Lagos Court Sentences Man to Life for Assaulting Wife’s 6-Year-Old Niece…….

A Lagos court has sentenced Olumuyiwa Adjoto to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting his wife’s six-year-old niece in Badagry. Justice Rahman Oshodi found him guilty of defilement and sexual assault by penetration after evidence from the child, her mother, medical experts and police. The court heard he committed the crime while his wife was away at the market. The judge described the act as grave and said the child may suffer lifelong trauma.
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MC Oluomo vs Koko Zaria: Witness Speaks, Denies Affair Allegations Involving Kudi

Fresh claims have emerged in the ongoing MC Oluomo and Koko Zaria controversy, as a witness alleges that MC Oluomo was falsely accused of having an affair with Koko Zaria’s wife, Kudi. According to the account, Koko Zaria allegedly caught his wife with another colleague, Oluwole Amowo aka Uche Oshodi, leading to a violent confrontation. The woman reportedly later claimed MC Oluomo was involved, a claim said to have shocked him when she arrived at his home injured. Actress Awele, one of Koko Zaria’s wives, has now weighed in, insisting the accusations were lies meant to damage MC Oluomo’s image.

#MC_Oluomo #KokoZaria #NURTWDrama

Dem Release Am At Last! Makoko Youth Leader, Oluwatobi Aide, Free After 3 Days for Police Hand Over Demolition Protest

Better news don land for Makoko as youth leader, Oluwatobi Aide, don finally regain him freedom after three days wey Lagos RRS lock am up. Dem release am around 7:03pm on Wednesday after people shout, activists raise alarm and senior lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) enter the matter.

Police arrest Aide on Sunday during protest against the demolition of houses for Makoko waterfront. People talk say dem carry am just because he talk say government don go beyond the 30-metre agreement wey dem first make with the community. Supporters believe say the arrest na to scare residents and stop anybody wey go talk again.

Activists say this kind arrest don dey happen for waterfront areas like Ajegunle and Oworoshoki. On Wednesday, police even carry am go mobile court for Oshodi, accuse am of “disturbing public peace,” but sources say the charges na setup and politically motivated.

While in custody, Aide health worry many people. He fall sick, dem rush am go hospital, and at first police even say make he pay for treatment himself. After pressure, dem agree pay and later free am. Makoko people say this one show say if Nigerians shout together, justice fit still happen.

Ex-Lagos Education Director Olawale Faleti Sentenced to 2 Years 5 Months for ₦48.9 Million Theft from Access Bank

A Lagos court has sentenced Olawale Faleti, a former Director in the Lagos State Ministry of Education, to two years and five months in prison for stealing ₦48.9 million from Access Bank Plc.

The conviction, delivered by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court, followed multiple counts of theft brought by the EFCC. The judge noted the deliberate and sustained nature of the offences, highlighting that Faleti repeatedly withdrew funds he was unauthorised to access.

Although a first-time offender, Faleti received a custodial sentence due to the scale of the crime. The court ordered him to refund ₦45.9 million after deducting ₦3 million already restituted, with all sentences running concurrently.

The theft occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, exploiting a system glitch in a bank-issued credit card, and contravened Section 287(1)(a) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. Justice Oshodi stressed that public confidence in financial institutions must be protected and that severe consequences follow attempts to defraud banks.

Lagos Bus-Truck Collision Along Oshodi–Oke Corridor Leaves Two Critically Injured

A serious road accident occurred early Saturday along the Heritage Garden inward Oshodi–Oke corridor in Lagos, involving a red Tata commercial bus (MUS 507 XX) and a moving truck that fled the scene. Two passengers were trapped in the mangled bus and rescued by LASTMA officers, who immediately activated emergency response protocols.

The injured victims were attended to on-site by LASAMBUS before being transported to a medical facility. The bus driver has been apprehended for investigation, and the damaged vehicle was cleared to restore traffic flow. LASTMA emphasized that speeding was the likely cause and urged motorists to drive responsibly to prevent avoidable accidents.

Two Killed, Several Injured As Multiple Road Crashes Rock Lagos On New Year’s Day — LASTMA Blames Speeding, Reckless Driving

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed that two people were killed and several others injured in multiple road traffic crashes across Lagos on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026. The agency attributed the accidents to reckless driving and excessive speeding during the festive period.

