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The Digest: The Lagos State Police Command has announced that physical and credential screening for applicants in the 2025/2026 constable recruitment exercise will commence on Monday, March 9, 2026. Command spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi stated that the screening will run daily from 7:00...

The Digest: The Lagos State Police Command has responded to influencer Papaya Ex's allegation of assault, providing its account of Friday night's incident in Ajah. Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin stated on social media that around 2 a.m., police on night patrol stopped a car carrying...

The Digest: Nigerian social media influencer Abike Raheem, known as Papaya Ex, has alleged that a police officer assaulted her during a late-night encounter in the Ajah area of Lagos State. In an emotional TikTok live session on Friday, she accused the officer of physical violence and...

The Digest: Gospel artist Matthew Ogundele and three of his crew members were found dead inside a music studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos. Police confirmed the incident and have commenced an investigation, stating there were no signs of violence on the victims' bodies. The...

The Digest: Popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, has issued a public apology from his hospital bed following his arrest for a reckless driving incident livestreamed during a personal crisis. He accepted full responsibility, apologized for letting his emotions...

The Digest: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested TikTok star Habeeb "Peller" Hamzat for reckless driving and attempted suicide after he live-streamed a dangerous incident that resulted in a crash on the Lekki-Epe Expressway. Key Points: Lagos Police arrested TikToker Habeeb "Peller"...

The Digest: Activist Omoyele Sowore has responded to the Lagos Police Command declaring him wanted, confirming his awareness of the allegations and stating his intention to personally meet with Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh to address the situation directly. Key Points: Sowore confirmed he...

The Digest: The Lagos State Police Command has declared prominent activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore wanted, accusing him of planning to incite public disorder and obstruct major roads, including the Third Mainland Bridge, in a move that escalates tensions between...

The Digest: Lagos police have detailed how a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, allegedly orchestrated a fraudulent scheme to defraud the public by posing as a traditional ruler. Key Points: Azubike planned a bogus ₦1.5 billion palace unveiling event to swindle dignitaries and the public...

The Digest: The Lagos Police Command arrested Chibuike Azubike and three accomplices for attempting to stage an illegal unveiling of the “Obi of Lagos” title. This follows growing tensions among youths on social media. The group planned to inaugurate a N1.5bn “Palace” in Amuwo Odofin, but...