LAGOS MAY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), on Friday, foiled an attempt by two women to sell a two-month-old baby. The deal was uncovered in Oshodi, Lagos, when one Oge Okolie, aged 25, the intermediary between the baby’s mother and the prospective buyer was “suspected of stealing the baby.” The Lagos State…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Troops of Operation AWATSE have raided some communities in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State, arresting 120 suspected drug peddlers, Defence headquarters disclosed on Thursday. The troops according to the Defence authorities recovered one locally fabricated pistol, 10kg of cannabis, five grains of methamphetamine, 3 Kg of tramadol, eight mobile phones,…
LAGOS AUGUST 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Residents of Ilupeju-Oshodi, in the Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State, have lamented their losses after suspected cultists unleashed mayhem on the community on Monday and Tuesday. PUNCH Metro learnt that no fewer than 30 vehicles were vandalised by the hoodlums on 12 streets in the area. The affected streets are…
LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission, (ICPC) has been asked not to let off the hook former Acting Director, Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, (FIIRO), Mr Chima Igwe who was accused of serial manipulation of his educational status to exploit the system for personal fortunes. The former FIIRO…
LAGOS JUNE 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-It was harrowing experience for some Lagosians following the restriction of movement imposed on certain areas of the metropolis as a result of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Lagos. Although, motorists and commuters were alerted by Eons Intelligence, through its incident alert system, that there would be slight inconveniences and heavy security…
LAGOS JUNE 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has arrested three suspects posing as Local Government Traffic officers for extorting motorists in Oshodi. The suspects, who claimed they are working with Oshodi – Isolo Local Government, Oshodi were arrested yesterday afternoon on the orders of the Chairman, Lagos State Environmental and Special…
LAGOS MAY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-There was pandemonium in Capa Park Mosafejo area of Oshodi, Lagos State, on Thursday, after a group of Military men stormed the area to comb the hideouts over the murder of their colleague by some miscreants in the area. The incident which occurred in the morning led to many residents, traders, and…
LAGOS APRIL 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Things are fast falling into place for Mary Daniel, the 26-year-old amputee water hawker and her life is showing significant transformation. The single mum, who used to sell bottled water on highways in the Oshodi area of Lagos, marked her 27th birthday on Friday with fanfare. “I feel happy today,” Daniel enthused…
