Drug Traffickers Excrete 50 Wraps of Cocaine at Lagos Airport

Two suspects – David Achebe, 37, and Daniel Ndukwe, 43- attempting to smuggle cocaine have been arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport.

One of them who was heading to Hong Kong, excreted 45 cocaine wraps, after the arrest.

A statement by the spokesman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mitchell Ofoyeju, described the arrests.

Lagos Govt Removes 2 Roundabouts on Lekki-Epe Expressway

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday completed the removal of the Jakande and Chisco roundabouts in Ikate Elegushi axis of the state as part of efforts to reduce travel time on the Lekki–Epe expressway.

FG Has been Saving N13bn Monthly Since February After Removing 50,000 Ghost Workers from Payroll

Garba Shehu

The Federal Government says it has removed 50,000 ghost workers from its payroll and has saved N13 billion monthly since February this year.

Indonesia-based Nigerian Man Shot Dead By Police In Owerri Days Before His Wedding

Friday Eto Nduka, an Indonesia-based Igbo guy from Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, who returned to Nigeria this Christmas for his wedding was allegedly shot dead by police along Owerri Road in front of his fiancee and brother by a police inspector identified as Mike Edem, who was attached to a gas station following an argument. Friday Nduka was supposed to wed on Dec. 27th, being today. 

English Singer & Songwriter George Michael Passes away “peacefully at home” aged 53

English singer, songwriter and record producer Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou popularly known has George Michael has passed on at the age of 53.

“It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period.

Merry Christmas From SFL!!!

Merry Christmas from all of us at Straight From Lasgidi. We wish you all great tiding of joy and happiness. 

FG Declares Dec. 26, 27, Jan. 2 Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Monday, December 26, and Tuesday, December 27 as public holidays to mark the Christmas and Boxing Day.

Government also declared Monday, January 2, 2017, as public holiday to mark the New Year

The Minister of Interior retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau made the declaration in a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday.

James Ibori Regains Freedom

Delta State’s former Governor, James Ibori, has been released from prison in the United Kingdom after serving out his jail term.

According to reports, Ibori was released a few minutes past noon following a court order.

Tony Elumenor, one of his aide was reported to have confirmed the release of the ex-governor who was jailed for money laundering.

49 Die in Russia after Drinking Bath Oil Containing Toxic form of Alcohol

Authorities said on Monday at least 49 people have died after drinking berry-scented bath essence containing a toxic form of alcohol in the Siberian city of Irkutsk.

“Of the 57 people known to have consumed the poisonous liquid, 49 of them have died,’’ Alexander Semenov of the Regional Prosecutor’s Office said in comments carried by the Interfax News Agency.

Nigerians React to Frozen MMM Accounts on Sahara TV

What are your thoughts on MMM? Do you think it's a fraudulent scheme that should be scrapped?

End Time Instagram Impersonator Confesses His Crimes.

Lol, and these men might probably not give their girlfriends or wives money. Anyway, a 22- year old suspect, Falope Oluwole, duped over 33 men while pretending to be a lady on Instagram. He has been arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command.

Falope according to a statement by the Police was arrested when officials of the RRS decoy team, who had been monitoring him for some weeks, trailed him to a popular club in Ikeja City Mall on Thursday evening.

New Video: Reminisce – Konsignment

The video was shot by Director Q in London. Check on it!

Lagos State to Commence Sale of N13,000 “Lake Rice” This Week

The Lagos State Government on Friday said it could not commence the sale of its “Lake Rice” on December 15 as earlier planned to ensure that plots to hijack the project was averted.

Sanni Okanlawan, Special Adviser on Food Security to Governor Akinwumi Ambode, said that the rice will be on sale from this week

New Video: Nikki Laoye feat. Seyi Shay – Only You (Remix)

Watch the video below

New Video: Iyanya feat. Don Jazzy & Dr. Sid – Up To Something

New Video: Niniola – Jigi Jigi

Woman Delivers Rare Form of Conjoined Twins at Lagos Hospital

A very rare form of conjoined twins were born at Med-In Specialist Hospital, Osogbo Street, Ogudu, Lagos on Tuesday at about 6.30PM, through an elective caesarean section.

The parents and medical personnel were expecting a set of twins as shown in the various scan results she had throughout her pregnancy.

NDLEA Intercepts N4bn Worth of Drugs at Lagos Airport

Ettah Joseph

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Monday arrested three suspects who hid 83.390 kilograms of ephedrine (worth N4b) in hair extensions at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos. 

