The Lagos state police command says 20 kidnappers were killed in the process of rescuing the six abducted students of Igbonla-Epe Model College. The state commissioner of police, Fatai Owoseni said this on Friday while briefing journalists on the rescue operation. The six boys, Agbaosi Judah, Jonah Peter, Philips Pelumi, Adebanjo George, Yusuf Faruq and... Read More

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July 28, 2017

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Lagos Govt welcomes release of kidnapped Igbonla students

The Lagos State Government on Friday expressed excitement over the release of the six students of Igbonla-Epe Model College Read More

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July 23, 2017

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Kidnapped Epe school boys will soon return – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has assured that the Federal Government is working with the State government to ensure the release of the kidnapped Epe school boys. He, therefore, urged parents and guardians of boys not to lose hope. It was reported that on May 25, six secondary school boys of the school were abducted by... Read More

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July 21, 2017

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The Troubles: Why is Ambode’s Lagos hot again?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Why is there a spike in the recent level of violence and misdemeanour in Nigeria’s commercial capital? Lagos State under Governor Ambode has, over the past two or three months, experienced a host of news worthy events that would not exactly make residents comfortable with their safety and well-being. From the... Read More

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Akinwunmi Ambode, Badoo boys, Badoo cult group, Epe, Igbonla boys, Insecurity, lagos, Lagos Police, smart city

July 6, 2017

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We’ll flush out Badoo boys, they’re not invincible – Ambode

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said Thursday that the ritual cult, ‘Badoo’ will be flushed out as they are not spirits that are invincible. Ambode, who spoke at the commissioning of a fire station in Epe, Lagos, charged traditional rulers, especially in Ikorodu, to help the government fight off the ‘Badoo menace’ in the... Read More

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June 19, 2017

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“Very soon you will hear good news” – Police assures parents of kidnapped Epe students

The Nigerian Police have told the parents of the kidnapped students of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla-Epe that the students would be returned safely. The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 2, comprising of Lagos and Ogun State Police Commands, Adamu Ibrahim, said this on Monday, Channels TV reports. “In fact... Read More

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May 25, 2017

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Just In: Six students kidnapped in Epe

Six students of Igbonla Model College in Epe have been kidnapped on Thursday. Vanguard reports that the Lagos State Police Command foiled the kidnap attempt yesterday at the school, while the kidnappers attempted to gain entrance into the school. The kidnappers fired shots to scare the students, while Policemen on duty intercepted them. But, six... Read More

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May 19, 2017

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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode commissions rehabilitation of inner roads in Epe LGA #LagosAt50

Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode commissioned the rehabilitated inner roads in the Epe Local Government Area Friday as part of the ongoing LagosAt50 celebrations. Ambode said Lagos state planned to open up Epe town to local and international investors who would be keen to take advantage of the ongoing transformation of Ibeju-Lekki axis.The Epe Marina... Read More

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November 26, 2016

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Eye on Ambode: Lagos state wins Security Watch Africa award and more

This was one activity-filled week for the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode signalling a progressive, proactive government. Last Saturday, Governor Ambode paid a condolence visit to the family of late industrialist, former minister, writer and foremost Lagosian, Rasheed Gbadamosi who passed on at the age of 72. The governor was effusive in his praise of... Read More

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April 11, 2015

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#NigeriaDecides: Ambode gets his accreditation done in Epe (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Akinwunmi Ambode, has been accredited to vote. Ambode did his accreditation at his polling unit in Ogunmodede Junior College, Papa-Epe. See photos below:

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June 1, 2014

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Dangote, Kola Abiola, Don Jazzy, others attend funeral of Femi Otedola’s dad (See Photos)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The funeral mass for a former Governor of Lagos, Sir Micheal Otedola held on Friday in Epe and of course there was a reception afterwards. The billionaire son of the deceased, Femi Otedola made sure that no stones were left unturned for his father’s final rites. The event was well attended by... Read More

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July 31, 2013

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Ife Adebayo: Primary education – Another basic need for Nigerians (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo We need to get our children into school, EVERY ONE OF THEM. And the time to do that is TODAY. We are already many years late. Today I’ll be continuing the series on the hierarchy of needs for Nigerians. I wrote initially that the most basic of needs for Nigerians to survive... Read More

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January 4, 2013

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About time: Police re-arrest 40-year-old ‘pastor’ for raping and sodomizing a 12-year-old

The Lagos State Police Command has rearrested a 40-year-old pastor, Alasco Sobowale, for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in Epe area of the state. Police authorities said the suspect, who is a pastor at Okiki Imole Church, Epe, was rearrested on Thursday at his home located at 10, Togodo Street, Temu Town. The police had... Read More

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November 29, 2012

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Opinion: Let me tell my horror police story… the day I became a ‘Yahoo boy’

by ‘Yomi Kazeem Any young person with any semblance of wealth/income was targeted by these guys. They had almost caught up with Honda Accord car when Mr. Detective realized there was little room in our vehicle. ‘You no go settle us make we go catch another person?’. Saturday mornings are quite a breeze. I usually... Read More

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20 kidnappers were killed while trying to rescue the Igbonla students – Police

Lagos Govt welcomes release of kidnapped Igbonla students

Kidnapped Epe school boys will soon return – Osinbajo

The Troubles: Why is Ambode’s Lagos hot again?

We’ll flush out Badoo boys, they’re not invincible – Ambode

“Very soon you will hear good news” – Police assures parents of kidnapped Epe students

Just In: Six students kidnapped in Epe

[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode commissions rehabilitation of inner roads in Epe LGA #LagosAt50

Eye on Ambode: Lagos state wins Security Watch Africa award and more

#NigeriaDecides: Ambode gets his accreditation done in Epe (PHOTOS)

Dangote, Kola Abiola, Don Jazzy, others attend funeral of Femi Otedola’s dad (See Photos)

Ife Adebayo: Primary education – Another basic need for Nigerians (Y! Politico)

About time: Police re-arrest 40-year-old ‘pastor’ for raping and sodomizing a 12-year-old

Opinion: Let me tell my horror police story… the day I became a ‘Yahoo boy’

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