According to LASTMA, a fatal collision occurred at Iyana Itire, inward Oshodi, involving a Volkswagen commercial bus and a Toyota Sienna, resulting in the death of two occupants. Emergency officials evacuated the deceased while traffic was swiftly managed to prevent further congestion.

In another incident along Ibeju Bridge on the Lekki–Ajah Expressway, a DAF tanker collided with an Opel Zafira, leaving two victims critically injured and hospitalized. A third crash at Owode Elede on Ikorodu Road involved a Volkswagen bus and a Toyota Corolla, injuring four people who were also rescued and taken to hospital.

Reacting to the incidents, LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki described the crashes as avoidable tragedies, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, and warned motorists to obey traffic regulations. He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to enforcing road safety laws, rapid emergency response, and intensified public sensitisation to prevent further loss of lives, especially during festive periods.

New Year’s Day Fire Razes Ikotun Electronics Market in Lagos, Destroys Shops, Washing Machines, TVs and Generators Amid Rising Fire Incidents

A fire outbreak on New Year’s Day gutted four electronics shops in Ikotun, Lagos State, destroying valuable goods including washing machines, television sets and power generators. The affected shops are located in a building beside the GUO Transport Company in the Ikotun area of the state.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the fire broke out early in the day, prompting residents and neighbours to intervene in an attempt to prevent it from spreading to other parts of the building. A nearby resident said community members poured large quantities of water on the fire before the Lagos State Fire Service arrived at the scene.

The timely intervention of firefighters was credited with stopping the blaze from consuming the entire building and nearby properties. Although the exact cause of the fire could not be confirmed, it was suspected to have been triggered by a faulty electrical circuit.

No casualties were recorded, and the area was later cordoned off for safety. The incident adds to a growing list of recent fire outbreaks in Lagos State, including a similar blaze at the Army Arena Market in Oshodi within the past eight days, where several shops and goods were also destroyed before firefighters brought the situation under control.

“Billions Worth Of Goods Were Destroyed During the Oshodi Market Fire Outbreak, And The Fire Service Couldn’t Stop The Blaze For a Full Day. What Kind of Country Is This? Now We’ve Lost Everything”.
-Young Lady Cries Out.

This is really so sad to watch.

Fire Guts Popular Army Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos, as Traders Panic and Emergency Responders Battle Inferno

A fire outbreak has gutted sections of the popular Army Arena Market along Agege Motor Road in Oshodi, Lagos, throwing traders into panic on Tuesday evening, December 30, 2025. The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), which stated that emergency responders were swiftly deployed to the scene to contain the inferno. Although the cause of the fire and the extent of damage were yet to be officially disclosed, the incident disrupted commercial activities in the busy area. The outbreak comes days after a similar fire incident at the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, where emergency agencies battled a major blaze that affected a high-rise building used for storing clothing materials. Authorities have continued to urge market operators and building occupants to observe strict fire safety measures to prevent future disasters.

Lagos State Arrests 45 Beggars Across Alimosho, Agege, and Oshodi in Zero-Tolerance Street Begging Enforcement Operation

The Lagos State Government has arrested 45 beggars in Alimosho, Agege, and Oshodi as part of routine enforcement and mop-up operations across the state. The operation, disclosed by the State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, aims to enforce the state’s zero-tolerance policy on street begging, which is considered an environmental nuisance and a public safety risk. Seventeen beggars were arrested in Alimosho, twelve in Agege, ten more in a follow-up operation in Alimosho, and six in Oshodi. Wahab emphasized that street begging exposes individuals and road users to avoidable dangers and disrupts public order, stressing the state government’s commitment to maintaining compliance and public safety.

No Casualties as Train Collides with Toyota Hiace Bus in Oshodi, Lagos; Reckless Driving Cited as Cause

Lagos narrowly avoided a tragedy on December 22, 2025, when a moving train collided with a commercial Toyota Hiace bus at the Arena area of Oshodi. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) promptly activated its emergency response plan, halted train operations, and safely evacuated the damaged bus from the tracks. Preliminary investigations indicate that reckless driving by the bus operator caused the collision. Despite significant damage to the vehicle, all passengers escaped unharmed. Authorities emphasized the importance of caution at rail crossings to prevent similar incidents. Personnel from LASEMA’s Cappa Base and LASTMA managed traffic control and recovery, ensuring the rail corridor was quickly cleared and services resumed safely.