New Video: Lil Kesh – Shele Gan Gan

The video was directed by Unlimited L.A. Check on it!

New Video: BOJ feat. Simi – For Sure

The video was shot in Lagos and directed by Moe Musa. Watch below!

STONEBWOY, ABRANTEE, E.L AND MORE TO HEADLINE GHANA MUSIC WEEK UK ON DECEMBER 30

Ghana Music Week UK is finally here! After an unfortunate postponement back in October due to unforeseen circumstances, Ghana Music Week UK has returned to take place at the Indigo at The O2 on December 30! 

South African Pastor Makes Church Members Drink Dettol Liquid Antiseptic

Prophet Rufus Phala of AK Spiritual Christian Church in Makgodu, Limpopo, South Africa made his church members drink Dettol, claiming the antiseptic liquid will heal their sickness.

According to Daily Sun SA, Prophet Rufus told the congregation to drink the disinfectant, promising they will be healed of their sickness.

UK Deportee Wanted For Killing Father And Stabbing Mother Over Disagreement

The Police in Lagos State has launched a manhunt for a suspected drug addict, and UK deportee, Babalola Rotimi jnr., for allegedly killing his father, Babalola Rotimi, and stabbing his mother, Adijat, in Magodo Phase 2 area of the state.

According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Dolapo Badmos, the suspect, who was deported from the United Kingdom, fled the scene of the crime and has remained in hiding.
The mother is said to have been in a coma since the attack last weekend and was receiving treatment in a general hospital in the state.

FCT Men Decry Women’s Use of Padded Undergarments

Some men in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday said the use of body enhancers such as padded brassieres, hips and bum boosters by women was deceptive.

The men said the body enhancers give a wrong impression about the reality of the user’s physique.

Body enhancers are undergarments such as padded braziers, butt’s booster, hip enhancer, waist cincher and others worn by women.

Eid-el-Maulud: FG declares Monday, December 12 Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, December 12 , as public holiday to mark the Eid-El-Maulud celebration.‎

The Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.- Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja.

Customs Intercepts Container Of Jollof Rice,Yam Porridge And Egusi From India

The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a 20ft container of “READY TO EAT FOODS’’ like Egusi Soup, Jollof Rice, Ogbono, Yam Porridge imported from India. 

15-Year-Old Accused of Beheading Classmate

Left: Matthew Borgus; Right: Lee Manuel Viloria-Paulino 

A 15-year-old in Lawrence, Massachusetts has been arrested and charged for the murder of his high school classmate, whose decapitated body was found by the Merrimack River north of Boston last week.

On Saturday, Mathew Borges was charged with murdering and decapitating 16-year-old Lee Manuel Viloria-Paulino, who first went missing on November 18 after he left his grandmother’s house but never returned home.

Who Would You Save From Drowning?

Pre-wedding Photos? Zahra Buhari and Ahmed Indimi

Part of their pre-wedding photos perhaps! That is a photo of the President's Daughter Zahra with her husband to be, Ahmed Indimi... They are to tie the knot come 16th December 2016. #Zahmed2016.

Nigerian Drug Convict loses appeal for Reprieve in Cambodian Court

A Nigerian drug convict in Cambodia, Precious Chineme Nwoko has had his hope for reprieve dashed. Nwoko, also known as Precious Max and linked with several Australian women arrested for being his mules, was sentenced to 27 years imprisonment in 2014.

Game of Thrones Star Peter Vaughan Passes on at 93

Veteran actor, Peter Vaughan, who starred as Maester Aemon in the HBO TV hit series, Game of Thrones has passed on, aged 93.

“This is to confirm that very sadly Peter Vaughan passed away at approximately 10.30 this morning. He died peacefully with his family around him,” his agent, Sally Long-Innes said in a statement.

Vaughan became popular after he starred as a villain Harry “Grouty” Grout, in the sitcom, Porridge about forty years ago.

Donald Trump is TIME’s 2016 ‘Person of the Year’

U.S. President-elect, Donald Trump has been named as TIME‘s 2016 Person of the Year.

The magazine announced its pick on NBC‘s “Today” on Wednesday morning.

“It’s a great honor, it means a lot,” Trump said in a phone interview after he was named.

“Especially me growing up, reading Time magazine, it’s a very important magazine. I’ve been lucky enough to be on the cover many times this year and last year,” he said.

This is the 90th time the magazine is naming the person who had the greatest influence, for better or worse, on the events of the year.

The magazine’s cover called Trump “President-elect of the divided States of America”.

