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Fitch Ratings, an Internationally renowned rating agency, in its recent publication outlining the standing of the State has upgraded Lagos State ratings from AA+ (nga) to AAA(nga) for its good standing in terms of its debt sustainability, and resilience. Communicating the development to the Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, FitchRatings said the feat was published in the Y2020/2021 rating report, noting that the upgrade of the National Long-Term rating reflects Lagos State’s strength compared with national peers as well as its resilient operating performance during the Pandemic.  The congratulatory message signed by the Senior Director, Head Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr. Andrew Parkinson, said: “I just wanted to say congratulations on the upgrade to AAA (nga). This is a fantastic achievement and an endorsement of all the good work going on in your department.” He stated that the current rating underpins the State’s capacity to service its financial obligations owing t...

Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested twenty seven (27) individuals in connection with suspicious illegal oil bunkering. They were arrested on Friday, September 10, 2012 at Ahoada Local Government Area, Rivers State. The suspects are: Mohammad Bello;  Abubarkar Umar;  Abdulkarim Ibrahim;  Mohammad Bashimu;   Bello Mohammad, Abdullahi Murtala; Paul Paparoman;  Abdullahi Ibrahim;  Usman Abdulahi;  Illiyasu Ibrahim and  Idris Dahiru. Others are  Hussaini Yaiu;  Bala Audu;  Ibrahim Muhammad;  Auwal Abdulsalam;  Laminu Yusuf;  Suleiman Abubarkar;  Abdulahi Musa;  Mamuda Abdulahi;  Edima Samuel Gospel;   Nural Abdulahi;  Dauda Adamu;  Adamu Ibrahim;  Ali Abah;  Sabiu Sani,  Azumi Blaik and Keshim Ordu.  They were arrested in a random raid conducted by the EFCC,   based on verifie...

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday, September 12, 2021 arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects were arrested in two separate locations in Benin City sequel to actionable intelligence. Among those arrested are suspected fraudsters who, a few weeks ago, were seen in a viral video standing on top of their cars and throwing bundles of Naira notes into the air at a popular Plaza in Benin City. They had embarked on a similar mission at the same venue on Sunday before they were intercepted by operatives of the Commission at the exit gate.   The other suspects were arrested at their hideout in Benin City. Those arrested are Essien Sunday, Joseph Nwosu, Samuel Victor, Abdurahman Abudulahi, Uwaifo Destiny, Osaro Osarere, Favour Oleye, Smart Okunvobo, Oduwa Osahon, Osaretin Blessed, Frank Osas, Aisosa Kelly, Richard Ehigie, Destiny Omoru, Jacob Kelvin, Aker Kelly, Promise Godspower, Lucky Dickson and Osam...

  Affectionately referred to as “fashion’s biggest night out,” the Met Gala 2021 is a fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The event welcomes stars, young creatives, and industry paragons. The Costume Institute will host its first two-part exhibition, on the theme of American fashion, during 2021 and 2022. Part one, “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” will open in the Anna Wintour Costume Center on September 18, 2021, and will remain on display when “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” opens on May 5, 2022 in the period rooms of the American Wing. Both shows will run through September 5, 2022.  They didn't allow the usual Fashion TV Stations e.g like E! to cover the event but it was transmitted live on Twitter where it was streamed live on the official Vogue magazine page. Kim Kardashian came in like a black Ninja,her face in-fact covered head to toe in Balenciaga black out.Lil Nas X is copying Lady Gaga as he changed three times on the Re...

  PRESS RELEASE 12TH SEPTEMBER, 2021 SHOOTING INCIDENT AT IJESHATEDO: ERRING POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED, DETAINED It has come to the knowledge of the Lagos State Police Command that one Monsurat Ojuade (female) aged 18, was hit by a stray bullet at about 0100hrs of 11th September, 2021 when a team of detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti went on investigation activities to effect arrest of a robbery suspect in Ijeshatedo area of the State. Concerted efforts were made to save the life of the injured victim. She was immediately taken to the hospital for urgent medical attention but later died on the way to the hospital. The Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, regrets this unfortunate but avoidable incident and sincerely commiserates with the bereaved family in whose pain he shares in this moment of grief. This is therefore to inform the bereaved family, sympathizers and the general public that the erring Police officer who pulled the trigger has been ...

  A lady operating a Keto page on Instagram raised an alarm on a nanny who threatens her children with a knife.She shared all these photos today with the caption ''  Dont let this woman close to your kids. She is a sexual Predator. After the first week, my son Awesome started running from her. Even to allow her bath him was war.. It was after she left, I learned from Diamond and Star that she used to threaten him with knife and that she would cut his penis which made the poor boy so scared of her. Why they didn't tell me when she was still here is the saddest part of this whole saga... Haaa...by now she would have been where she is supposed to be. Her name is ESTHER UKEME MATTHEW Job- Nanny/Househelp ONLY WORKED ONE MONTH BUT SHE DID THE WORST!''.More photos below.

 Safety Alert! There has been an accident involving a Mack Tanker fully laden with 45,000 litres of Petroleum Motor Spirit and a Tipper Truck at Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos, today, Sunday, 12th September, 2021. The tanker, which was reportedly hit by a run-away tipper truck, spilt its content while trying to enter an NNPC Filling Station along the axis. The incident, which occurred at Majek Bus Stop, inward Sangotedo, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos, has been cordoned off to prevent danger. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is mitigating the situation with the deployment of Chemical Foam Compound to neutralise petrol from causing a secondary incident. Motorists and passers-by are hereby advised to tread with utmost caution around this corridor until the evacuation is completed.   Mrs. Adeseye Margaret, Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. 12/09/21