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"Peller, You Should’ve Drove To Third Mainl@nd Bridge And Speed Off Into The River. You Should’ve Also Gone To Oshodi And Drove Into The Incoming Train There.
There Were Ways You Could’ve Keeel Yourself For Jarvis. It’s Obvious You Are Not Ready To £nd It." –Man 🤦🏾‍♂️ tells peller.
Peller nah smart guy, he is not ready to d!£ now
~ Antisapa blog

Eight Restaurant Workers Remanded for Alleged Attempted Murder of Lagos Enforcement Officers

Date: December 12, 2025

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Incident:

During a regulatory enforcement operation on Sinari Daranijo Street, officials from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) and the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) were attacked and injured by workers of Yakoyo Abula Joint.

The restaurant had previously been sealed by the government for regulatory violations.


Legal Action:

Eight workers were arrested and arraigned at Bolade Magistrate Court in Oshodi on charges of attempted murder.

Defendants: Ibiwunmi Oladunjoye (30, F), Sikiru Oyelami (45), Aja Daniel (29), Sanusi Abayomi (31), Timothy Emmanuel (22), Ajoke Adegoke (24, F), Sulaimon Akinbola (28), Ridwan Adeshina (30).

All pleaded not guilty and were remanded until January 28, 2026, pending advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.


Government Statement:

Lagos State Commissioner of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized that assaulting or obstructing government officials will face decisive legal action.

The restaurant supervisor was also arrested, and the premises remain sealed. Additional arrests may occur as investigations continue.


Key Quotes:

“The Yakoyo restaurant not only broke the government’s seal, they went further to unleash armed thugs on officials… This crosses every line.” – Tokunbo Wahab

“No one is above the law, and any attempt to intimidate government officials will be met with firm and immediate consequences.”


Context:

This is part of Lagos State’s broader enforcement efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory and sanitation laws.

BREAKING News!!!
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested the most wanted criminal and gang leader, Emeka Igwe (aka odogwu) at Toyota bus-stop near Oshodi, Lagos.

Three locally-made pistols were recovered from him.

UK Court Remands Lagos Doctor Femi Olaleye Over Sexual Offence Allegations, Activists Hail Decision

Activists have praised a UK court for arraigning and remanding Lagos doctor Femi Olaleye over alleged sexual offences committed during his time working in the UK between 2005 and 2008. The group also commended Justice Rahman Oshodi, who previously sentenced Olaleye to life imprisonment in Nigeria before his acquittal by the Appeal Court. Olaleye, arrested at Gatwick Airport, will remain in custody until his trial on January 2, 2026. Activists urged the Supreme Court to carefully review Lagos State’s appeal against his acquittal, insisting he still has serious allegations to answer.

Court Jails Man Three Years for ₦8.56bn Bank Fraud in Lagos.

A Lagos Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced one Samuel Ihechukwu Asiegbu to three years’ imprisonment for his involvement in an ₦8.56 billion fraud scheme linked to one of Nigeria’s first-generation banks.

Justice Rahman Oshodi delivered the judgment on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, convicting Asiegbu after he pleaded guilty to a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, and unauthorized access to a computer system with intent to commit fraud, contrary to Sections 409 and 386 of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2011.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Asiegbu alongside several others on June 23, 2025.

While all defendants initially pleaded not guilty, Asiegbu later changed his plea, leading to his conviction and sentencing.

Justice Oshodi sentenced the defendant to 10 months and 8 days’ imprisonment on count three and 1 year and 8 months on count four, both without an option of fine. The sentences are to run concurrently, effectively amounting to three years in total. Consequently, counts one and two were struck out.

The court adjourned the case to November 14, 2025, for further proceedings against the remaining defendants.

Policeman, five others dead as trucks collide on Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

At least six people, including a police officer, lost their lives in a multiple-truck collision on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday night.

According to reports, the crash involved several articulated vehicles, including a fuel tanker, a container-laden truck, and another truck transporting cartons of biscuits. One victim was reportedly burnt beyond recognition, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed eight casualties and released footage showing the wreckage and bodies at the scene. The accident caused severe gridlock, leaving motorists stranded as rescue and recovery operations continued late into the night.

Eyewitnesses said one of the trucks veered off the road and rammed into the bridge barricade, causing its head to detach and plunge into the river. Some occupants were still missing as of press time. A towing vehicle sent to clear the wreckage was also struck during the rescue effort.

Lagos Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh, who confirmed the incident, said preliminary findings point to brake failure as the likely cause. “We lost a police inspector in the crash, and those responsible will be prosecuted,” he stated, adding that three injured victims had been taken to the hospital.