Asked if Time’s announcement was a compliment, Trump said, “When you say divided states of America, I didn’t divide ’em, they’re divided now… we’re going to put it back together.”

Last year’s Person of the Year was German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Trump was a runner-up.

New Video: R2Bees featuring Wizkid – Tonight

The music video for Tonight was directed by Sesan Ogunro, and the song produced by Legendurybeatz.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are African Champions for the 8th time

The country’s Women’s Football Team won the African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) after beating hosts Cameroon 1 – 0 in the final game on Saturday.

Desire Oparanozie‘s strike sealed the win for Nigeria’s team in the game that took place at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Omnisports Stadium in Yaoundé.

Asisat Oshoala also received the award for the highest goal scorer of the competition after scoring 6 goals.

Way to go!

Nigeria’s Adebayo Ogunlesi Appointed As Part of Donald Trump’s Economic Advisory Team

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed a Nigerian, Adebayo Ogunlesi, the Chairman and Managing Partner, Global Infrastructure Partners, to be part of a group of business leaders to frequently advise him on economic matters.

Photos: Two Suspected Thieves Burnt In Anambra State

A mob on Friday set ablaze two suspected armed robbers along Onitsha-Owerri Road, Anambra State. The suspected thieves are said to have been terrorizing residents of Onitsha.

See the graphic photos below

Two Corps Members Die in NYSC Camp

Ukeme Monday

A Corps Member, Elechi Chiyerom, 27, on Tuesday died at the Bayelsa National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp after bleeding and vomiting on arrival at the camp.

According to PUNCH, the graduate of the Ignatius Azuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was confirmed dead about 9pm on Tuesday five days after arriving at the camp.

International Drug Racket Busted In Hyderabad, 2 Nigerians Included

On Wednesday, November 30th, the Commissioner's Task Force, West Zone Team in a joint operation with Golconda Police nabbed two Nigerian national and three Indians from Hyderabad who were in possession of Narcotic substance.

Over 100 Nigerians sacked from Ericsson

Looks like it's a season of laying off staff. Over 100 Nigerians have been laid off by Ericsson Nigeria, a local subsidiary of the global telecommunications solutions provider. A letter sent to the disengaged staff members states that the termination of their appointment takes effect on Sunday, December 4th. Among those affected are 55 full-time employees of the company.

The company in the disengagement letters, said the positions of those affected have been declared redundant and that their redundancy benefits will be paid soon.

New Video: Di’Ja – Sowemo

NCC Suspends directive on Data price hike

This comes as a bit of a relief. The Nigerian communications Commission (NCC) has suspended its directive to telecom operators to increase the price of data tariffs.

This is contained in a statement signed by Tony Ojobo, the Director of Public Affairs of the NCC.

NCC Prescribes Increased Data Tariffs for Telecoms Operators from December 1

This is a not so good news. Earlier today, customers received messages from their service providers on a planned increase in the price of data tariffs as prescribed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

One of them read: “Dear customer, please be informed that from 1st Dec, some data tariffs will be increased to reflect the new rates set by the NCC to operators. Thank you.”

New Video: Kiss Daniel ft. Sugarboy – Upon Me

The video was shot by Ani James for AJE Filmworks. Check on it!

Maje Ayida, Toke Makinwa's Ex-Husband Covers Thisday Style

He appeared alongside other fitness gurus including Ngozi Ojora, Sarah Boulos and Farida Sanusi. 

Peep another pic. below

Photos From Media Personality, Toke Makinwa's Book Launch

‘On Becoming’ the memoir by Toke Makinwa was launched on Sunday 27th of November 2016 at an intimate gathering held at The Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos.

The intimate event hosted by Tee A and Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi was attended by close friends, family, industry colleagues, and well-wishers. The evening started with a keynote address by Hon. Abike Dabiri after which a short behind-the-scenes clip ‘The Journey to Become’ directed by The Film Factory played. 

Rotimi Akeredolu of APC Declared winner of Ondo Governorship Election

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rotimi Akeredolu, has been declared winner of the November 26, 2016 Ondo governorship poll by Prof. Abdul-Ganiyu Ambali, the Chief Returning Officer in the election.

This was made known on Sunday after the election was fully collated at the collation centre.

Photos From Don Jazzy's Surprise Birthday Party

Friends and colleagues of music producer, Don Jazzy, threw him a surprise birthday party last night at Escape. The guest list included Iyanya, Dr. Sid, Emma Nyra, Reekado Banks and more. 

