidnapped Epe school students
…Assures residents of safety of lives and properties The Lagos State Government on Friday expressed excitement over the release of six students of Igbonla-Epe Model College who were abducted on May 25, 2017 in their school premises. In a press statement, the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde congratulated the parents of…
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Lagos LG Elections: Ambode votes in Epe, says LASG will ensure peaceful electoral process
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has cast his vote in Epe, Lagos State. The governor voted at about 9:30 am at Unit O33, Ward 6, Ogunmodede Junior and Senior College, Epe. The governor while casting his votes assured voters of a peaceful electoral process. He also advised voters to be peaceful and report any…
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Worried! Parents of Abducted Lagos pupils make payment of N31m ransom
Parents of six abducted pupils of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla Epe have paid N31 million as ransom. According to reports, some of the parents took the money to an undisclosed place and paid in two tranches. The pupils have however not been released, 53 days after they were abducted from school. A source told…
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Again! kidnappers invade Epe, attack policemen
Again, armed kidnappers yesterday stormed Igbodu area of Epe, Lagos State unleashed terror on residents despite day after the Save Our Soul (SOS) protest led community leaders staged to the governor’s office against the continued abduction in the community. A farm manager who spoke on condition of anonymity with our reporter claimed the kidnappers were…