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials joined other emergency responders to manage the situation. The gridlock extended to both lanes of the expressway, forcing impatient drivers to drive against traffic.

Commercial drivers reportedly hiked transport fares between Berger and Oshodi from ₦1,000 to as high as ₦2,500. The Kara Bridge tragedy occurred less than 24 hours after another truck acc+dent on the Otedola Bridge, intensifying concerns over recurring road mishaps on the busy highway.

Nigerian Senate passes bill imposing life imprisonment for child defilement no option if fine.

In a landmark move to curb rising cases of sexual violence, lawmakers push for harsher penalties — as a Lagos court simultaneously hands life sentence to a man for raping a 7-year-old girl.

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The Nigerian Senate is currently trending after passing a tougher bill prescribing life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, with no option of fine, in a bid to combat the alarming rise in child sexual abuse across the country.

The new amendment, which replaces the existing provisions of the Criminal Code Act and the Penal Code, was strongly championed by Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), who insisted that offenders deserve nothing less than life imprisonment — and even hinted that capital punishment would have been more fitting.

Initially, the bill proposed a 20-year jail term for paedophiles. However, Senator Aliero called for a stiffer sentence, arguing that lenient laws have failed to deter offenders.

Under the new proposal Defilement of a minor now carries life imprisonment — without an option of fine. Rape now carries a minimum of 10 years to life imprisonment. The law updates the Criminal Code Act (Section 218), which previously prescribed 13 years to life imprisonment, and Section 221, which allowed 2 years for unlawful carnal knowledge of minors. The Penal Code (Section 283), applicable in Northern Nigeria, which carried 14 years to life imprisonment or fine, will also be updated.

In Sharia-compliant states, penalties remain even more severe — extending to death or life imprisonment, depending on interpretation and local enforcement.

Coincidentally, on the same day as the Senate’s deliberation, a Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) Court in Oshodi, Lagos, sentenced a 25-year-old graphic designer to life imprisonment for raping a 7-year-old girl in 2020.

According to court records, the convict — a neighbour of the victim’s family in a “face-me-I-face-you” compound — repeatedly assaulted the minor when her parents were away, forcing himself on her in the kitchen and bathroom.
The judgement has been widely commended, though some Nigerians believe that life imprisonment is still not harsh enough, with growing calls for chemical castration or death penalty for child rapists.
Others are also urging lawmakers to criminalise false rape accusations, warning that misuse of the law could undermine justice for real victims.

This moves by the Nigerian Senate marks one of the strongest legislative actions yet in the fight against sexual violence and child exploitation.
If fully enacted and enforced, it could reshape how rape and child defilement cases are prosecuted nationwide — potentially closing loopholes that have long allowed offenders to escape justice.

Emefiele: Court admits WhatsApp conversation in alleged $4.5bn fraud
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Thursday admitted into evidence the WhatsApp conversation indicting the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, of $4.5 billion fraud and abuse of office.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Rahman Oshodi overruled the objections of the defence and admitted the WhatsApp conversation presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into evidenc

Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Emefiele’s phone forensic test stalled as EFCC, defence clash.

The forensic examination of a mobile phone central to the $4.5 billion alleged fraud trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has stalled following a sharp disagreement between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the defence team over how to carry out the court-ordered test.

At the resumed hearing before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday, both parties traded accusations over who was responsible for the failure of the forensic process, which had been scheduled for September 24 and 25, 2025.

Emefiele, alongside his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, is facing a 19-count charge of alleged fraud, corruption, and abuse of office.

The EFCC had tendered an iPhone 12 containing WhatsApp messages as part of its evidence against the former apex bank chief.

The court had earlier ordered that the device, marked as “iPhone 2”, be subjected to a scientific forensic analysis by experts representing both sides to determine the authenticity of the WhatsApp conversations in dispute.

However, Emefiele’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, SAN, told the court that the exercise could not proceed because the EFCC repeatedly obstructed efforts to access the device.

According to him, despite the presence of representatives from the prosecution, the defence, and the court’s Registrar, the commission refused to produce the phone for examination.

Ojo said: “The first obstacle was that the EFCC insisted the device could not be fully exposed to the team.Then, on the second day, even when the Registrar clarified that your lordship’s order covered both the phone and its WhatsApp contents, the EFCC representatives refused to produce it when the Apple expert demanded it. We were told a categorical ‘No.’”