The biggest highlight of the night was the presentation of Don Jazzy with a bottle of the John Walker & Sons Private Collection 2015 Edition that cost N500,000. See more photos below. 

Cuba’s revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro dies at 90

Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former president and leader of the Communist revolution, has died aged 90.

CNN reports that a message from Cuba’s presidency said that Castro died at 10:29pm (local time) on November 25.

Pastor Rapes 17-year-old Girl In Ogun State

A pastor, Adekunle Francis, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command at Ipamesan, Sango Ota, for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl, Dolapo. 

New Video: Solidstar – Emergency

Happy 27th Wedding Anniversary to VP Yemi Osinbajo & Wife

Congratulations to Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, and his lovely wife, Dolapo on the celebration of their 27th wedding anniversary.

Dolapo shared a photo of her and her husband and their 3 children on Instagram today with caption: “27 years with my friend. All glory to the Lord. #wedding anniversary”. 

Casual Sex or Friends With Benefits?

Nollywood Actor, Ik Ogbonna took to Instagram to write on sex and its effects on the human body.

He says “There is no such thing as ‘Casual’ Sex or ‘Friends with Benefits’,” adding that partners leave their “life form energy” in each other and that this “energy is behind the elements of all flesh”.

Read what he wrote after the cut:

It's Here!!!

Hi guys! Last week we put up an announcement about posting free business adverts on our platform.

We will be kicking off this initiative from tomorrow so feel free to send in your business adverts via mail and we will publish it here on StraightFromLasgidi for free.

New Video: Korede Bello – Do Like That

This is the latest single from Mavin Records artist Korede Bello. The song was produced by Altims.

New Video: Kcee feat. Tekno – Tende

Lagos State Govt. Cancels Monthly Environmental Sanitation

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced the termination of the monthly environmental sanitation following a resolution to review the environmental laws and procedures in the state.

The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, said in a statement in Lagos that the resolution was reached at the State Executive Council meeting which approved review of the state environmental laws.

South African Pastor Sprays Insecticide as Deliverance Mechanism

South African pastor, Lethebo Rabalango, during his sermon at the weekend, summoned members of his congregation who needed deliverance and sprayed insecticide in their eyes. Say what now!!!

The controversial pastor and founder of Mount Zion General Assembly who had in the past allegedly killed one of his members after he put a speaker on top of her body to prove God’s power,sprayed his members’ faces, legs, and hands with the can of insect killer.

Pope Francis Gives all Catholic Priests the Right to Forgive Abortion

Pope Francis on Monday allowed all Roman Catholic priests the power to forgive abortion, a power previously reserved for bishops or special confessor.

Francis, who has made a more inclusive and forgiving church a characteristic of his papacy, made the announcement in a document known as an “apostolic letter” after Sunday’s close of the Catholic Church’s “Holy Year of Mercy”.

Italian Police Arrest Members Of Black Axe In Their Country

Police in Italy have arrested more than 20 alleged members of a dangerous Nigerian mafia gang called the Black Axe.

The suspects are accused of indulging in protection and prostitution rackets, drug dealing and human trafficking.

They were apprehended after a member of the gang became an informant and revealed the secrets of the criminal network, including the identities of senior members. 

Michelle Obama's Designer Says She Will Not Design For Melania Trump

After a campaign fueled by divisive rhetoric, the business mogul and his family are facing a sizable backlash, with many people putting their money where their mouth is and boycotting both his businesses and the fashion empire built by Trump's elder daughter, Ivanka Trump.

The latest member of the Trump family to receive a cold shoulder from the fashion industry is future First Lady Melania Trump.

New Video: Yung6ix feat. Davido – Let Me Know

Singapore Executes Nigerian Man found Guilty of Drug Trafficking after 8 years

The government of Singapore in the early hours of Friday, executed a Nigerian Chijioke Stephen Obioha, 35, for drug related offences.

Chijoke was first arrested on April 9, 2007, and sentenced to the Mandatory Death Penalty in 2008 after being found guilty of trafficking more 2.6 kilograms of cannabis.

Following the announcement of the decision to execute him, Chijioke’s lawyer, Joseph Chen filed an Urgent Criminal Motion at the Court of Appeal but it was dismissed.

It's Happening Guys!!!

Hello everyone!!! We are looking to make Straight From Lasgidi more interactive and generally a place where we can get to learn and network online.

In light of this, please send in your posts, press releases, information you want the world to know about and we would post it on our platform.

We would also be posting free business adverts on our platform from time to time so keep an eye out for when an announcement will be made.

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